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NTSB: Engine Fan-Blade Failure Shattered Window on Ryanair Boeing 737-800
Preliminary U.S. findings point to a separated fan blade and suspected bird strikes after a July Ryanair flight lost a c...
Etna Eruption Grounds Catania Flights, Strands 100,000 and Hits Sicily Tourism by Up to €24 Million
Ash from Europe's most active volcano closed Catania airport at the height of Ferragosto, disrupting 100,000+ passengers...
Ten Spectacular, Crowd-Free Islands Worth the Journey
From Socotra to Little Corn Island, Les Echos has catalogued ten low-density island escapes, with what makes each distin...
EasyJet Cancels Around 100 France Flights as Cabin Crew Strike Over Unstable Rosters
Cabin crew unions say nearly 80% of operational staff joined the walkout, grounding more than half of EasyJet's schedule...
Delta Lays Out Pacific Growth Strategy and Confirms Singapore Return
Delta's chief commercial officer says Asia is now the airline's long-haul growth priority, with Singapore service set to...
Mexico City Boutique Hotel Casona Roma Norte Joins SLH, Hilton and Hyatt Points
The Michelin-keyed Casona Roma Norte in Roma Norte is joining Small Luxury Hotels of the World, with Hilton Honors award...
12 New U.S. Boutique Hotels Where Hotel Points Now Work
Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt have pulled a fresh batch of independent, design-driven U.S. hotels in...
Beyond Casco Viejo: Panama City's Forgotten Neighbourhoods Rebuild Through Community Tourism
A community-led tour group in Santa Ana and El Chorrillo is channelling visitor spending into the neighbourhoods that Ca...
Deutsche Bahn Challenges Rail Regulator's Capacity Order as Italo Prepares German Entry
DB InfraGo is seeking an injunction against a Bundesnetzagentur ruling that reserves 25% of capacity on busy long-distan...
Hawaii Braces for Storm Lala as Airlines Issue Waivers and Cruise Itinerary Shifts
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane near the Big Island, triggering flight waivers ...
Beyond Madrid and Barcelona: Spain's Most Beautiful Places, Per Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide's selection favors nature, history and limited access over mass tourism, from Asturias to the volcan...
Low-Cost Airfares Jump 39% as Ryanair and Wizz Bank on Luggage, Seats and Extras
Average economy fares at Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air rose 39.2% in a year, but fuel costs are rising faster. Ancillary...
Inside Eagle's Nest: The Vanderbilt Estate on Long Island Now Open to the Public
William K. Vanderbilt II's 24-room Eagle's Nest estate on Long Island is now a public museum with tours, a planetarium a...
Air India Orders Full Pilot Drug Screening After A320 Plunges 300 Feet, Injuring 24
A Phuket–New Delhi Airbus A320 lost 300 feet during departure, and two tests reportedly found cannabis in the captain's ...
How Net Unit Growth Turned Seven Hotel Giants Into 200 Brands
Seven global hotel groups now operate roughly 200 brands, many sitting in the same buildings and sold through the same a...
U.S. Overseas Arrivals Fall 7% in July, Extending Four-Month Slide Despite World Cup
July overseas visitation dropped to just over 3 million, 23% below pre-pandemic levels, as weak European demand and rest...
Etna Ash Grounds Catania Flights; Montenegro Tells Travellers to Use Palermo or Comiso
Volcanic ash from Mount Etna has suspended Catania Airport flights until Thursday afternoon, forcing diversions to Paler...
Lonely Planet's 23 Fall 2026 Destinations: Festivals, Fewer Crowds and Lower Prices
The autumn 2026 list spans Seoul's lantern and kimchi festivals, Oaxaca's Día de los Muertos, New Zealand camper trips a...
How Artisan Cheesemakers and Winemakers Are Reviving a Remote Tuscan Island
On Capraia, a volcanic island of about 150 residents, a new generation of producers is rebuilding local cheese, wine, ho...
Airbus Initial Findings: Air India A320 Lost Normal Flight Control for Four Seconds
Airbus's early assessment of Flight AI 2379 says all three hydraulic systems lost pressure, leaving pilots without norma...
Caribbean Cruise Fares Begin to Bend as Record Capacity Hits the Region
More than 200 cruise ships now sail the Caribbean and capacity is still rising. Analysts expect selective discounts and ...
Air India to test all pilots for substances after captain's positive marijuana result
Air India will screen every pilot for substances from Thursday, going beyond India's 10% random-testing rule after a cap...
Blu Monkey Turns Idle Land and Old Buildings Into a Hotel Franchise Growth Engine
Thailand's Blu Monkey uses an asset-light, 100%-franchise model to convert vacant land and old buildings into boutique h...
Solar Eclipse Draws Tourists and a €350m Boost to Spain and France
Spain puts the economic lift at almost €350m as Iberia adds special flights and Biarritz fills up; certified eclipse gla...
Travel AI Agents Are Still Built to Sell, Not to Serve Travelers
A new industry argument says Booking.com, Expedia and most travel AI tools are seller-side machines, not personal assist...
Oberoi: High-Spending Foreign Guests Still Missing as Middle East Dents India Travel
EIH says international arrivals fell at Oberoi and Trident hotels last quarter and weakness will continue as the Middle ...
Air India to Drug-Test Every Pilot After Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana
The carrier goes beyond the required 10% annual random testing, extending checks to Air India Express pilots after an A3...
From Etretat to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: 12 French Gardens for a Summer Escape
A Les Echos selection spans Normandy, Dordogne, Haute-Saône and the Côte d'Azur, mixing topiary, water gardens, botanica...
Montenegro Is Europe's Fourth-Best Digital Nomad Destination, But Healthcare Lags
Low visa fees, long stays and cheap rents push Montenegro to No. 4 in a 40-country ranking, while a weak health system r...
TUI Third-Quarter Net Profit Falls 55% as Middle East Conflict Hits Demand
Europe's largest travel group reported an 82-million-euro third-quarter net profit and missed adjusted EBIT forecasts, b...