Skiing in North America has an unjust reputation for being expensive based on high in-season prices for lift tickets and accommodation. But savvy skiers and snowboarders who book before December can save over £2,500pp on a 10 night holiday and can ski for as little as £32 per day. Ski Safari has run the numbers to find the biggest savings across North American resorts.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a new early booking incentive, its Freedom Fare Price Promise, encouraging guests to book early to get the best value for their cruise. The Price Promise assures guests that anyone who books a Freedom Fare within the first four weeks of a cruise going on sale will receive either a cabin upgrade or credit to spend on board, should an equivalent cabin on their cruise be reduced at a later date.

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will be operated by Iberia on a number of regional flights across the airline’s European network before its first transatlantic mission from Madrid to Boston later in November. Marco Sansavini, CEO & Chairman at Iberia, said: “We are very proud to be the launch airline for this new Airbus aircraft. The A321XLR will allow us to reach new destinations, operating transoceanic routes and doing so in a more efficient way.”

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new passenger service to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ethiopian celebrated the inaugural flight in a colorful event that brought together the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, high ranking officials, and Ethiopian Airlines’ executives.

SWISS will be further expanding its route network in its 2025 summer schedules with the introduction of new non‑stop services between Zurich and Niš (Serbia), Heringsdorf (Germany), Montpellier (France) and Dubrovnik (Croatia). SWISS will also be continuing the new non-stop Geneva-Berlin service launched this winter in next year’s summer schedules. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is to add four new European destinations from Zurich in its 2025 summer schedules to offer customers an even more attractive range of air travel options. The new services from Zurich will be provided to Niš (Serbia), Heringsdorf (Germany), Montpellier (France) and Dubrovnik (Croatia).

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is investing S$1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft, redefining the premium travel experience on its network. In a significant milestone, the Airline will introduce a luxurious First Class cabin in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft, setting new industry benchmarks for travel on the world’s longest routes. Designed with increasingly discerning travellers in mind, these plush First Class seats promise to deliver an unparalleled in-flight experience.