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Xiamen Airlines has extended its nonstop London Heathrow–Xiamen service through the Northern winter 2026/27 season, with reservations now open. The schedule provides three weekly flights between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027. Services will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Revised timings place both arrivals and departures at Heathrow
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop Detroit–Athens flights on 8 June 2027, creating a new Mediterranean gateway for Midwest travellers. The seasonal service will operate three times weekly through 28 October 2027. The route connects Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Athens International Airport, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. It marks Detroit’s first nonstop connection to
China Southern Airlines plans larger aircraft on its daily Guangzhou services to London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle this winter. The Boeing 777-300ER deployment will increase passenger capacity during selected periods of the Northern winter 2026/27 season. The London change runs from 11 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, replacing the Boeing 787-9. Meanwhile,
Flydubai flight FZ1073 landed safely at Tabuk Airport after an onboard incident disrupted its scheduled journey from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The airline said all passengers were safe and accounted for following the diversion to north-western Saudi Arabia. The aircraft was travelling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport when the emergency developed.
Indian travellers exploring affordable Alpine holidays can combine connecting flights to Geneva with carefully planned accommodation and regional excursions. The Swiss city offers a practical base for discovering lakeside heritage, mountain scenery and neighbouring French destinations. A Delhi–Geneva itinerary through Kuwait City illustrates how connecting services can widen holiday choices beyond conventional premium packages. However,
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed two Garner hotels with Nooa Holdings in the United Arab Emirates, bringing the midscale brand to the Middle East for the first time. The planned properties in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah will add a combined 285 rooms when they open. Both hotels are expected to welcome guests in
Delhi6 Indian Kitchen & Bar in Highland Village, Texas, has introduced a refreshed menu featuring tandoor-roasted specialities, a traditional Indian snack, flatbread and chicken wings. Executive Chef Kailash Singh is leading the culinary update, which aims to bring a wider range of Indian flavours to diners in North Texas. The additions include Haryali Paneer Tikka,
Indian Hotels Company Limited has brought its Taj brand to continental Europe with Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, a 126-room luxury hotel opposite the city’s trade fair grounds. The reopening returns a familiar hospitality address to Frankfurt under a new international operator. The hotel welcomed guests earlier in 2026, and its recent grand opening brought together
Air Canada is preparing a broader set of travel benefits for eligible Canadian Aeroplan credit cardholders in 2027. The changes include a 15% points reduction on qualifying Air Canada flight rewards, annual travel credits and new savings when members redeem points for hotels and car rentals. Premium cardholders are also set to receive wider Maple
Travellers planning an outdoor holiday in Europe can often reach their chosen landscape through a regional airport rather than a distant capital. Inverness, Pescara, Perugia, Ålesund, Evenes, Asturias, Zadar and Vágar each provide a gateway to mountains, coastlines or island trails. The choice can simplify the first stage of a trip, especially when accommodation and
Singapore Airlines is refreshing its inflight dining with new dishes, beverages and serviceware as it invests in the experience passengers have during international flights. The airline has begun introducing the dishes progressively. It plans to add the remaining beverage, tableware and service changes from November 2026. The update covers several parts of a meal, from
American Express opened a Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 17 September 2026, adding a premium space for eligible card members travelling through the Dutch aviation hub. The lounge sits between Concourses E and F and offers seating, work areas, dining and drinks before departure. The opening gives Schiphol passengers another option for spending
