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  • RYANAIR ADDS SIXTH AIRCRAFT AT LIVERPOOL FOR S26 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:37:19)
    Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, today (Thurs, 4 Dec) announced a sixth based aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, representing a US$600m investment from Ryanair in the Northwest. This additional aircraft will deliver +250,000 additional seats (+15% growth), 3 exciting new routes to Marrakesh, Tirana, and Warsaw, and extra flights on 11 popular existing routes to Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Ibiza, Kaunas, Kraków, Malaga, Malta, Porto, Reus, and Sofia. Ryanair’s record Summer 2026 schedule offers customers in Liverpool and the Northwest even more choice at Europe’s lowest fares whilst also supporting over 2,000 local jobs.
  • easyJet to acquire Adria Tehnika maintenance facility (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:36:12)
    easyJet, one of Europe’s largest airlines, has agreed to acquire the Adria Tehnika maintenance facility based in Slovenia. The five-bay aircraft maintenance facility in Brnik has undertaken heavy maintenance for the easyJet fleet of aircraft for several years and the airline plans to invest in the facility over the long term
  • Air Canada Unveils Celebratory Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team Livery (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:32:55)
    Air Canada recently and proudly unveiled a special livery honouring our Canadian Olympians and Paralympians competing in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This bold design on Fin 940, an Airbus A330, features images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors and embodies the strength, dedication and national pride of Team Canada. The first scheduled flight for this special Team Canada livery is flight AC894 today headed for Milan!As the Official Airline of Team Canada, Air Canada will once again Fly The Flag, transporting more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games. The airline’s employee-driven Going for Gold program, further supports Team Canada in ensuring a seamless travel experience for Canada’s top athletes.
  • QANTAS COMPLETES A380 FLEET RENEWAL AS FINAL SUPERJUMBO RETURNS TO INTERNATIONAL FLYING (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:30:19)
    Qantas has welcomed its tenth and final A380 back to Sydney today after nearly six years in storage, marking the largest maintenance check in airline’s 105-year history.The return of the aircraft, named after one of the Qantas founders, ‘Paul McGinness’ will serve as an operational spare during the Christmas period and from 1 January 2026 will boost international capacity by allowing daily A380 flying on the airline’s Sydney – Dallas route.
  • Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:28:22)
    Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas.The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Paradise Island and Freeport on Grand Bahama Island.
  • flydubai signs the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:25:43)
    flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has officially signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife’s global taskforces. Founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation, the initiative aims to tackle illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species worldwide by disrupting trafficking routes and strengthening supply chain security.
  • Phuket’s Only Private Oceanfront Event Venue Now Open (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:23:18)
    With uninterrupted views and sunsets over the Andaman Sea and a sleek design, this contemporary space combines understated elegance with functionality. Nestled on the southern tip of Bangtao Beach, KALIDO provides the perfect backdrop for private events.
  • Velassaru Maldives Unveils Sora a New Overwater Japanese Dining Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:21:12)
    Velassaru Maldives has officially opened Sora, a new overwater Japanese restaurant designed to enhance the resort’s culinary offering with a dedicated teppanyaki counter, robata grill and sushi and sashimi bar. Suspended above the lagoon and built with clean, minimalist lines, Sora takes its name from the Japanese word for “sky” and offers diners uninterrupted ocean views from both the indoor open-plan dining area and the outdoor deck.At the heart of the restaurant’s open-plan design lies the black-marble teppanyaki counter where guests can watch chefs preparing dishes to order. To one side sits a robata grill that adds a smoky depth to the menu, while the opposite counter houses a sushi and sashimi station. The interior design incorporates natural elements such as a thatched roof, rattan-strip ceilings and stone-patterned floors, paired with blonde wood furniture and folding doors that open to let in refreshing sea breezes, views of bright blue skies and colourful Maldivian sunsets.
  • New Report Reveals the Rise of the ‘Social Flex’ Holiday (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-05 06:17:02)
    New global travel data from Polarsteps shows Brits travelling faster, further and more adventurously than ever, and posting more of it publicly than any other major European nation.
  • 2026 Travel Trends and how to experience them in Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 19:47:50)
    Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism landscape is evolving, with travellers seeking more profound, personalised, and purposeful journeys. From immersive cultural experiences to sustainable adventures and wellness retreats, the focus is shifting towards authentic connection and emotional resonance. Dubai, a city renowned for its innovation and hospitality, is perfectly positioned to embrace these emerging trends, offering visitors opportunities to experience the future of travel in truly spectacular ways.
  • The Expansion of Quito Airport: A Project That Marks a New Chapter for the City and the Country (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 12:00:17)
    At Corporación Quiport, we are proud to present to Quito and to Ecuador the most significant expansion project in the recent history of our airport infrastructure: the 2025 expansion of Mariscal Sucre International Airport. This project—driven by vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence—opens a new chapter for the country’s air connectivity.The project began in 2019 and, like many initiatives around the world, was paused during the pandemic. We resumed its construction in 2024, firmly convinced that recovery must go hand in hand with growth. Today, with an investment of USD 74.2 million, we are expanding the airport’s capacity from 5 to more than 7 million passengers per year and strengthening all key processes to deliver a superior experience for our users.
  • A BETTER WAY TO FLY (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 11:57:56)
    TAP Air Portugal introduces a new cabin that offers more space, more privacy, comfort, and a superior travel experience.Starting summer 2026, TAP Air Portugal will launch a new cabin, designed to give the consumer more choice between Economy and Business class. Available on long-haul flights aboard the A330 and A321LR fleets, this innovative product responds to evolving travel trends and the growing demand for enhanced comfort, privacy and differentiated services.
  • Soundstorm 2025: 5 Reasons Why This Riyadh Festival Is the Only Place to Be This Winter (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 11:54:01)
    Soundstorm is back and ready to electrify Riyadh this December, and trust us, you do not want to miss this unforgettable party under the stars. The three-day event, set against the backdrop of Banban, in the outskirts of Riyadh, brings together hundreds of thousands of attendees, global superstars, and emerging regional talent in the largest music festival in the region.Since 2019, Soundstorm has signaled a new rhythm for Saudi. It’s a celebration of sound, artistic expression, and creative energy that embodies an evolving musical identity and Saudi’s incredible trajectory as a major player in the entertainment and music space.From ground-breaking performances to Saudi’s evolving cultural landscape, here’s why Soundstorm 2025 is THE destination this winter:
  • WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES SIX NEW ROUTES TO GREEK ISLANDS AND EUROPEAN HOTSPOTS (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 11:51:40)
    Wizz Air today announces the launch of six new routes from London Luton Airport.From next spring, Wizz Air customers will be able to reach four new destinations across Greece: Chania, Mykonos, Rhodes, Zakynthos, alongside two additional routes to the European cities of Bordeaux and Dortmund.
  • Design Hotels Boosts Growth in Asia Pacific with Fourteen Landmark Signings (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:30:13)
    Design Hotels, a global community for independent, design-driven hotels, has announced the addition of more than 14 properties across Asia Pacific, with the region accounting for a record 28% of the brand’s overall portfolio global growth in 2025, a first for the brand.The strategic expansion underlines the brand’s commitment to strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets, while supporting pioneering hoteliers who redefine travel through design, culture, and authentic local connections.
  • Why Visibility Over Vehicle Fleets Matters for Logistics and Travel Providers (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:28:08)
    Keeping a fleet on schedule isn’t always easy. Delays occur, costs fluctuate, and drivers require clear direction to prevent downtime. For firms managing logistics or operating in the travel sector, better visibility over vehicle activity isn’t something to overlook. It enables teams to manage resources in real-time and make faster decisions, helping everything run more smoothly.
  • Montego Bay on Track for December 15 Reopening as Tourism Earnings Hit US$2.9 Billion (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:17:56)
    Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett wrapped up a recent Tourism Recovery Tour of Montego Bay with news that despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa last month, the destination area is on target to officially reopen for business on December 15, 2025. The announcement comes as Minister Bartlett also revealed that since the start of 2025 the sector has recorded tourism earnings of US$2.9 billion.
  • St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Introduces St. Regis Estates (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:02:54)
    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today unveils St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates – rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities.Born from a rising desire for privacy, authenticity, and a deeper emotional connection to place, St. Regis Estates brings the House of Astor’s tradition of grand estate living into the modern era. Just as generations of Astors cultivated extraordinary homes both within the city and across the countryside, their retreat estates offered another expression of their lifestyle – places where natural beauty, refined simplicity, and cultural connection created space for meaningful celebration. St. Regis Estates continues that legacy for today’s luxury traveler, introducing destinations shaped by character, setting, and heritage rather than spectacle or trend.
  • Lufthansa joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 09:29:15)
    Lufthansa joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program on December 1. The global program to support people with invisible disabilities enables affected individuals to discreetly indicate their needs in public spaces. The symbol is a yellow sunflower on a green background, usually in the form of a lanyard with a pendant. The “Sunflower” is used in many public, high-traffic locations such as airports, train stations, supermarkets, theaters, and universities. The Lufthansa Group’s goal is to have all its airlines join the program by the end of 2026. Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, SWISS, and now Lufthansa are already on board.
  • Etihad Airways Set for a Record Winter Travel Period as Demand Peaks Across Global Network (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:38:10)
    Etihad Airways is preparing for one of its busiest winter travel seasons to date, with December expected to welcome more than 2 million guests through Abu Dhabi as travellers celebrate the festive season. While UAE residents take advantage of extended school holidays to travel, the capital’s expanding cultural and leisure offerings are attracting visitors from around the world. The strong demand reflects Abu Dhabi’s rising appeal as a global destination and Etihad’s accelerated network growth throughout 2025.With newly launched routes, additional frequencies across high-demand markets, and enhanced connectivity through Zayed International Airport, guests flying to or transiting through Abu Dhabi this December will benefit from a smooth, efficient, and well-coordinated airport experience. Etihad continues to enhance the end-to-end journey in collaboration with its airport partners, ensuring guests enjoy reliable and seamless travel throughout the peak season.