Travel Trends

Airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions: here is an updated report of the situation in the region

Le Voyage on Celebrity Xcel is the first restaurant at sea to earn a Five-Star rating from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide. "Guided by our guests, we dream up and deliver experiences that create memories and stories they cannot experience anywhere else"

Air Arabia will connect Sharjah and Rome with daily nonstop flights from July 2026, supporting tourism, business, and travel between the UAE and Italy

New figures released ahead of the world's largest travel trade fair in Berlin point to a return to stable global growth in single digits. South America stands out with an 11% jump, while business travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels

The Irish low-cost carrier has launched its Summer 2026 flight schedule. Highlights include new destinations in Italy and the United Kingdom, and increased frequenciesin Spain and Scotland

US airlines are preparing for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record, with 171 million passengers expected to fly between March and April. Carriers are adding more flights and millions of extra seats. Officials warn of the possibility of another federal government shutdown

British Airways launches new Avios-Only flights from London City to Madrid and Toulon, offering reward seats on every ticket as loyalty travel demand grows

France once again smashes tourism records with 102 million visitors and €77.5 billion in revenue in 2025. Rising spending and global demand confirm the European country's unmatched travel appeal

Finnair has turned three seasonal key European routes into permanent options, while launching Matkantekijä music by Lauri Porra to bring Finnish culture and travel inspiration to passengers worldwide

Barring a last-minute change, another warning strike in Hessian will shut down all U-Bahn and tram lines in Frankfurt on February 27–28; S-Bahn and buses will continue to operate