Vietjet Boosts Vietnam National Day Flights as Demand Soars
Vietjet is adding thousands of seats and new services for Vietnam’s National Day holiday as domestic and regional travel demand spikes across popular routes.
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Jolyon Hyne is a journalist covering travel, culture, and global trends. His writing focuses on the evolving character of cities, societies, and destinations worldwide.
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Thailand Sets Default Child Safety Rules on New Devices
Thailand introduces nationwide default child protection settings on new phones and tablets, positioning itself as a regional leader in digital safety for young users.
Fake Wi-Fi Network Prompts Mid-Flight Shutdown on Delta Jet
A rogue onboard Wi-Fi hotspot forced a Delta flight bound for Atlanta to cut connectivity mid-air, highlighting new cybersecurity worries for airlines.
Lexus Flight Debuts Luxury Helicopter Service in Japan
Lexus is expanding from road to sky with Lexus Flight, a new helicopter service in Japan designed to connect high-end travelers with seamless, premium journeys.
Oma’s Secret Mazu Trail Lures Taiwan’s Faith-Driven Tourists
Japan’s northern tuna port of Oma is emerging as a niche destination for Taiwanese Mazu followers, blending high-end seafood with cross-strait pilgrimage heritage.
Air Canada Sells Aeroplan Stake in $10 Billion Loyalty Deal
Air Canada’s $2.5 billion Aeroplan stake sale values its loyalty arm at $10 billion, while partners and executives stress that traveller benefits and points remain protected.
Europe Confronts Women’s Fears on Unsafe Urban Routes
Across major European cities, new policies, funding and pilot projects are targeting a hidden travel barrier: women who avoid routes and night journeys they consider unsafe.
Swift Transit, Safer Trips: Meghalaya’s Tourist Taxi Pivot
Meghalaya’s new tourist taxi app aims to centralise bookings, tighten safety norms and protect local operators, signaling a major reset in how visitors move.
Changi Airport Handles 17.2M Passengers in Q2 2026
Singapore’s Changi Airport processed 17.2 million passengers in Q2 2026 as airlines reshaped global networks, with softer Southeast Asia flows offset by gains to Europe and the Pacific.
New TAT Culinary Map Reimagines Thailand Food Travel
Thailand’s tourism agency is rolling out a new culinary map that steers visitors beyond classic hotspots, linking local dishes, markets, and communities into curated food journeys.
Cathay Pacific Narita lounge to relaunch in 2027
Cathay Pacific is preparing a significant refresh of its Tokyo Narita airport lounge, with plans pointing to a 2027 reopening that emphasizes dining, comfort and premium services.
Kuwait resumes flights to Syria’s revived Deir ez-Zor airport
Kuwait-linked carrier Jazeera Airways is launching direct Kuwait–Deir ez-Zor flights as the eastern Syrian hub reopens to civilian traffic after a decade-long shutdown.
Florida Counties Escalate High-Stakes Fight Over Hotel Taxes
Orange County and fellow Florida tourism hubs are reshaping hotel tax battles, as record visitor revenues collide with demands to fund broader infrastructure and housing.
South Korea Leads New Intra-Asian Tourism Era
Visa easing, new air links and shifting traveler preferences are driving a surge in short-haul, intra-Asian tourism led by South Korea and its Asia-Pacific neighbors.
Middle East Flight Chaos Hits Riyadh and Regional Hubs
Severe disruption across key Middle East airports has delayed 968 flights and cancelled 84, stranding passengers and exposing fragile networks amid ongoing regional instability.