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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.

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.

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

Global Travel in 2025: A Year of Reawakening and Reinvention

Global Travel in 2025: A Year of Reawakening and Reinvention

As we near the end of this year, 2025, we look back at what was a defining moment for the global travel industry. After years of upheaval and transformation, travel returned with renewed energy, driven by shifting consumer expectations, technological innovation, and a deeper focus on sustainability. Across continents and sectors—from aviation to hospitality, and from digital platforms to local communities—the industry underwent meaningful change.

New Direct Routes Open Up the 'City of Bridges'

New Direct Routes Open Up the 'City of Bridges'

Pittsburgh welcomes new Aer Lingus nonstop making access to the city even easier for UK & Irish travellers in 2026. Following the recent Aer Lingus announcement detailing a new nonstop flight to Pittsburgh International (PIT) from Dublin Airport (DUB), travellers from the UK and Ireland now have even easier access to the vibrant US city of Pittsburgh.

SpiceJet Partners with Natilus - The Airplane of the Future

SpiceJet Partners with Natilus - The Airplane of the Future

Natilus, a U.S. aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft founded in 2016, today announced that it has entered the Indian market in partnership with SpiceJet. In keeping with its ethos of encouraging sustainability and innovation in the aviation space, SpiceJet has committed to work with Natilus in helping it to get certified for India. Once certified, SpiceJet plans to purchase 100 aircraft. Natilus's newly established subsidiary - Natilus India - will be headquartered in Mumbai and led by Ravi Bhatia, Regional Director, to support in-country operations.

Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

Singapore Airshow 2026 Marks 10th Edition with New Frontiers in Aviation and Space

Singapore Airshow, one of the most influential international aerospace and defence exhibition, will return from 3 - 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Marking two decades of defining the future of flight, the biennial event will once again bring together global industry leaders, government and military delegations, innovators and investors to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and chart the next era of aerospace and defence.