A concourse at Dubai International Airport (DXB) has sustained minor damage after an incident that was quickly contained, Dubai Airports confirmed Saturday via the Dubai Media Office. All flight operations across the UAE were suspended following Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting the Gulf region. Dubai Airports said emergency response teams were immediately deployed and […]
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Global airlines moved swiftly Saturday to suspend and reroute flights across the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, triggering a cascade of airspace closures that has thrown regional aviation into turmoil and left travelers stranded. Airlines cancelled nearly 40% of flights to Israel and 6.7% of flights to […]
Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets even better. In the Romanian countryside, the nation’s history and traditional culture live on—vividly. A hard-fought past is evident in the fortress-like churches scattered through the central region of Transylvania. In medieval times, big towns were well-protected, […]
Avelo Airlines has extended its flight schedule through Nov. 17, 2026, opening fall bookings across more than 30 destinations as the budget carrier looks to capitalize on early travel planning demand. The Houston-based airline announced the schedule expansion Tuesday, with one-way fares starting at $42, including government taxes and fees. Tickets are available now at […]
Following the successful reopening of Princess Senses The Mangrove on Feb. 1, Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica announced that Princess Grand Jamaica will officially reopen its doors on March 1, 2026, reintroducing the brand’s full two-resort experience along Jamaica‘s north coast. Set within a lush historic mangrove and overlooking Caribbean waters, Princess Grand Jamaica is designed […]
A former senior executive at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has been arrested in Argentina on charges that he defrauded the Miami-based cruise company of more than $2 million through a fake invoicing scheme, authorities said. Thomas Markell, 54, a former Senior Director of Events at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, was taken into custody by Interpol […]
American Airlines and its partners in Miami-Dade County have unveiled expansion plans for a brand-new, reimagined Concourse D at Miami International Airport (MIA). The airline’s CEO Robert Isom and airline officials joined representatives from Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and local, state, federal and community partners to unveil plans and renderings for the reimagined […]
Travelers looking to explore South America and Antarctica in 2027 and 2028 will have more opportunities with Holland America Line’s upcoming season of extended voyages. Beginning earlier than in past years, the season allows for additional sailings and more ways to experience the region. All itineraries are 14 days or longer, designed to showcase iconic […]
U.S. airlines are expecting another record-breaking spring travel period, with 171 million passengers expected to fly, up four percent from last year, according to a forecast released by Airlines for America (A4A). A4A projects U.S. airlines will carry 2.8 million passengers each day from March 1 through April 30. To accommodate this demand, carriers are […]
Tens of thousands of travelers, many returning from February school vacation, are facing major disruptions, as a powerful East Coast blizzard and ongoing violence in parts of Mexico cause airport delays and cancellations. InsureMyTrip estimates more than 5,000 customers may be potentially impacted by these combined events. The company’s travel insurance experts are offering advice to help […]