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Riyadh Air has launched nonstop flights between Riyadh and Manchester, giving Northern England a new direct connection with Saudi Arabia. The three-times-weekly service expands the Saudi carrier’s UK network beyond London. It also creates new travel opportunities for leisure visitors, business passengers and customers connecting through Riyadh. Flights operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The
oneworld has been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, reclaiming the major aviation title. The achievement marks the fifth time that oneworld has secured the global alliance award. It is also the first time the group has won the category since 2021. The recognition places renewed attention on
Suba Hotels Ltd has expanded its Bengaluru portfolio with the opening of Click Hotels Galaxy in Mylanahalli, approximately five kilometres from Kempegowda International Airport. The 54-room hotel targets corporate travellers, transit passengers and leisure guests seeking accommodation near Bengaluru’s northern commercial corridors. Its location also provides access to emerging aerospace and business zones surrounding the
Indian Hotels Company has launched the Taj InnerCircle Series, expanding its loyalty proposition beyond hotel stays, points and conventional member privileges. The new experiential platform will connect Taj InnerCircle members with global creators, acclaimed brands and specially curated cultural encounters. Events will take place across selected Taj hotels, using the company’s hospitality network and long-standing
Oye Kake has expanded its Bengaluru presence with a second outlet at RMZ Eco World in Bellandur. The opening marks 15 years of serving vegetarian Amritsari cuisine and traditional Punjabi hospitality. The new restaurant builds on the brand’s first Bengaluru location on MG Road. That outlet established a loyal community around Oye Kake’s home-style dishes,
Uganda is placing digital tourism and artificial intelligence at the centre of a month-long programme designed to strengthen travel across the country. The programme will culminate with the national World Tourism Day celebration at Mbale Secondary School Grounds on 27 September 2026. It carries the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Authorities
Cyprus Airways is exploring several new destinations for summer 2027 as fleet expansion and airport discussions prepare the carrier for its next growth phase. The Larnaca-based airline currently operates six Airbus A220 and A320 aircraft. It expects to add two more units by the first quarter of 2027, increasing its fleet to eight. This additional
American Airlines and United Airlines are reassessing flight plans as surging jet fuel costs alter the economics of operating selected routes. Southwest Airlines is also slowing its planned capacity growth, reflecting a broader shift across the United States aviation market. Major carriers are prioritising profitability, operational efficiency and stronger-performing services over rapid network expansion. The
The Philippines is advancing aviation infrastructure in Batanes through a new meteorological-equipment procurement covering Basco Airport. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has included Basco in a PHP38.02 million joint contract with Baguio Airport. Bid submission and opening are scheduled for September 28, 2026. The project remains within the procurement phase. Therefore, the planned
American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are scaling back planned flying as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs across the US aviation industry. The adjustments come despite resilient passenger demand and strong booking patterns. Instead of responding to a broad travel slowdown, carriers are removing or reconsidering flights that have become less profitable.
Air Tanzania is planning new links from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, creating fresh opportunities for British travellers to reach Tanzania’s leading tourism gateways. The proposed expansion is associated with Tanzania’s national carrier rather than British Airways. It forms part of a wider aviation network that already includes connectivity through Qatar Airways and several
Uruguay is moving into a more connected era of tourism payments as electronic transactions become increasingly common across its leading visitor destinations. The shift is not a first-time national launch or a programme restricted to selected cities. Instead, it represents the continued expansion of established payment infrastructure, card acceptance and financial technology across the country.
