New Year

SWISS’s new A350 began long-haul service to Boston over the weekend, debuting redesigned cabins and a sensory-focused onboard experience across all classes

SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary in Paris, outlining plans for expanding digital tools, air-rail partnerships, and a new Frankfurt lounge. The 550-square-meter lounge will offer showers, quiet booths, and VIP and relaxation areas

Royal Caribbean has expanded its cruise schedule with additional ships to a variety of destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and more, with a variety of attractions on board. All the information about the cruise giant's intriguing new season

Air Canada is giving its entire fleet a lift, with new interiors, upgraded entertainment screens, free Wi-Fi, and revamped experiences; updates will cover mainline, Rouge, and Express aircraft over the next two years

Romanian airline AnimaWings expands its network with new direct routes from Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca to Athens and Olbia, now available for online booking; “We continue to develop connections that bring our passengers' favorite destinations closer"

Air India's newly launched menu has already been implemented on most international flights; the menu combines regional dishes from India alongside European and Asian influences, for an upgraded all-class dining experience

The UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines

Starting January 2026: Hilton's new Diamond Reserve tier will offer instant Confirmable Upgrades upon booking, guaranteed 4pm checkout, 24/7 dedicated support, and 120% points bonuses. Gold will be achieved in 25 nights (instead of 40) and Diamond in 50 (instead of 60)

Celebrity Xcel arrives in Fort Lauderdale with guest-designed spaces, new dining, fresh entertainment, and a more relaxed, personalized vacation experience; seven new experiences await guests

Air Senegal makes history: the airline purchases nine 737-8 MAX aircraft to grow its regional and international network as Boeing builds momentum at the Dubai Air; it's the airline's largest aircraft purchase to date