From spring 2026, Air France will debut a Paris‑inspired, spa‑equipped flagship lounge in Heathrow Terminal 4, giving SkyTeam travelers a fully branded premium alternative to today’s shared third‑party spaces.
JetBlue’s first-ever lounge, opening in late 2025 at JFK Terminal 5, anchors a New York–inspired network of Play, Work and Lounge zones, elevated dining, and exclusive access perks that signal a major upgrade to the carrier’s premium and loyalty strategy.
Learn what Paris is like in each season so you can plan photos, walks, and neighborhoods around light, color, and local rhythms.
China Eastern’s new Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires “southbound corridor” links three continents under a single flight number, shaving hours off traditional routings while setting a record 29-hour direct journey that reshapes trade, tourism and ultra-long-haul travel options.
As Portugal heads into its first general strike in 12 years on Thursday 11 December 2025, visitors should brace for a nationwide stress test of airports, rail lines, metros and ferries, and travel only with backup plans, flexible dates and extra time built into every leg.
Learn what happened in the December 2025 quake, how the megaquake advisory works and how to decide if it’s safe to travel to Japan right now.
This guide to Paris islands covers Île de la Cité, Île Saint-Louis, Île aux Cygnes, Île de la Jatte, Île Seguin, and more along the Seine.
A powerful winter storm has crippled travel across Minnesota, causing hundreds of crashes, airport delays, school closures, and ongoing snow emergencies. Travelers should expect disruptions.
A snowstorm sweeping from the Alps toward the Baltic has slowed the Zurich–Helsinki air corridor to a crawl, leaving thousands of passengers facing long delays and missed connections.
The Thailand–Cambodia border is closed to land travel, with embassies advising against trips within 50 km of the frontier.
Japan is seeing record visitor growth. Find out how to plan your 2025 trip smoothly with smart timing, routing and booking strategies.
Explore the top Paris castles in a day: iconic palaces, Renaissance estates, and countryside retreats surrounded by gardens and forests.
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