Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline has called on Prime Minister De Wever and his government to make abandoning their plan to double Belgium’s already very high air tax their number one New Year’s resolution. This harmful tax, which increased by 150% last July, severely penalizes Belgium’s competitiveness compared to other EU countries such as Sweden, Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia, where governments are abolishing air taxes to boost traffic, tourism, and employment.

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming the district into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.

Southwest Airlines announced today a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites.

American Airlines continues its support of customers affected by the FAA-mandated airspace closure in the Eastern Caribbean with more flights, more seats and limited-time interisland flying. The airline has added nearly 2,000 more seats — a total of nearly 7,000 seats with 43 extra flights — to boost capacity and expand access for customers who need to travel between the Eastern Caribbean and U.S.

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in the Philippines with the opening of The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection. Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape in Lipa, Batangas, this wellness sanctuary marks a transformative milestone for the brand – introducing a destination where growth in health, spirit, and life converges with the Autograph Collection ethos of individuality and immersive storytelling.

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes guests to embark on a gastronomic discovery that goes Beyond The Wok with a limited-time experience hosted at Michelin-recommended Cantonese restaurant Jiang Nan Chun. The culinary journey features a specially curated seasonal menu available through May 15, 2026, alongside a one-night-only Michelin Masters: Symphony of Eight Hands guest chef promotion on April 10, 2026, showcasing the artistry of highly acclaimed chefs from the region.