JetBlue Just Bought Spirit’s LaGuardia Slots – and Frontier Lost by $1 Million
JetBlue won the auction for Spirit Airlines’ LaGuardia slots with a $58.5 million bid, potentially adding up to 12 daily round trips in 2027.
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Kempinski Palace Cairo Is Getting a Luxury Makeover as Royal Maxim Name Disappears
Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski has been renamed Kempinski Palace Cairo ahead of a major renovation planned for the second half of 2026.
World Cup 2030 and 2034 Will Make Tournament Travel Wilder Than Ever
The 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups will push tournament travel into new territory, from six-country hosting to Saudi Arabia’s futuristic stadium plans.
Fora Hits $1 Billion Valuation as AI Bets on Human Travel Advisors
Fora raised $60 million in Series D funding at a $1 billion valuation as it expands its AI assistant and travel advisor platform.
Omio’s Rail Europe Deal Could Reshape How Travelers Book Trains
Omio Group plans to acquire Rail Europe, combining travel technology, rail distribution and multimodal inventory across train, bus, air and ferry services.
Dubai Is Now One of the World’s 10 Most Welcoming Cities for Expats
Dubai ranked seventh among the world’s most welcoming cities for expats, supported by strong safety scores, infrastructure and a large international community.
EU Flight Rights Are Getting a Major Upgrade for Families, Bags and Delays
New EU air passenger rights will bring free family seating, clearer baggage pricing, free name corrections and easier compensation claims from mid-2027.
JetBlue Seizes Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale Gap With Its Biggest FLL Schedule Ever
JetBlue is expanding sharply at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, adding new nonstop routes after Spirit Airlines’ exit from the market.
Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2026
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2026, topping the EIU ranking ahead of Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich.
Europe’s Best Pizzerias for 2026 Prove London, Madrid and Paris Are Coming for Italy’s Pizza Crown
The 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 ranking highlights the best pizzerias outside Italy, with London, Madrid and Puteaux leading the list.
Cabo Verde’s World Cup Shock Could Turn This Tiny Island Nation Into Travel’s Next Big Discovery
Cabo Verde’s surprise World Cup run is giving the West African island nation a rare global spotlight, with travel searches rising after its historic tournament debut.
Venezuela Earthquake Travel Warning: Why Tourists Should Avoid Caracas Right Now
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing damage in Caracas and nearby regions and making nonessential travel risky while rescue operations continue.