Travel Articles

Private equity firm Certares has invested approximately $2.3 billion in European and UK rail infrastructure, betting that regulatory changes and climate concerns will shift travelers from short-haul flights to trains.

Thailand’s Centara Hotels is shifting toward asset-light growth by partnering with large property investors rather than financing individual hotels to accelerate international expansion.

UK regulators are investigating Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School for allegedly displaying misleading prices that don’t include mandatory fees upfront.

Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, signaling plans to increase fares and expand ancillary fees at its Jetstar budget subsidiary.

Cyber-attackers accessed personal data of 8.7 million customers at three major UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group, though payment information was not compromised.

EU border flexibility measures expire, potentially causing renewed queues for travellers, though several member states signal they will not enforce biometric checks despite Brussels declining to extend the discretionary period.

A technical failure at UK air traffic control provider Nats grounded hundreds of thousands of passengers Tuesday, marking the country’s third major stoppage in three years.

Qantas will launch direct flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, taking 18 hours and featuring onboard wellbeing zones as part of its Project Sunrise expansion.

UK airlines will be banned from charging parents to sit with children under 14 on flights, part of government plans to reduce holiday booking costs for families.

Lufthansa Group has secured a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1.025 billion, defeating Air France-KLM in a closely watched privatization competition for the Portuguese carrier.

Jet fuel prices doubled in 2026, forcing airlines to navigate relationships with manufacturers, unions, premium travelers, airports, and financial partners to protect margins amid record costs.

Delta Air Lines and American Express Global Business Travel are piloting one-click enrollment for SkyMiles and Fast Track to Medallion Status within corporate booking platforms.