10 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
Award Hunters Get Two Bad Surprises: A Pricier Search Tool and No More ANA Standby
Seats.aero Pro rises to $12.99 a month on November 9, and ANA no longer allows standby on partner-issued award tickets.
Cruise Passengers Are Spending More Onboard Than the Lines Expected
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings beat its third-quarter guidance on late bookings, and Royal Caribbean’s CEO says onboard spend is stronger than planned.
A Floating Home’s Residents Were Left in Cambodia Over Fuel Costs
Villa Vie Residences suspended the Villa Vie Odyssey in Cambodia after rising fuel costs made operations unsustainable, and reports say a Chapter 11 filing is coming.
Two Airports, Two Opposite Years: Vienna Shrinks While Salt Lake City Finishes
Vienna expects about two million fewer passengers in 2026, while Salt Lake City has opened the last gates of its $5.1 billion terminal rebuild.
Alaska Air Group Is Cutting Jobs as Fuel Bills Bite
The parent of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines plans to eliminate about 200 non-contract positions and has warned of a possible loss of up to $700 million in 2026.
The Gateway to Greenland’s Icefjord Just Got an Airport for Bigger Planes
Ilulissat’s new airport opened on October 29 with a 2,200-metre runway that can take larger passenger aircraft.
French Rail Unions Picked the Day Before a Big TGV Debut to Strike
Four French rail unions have called a national strike for Thursday, November 5, the day before the planned inaugural TGV M run.
Thanksgiving Flights Cost the Most in a Decade, but the Calendar Can Save You
Hopper puts the average domestic Thanksgiving round trip at $402, up 31% from last year, with the cheapest departure on Monday, November 23.
Emirates’ Most Profitable Jet Is Stuck Waiting Months for Engines
Emirates says engine overhauls that were contracted for 85 days are now taking more than 350, keeping A380s on the ground.
Singapore Airlines Just Moved Dubai’s Return Date Out by 89 Days
Singapore Airlines has cancelled its Singapore–Dubai flights through February 28, 2027, with service due back on March 1.
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