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Emirates is offering eligible international travellers up to 7,200 bonus Skywards Miles for visiting Dubai during its latest loyalty campaign. Members earn one bonus mile for every minute of their scheduled stay, reaching the maximum after five days. The offer covers qualifying travel between 21 October and 13 December 2026. Passengers must book eligible flights
Beijing Capital Airlines plans to double its Beijing–Colombo flights during early 2027, adding direct capacity between China and Sri Lanka. The expanded schedule will operate twice weekly from 16 January until 27 March, using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Services will connect Beijing Daxing International Airport with Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport on Thursdays and Saturdays. The planned
Western Sydney International Airport will open The Rayleigh Lounge in November, introducing premium passenger facilities ahead of its international debut. The dnata-operated lounge will initially serve eligible Singapore Airlines passengers on daily nonstop flights to Singapore Changi Airport from 23 November. Located on the terminal mezzanine, the lounge will combine Australian furnishings, regional food and
Five ice and snow hotels across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are preparing distinctive winter stays combining frozen bedrooms with dining and outdoor adventures. Seasonal openings begin in December, while permanent ice accommodation offers alternatives beyond the winter calendar. The properties include Sweden’s ICEHOTEL, Finland’s Arctic SnowHotel, Norway’s Sorrisniva and Snowhotel 365, and Switzerland’s Iglu-Dorf
Travellers planning December holidays in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Seoul and Busan face an important accommodation decision: compare hotel convenience against the space and facilities of short-term rentals. The supplied market figures suggest significant differences between accommodation options. However, they lack clearly identified reporting periods and verified official evidence establishing a December hotel-price surge or resulting
Royalton Hotels & Resorts is promoting more than 668,000 square feet of aquatic amenities as travellers consider warm-weather winter holidays. Its portfolio spans Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica, combining family water parks, rooftop pools and swim-out accommodation. Mexico accounts for nearly half the reported total, with more than 327,000 square feet of water experiences.
Cloudbeds plans to connect participating hotels with Meta’s personal AI agent, Muse, creating another route for travellers to discover accommodation and book directly. The rollout is scheduled to begin in the United States during the first quarter of 2027. The integration will make live room rates, availability and booking policies accessible during AI-assisted travel planning.
JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages are launching a limited adults-only holiday combining dedicated charter flights with a four-night Bahamas cruise. The package costs US$2,750 for two guests, including taxes, fees and gratuities. Called Do Not Disturb, the experience runs from 4–8 March 2027 and includes flights between New York and Fort Lauderdale. Private transfers connect
Southwest Airlines’ reported expansion of 11 international routes will give US holidaymakers more nonstop options across Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Services are scheduled to launch between November 2026 and June 2027, with additions from five American departure cities. Las Vegas, Nashville and Austin feature prominently in the expansion. Columbus and Pittsburgh will also
Travellers using major Middle Eastern airports face disrupted journeys after a supplied operational snapshot recorded 1,133 delays and 182 cancellations. The figures cover 12 airports, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah and Istanbul. The snapshot corresponds to 3:32 am Gulf Standard Time on 21 October 2026. It represents conditions recorded at that point, rather than
New EU baggage rules will protect qualifying personal bags and improve airfare transparency, but travellers may still pay for overhead suitcases. UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain, Germany and other European destinations must also consider which airline operates their flight. Scheduled to apply from 23 October 2027, the revised framework strengthens passenger protection without guaranteeing universally
Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air Canada are extending premium hospitality beyond aircraft cabins through personalised assistance, priority services and airport transfers. Alongside European airport VIP programmes, these offerings give eligible international travellers greater support throughout their journeys. The services address several demanding stages of air travel, including check-in, terminal navigation and connections between flights. However,
