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Discover Airlines has taken over selected Lufthansa services from Frankfurt and Munich for the winter 2026/27 season. Effective from 25 October 2026, the changes affect connections to Lyon and Reykjavík Keflavík, alongside revised arrangements for Málaga. Three routes have transferred from Lufthansa mainline to Discover Airlines: Frankfurt–Lyon, Munich–Lyon and Frankfurt–Reykjavík Keflavík. Lufthansa flight numbers remain
Air Transat has launched year-round nonstop flights between Montréal and Istanbul, expanding Canadian access to Türkiye and onward international destinations. The inaugural service departed Montréal–Trudeau International Airport on 29 October 2026, with the airline confirming the launch the following day. The route offers up to two weekly services using Airbus A330 aircraft. It gives Québec
London Heathrow recorded the strongest departure punctuality among four major European hubs in 2025, ahead of Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle. The comparison gives winter travellers another measure to consider alongside fares, flight times and airport connections. Heathrow achieved 79% annual departure punctuality, compared with Amsterdam’s 71%, Frankfurt’s 68% and Paris CDG’s
Qatar Airways has scheduled a new connection linking Doha, Bogotá and Caracas, creating additional travel options between the Middle East and northern South America. The announced launch date was 4 November 2026, following a postponement from July. The planned twice-weekly service uses Boeing 777-200LR aircraft and connects Qatar with Colombia and Venezuela. It also creates
Spain’s Meliá Hotels International and Barceló Hotel Group have returned to the World Travel & Tourism Council alongside Uber. Their participation forms part of a broader membership expansion, with the organisation reporting 50 additions during 2026. Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental have also taken Executive Committee seats, strengthening luxury hospitality representation within the council’s leadership.
Grand Hyatt The Red Sea has opened on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, adding 430 rooms, suites and villas to the coastal destination. The resort combines holiday accommodation with extensive wellness facilities and major spaces for conferences, weddings and incentive travel. The opening makes it the second Hyatt-branded property at The Red Sea destination and the
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to add more than 40 independent luxury hotels to Registry Collection Hotels by early 2027. The expansion follows a strategic partnership with HotelRez Hotels & Resorts, announced on 2 November 2026. The agreement includes properties in Thailand, Greece, Malta, Northern Ireland and Colombia. Participating hotels will retain their individual identities
Agoda has expanded its AI Travel Assistant to 21 markets, bringing conversational holiday planning and booking tools to travellers in the UAE. Announced on 30 October 2026, the rollout follows a limited mobile trial launched on 15 September. The feature allows users to discuss destinations, compare live prices and explore available accommodation within the same
China is broadening its tourism offering with robotics, artificial intelligence and industrial experiences that complement traditional sightseeing. Hangzhou has introduced organised technology routes, while Shenzhen offers examples of visitors exploring robots, drones and emerging transport services. Hangzhou’s programme, launched on 30 July 2026, introduced 20 technology attractions and 20 themed study routes. The initiative gives
Pegasus Airlines plans to launch three Uzbekistan routes from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, broadening international access beyond the capital, Tashkent. Bukhara flights are scheduled from 14 December 2026, followed by Andijan on 18 December and Termez on 1 March 2027. The Turkish low-cost carrier plans eight weekly departures across the three destinations once all services
British Airways has restored advance main-course selection through a limited trial for premium economy passengers flying from Heathrow to Las Vegas. The complimentary service allows eligible World Traveller Plus customers to choose their preferred dish before departure. Passengers can make selections through Manage My Booking from seven days before departure until 24 hours before take-off.
easyJet has launched direct Liverpool to Reykjavik flights, giving North West England travellers another gateway to Iceland’s winter attractions. The service operates twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays during the winter season. The connection brings volcanic scenery, geothermal bathing and Northern Lights holidays within easier reach of passengers departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. It
