InterContinental Sofia secures its Michelin Key for the second year in a row, once again proving its consistent quality in design, hospitality, and guest comfort; it is still the only hotel in Bulgaria recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide
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)
More than facial recognition at the terminal: Indonesian airports are first in the world to launch a corridor that allows passengers to pass without stopping or showing a passport; the Seamless Corridor will replace border controllers
Iberia will launch five weekly flights between Madrid and Toronto in June 2026, adding 37,000 summer seats and expanding its long-haul network; the airline will introduce its A321XLR on another transatlantic route
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
Rivals Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 are the most popular aircraft for global airlines, and also the exclusive aircraft in service with low-cost carriers; last month, Airbus overtook Boeing in the race for the best-selling passenger plane of all time
Emirates' "little sister," Flydubai, announced that as early as next year, Elon Musk's satellite internet service will be offered on all of its aircraft, free of charge; the service will include streaming, video calls, and games
Flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft from European Airbus. The company has broken its exclusivity with the US manufacturer to date
Flydubai has announced that its Dreamliner aircraft will be powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx engines. The company has signed an initial order for 60 of engines
