China’s First Robot-Run Hotel Could Change What Travelers Expect From Check-In
A robot-serviced hotel planned for China’s West Artificial Island will use AI-powered machines for check-in, luggage, cleaning, deliveries and guest support.
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China Eastern Makes Free Wi-Fi Standard on Wide-Body Flights as Airline Connectivity Race Speeds Up
China Eastern Airlines is making inflight Wi-Fi free on all wide-body flights, extending complimentary connectivity across long-haul routes and all cabin classes.
Disney World’s MagicMobile Upgrade Could Make Apple Wallet the New Theme Park Command Center
Walt Disney World is expected to upgrade Disney MagicMobile through Apple Wallet, giving guests more dynamic trip details directly on their iPhone or Apple Watch.
Alaska Airlines Just Finished Starlink Wi-Fi on 91 Regional Jets as Free Inflight Internet Race Heats Up
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Alaska Airlines has completed Starlink Wi-Fi installation across its regional jet fleet, as Alaska and Hawaiian push toward free high-speed connectivity across more aircraft.
Agoda’s New AI Travel Tools Want to Fix the Most Annoying Parts of Booking
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Agoda has introduced new app features covering real-time flight alerts, AI-linked hotel reviews and single-checkout bookings for hotels, flights and activities.
United’s Starlink Seatback Screens Now Stream Live TV and Sports in Flight
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
United Airlines and DIRECTV are bringing live TV and sports to Starlink-enabled seatback screens, giving passengers free access on select aircraft this summer.
Southwest’s First Starlink Wi-Fi Jet Takes Off as Free Streaming Becomes the New Airline Fight
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Southwest Airlines has put its first Starlink-equipped aircraft into service, starting a major Wi-Fi rollout that will give Rapid Rewards members free high-speed connectivity.
United Takes Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across the Atlantic on Its First Boeing 777
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
United has launched its first widebody transatlantic flight with Starlink Wi-Fi, marking a major step in its plan to bring free high-speed connectivity to long-haul routes.
Air India’s Booking.com Deal Turns Flight Bookings Into a Bigger Travel Platform
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Air India has partnered with Booking.com to add hotel and accommodation bookings to its website and app, giving Maharaja Club members new ways to earn rewards.
Navan Invests in European Footprint with New Partnerships
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 5 mins read
New integrations with ITA Airways, Caledonian Sleeper, and Virtuo elevate localized inventory across Europe
Just You Launches Kindred App to Ease Solo Travel Anxiety
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.
Tripadvisor to Sell TheFork to American Express for $700 Million
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Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork to American Express for $700 million, sharpening its focus on Viator and the broader travel experiences market.
Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
Vrbo Hosts May Soon Pay to Be Seen as Sponsored Listings Arrive
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Vrbo is piloting sponsored listings for vacation rentals, adding a paid visibility tool that could reshape how hosts compete for traveler attention.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.