45 travel stories from the last 24 hours — here’s what’s moving:
The Fastest Liner Ever Built Goes to the Bottom a Day Early
The SS United States will be sunk off Destin, Florida, on Wednesday, November 11, a day earlier than planned, to become what organizers bill as the world’s largest artificial reef.
American Is Planning Its Biggest Day Since the Pandemic, and It’s a Sunday
American Airlines expects more than 8 million customers on nearly 85,000 Thanksgiving flights, with Sunday, November 29 its busiest single day since the pandemic.
The EU Is Suing the Companies That Built Its New Border Checks
The EU agency behind the Entry/Exit System has taken IBM, Atos and Leonardo to court over development delays, as travelers keep reporting hours-long waits at Schengen borders.
Hainan Airlines Is Pulling Europe Flights Right Through the Holidays
Hainan Airlines has extended cancellations on nine China-Europe routes into late December, including Shenzhen to Brussels, Paris and Budapest and its London Heathrow service.
Fog Grounded Flights in London and San Francisco on the Same Morning
Thick fog cancelled dozens of departures at Heathrow and London City on Monday, while SFO was hit by back-to-back FAA ground stops hours later.
Prague Airport Is on Track for the Busiest Year It Has Ever Had
Prague Airport expects a record 18.6 million passengers in 2026 after 11 new airlines and 33 new destinations in a year.
The Hotel Brand Built for Night Owls Is Heading to Mexico City
Mama Shelter opens a 100-room hotel in two historic Roma Norte townhouses on December 1, billed as its Latin American debut.
Marriott Has Quietly Reached One of Asia’s Most Serene Towns
La Residence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang joins the Luxury Collection, giving Marriott its first hotel in Laos.
Six Abu Dhabi Hotels Just Became One Enormous Resort
Six former Yas Plaza hotels with about 1,400 rooms now operate as Yas World Resort, the largest Vignette Collection property.
Taking the Train From Zurich to Munich This Weekend? Pack Patience
Track works cancel Lindau–Munich EuroCity trains from November 13 to 16 and disrupt Gotthard services at Como over two weekends.
Qatar Has Never Had a Kimpton. As of This Month, It Does
Kimpton Al Rowda Doha opened November 2 with 223 rooms and 60 serviced residences, the brand’s first hotel in Qatar.
The Gates at Perth’s Planned Terminal Will Switch Countries on Demand
Perth Airport’s proposed 159,000-square-metre terminal includes 22 contact gates, some able to swap between domestic and international flights.
A New Nile Riverboat Puts Private Jacuzzis Between Luxor and Aswan
A&K Sanctuary’s new Nile Seray carries 64 guests in 32 suites on four-night Luxor–Aswan voyages, with a sister ship due in 2028.
Turkish Airlines Bets on the Chinese City UNESCO Crowned for Food
Turkish Airlines launches three weekly Istanbul–Chengdu Tianfu flights on November 11, its fourth city in mainland China.
Checking a Bag on Ryanair? Your Airport Clock Just Moved
From November 10, Ryanair bag drops close 60 minutes before departure instead of 40, across its whole network.
Bristol Is Reopening a Freight-Only Line to Passengers This Month
Brabazon station on the Henbury Line opens November 23 with an hourly service to Bristol Temple Meads.
A Ship Meant to Be Someone’s Permanent Home Was Just Arrested
The residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey was arrested in Singapore on November 8 with no residents aboard.
Lufthansa Just Paid Over a Billion Euros for Almost Half of TAP
Lufthansa Group signed a €1.025 billion deal on November 3 for a 44.9 percent stake in TAP Air Portugal, pending EU approval.
Austin Is Finally Getting a Nonstop Flight Across the Atlantic
Delta has filed seven new or returning international routes between November 2026 and March 2027, including Austin–Paris.
Your Flight to America Now Hinges on Where You Were Three Weeks Ago
Since November 3, anyone flying to the U.S. from abroad must attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the past 21 days.
Singapore Airlines Is Quietly Taking Its Biggest Jet Off Frankfurt
Singapore Airlines will fly Boeing 777-300ERs instead of the A380 to Frankfurt in summer 2027, trimming weekly capacity by about 28 percent.
The Gatwick Express Is About to Run Twice as Often
From December 13, Gatwick Express goes from two to four trains an hour between London Victoria and the airport.
Five Nationalities Just Lost Visa-Free Entry to Montenegro
Since November 1, citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey need a visa for Montenegro, with applications handled through VFS Global.
Delta Removed a Whole Family Over a Child’s Mobility Scooter
A mother says Delta removed her family from a flight over her son’s mobility scooter; federal rules allow refusing a passenger with a disability only over a genuine safety issue.
China’s Cruise Fleet Just Got Another Giant, Fresh From the Shipyard
Adora Cruises took delivery of Adora Flora City in Shanghai on November 6, with a first trial voyage two days after moving to its home terminal.
A Cruiser’s Power Strip Survived 20 Voyages, Then Norwegian Took It
A Norwegian Luna passenger in Miami lost a non-surge power strip at security even though it is not on NCL’s published 36-item prohibited list.
Your Own Spotify Now Plays at 35,000 Feet on United, and Another Airline Signs On
United passengers on Starlink-equipped flights can stream their own Spotify accounts, and Air Tahiti Nui will install Starlink fleetwide starting in 2027.
Thanksgiving Flyers Without REAL ID Face a $45 Surprise at the Checkpoint
Travelers without a REAL ID or passport must use TSA ConfirmID, a $45 option that adds time, with Thanksgiving crowds peaking around November 29.
Carnival’s Newest Experiment Puts Your Tipping Habits on a Sticker
Carnival is piloting “I pre-paid my gratuities” stickers on Sign & Sail cards, and some cruisers are calling them shame stickers.
A $350,000 “Forever” Cruise Cabin Was Gone in 26 Days
Residents who paid up front for years aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey were given hours to leave in Cambodia on October 27.
Royal Caribbean’s Newest Giant Has Finally Reached American Waters
Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Icon-class ship, arrived in the U.S. on November 7 ahead of sailings from Port Everglades.
Lufthansa Just Bought Nearly Half of Portugal’s National Airline
Lufthansa Group has taken a 44.9 percent minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, opening South America and Africa to its network.
JetBlue Is Bringing Back a Cross-Country Route It Dropped in 2025
JetBlue restarts daily San Diego–Fort Lauderdale service on November 19, a route it flew from 2016 until early 2025.
You Can Now Spend Airline Points on a Seaplane Ride Over Vancouver
Aeroplan members can redeem points for Harbour Air seaplane flights from both of Vancouver’s airports, starting at 9,000 points one-way.
United Is Sending San Francisco Flights to Two Virginia Cities Few Expected
United adds San Francisco nonstops to Norfolk and Richmond plus a daily Houston–Chihuahua flight, all starting in March 2027.
The Philippines Finally Has a Direct Line to America’s Midwest
Philippine Airlines began Manila–Chicago O’Hare nonstops on November 9, the first scheduled nonstop link between the Philippines and the U.S. Midwest.
A Michigan Resort Airport Is About to Reach All Seven United Hubs
United will add seasonal Saturday nonstops from Traverse City to Los Angeles and San Francisco starting June 19, 2027.
American Wants a Back Door Into Colombia’s Budget Skies
American and ultra-low-cost JetSmart have asked U.S. regulators to approve a codeshare covering JetSmart flights in Colombia.
Delta Is Quietly Building a Whole Weekend Airline for Summer 2027
Delta is adding seasonal weekend service from Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles and Austin to vacation towns and 10 Latin American and Caribbean markets next summer.
Cathay Pacific Just Wrote Off the Middle East Until Nearly February
Cathay has cancelled all Middle East passenger services through January 31, and Lufthansa Group airlines have paused Dammam flights through November.
Dulles Is Getting a $22.5 Billion Makeover, and the Payoff Is Seven Years Away
A $22.5 billion effort to remake large parts of Washington Dulles is underway, with first major pieces due within seven years.
United Just Opened a $700 Million Wing at Dulles Just for Itself
United’s 14-gate Concourse E at Washington Dulles opens today, with a first departure to Chicago and a Tokyo flight right behind it.
Two Small Airports Just Got Air Traffic Control Through Cameras
The FAA says digital towers are now operating at Bartow Executive in Florida and Kenai Municipal in Alaska, with five more airports to follow.
Qantas Is Setting Aside Whole Planes for Points Bookings in 2027
Qantas has announced a year-long program of Points Planes for 2027, where every seat is bookable with Classic Reward points, starting with 10 return services.
Some Dubai Flights Won’t Be Back Until 2027, and the List Keeps Growing
Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, KLM and Air Canada have all pushed Dubai returns into 2027, while others are only now resuming service.
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