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Sweet dreams above the clouds

Sweet dreams above the clouds

Beginning this month, Emirates is curating the perfect restorative sleep ritual in the sky with new loungewear, indulgent bed linen, and a thoughtful turndown service for First Class customers. Further elevating the transition into relaxation, First Class customers are invited to enjoy premium drinks served in new cut crystal glassware, relish moments of calm with the latest noise cancelling headphones from Bowers and Wilkins and unwind with an Emirates A380 Shower Spa experience enhanced by a new range of VOYA products.

Best Ways to Keep Kids Engaged During Travel  and Leisure Time

Best Ways to Keep Kids Engaged During Travel and Leisure Time

Travel and leisure time offer families a chance to connect away from everyday routines, especially when planning trips to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. For kids, these moments can be exciting but also challenging if boredom sets in. Long drives, waiting periods, or unstructured hours can quickly drain their energy and patience.

Season’s Greetings from Breaking Travel News

Season’s Greetings from Breaking Travel News

As the festive season unfolds, everyone at Breaking Travel News would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our readers, viewers, and followers across our affiliated social media platforms. Christmas is a time for reflection, celebration, and connection—moments shared with loved ones, whether close to home or across the globe. It is also a season that highlights the true spirit of travel: bringing people together, fostering understanding, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Etihad Airways Finishes 2025 on an Award High, Scooping Over 25 International Awards

Etihad Airways Finishes 2025 on an Award High, Scooping Over 25 International Awards

Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to attain the Seven-Star Plus Safety Rating from Airline Ratings, the highest accolade in the internationally respected safety ranking system. Earlier this month, Etihad secured three major global titles at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Bahrain. The airline won World's Leading Airline Customer Experience, World's Leading Airline Economy Class, and World's Leading Airline Lounge Business Class for the Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport.

Etihad Airways Brings Emirati Talent Stories to Life at the Mother of the Nation Festival

Etihad Airways Brings Emirati Talent Stories to Life at the Mother of the Nation Festival

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to reinforce its commitment to attracting and engaging exceptional Emirati talent, while strengthening its community engagement through impactful, community-centred activations across Abu Dhabi, as part of its ambitious Emirati talent strategy. On Saturday, the airline participated in the Mother of the Nation Festival, delivering a series of engaging community experiences designed to connect with diverse segments of society and bring Etihad closer to the community.

Dida recognized as a leading Globalisation Investment Brand by Forbes China

Dida recognized as a leading Globalisation Investment Brand by Forbes China

As a leading enterprise in the global travel distribution eco-system, Dida has been ranked in the “High-Value Globalisation Investment Brands 2025” list, part of the Forbes China 30&30 Go-International Series, co-published with the LinkedIn Economic Graph. The Forbes China 30&30 Go-International Series shines a spotlight on Chinese-origin brands that have achieved robust growth paths and championed cutting-edge innovation on the global stage. The series recognises enterprises that demonstrate exceptional ingenuity, sustainable growth, and impactful global influence as they scale beyond China’s borders.

reclaim makes its debut with luggage delivery service in the US

reclaim makes its debut with luggage delivery service in the US

reclaim, a start-up that offers transportation, logistics, supply chain and storage solutions, is launching the first luggage delivery service in the US at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Starting on January 2nd, reclaim´ will gradually start its luggage delivery service for passengers flying from the world’s busiest commercial aviation hub to any of the 220 domestic and international destinations it serves. The first feature offered will be carry-on luggage delivery from door to the pre security airport lobby. During the first quarter of 2026, the company will add the Remote Luggage Check-in to its product portfolio and will expand its operations to other U.S cities. With these services, reclaim aims to fill a gap in the market as it makes flying easier and hassle-free.

WIZZ AIR ACQUIRES LONDON LUTON AIRPORT SLOTS FROM TUI, LAUNCHING ITS 15TH BASED AIRCRAFT

WIZZ AIR ACQUIRES LONDON LUTON AIRPORT SLOTS FROM TUI, LAUNCHING ITS 15TH BASED AIRCRAFT

Wizz Air today announces it has successfully acquired slots from TUI Airways at London Luton Airport. The deal means Wizz Air UK, London’s low-cost airline, will base an additional Airbus A321 neo aircraft to London Luton, bringing the total aircraft based at the airport to 15. As the largest operator at London Luton airport, Wizz Air continues to grow alongside the town, reinforcing its long-term commitment by connecting people, creating jobs, and opening doors to opportunity

Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan Opens in South Korea

Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan Opens in South Korea

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the grand opening of Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, the first Hyatt Place hotel located in Yeonsan, one of Busan’s key business and transportation hubs. This opening marks an important milestone for the Hyatt Place brand, debuting its signature blend of modern comfort, smart functionality, and seamless balance between work and leisure to a growing portfolio of six properties in South Korea. Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan joins Park Hyatt Busan as the second Hyatt property in South Korea’s second-largest city.

Kayan Wellness Festival Returns to Abu Dhabi in February 2026

Kayan Wellness Festival Returns to Abu Dhabi in February 2026

The Kayan Wellness Festival is set to return to Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi, from 6 to 8 February 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the Middle East’s most compelling wellness-led travel experiences. Following a widely celebrated debut, the three-day festival will once again transform Fahid Island into a sanctuary of movement, mindfulness, creativity and connection, drawing global thought leaders, practitioners and conscious travellers to the UAE capital. The 2026 edition builds on last year’s momentum with an expanded programme across immersive zones dedicated to the mind, body, heart and soul, alongside the much-anticipated Longevity Hub where science and holistic wellbeing converge.