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Air India Express has launched nonstop flights between Visakhapatnam and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, expanding international travel options from Andhra Pradesh. The twice-weekly connection arrives as Thailand records almost 1.9 million Indian visitor arrivals during the first ten months of 2026. The service gives passengers from Visakhapatnam and surrounding districts a direct route to Thailand’s capital.
TAP Air Portugal has launched nonstop flights between Lisbon and Orlando, adding three weekly services to its transatlantic network. The connection expands travel choices between Portugal and Central Florida as the airline’s US operations exceed 70 weekly flights. Operating on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the route serves holidaymakers, business passengers and travellers connecting through Lisbon.
Air Transat has launched year-round nonstop flights between Montreal and Istanbul, expanding travel options between Canada and Turkey. Meanwhile, the airline has withdrawn its planned Toronto–Berlin service for summer 2027, changing transatlantic choices for Canadian travellers. The Montreal route operates up to twice weekly, complementing Air Transat’s Toronto–Istanbul connection introduced in December 2025. Together, the
LATAM Airlines Brasil plans to launch nonstop flights between São Paulo Guarulhos and Geneva in April 2027, operating three times weekly. The proposed service will establish Geneva’s first direct connection with Latin America, expanding options for tourism, business travel and family visits. The route will use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, subject to government approval. It
British Airways plans to resume London Heathrow–Dubai flights on 3 November 2026, ending an eight-month suspension. The scheduled restart will restore a daily connection for holidaymakers, business travellers and families travelling between Britain and the UAE. The service returns ahead of Dubai’s winter tourism season, giving passengers another nonstop option. However, the initial schedule remains
Global airlines extend Saudi Arabia flight cancellations despite Riyadh airport reopening, disrupting international travel and leaving passengers facing uncertainty into November.
US airlines are embracing AI-powered pricing as travel tech startups help passengers track falling airfares, recover savings and make smarter booking decisions.
Biometric airport checks and digital identity initiatives are changing how travellers move through selected airports in the UAE, Singapore and Japan. Facial recognition and other identity technologies can reduce repeated document presentation, although their availability depends on eligibility, location and participating services. For international tourists, the distinction between streamlined processing and passport-free travel remains essential.
Emirates has unveiled its refurbished Rome retail outlet, introducing its redesigned travel store concept to Italy for the first time. Located in the EUR business district, the premises offer face-to-face assistance with itineraries, airline products and additional services. The store also provides dedicated consultations for customers whose journeys require more detailed planning. Premium passengers, frequent
Ryanair passengers travelling with checked luggage will face an earlier airport deadline from 10 November 2026. Bag drop desks and physical check-in counters will close 60 minutes before scheduled departure, replacing the previous 40-minute cut-off. The change brings the deadline forward by 20 minutes across the airline’s airports. Travellers must complete the required process before
Air Canada recorded a 22% increase in corporate revenue during the third quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilient business travel demand. However, rising fuel expenses are prompting capacity adjustments and putting pressure on the airline’s earnings outlook. Premium-cabin revenue also increased 19% compared with the corresponding quarter in 2025. These higher-value segments supported record quarterly operating
Uganda Airlines’ proposed domestic expansion for the 2026/2027 financial year could improve access to regional destinations and strengthen connections through Entebbe. Plans identify Arua, Gulu, Kasese and Soroti as potential links within a wider network serving tourism and business travel. The domestic ambitions accompany regional expansion involving Accra and Kigali. Together, these developments could give
