48 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
A Yorkshire Airport Could Effectively Close for Two Days
About 130 Unite members, including air traffic controllers and security staff, plan to walk out at Leeds Bradford from October 16 to 18.
Riyadh’s Main Airport Is Shut and Airlines Are Pulling Out
Riyadh’s main airport is closed through at least October 17 after repeated attacks, and carriers across the Gulf and Europe are suspending service.
Five Days of French Crew Walkouts Start With School Holidays
Unions have filed notice for a nationwide crew strike from October 17 to 21 as France’s autumn school holidays begin.
Soon You Can Clear Security in Wine Country, Then Ride to SFO
A new Landline coach service will let travelers screen at Sonoma County Airport and ride a bus straight to a gate at San Francisco International.
Marriott Will Now Show You Where You Stand in the Upgrade Line
Marriott is testing an app feature that lets eligible Bonvoy members see their exact spot on a hotel’s complimentary upgrade list before they arrive.
A Single Medical Diversion Reshuffled Two Oasis of the Seas Sailings
Oasis of the Seas returned to Cape Liberty late on October 11 after a medical debarkation, pushing back the next cruise’s boarding.
A Flight From Vietnam to Prague Now Stops in Kazakhstan, by Design
VietJet began Hanoi to Prague flights via Almaty on October 10, its first service into the European Union.
Two Giant Cruise Ships Just Found a Way to Start Early
Norwegian Aura will debut May 2, 2027 and Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas will start August 1, 2027, both ahead of plan.
Eight More Voyager Trains Are on Their Way to CrossCountry
CrossCountry will add eight more Voyager trains to its fleet, entering service one after another from early 2027.
London, Ontario Is About to Get Five Nonstops Across Canada
Porter Airlines has announced five new year-round domestic routes from London International Airport in Ontario, set to begin in spring 2027.
Three Hotel Brands Are Entering Thailand Through One Marriott Deal
Marriott International has signed an agreement with FICO Corporation for seven new hotels in Thailand, announced on October 8.
A Yacht-Themed Hotel With a Coworking Space Just Landed in Marseille
IHG’s Ruby brand has made its French debut with the opening of Ruby Lilou in Marseille, announced on October 5.
Durban Is Getting Its Addis Ababa Flight Back After Nine Years
Ethiopian Airlines will resume daily flights between Addis Ababa and Durban on December 11, 2026.
Chiltern Is Raising the Bar on Fare Dodging, Literally
Chiltern Railways has become the first train operator in the UK to install taller ticket gates, fitting the new barriers at High Wycombe station.
Brand USA Is Betting Visitors Will Fall for American Trains in 2027
The United States marks 200 years of passenger rail in 2027, and the country’s destination marketing body, Brand USA, is using the anniversary to pitch train travel to international visitors.
An African Airline Is Offering Free Starlink Wi-Fi, but Not to Everyone
Royal Air Maroc has become the first African airline to sign up for Starlink satellite internet, announcing on October 7 that 41 of its aircraft will be fitted with the service.
The Gulf Just Got a Nonstop Line to the Canadian Rockies
Etihad Airways will begin flying nonstop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary on November 3, 2026.
Sydney Is Getting a Second Airport That Never Closes
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first passengers on October 25, when a Jetstar Airbus A320 departs at 11am for the Gold Coast.
Federal Regulators Reportedly Eye Hotel Ads That Pretend to Be the Hotel
Reuters reports the FTC is preparing action against Booking Holdings over search ads that look like hotel sites but lead to third-party sellers.
Skiers Are Staying Home This Winter, and the Numbers Are Not Small
Mountain West lodging bookings are down 5.6 percent and Ski.com reports U.S. ski bookings off 24 percent as the season approaches.
Cruise Scammers Know Your Ship and Sail Date, and Norwegian Is Investigating
Passengers are reporting fake Norwegian Cruise Line emails that include their real booking details and push a bogus card check.
The Maldives Tax on Overseas Booking Sites Just Got Six Months of Grace
The Maldives has pushed back a 17 percent tourism tax on foreign travel sellers from October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027.
Delta Was About to Do Something No U.S. Airline Has, Then Stopped
Delta has pushed its planned Atlanta to Riyadh launch from October 23 to March 2027 after attacks on Riyadh’s airport.
Hawaii’s Volcano Has Gone Quiet, and the Park Is Closing Trails Anyway
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed summit trails after more than 200 shallow earthquakes, even as Kilauea sits in its longest eruption pause.
Ryanair’s First Summer 2027 Wave Quietly Targets Britain’s Regional Airports
Ryanair has unveiled its first 29 new routes for summer 2027, with 11 of them departing from UK regional airports.
Virgin Australia Is Making Frequent Flyers Choose Between Points and Status
Virgin Australia’s Velocity program has launched a Pick Your Bonus promotion that lets members earn either double Velocity Points or double Status Credits, but not both.
Formula 1 May Be Heading Back to Africa After 30-Plus Years
Rwanda has reportedly secured an agreement to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix by 2030, according to Business Traveller on 9 October.
Southwest Is Reportedly Eyeing a Plane It Has Never Flown
Southwest Airlines has flown Boeing 737s for about five decades, but an exclusive Reuters report on 8 October says the carrier is leaning toward the Boeing 787 for long-haul international flying.
Britain’s Airport Queues Just Got Shorter, and Passengers Noticed
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s annual passenger survey, published this month, finds that airport satisfaction edged up in 2025.
Shanghai to Amsterdam Is Getting Almost Twice the Flights Over the Holidays
China Eastern Airlines is preparing a short but sizable boost to its Europe network, raising Shanghai Pudong–Amsterdam service from seven to twelve weekly flights over the holidays.
Etihad Just Swapped Its Plan for Brussels This Winter
Etihad Airways has changed the aircraft it plans to use on a winter capacity boost between Abu Dhabi and Brussels.
Cruise Ships Have Found a New Way to Make Leftovers Disappear
Austin-based Hungry Giant Waste Systems says its machines can cut cruise ship food-waste volume by 70 to 93 percent.
Brazil’s Cruise Season Just Opened With a Ship Full of Students
The first cruise ship of Brazil’s 2026-27 season reached Salvador de Bahia on 7 October, carrying 520 passengers on Semester at Sea’s 138th World Voyage.
A Chinese Cruise Line Is Getting a 5,000-Guest Ship Ahead of Schedule
Adora Cruises has published the 2027 Hong Kong schedule for Adora Flora City, with the ship itself arriving ahead of schedule.
Puerto Vallarta Is Asking Travel Advisors to Fix Its Image Problem
Puerto Vallarta set a record in 2025 with more than 6.3 million visitors, but visitation is down about 8 percent in 2026 after a spasm of violence in February.
Princess’s Newest Ship Leaves Alaska for a 16-Night Run to Florida
Star Princess has finished her first Alaska season and is repositioning on a 16-night voyage to Fort Lauderdale.
Taiwan Is Preparing Piers for Two Giant Cruise Ships at Once
Taiwan’s cruise market passed 800,000 passengers by the end of July, up 22 percent from a year earlier, as ports prepare for larger ships.
One of the Danube’s Pioneer River Lines Is Heading for Port Wine Country
Amadeus River Cruises will enter Portugal’s Douro River in 2028 with a brand-new ship, expanding beyond its Danube home waters.
Busan Is About to Get a Late-Night Ticket to Manila
Jeju Air has filed to launch Busan–Manila service on 17 December 2026, operating five times a week.
Manchester to Jeddah Is About to Go From Weekly Habit to Daily Routine
Saudia is about to double its flying between Jeddah and Manchester, stepping up from seven weekly flights to 14 by January 2027.
Two Rival Airlines Are Splitting Up Because of a Third
Qantas and Air New Zealand’s domestic codeshare arrangement will end on 7 April 2027 as Air New Zealand pursues a new alliance with Virgin Australia.
Japan’s Bullet Trains Now Have a Door You Can Lock
JR Central and JR West have launched Supreme Class, a private Shinkansen suite already running on about 12 trains a day.
A Bankrupt Airline Is Selling 100 Million Emails, and Lawmakers Noticed
More than 120 lawmakers objected to Spirit’s $10 million sale of employee data to Google, and the court hearing has been pushed to November.
EasyJet Is Quietly Shrinking Its Winter, and Fuel Is the Reason
A second round of cuts takes about 1.4 million seats out of easyJet’s schedule through March.
Canada Is Still Staying Away, and Washington Is Starting to Argue About Why
At the same summit in Malta, a former Canadian prime minister and a US tourism envoy gave opposite accounts of why Canadians stopped coming.
Ryanair’s Boss Says Next Summer’s Fares Could Jump by a Fifth
Michael O’Leary expects jet fuel to stay expensive for 12 to 18 months and says airlines will pass the cost on.
The TSA Just Took Away Something Officers Have Sat On for Years
Officers at TSA checkpoints are now standing at the podium, and their union is campaigning to bring the chairs back.
Your Face Is About to Replace Your Passport at a British Airport
East Midlands Airport is the first in the UK to let eligible travelers walk through border gates on a face scan alone.
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