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Air China plans to increase seating capacity on nonstop Beijing–Minsk flights by approximately 31.2% between 29 October and 9 November 2026. The airline will deploy a larger Airbus A330-300 while retaining two weekly departures in each direction. The temporary substitution will raise capacity from 237 to 311 seats per flight, providing 74 additional places on
American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLR is bringing lie-flat business class suites and enhanced onboard amenities to premium travel across the United States. A supplied passenger account from New York to Los Angeles highlights the aircraft’s comfort, alongside several service limitations. The account covers flight AA171 from John F Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
Viceroy Hotels & Residences has appointed Nicholas Untermann as General Manager of Viceroy Park Avenue, ahead of its planned opening. The 252-room New York flagship is scheduled to welcome guests on 1 February 2027 in Manhattan’s NoMad neighbourhood. Untermann brings more than 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the hotel’s pre-opening leadership team. He
Marriott International and FICO Corporation have outlined a seven-property Thailand portfolio spanning Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. The agreement combines luxury accommodation with lifestyle, focused-service and collection brands, creating a broader offering for business and leisure travellers. The planned properties total 1,262 rooms, based on the individual counts supplied. Five hotels will be in Bangkok, with
Air Astana will launch direct Salalah flights from Almaty and Astana on 23 and 24 October 2026, respectively. Each route will operate weekly, giving travellers from Kazakhstan new access to southern Oman without an intermediate airport connection. The airline will use Airbus A320 aircraft on both services, offering Economy and Business Class tickets. Announced return
Delta Air Lines has outlined five new international services for 2027 after reporting record September-quarter adjusted revenue of US$17.6 billion. The planned routes connect American cities with destinations in Japan, the Philippines, France, Greece and Italy. Announced in Atlanta on 9 October 2026, the results showed approximately 16% revenue growth despite broadly unchanged overall capacity.
Cyprus Airways has added French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian to its website, improving digital access for international passengers. The upgrade allows customers to explore destinations, review travel information and book flights in their preferred language. The airline partnered with website localisation specialist MotionPoint to introduce the additional language options. The project moved from selection
Jazeera Airways plans to introduce seasonal nonstop flights from Kuwait City to Krakow and Prague in December 2026. Both routes will operate twice weekly, expanding direct access to Central Europe during the winter holiday season. The Krakow service will run from 16 December 2026 to 6 February 2027. Prague flights will operate from 17 December
Etihad Airways plans to increase its Abu Dhabi–Damascus service to daily flights from 14 November 2026, strengthening UAE–Syria connectivity. The expansion will raise frequency from four to seven weekly services during the Northern Winter 2026/27 season. The additional departures will give passengers more choice when arranging business travel, family visits and leisure journeys. Etihad plans
Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou has introduced autumn dining, wellness and lakeside experiences that connect its private-island setting with Jiangnan culture. Seasonal ingredients, guided movement sessions and personalised spa services anchor the offering for visitors seeking a restorative stay in China. The programme combines time at the hotel with opportunities to explore Suzhou’s gardens and artistic
Shilla Monogram Hanoi Westlake is scheduled to open on 23 October 2026, adding 319 rooms to Vietnam’s capital. The upper-upscale property will combine restaurants, rooftop leisure facilities, wellness amenities and event spaces in the developing Starlake district. The opening will become Shilla Monogram’s second location in Vietnam and its fourth property worldwide. It follows hotels
The Shepherd Mayfair has opened in London’s historic Shepherd Market, adding 82 rooms and suites to the capital’s boutique hotel offering. The property combines accommodation, British-inspired dining, personalised wellness arrangements and design rooted in its neighbourhood. Located at 2 Stanhope Row, the hotel occupies 33,600 square feet across six floors. Nightly rates start at £500,
