(IN SHORT) easyJet has stationed a new Airbus A320neo—the 19th at Bristol Airport—supporting 400 jobs and adding £27 million in GVA. The quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft helps the airline operate 83 routes from Bristol, including new twice-weekly services to Almeria (from 24 June) and Palermo (from 26 June). Winter routes to Munich, Vienna, Zurich, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary on 22 June 2025, celebrating the evolution from four founding airlines to a global network of 18 members serving 945 destinations in 145 countries. The alliance’s 235 million loyalty members benefit from unified perks—co-located lounges, SkyPriority, interline transfers, and mileage redemptions. Over the past quarter-century, SkyTeam has introduced… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shoulder-season travel from Manchester Airport unlocks affordable sun escapes under £80 pp return. Featuring eight destinations—Mallorca, Naples, Beziers, Brindisi, Jerez, Pula, Rhodes, and Paphos—these deals capitalize on lower prices before the school holidays. Flights operate via Ryanair and Jet2.com in July (and late June), connecting passengers to beach resorts, historical sites, and cultural… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Arriva is deploying 30 new low-emission, Euro VI buses on its £9.7 million Busway network upgrade to enhance connections to London Luton Airport. The update delivers services every 7–8 minutes on key corridors and introduces 24/7 operations on routes A and Z, with additional lines (H, L, X2/X3) running early morning to past… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air’s second Green SKYPASS initiative will convert Mullae Park in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, into a landscaped public space by October 2025. SKYPASS members can support the project by redeeming miles for award flights or buying Korean Air merchandise through Mileage Mall’s KE Design Store. The program builds on the 2022 Omok Park transformation,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group have signed an agreement for the first Radisson RED hotel in central London, located on Leman Street near Liverpool Street Station. The mixed-use development will replace two outdated office buildings with a 182-room lifestyle hotel featuring a restaurant, bar, gym, and office space. Scheduled to open… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) AirAsia X will inaugurate a thrice-weekly Kuala Lumpur–Tashkent service on 15 October 2025, enabling Singapore travellers to reach Uzbekistan through Fly-Thru connections in Kuala Lumpur. This new route follows the airline’s successful Almaty launch in early 2024 and seeks to deepen tourism, trade, and cultural links between Southeast Asia and Central Asia. CEO… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ForsaTEK 2025, the Emirates Group’s flagship innovation forum, broadened its reach to foster cross-divisional collaboration and scale high-impact pilots in AI, robotics, and IoT. Officially opened by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and UAE Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri, the event featured over 40 showcases ranging from autonomous security robots and drone-based… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International announced that close to 300 of its properties have been honored with Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing them among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. The Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area achieved an elite Best of the Best award for Family-Friendly hotels, distinguishing itself with resort… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) INEO, the fine dining restaurant at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome, has been newly included in the Michelin Guide for June, marking a significant recognition shortly after its second anniversary. Led by Chef Heros De Agostinis—whose 25-year Michelin-starred pedigree informs a menu blending Italian produce with global techniques—the restaurant offers dishes like Maccheroncini al… Read the full news article