Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia; Passengers Reported Safe
Flydubai says all passengers are safe after flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk, while conflicting reports leave the cause of the onboard incident unresolved.
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Delta Adds Boston-Venice and Detroit-Athens Flights for 2027
Delta will launch Boston-Venice and Detroit-Athens flights in 2027, alongside Austin-Paris service and an earlier start to selected European routes.
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 Spotlights U.S. Escapes and Global Adventures
From California’s redwoods to Okinawa and Montserrat, Lonely Planet’s 2027 picks pair 25 destinations with 25 experiences for travelers worldwide.
Qantas Plans Nonstop Sydney-New York Flights From Mid-2028
Qantas will add Sydney-New York to Project Sunrise in mid-2028, with ticket sales planned for August 2027 and a flight time of around 18 hours from…
Royal Caribbean Agrees to $3 Billion Deal for 50% of Sandals and Beaches
Royal Caribbean plans a $3 billion investment in Sandals and Beaches, with the partners targeting resort growth while existing bookings and loyalty programs continue as usual.
U.S. Urges Americans to Reconsider Middle East Travel and Connections
A September 19 security alert warns Americans of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures, including risks for passengers connecting through regional hubs.
Singapore Airlines Named World’s Best Airline in 2026 Skytrax Awards
Singapore Airlines takes its sixth overall Skytrax title, while Qatar Airways wins business-class honors and AirAsia retains the low-cost crown.
LA28 Projects 2 Million Visitors and Up to $4.3 Billion in Tourism Spending
A new LA28-commissioned study projects around 2 million visitors and billions in local spending, while tourism gains will depend partly on how many regular travelers stay…
World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong Wins Again
Rosewood Hong Kong retains the top spot in the 2026 ranking, followed by two Bangkok hotels. Here is the complete list of all 50 winners.
airBaltic Files for Chapter 11 as Flights Continue and Fleet Cuts Loom
airBaltic says flights and bookings remain unaffected as it enters Chapter 11 with a €350 million financing commitment and plans to reduce aircraft obligations.
9/11 at 25: How the Attacks Reshaped Travel and Airport Security
Twenty-five years after 9/11, federal screening, airport technology and emergency planning continue to shape how people travel.
Meta Says Muse Can Book Travel, but Reliability Remains the Real Test
Meta's Muse AI agent promises to book travel through existing websites, but reliability, booking conditions and customer control remain the key tests.