SWISS Launches First A350 with Inaugural Zurich–Palma Flight
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has officially entered the Airbus A350 into service, operating its first passenger flight with the… Read More »
Delta to Launch First Nonstop US-Saudi Arabia Flights in 2026
Delta Air Lines will become the first U.S. carrier to operate nonstop flights to Saudi Arabia, with new service scheduled… Read More »
Qatar Airways, Swizz Beatz Launch Global “Creative 100” Art Initiative
Qatar Airways has launched the “Creative 100,” a new global cultural platform developed in partnership with Grammy-winning producer and entrepreneur… Read More »
Riyadh Air Leases First Boeing 787-9 from AviLease Ahead of Launch
Riyadh Air has finalized a lease agreement with Saudi-owned aircraft lessor AviLease for a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking the first… Read More »
Boeing Defense Workers Reject Contract as Strike Nears Fourth Month
More than 3,200 Boeing defense workers in Missouri and Illinois have voted to reject the company’s latest contract offer, extending… Read More »
Qanot Sharq’s First A321XLR Emerges from Airbus Paint Shop
The first Airbus A321XLR for Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq has been spotted leaving the paint shop at Airbus’ Finkenwerder facility… Read More »
Global Travel Market to Reach $1.8T by 2027 as Digital Demand Grows
The global travel industry has fully recovered and returned to sustained growth, surpassing $1.6 trillion in gross bookings in 2024… Read More »
Metrojet Gains Cayman Islands AOC with Gulfstream G650
Metrojet (Cayman Islands), an affiliate of Metrojet (Hong Kong) based at Hong Kong International Airport, has secured an air operator’s… Read More »
Boeing Business Jet 777: The Ultimate in Private Jet Luxury and Global Range
The Boeing Business Jet 777 (BBJ) represents the pinnacle of private aviation, combining exceptional range, unmatched cabin space, and extraordinary… Read More »
Banks Gain Ground in Loyalty Battle Against U.S. Airlines
Banks and airlines are locked in a growing competition for consumer loyalty — and financial institutions currently appear to have… Read More »
Trip.com COO Xing Xiong: Why Passion Matters in the AI Travel Era
Trip.com Group chief operating officer Xing Xiong made a rare public appearance at WiT’s 20th anniversary conference, sharing candid thoughts… Read More »
60% of U.S. Property Managers Expect Revenue Growth in 2026
U.S. short-term rental property managers remain cautiously optimistic about revenue growth in 2026, even as staffing, operational pressures and regulatory… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Briefing: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines & More
SAP Concur is expanding its AI-powered travel and expense tools with its Joule copilot and new Joule agents focused on… Read More »
Airbus Forecasts Freighter Fleet to Grow 45% by 2045
Airbus expects the global freighter fleet to grow by 45% over the next two decades, reaching approximately 3,420 aircraft, according… Read More »
Uber and WeRide Launch Autonomous Robotaxi Service in Riyadh
Uber and autonomous driving technology company WeRide have launched robotaxi passenger services in Riyadh, with rides now bookable directly through… Read More »
Hotels Push ChatGPT Integrations as AI Search Becomes Bookable
Hotels are increasingly pushing their technology partners to integrate live rates and availability into AI-based search platforms such as ChatGPT,… Read More »
Miami’s 33109 now America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code
In a surprising shift in the U.S. luxury real-estate landscape, ZIP code 33109 on Fisher Island near Miami has emerged… Read More »
How Airlines Can Improve Travel for Older and Vulnerable Passengers
Airlines and airports are seeing a growing number of travelers who require additional assistance, especially older passengers. TAP Air Portugal… Read More »
Ontario International Airport (ONT) Sees 1% Passenger Growth, 8% Cargo Surge in 2025
Ontario International Airport (ONT) in California reported steady growth through September 2025, welcoming over 5.2 million passengers and achieving an… Read More »
KLM Boeing 777 Diverts to Cayenne After Paramaribo ATC Shortage
A KLM Boeing 777-300ER operating flight KL713 from Amsterdam to Paramaribo was forced to divert on October 22, 2025, after… Read More »
China’s C919 Jet Heads to Dubai Airshow to Court Buyers
China’s homegrown passenger jet manufacturer Comac will make its debut at the Dubai Airshow next month, where it is expected… Read More »
Rex Creditors Expected to Lose Entire Claims Despite Air T Sale
Creditors of Regional Express are unlikely to recover their outstanding claims, even as the airline prepares to be sold to… Read More »