Carnival Cruise Line launched a groundbreaking program in the industry: passengers earn points and status based on spending, and redeem them for cruises, restaurants, spas and excursions
Thailand is pushing a major change to its entry policy, which will also affect Israeli passport holders andants
Marriott Bonvoy launches 37 NFL player-curated City Guides covering game destinations worldwide, helping fans discover local favorites beyond the stadium
Hilton has opened Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico, a 154-room lifestyle hotel in a restored Art Deco building in central Guadalajara
Etihad Airways launches its Beyond Borders campaign as the UAE carrier targets 150 destinations and $20 billion in investment over 10 years
New partnership with IMG’s Sport 24. Starting this fall, Delta passengers on the international flights will be able to watch live sports 24/7 on their personal devices via Delta Sync Wi-Fi
The FAA has conducted its first remotely piloted eVTOL test under the eIPP, using Elroy Air's Chaparral cargo aircraft in Louisiana
Global air passenger demand rose 0.2% in July 2026, with strong European and Asia traffic offset by declines in the Middle East and North America
Jaguar has unveiled the interior of its Type 01, featuring four personal zones, a central spine, luxury materials and technology ahead of its October debut
Emirates returns to the US Open for its 15th year with a new hospitality suite, tennis-inspired menus, live coverage and fan experiences at the tournament
For the first time ever, Royal Jordanian has begun operating four weekly flights between Amman and Dallas, a new route that has become the airline's fifth destination in the United States
LOT Polish Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop route between Warsaw Chopin Airport and San Francisco, with flights operating four times weekly. "The new service will create opportunities for business partnerships, knowledge exchange and stronger economic ties between Poland, Central and Eastern Europe, and the U.S. West Coast"
Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"
A new nonstop ITA Airways route connects Rome and Houston, enhancing economic ties and offering travelers a direct link between Europe and Texas
Air Serbia has launched a new Belgrade–Santorini service, flying twice weekly in summer 2026, expanding its growing network across Greece
China Eastern Airlines will begin direct Shanghai–Tbilisi services on July 15, 2026, marking its first route to Georgia and strengthening Eurasian connectivity. "The new route will serve as an efficient 'air bridge' for economic and trade cooperation"
Air India plans global routes from Varanasi under India’s hub-and-spoke model, offering a "tremendous boost to international travelers from India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by cutting down travel time, while making travel seamless and convenient”
Alaska Airlines has launched its first nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, marking its official entry into Europe. The seasonal service, operating through October 23, is the only daily direct connection between the two cities and is flown on a Boeing 787-9 featuring the airline’s new international business class Suites
A new direct route between Rome Fiumicino and Tallinn is now live via Wizz Air. The low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights between the two cities, boosting travel between Italy and Northern Europe
One of Europe's largest airlines has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Czech Republic and Germany, starting October 26, 2026. The Prague-Hamburg service will be available twice a week. The announcement follows the addition of nine new routes across UK airports for the Winter season
