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China Express Airlines cancels 20 domestic flights across key routes, affecting regional travel and tourism in China. Know your rights and next steps.
Turkish Airlines lands a USD 412 million five-year loan from Bank of China, fueling fleet growth, Istanbul hub upgrades and tourism surge between Türkiye and China.
Air India finishes $400 m upgrade of 27 A320neo jets, introducing Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins across its narrowbody fleet.
Southwest’s new Rapid Rewards Plus card delivers free bags, priority boarding, bonus points—fueling U.S. travel and domestic tourism growth.
airBaltic’s new weekly route from Gran Canaria to Ljubljana enhances winter holiday travel with direct Fridays flights until April 2026.
Etihad Airways launches major new routes in 2025 from Abu Dhabi, including Atlanta, Addis Ababa and Algiers, boosting global tourism and connectivity.
Qatar Airways earns the world’s best airline title in 2025, topping cabin products, lounge service and innovation to redefine global air travel.
A four-hour delay on a U.S. domestic flight highlights how flight reliability influences tourists’ perceptions and the broader economic health of U.S. travel.
AirAsia ends its PN17 era as Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines & Cambodia unite to create a leading regional narrowbody airline network for travelers.
U.S. airlines face widespread disruptions as IT failures at Alaska Airlines and JetBlue create cancellations and delays, highlighting growing digital risk in aviation.
Southwest Airlines debuts its Rapid Rewards debit card—no credit check required, bonus points for everyday spending and enhanced travel perks for all.
SpiceJet is expanding its fleet ahead of winter 2025-26 with new aircraft, enabling more flights, wider connectivity and greater travel ease for passengers.
