Air Canada, the largest Canadian airline and Canada’s flag carrier, is offering discounted return fares this Black Friday for UK and Irish customers travelling to Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. From 09:00 on 27 November to 11:59 on 3 December, UK customers will receive an up to £50 discount when booking Economy seats. Meanwhile, travellers in Ireland will get up to €50 off select fares.

British Airways is expanding its network with the launch of two new short-haul additions to its route map, including Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The UK’s flag carrier will launch seasonal flights to Tivat from London Heathrow Terminal 3 on 14 May 2026, operating during the summer season. British Airways has also announced year-round flights to Guernsey, commencing on 19 April 2026.

TAP Air Portugal is launching a mega Black FLYday campaign with promotional fares for all of the airline’s destinations. In 2026, it will be possible to fly within Portugal and to Europe from £43, discover Africa from £210, cross the Atlantic to North America from £350, or embark on an adventure to Brazil with fares from £490. Promotional tickets included in the Black FLYday campaign can be purchased between November 26 and December 2, 2025, for travel between January 13 and May 15, 2026, on flights operated by TAP.

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has revealed how the world will travel in 2026, based on insights from members of its award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, which now counts 32 million-plus travellers globally. Survey results point to a more intentional traveller, one who values connection, comfort and authenticity over excess. From the rise of discerning spending and lifestyle-based loyalty to Asia’s continued dominance as a dream destination, travel in 2026 will be smarter, slower, and more personal than ever before. Members in the UAE are among GHA’s most frequent business and luxury travellers. Around 68% prioritise high-end stays and exclusivity, with access and experience valued far more than discounts. They’re also deeply motivated by culture and cuisine abroad, with dining and local experiences ranking high on their travel wish lists for 2026. Here’s what the travel landscape will look like:

easyJet and easyJet holidays have launched their annual Black Friday sale, giving customers the chance to bag a bargain break this winter. The airline is offering up to 10% off flights across its unrivalled short-haul network, for flights departing between 5 December 2025 and 22 March 2026, available to book from today until 11pm on 1 December 2025.

British Airways has been unveiled as the first Founding Partner of Olympia, becoming the naming rights partner for its new music venue and theatre, and offering exclusive benefits to its Club members. Built as an events and exhibitions venue almost 140 years ago, Olympia is being transformed into a world-leading showcase for global culture, live entertainment, innovation and creativity. As well as the heritage halls, a new music venue and an outstanding customer-experience theatre, the reimagined destination will be home to two new hotels, 30 bars, restaurants and eateries – offering food ranging from grab-and-go to fine dining, 550,000 sq. ft of best-in-class offices and 2.5 acres of new public space that will be animated with a year-round enlivenment programme. Olympia is planning a phased opening of these new venues from early 2026.