New Flight Routes

**Philippines Seeks Israeli Tourists**

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to announce new destinations at a rapid pace, with new connections from Tirana, Palma de Mallorca, and Rome to popular destinations on the list

Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed

MSC Magnifica has completed a fast-track refurbishment in Malta, preparing the ship for Mediteranean cruises and a 2026 world voyage; the 15-year-old ship has completed one of MSC’s biggest recent refurbishments, with new dining options and premium spaces debuting this winter

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations

Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?

Salam Air has announced its first route to Austria, set to open in June 2026. All the details about the company, the aircraft that will operate the flights, and their far-reaching vision

The EU has reached a deal to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, updating its Climate Law and long-term targets; what does this mean for cruise lines, airlines, and hotels?

UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system

Google is rolling out Gemini-powered translations that better handle idioms and context, along with live speech translation through headphones and expanded language learning tools; travelers can enjoy mixed-language conversations in real-time