Travel News
IndiGo Connects Bengaluru to the Spiritual Heart of India with daily-direct flights to Ayodhya
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, announces the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru, Karnataka with Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, effective December 31, 2024. With flights at convenient timing, this new connection enables significant opportunities for increased tourism and pilgrimage, strengthening the airline’s regional connectivity
Belmond shapes the future of travel through the lens of slow luxury
Announcing the first luxury sleeper train in England & Wales, the grand reopening of Portofino’s global icon, the unveiling of Belmond’s first-of-its-kind private villa, the launch of the most extraordinary carriage designed by a world-renown artist
Sweden Survey Reveals Craziest Travel Mishaps
Much like the iconic mix-ups in the beloved Christmas film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where characters hilariously find themselves in the wrong places, some travellers have shared their own tales of finding themselves unintentionally at the wrong destination. As we approach the holiday season, these anecdotes serve as both cautionary and comical reminders to double-check those travel details!
Plusgrade and airBaltic Partner to Create Excellent Travel Experiences and New Revenue Opportunities
Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, and airBaltic, Latvia’s national airline, today announced a partnership to enhance the premium travel experience. This collaboration introduces Business Class upgrade opportunities, offering passengers increased comfort while driving ancillary revenue for the airline.
Travel Guard Names the World’s Unluckiest Traveler® Contest Winner for 2024
Many travelers have had tales of colossal mishaps, but only one could be deemed “the worst.” In a repeat of their popular travel promotion, Travel Guard solicited stories of travel nightmares and received nearly 500 entries from across North America. After weeks of voting, a winner has emerged.
Helpful Hints for Parents Traveling by Air with Children During the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, many families are gearing up for air travel to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. However, traveling with young children can add an extra layer of stress to an already hectic time of year. To make holiday travel easier, here are some helpful tips for parents flying with children this holiday season.
SANDALS® RESORTS DEBUTS NEW ACCOMMODATIONS, NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS
Sandals Resorts announced today the introduction of several new suite experiences across its portfolio of award-winning, adults-only, all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, including four-bedroom butler villas - a ‘Sandals First’ - and Skypool suites with rooftop terraces, as well as additional next-generation rooms, like the guest-favorite Rondoval Villas and reimagined beachfront and bluff view rooms.
Four Seasons and Extell Development Company Announce Plans for Luxury Resort and Private Residences
Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons and national real estate developer Extell Development Company announce plans for a resort and residential offering in Deer Valley East Village, North America’s first new luxury alpine village to be developed in more than forty years.
AWARD-WINNING PRIVATE ISLAND CRUISE DESTINATION RENAMED ‘RELAXAWAY
Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was made today jointly by Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line.
Fiji Airways launches first-ever nonstop flight between Dallas Fort Worth and Fiji
Fiji’s national carrier, Fiji Airways, has launched its longest nonstop service today connecting Dallas Fort Worth in Texas with the tropical paradise of Fiji, initially operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new service provides the only direct access from DFW to Fiji’s 333 islands, renowned for its heartfelt hospitality, turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and white-sand beaches – for the ultimate blend of relaxation and adventure.
Icelandair: Record Load Factor in November
In November 2024, Icelandair transported more than 300 thousand passengers, a 6.4% increase compared to November 2023. During the month, 34% of the passengers traveled to Iceland, 19% from Iceland, 41% via Iceland, and 6% within Iceland. Year-to-date, Icelandair has transported 4.3 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to last year.
Jet2.com celebrates two decades of award-winning flights from Manchester Airport
Jet2.com is celebrating 20 years of operating award-winning flights from Manchester Airport. Since its first flight took off to Budapest two decades ago, over 36 million happy holidaymakers have travelled with the award-winning airline from Manchester Airport, and now Jet2.com has marked the occasion with a special celebration.