40 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
Hotels Are Charging More While Holiday Travelers Plan to Spend Less
Luxury hotel rates are climbing while economy rates are flat, and a PwC survey says holiday travelers plan to spend about 24 percent less on lodging.
Traveling Solo Can Cost $90 More Than Traveling in Pairs
A Thrifty Traveler analysis found American charged solo flyers more on a third of sampled flights, by an average of over $90, with United doing so less often.
Lufthansa Now Wants a Login Before You Can Check In Online
Lufthansa Group is phasing in a free Travel ID account requirement for online check-in, and U.S., Canadian and Mexican departures are next on November 16.
Dubai Is Moving Tourist Visa Applications to a New Front Door
Dubai’s ruler announced on November 1 that tourist visas can be requested through the Visit Dubai website, with a launch expected later this month.
Someone at TSA Posted ‘Drone’ 46 Times, and the Warning Was Serious
TSA’s social media account filled a post with the word drone on November 5, then reminded followers that flying near airports can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Arizona’s Chiricahua Is Now a National Park, but Little Else Changes
Chiricahua National Monument has been redesignated Chiricahua National Park, the Park Service’s 64th, though little changes on the ground for visitors.
A New Orleans Bank Tower Just Became a Fairmont Hotel
A 31-story former bank building in New Orleans has reopened as the 250-room Fairmont New Orleans, with a skyline rooftop bar.
Tripadvisor’s Outgoing CEO Admits the Big Experiences Bet Fell Short
Tripadvisor is cutting jobs after its outgoing CEO said its experiences overhaul fell short, with Q3 revenue down 11 percent and a $316.9 million net loss.
Wynn’s $5.7 Billion UAE Resort May Open to Residents First
Wynn is keeping its September 2027 target for its $5.7 billion UAE casino resort, but regional conflict may mean it opens to residents before tourists.
Tourism Walks Into Climate Talks Wanting Proof, Not More Pledges
Tourism leaders head to the UN’s COP31 climate conference in Antalya next week wanting measurable results rather than another round of pledges.
Qatar’s Tourism Slump Has a Strange Escape Route: the Highway
Qatar’s international arrivals fell 10 percent in October as air traffic weakens, even as land arrivals from Saudi Arabia rose 18 percent.
One Building, Two Hilton Brands, and a First for the Caribbean
Hilton has opened its first dual-brand hotel development in the Caribbean, combining a Homewood Suites and a Hampton in San Juan’s Convention District.
The National Parks’ Last Free Day of 2026 Is Wednesday
National parks will waive entrance fees on Veterans Day, November 11, the last fee-free day left on the 2026 calendar.
One Missing Card Could Cost You $45 at the Thanksgiving Airport
Travelers without a REAL ID or passport face a $45 ConfirmID process at TSA checkpoints this Thanksgiving, the airports’ busiest week of the year.
Shopping in Japan Now Means Paying Tax First and Chasing It Later
Japan’s tax-free shopping now works in reverse: visitors pay tax-inclusive prices upfront and claim refunds at the airport when they leave.
Reaching Paris CDG by Train Has a Catch Through November 10
RER B service to Charles de Gaulle was halved during the November 5 strike, and night closures continue through November 10.
Singapore Airlines Is Trading Seats for Space on Its Longest Flights
Reports on Singapore Airlines’ A350 refit point to fewer seats on its ultra-long-haul jets and a new First Class.
Costa Just Locked In a Caribbean Homeport for Ten Years
Costa Cruises has signed a decade-long fly-and-cruise deal with La Romana in the Dominican Republic.
United’s Most Awaited Plane Has Arrived, but You Can’t Fly It Yet
United has taken delivery of its first A321neo Coastliner, with service on premium coast-to-coast routes now expected in early 2027.
Every Seat on These Qantas Flights Is Open to Points
Qantas is releasing whole flights to Japan, Paris and Hobart for points bookings, but the window closes Sunday.
Air India’s Stopover in Rome Just Became Unnecessary
Air India has dropped its Rome refuelling stop on flights between India and New York.
Twenty Years On, Ryanair Is Betting Bigger on Zagreb
Ryanair marks 20 years of flying in Croatia and plans to grow its Zagreb operation in 2027.
Geneva Is Getting Its First Nonstop Link to Latin America
LATAM plans three weekly São Paulo–Geneva flights on 787-9s from April 2027, subject to government approval.
Canadians Chasing Winter Sun Have New Escape Routes From Ottawa and Edmonton
Porter Airlines is adding four sun routes from Ottawa and launching its first international service from Edmonton.
Montpellier Is About to Get Much Busier in the Air
Volotea is opening its 12th French base at Montpellier-Méditerranée, with 14 routes and about 420,000 seats planned for 2027.
Qatar Airways Just Became the First Gulf Carrier to Fly to Venezuela
Qatar Airways has launched twice-weekly Doha–Bogotá–Caracas service and widened its LATAM partnership.
Air India Dropped the Rome Stop, and Three Hours Disappeared
Air India has restored nonstop flights from Mumbai and Delhi to New York JFK and Newark, cutting roughly three hours by flying through newly reopened Iraqi airspace.
Flying Just Shrank Worldwide, if Only by Half a Percent
IATA says global air passenger demand fell 0.5% year on year in September 2026.
Emirates Reportedly Wants Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia Next
Emirates is reported to be weighing new US routes to Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia as part of a wider American expansion.
easyJet Is Finally Giving In on Wi-Fi, and Starlink Is the Reason
easyJet will fit Starlink connectivity across its Airbus fleet from 2027, the first time the airline has offered onboard internet.
A Whole Month Without Naples Airport: Here’s the Salerno Workaround
Naples Capodichino is closed for runway rehabilitation from November 1 to 30, with flights redirected to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento.
Riyadh’s Airport Reopened, but Airlines Aren’t Rushing Back
Several major carriers are still keeping Saudi Arabia flights off the schedule weeks after Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was disrupted in October.
Boarding a Flight to America Now Requires a Promise About Congo
A CDC order now requires every passenger on a US-bound international flight to attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the past 21 days.
Celebrity’s Next Edge Ship Has a Home, but No Official Debut Date
Celebrity Cruises has opened 2028-29 Caribbean bookings, including week-long Miami cruises on the new Celebrity Xcite.
Flying Newark to Nice in Winter Just Got Easier, If You Can Afford the Cabin
La Compagnie will fly Newark to Nice through winter 2026-27 for the first time, making the all-business-class route year-round.
Birmingham’s Christmas Markets Opened, but the Station Will Be Closed on Christmas
Birmingham’s Christmas markets run through December 24, but New Street station has no trains from December 24 to 28.
El Al Is Planning Its Biggest Americas Summer Ever
El Al plans about 35,000 seats a week between Israel and the Americas in summer 2027, with San Francisco added for the season.
Carnival Is Planning Port Canaveral Winters Out to 2029, Starting With 300 Sailings
Carnival has opened more than 300 Port Canaveral sailings on five ships for May 2028 through April 2029.
Royal Caribbean’s Haiti Stop Is Off the Menu for Another Ten Months
Royal Caribbean has extended its Labadee, Haiti cancellations through at least April 2028, affecting dozens of sailings on nine ships.
Spain’s Fastest Route to Andalusia Is Shut, and Strikes Are Lined Up Next
The Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line remains closed after the October 28 crash, with rail strikes planned for November 10, 12 and 17 and Wizz Air adding Madrid-Málaga and Madrid-Seville flights.
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