46 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
Fuel Is Forcing Europe’s Biggest Budget Airlines to Fly Less This Winter
easyJet is cutting up to 700,000 more winter seats and Ryanair is trimming about two million as jet fuel costs bite.
Half of Guam Was Dark Monday Morning, and Flights Are Still Canceled
Super Typhoon Champi passed about 10 miles south of Guam on Sunday, leaving roughly half the island without power and flights cancelled into Monday.
Storm Adam Put Water in Ibiza’s Airport, and More Rain Is Coming
Flooding shut Ibiza Airport twice on Sunday, while Valencia and Alicante remain on red alert for more heavy rain.
Hollywood Burbank Airport Just Moved Its Front Door to the Other Side of the Runway
The 355,000-square-foot terminal replaced the 1930s-era buildings on October 13, with a new entrance, parking structure and pickup lot.
Marriott Is Testing a Way to See Exactly Where You Rank for an Upgrade
Marriott is beta testing an app page that shows Bonvoy elites their place in line for a complimentary room upgrade.
Marriott’s City Express Brand Has Finally Landed in India
City Express by Marriott opened its first property in India and South Asia, a 56-room hotel on the Udaipur-Nathdwara highway.
Hyatt Planted a Flag in Hokkaido’s Biggest City
Hyatt Centric Sapporo opened on October 3, 2026, giving the Hyatt Centric brand its first hotel in Hokkaido.
Gatwick Is About to Lose Its Last Tampa Flight
From October 25, 2026, British Airways moves its London to Tampa service from Gatwick to Heathrow.
Australia Flagged Four Holiday Favorites, and It Isn’t a Ban
Australia’s travel advisories, as summarized on October 18, place Kenya, Indonesia, Albania and Mexico at a high degree of caution.
The Maldives Just Reached Into Your Online Booking
A Maldives tax change that took effect on October 1, 2026 reaches beyond island borders.
A Former Royal Caribbean Giant Is Listed 95 Percent Below Build Cost
The 34-year-old ex-Majesty of the Seas is listed for $40 million, about 95 percent below what it cost to build.
Japan’s Tax Bill for Tourists Is Quietly Stacking Up
No single Japanese charge is dramatic, but together they add up to a noticeably different cost of visiting.
Britain’s Airports Charge £10 to Say Goodbye, and Parliament Noticed
The British government has agreed to a review of airport drop-off charges after a sharp run of increases.
Southwest Just Plugged Into the Gulf, and Etihad Gets America
Etihad Airways and Southwest Airlines announced on October 16 that their loyalty programs will link up in spring 2027.
Thailand Wants Every Departing Passenger to Pay, Locals Included
Thailand’s Finance Ministry has floated a departure charge of 1,000 baht on air passengers, applying to every nationality.
Sonoma Travelers Can Soon Clear Security Before They Reach SFO
A new Landline coach service starting November 17 lets Sonoma County passengers clear TSA at home and ride straight to SFO’s airfield.
Charlotte’s Airport Wants to Spend Four Times Its Last Budget
Charlotte Douglas has pitched a $2.1 billion expansion with new Concourse C gates and a tunnel, but the City Council vote is in limbo.
United Is About to Stop Counting Flights Toward Elite Status
From January 1, 2027, United will qualify MileagePlus members for status on spending alone, and Premier 1K gets pricier.
Amex Quietly Changed Where Your New Card’s Points Go
New Amex cards that earn Membership Rewards now get their own points account instead of pooling automatically.
Spain’s Train Strike Is Set, but Nobody Knows How Many Will Run
Spain’s train drivers have called a 24-hour Renfe strike for October 29, and minimum service levels have not been set.
Alaska and Hawaiian Are Putting Award-Winning Chefs Behind the Suites Menu
New chef-designed premium menus and a refreshed wine list start rolling out on Alaska and Hawaiian flights from October 21.
Riyadh’s Airport Is Back, but Most Airlines Aren’t Yet
Riyadh’s airport was due to reopen October 17 after the attacks, but carriers are deciding one by one when to come back.
TUI’s Loyalty Club Hit a Million Members in Under Six Months
TUI Smiles, launched in May, passed one million members in under six months and has expanded from the Nordics to the UK, Ireland and Germany.
An African Airline Just Beat the Continent to Starlink Wi-Fi
Royal Air Maroc will equip 41 aircraft with Starlink starting in early 2027, free for Safar Flyer members, a first for an African airline.
Southwest Is Eyeing Its First Wide-Body Jet, and Boeing’s Is Sold Out
Southwest is reportedly leaning toward the Boeing 787 for long-haul flying, but no decision has been made and the jet is reportedly sold out through the decade.
Miami Will Dock Seven to Ten Cruise Ships at Once on 81 Days
PortMiami expects 81 days with seven to ten ships in port this season, plus maiden calls and Margaritaville’s January debut.
Air Traffic Controllers Will Soon Ride Up Front With the Pilots They Direct
The FAA is reinstating its Flight Deck Training program after more than six years, letting controllers ride cockpit jumpseats after Thanksgiving.
American Airlines Told Its Staff to Stop Bumping Passengers
An internal memo reportedly makes zero involuntary denied boardings a requirement at American, which bumped about 15,000 passengers in 2025.
Air France Is Heading to Two U.S. Cities It Has Never Served Regularly
Air France will fly Paris to Nashville from May 14 and to San Diego from May 17, 2027, three times weekly on the A350-900.
Newark’s Lounge Drought Ends in 2027 With Amex’s Biggest Yet
Amex’s Newark Centurion Lounge grew to 30,000 square feet and slipped to 2027, making it the largest in the network.
American Just Doubled Its Starlink Plan to Cover Every Mainline Jet
American expanded its Starlink Wi-Fi plan from 500-plus A320-family jets to more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, with installs starting in early 2027.
The U.S. Is Retiring the Passport Stamp Travelers Used to Collect
CBP plans to end routine passport stamping at U.S. entry as biometric processing takes over, with exceptions for secondary inspection.
Holland America’s Next Big Bar Is Built Around a Giant Tulip
Bar 1873, a two-deck atrium lounge with live music, will debut on Holland America ships starting with the Oosterdam renovation next fall.
Puerto Vallarta’s Comeback Plan Runs Through Travel Advisors’ Phones
Visitation is down 8 percent after February’s cartel violence, and the tourism board says travel agents are the key to the recovery.
Hotel Rooms Are Being Rebuilt Around a PlayStation 5
From Nhow Berlin to Radisson and Holiday Inn, hotel brands are adding gaming rooms and esports programs to court a more diverse guest base.
America’s Ski Resorts Face a Booking Slump While Italy Cashes In
Ski.com bookings to U.S. destinations are down 24 percent while Italy is up 120 percent, as resorts wait on an El Nino winter to rescue demand.
Bass Pro Is Stitching Two Florida Keys Resorts Into One
Bass Pro Shops and Schulte Hospitality will combine Islamorada’s Islander Resort with Cheeca Lodge, creating a property of nearly 400 accommodations.
September Quietly Set a Post-Pandemic Record for What You Pay to Fly
ARC says the average U.S. domestic roundtrip fare hit $669 in September, the highest monthly figure since the pandemic.
Alaska Wants a Seat at a Table No Two U.S. Airlines Have Shared
Alaska Air Group wants to join the Oneworld transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures that already include American, a first for two U.S. carriers.
The Plaza Is About to Go Dark for Longer Than Its Last Makeover
New York’s Plaza Hotel will close for at least four years starting in January for a facade restoration, with no reopening date announced.
Carnival Is About to Stop Charging One Price for Its Drink Package
From December 1, Carnival’s drink and Wi-Fi package prices will vary by season and itinerary instead of a standard daily rate.
JetBlue’s New First Class Starts Where Mint Doesn’t Fly
JetBlue put BlueFirst seats on sale for flights from December 8, starting with Boston to Fort Lauderdale and more than 30 routes.
Dublin Airport’s Busiest Summer Ever Ended With a Surprise Number
Dublin handled about 3.34 million passengers in September, flat on last year, while connecting traffic jumped 37 percent.
Germany’s Cheapest Intercity Train Is Doubling Down for 2027
FlixTrain plans to double passenger capacity in Germany from the December timetable, with a new Bremen to Berlin route.
The Maldives Just Paused a Tax on Overseas Travel Sellers
The Maldives has suspended a 17 percent levy on overseas tourism sellers until April 1 after tour operators pushed back.
Italy’s Skies Went Half-Dark Friday, and the Cause Was a Data Network
A nationwide data network fault forced Italian air traffic control to halve capacity on October 16; ENAV ruled out a cyberattack.
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