42 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
Boeing’s Longest-Delayed Jet Finally Has Its Green Light
The FAA has certified the 737 MAX 10, the last of the MAX family to clear, years after it was first expected to fly passengers.
Washington Quietly Unlocks the Door It Slammed on Mexico City Flights
The Transportation Department has revoked its 2025 freeze on new U.S. routes by Mexican airlines from Mexico City’s two airports.
Hong Kong Expects 168,000 Wine Fans While Four Other Destinations Gear Up
Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival draws about 168,000 visitors from October 29 to November 1, with four other destinations also bracing for crowds this weekend.
Mexico City’s Grand Prix Weekend Arrives Amid Marches and a Trucker Strike
Formula 1 returns to Mexico City October 30 to November 1 amid healthcare worker marches and a nationwide trucking strike.
More Than 1,000 Wheelchairs Were Damaged in 2024. UK Airlines Plan a Fix
The UK aviation industry has announced new protections for disabled passengers after more than 1,000 wheelchairs were damaged in 2024.
Barcelona’s Airport Is Finally Getting a Train That Serves Both Terminals
Barcelona-El Prat’s long-awaited rail link has moved into testing, with passenger service to both terminals expected in the first half of 2027.
Tokyo Will Box In Its Famous Hachiko Statue for Halloween
Shibuya is tightening crowd control around the Hachiko statue for Halloween weekend, with barriers and extra guards from October 30.
Delta Just Redid Nearly Everything You Touch in Business Class
The reworked long-haul Delta One service launches on flights from Los Angeles in November 2026, with a wider rollout planned for early 2027.
British Airways Is Back on a Route It Dropped Eight Months Ago
British Airways restarted flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv on October 25, ending an eight-month pause on the route.
British Airways Quietly Raised the Bar for Frequent-Flyer Status
British Airways Club members will need more tier points to hold Silver and Gold status starting April 2027.
Three Southern European Countries Plan to Stall Their Trains This Week
Rail strikes are set to hit Spain, Italy and Portugal between October 29 and 31, disrupting commuter and long-distance trains.
Sydney’s Long-Awaited Second Airport Just Sent Off Its First Flight
Western Sydney International Airport welcomed its first passengers on October 25, with Jetstar flying the opening departure to the Gold Coast.
Aer Lingus Just Gave Dolly Parton Her Own Flight Number
Aer Lingus renumbered its Dublin to Nashville service EI95 from October 25, with free books for children on the first flight.
Japan’s Tax-Free Shopping Is About to Work Backwards
From November 1, visitors to Japan will pay the full price at the register and claim the tax back when they leave.
Emirates Is Quietly Parking Its Biggest Jet on Three Routes This Winter
Emirates’ winter schedule swaps the A380 for smaller aircraft on Jeddah, Washington Dulles and Medina, while adding it elsewhere.
JetBlue Is Quietly Turning Fort Lauderdale into a Colombia Gateway
JetBlue began daily Fort Lauderdale to Cali flights on October 15, with one-way launch fares from $139.
Dubai Lost 44 Percent of Its Visitors, and Hotels Are Chasing Closer Markets
Dubai’s international visitors are down 44 percent through August, and luxury hotels are courting travelers from India, China and the Gulf.
Speed Limits Just Erased an Alaska Port From a 2027 Cruise
Royal Caribbean dropped Icy Strait Point from Anthem of the Seas’ first 2027 Alaska sailing, citing speed restrictions.
Disney’s Castaway Cay Waterslide Keeps Closing, and Disney Won’t Say Why
Pelican Plunge has been closed on and off for refurbishment, with no firm reopening timeline from Disney Cruise Line.
MSC’s Newest Suite Comes With a Private Cinema and a Secret Door
MSC World Atlantic’s Grand Hamptons Villa sleeps eight and debuts when the ship sails from Port Canaveral in November 2027.
A Fake Press Release Claimed Royal Caribbean Tips Could No Longer Be Removed
Royal Caribbean says its gratuity rates have not changed after a mistaken FAQ entry and a bogus release circulated.
Three Cruisers Never Made It Aboard Norwegian Jewel After Luggage Checks
Customs officers arrested three adults at PortMiami on October 20 over alleged drugs in their luggage; all are presumed innocent.
Virgin Voyages Cancelled Halloween 2027, and Won’t Say Who Booked the Ship
A private charter has wiped out Brilliant Lady’s October 30, 2027 Halloween cruise and reshuffled the next sailing.
Princess’s Sanctuary Upgrade Heads to Five More Ships, Starting in January
Princess is adding its Sanctuary Collection to Royal, Regal, Discovery, Sky and Enchanted Princess in 2027.
Cruising Is Headed for Its Fifth Straight Record Year, and Miami Is Winning
AAA projects 22.4 million Americans will cruise in 2027, with Port Canaveral gaining ground on Miami.
America’s Legendary Ocean Liner Gets One Last Trip, Straight to the Seabed
The SS United States will be sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast in the second week of November to create what is billed as the world’s largest artificial reef.
Royal Caribbean Slipped a Warning Letter Under Cabin Doors Before Naples
Odyssey of the Seas guests were told to avoid Piazza Garibaldi as demonstrations spread across Italian cities on October 24.
Three Cruise Ships Raced Back to Southampton Ahead of Storm Austen
Arvia, MSC Preziosa and MSC Virtuosa all docked a day or more early as Storm Austen’s winds approached southern England.
Malaysia’s 47 Million Visitor Goal Was Already Slipping Before the Smoke
Haze from Indonesian fires is hitting bookings in Malaysia and the region, on top of a tourism year that was already behind its target.
Business Travelers Are Back in Hotels, and They’re Paying More for It
Kalibri says corporate hotel demand is up 2 percent in 2026, the first rise since the pandemic, with corporate room rates 6 to 7 percent higher.
Airbnb’s Amex Deal Quietly Shuts a Door on Vrbo
Airbnb is now American Express Travel’s exclusive vacation rental partner, closing a channel Expedia’s Vrbo had hoped to supply.
The Flight Left at 2:41 a.m., but the Security Line Closed at 10:45 p.m.
A Frontier delay at Miami pushed departure past the hours of the checkpoint serving its gate, and a passenger says about 60 people missed the flight.
Southwest Is Giving Its Cheapest Fares Something Rivals Won’t
Southwest’s new 2027 elite tiers keep seating perks on basic fares and add a Platinum level with an unlimited Companion Pass.
Delta’s Flight Attendants Say a 36-Hour Week Can Still Mean Overtime
A proposed class action filed in California says Delta did not pay flight attendants for security checks, training and aircraft prep.
Hilton Just Found a Nordic Partner Who Already Knows Its Playbook
Hilton signs a multi-year development deal with Scandic for Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, starting with a 284-room hotel at Copenhagen Airport.
Seattle’s Next Big Overseas Routes Will Fly Under Hawaiian’s Name
Hawaiian will fly Seattle–Osaka and Seattle–Tahiti next spring, and Alaska Air Group says it will be the only carrier on both.
Waikiki’s Sheraton Is Bringing Back a Buffet After Six Years
The Sheraton Waikiki’s new Hinahina on the Beach restaurant revives breakfast and dinner buffets after more than six years.
A Request for Water Turned an American Flight Around, With a President Aboard
American flight 339 to Guyana turned back to Miami over a verbal dispute about a water request, landing 4 hours late.
An Etihad Jumbo Hasn’t Landed on Time to Tokyo in Six Weeks, and Nobody Knows Why
Etihad’s daily A380 to Tokyo Narita has been late for 42 days straight, with no confirmed cause.
Aman Is Taking Its Little Yacht Back to the Caribbean for Another Year
Aman at Sea has added 12 winter 2028 Caribbean cruises for Amangati, on top of three autumn 2027 sailings.
Delta’s Pacific Growth Has a Seat-Filling Problem
Delta’s Pacific capacity grew 8% in Q3 while its load factor fell two points, a pattern United avoided.
Dallas’s Busiest Airline Is Rebuilding Its Home Terminal, Gate by Gate
Four gates are open in American’s 140,000-square-foot Terminal A expansion at DFW, with all ten due by the holidays.
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