IATA pushes back on proposed Premium Flyer Tax
The International Air Transport Association has strongly rejected a new proposal from the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to impose a tax on premium air travellers, warning it could […]
Club Med expands to South Africa with Beach & Safari Dual-Resort
Club Med is set to make its long-anticipated debut in South Africa with the launch of Club Med Beach & Safari, a dual-destination resort experience combining beachfront luxury with big […]
Air France–KLM to become majority owner of SAS in major European aviation move
In a landmark strategic shift for European aviation, Air France–KLM has announced plans to become the majority stakeholder in SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), positioning itself for deeper integration and wider connectivity […]
US travel sector faces mixed fortunes as Brand USA sees funding slashed
The signing of President Trump’s latest budget and policy bill on 4 July brought a mixed outlook for the American travel industry, combining much-needed investment in infrastructure with troubling fiscal […]
Brand USA budget faces major cut as Senate vote squeaks through
Brand USA has been dealt a setback after the U.S. Senate narrowly approved a budget proposal slashing its federal funding from $100 million to just $20 million for the 2026 […]
Global air travel grows in May but regional divergence widens
The latest IATA data for May 2025 confirms a broadly resilient air travel market, though beneath the headline 5% year-on-year growth in global passenger demand lies a strikingly uneven regional […]
Oman Air officially joins oneworld as 15th member airline
oneworld has welcomed Oman Air as its 15th full member airline, further strengthening the alliance’s footprint across the Middle East and expanding its global network for premium international travellers. Effective […]
Mediterranean marine heatwave disrupting travel across Europe
Travellers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to prepare for unprecedented heat. Water temperatures in parts of the Mediterranean Sea are currently up to 9°C above the seasonal […]
FBI warns airline sector of rising cyber threat
The FBI has recently observed the cybercriminal group Scattered Spider expanding its activities to target the airline sector. These actors rely on social engineering techniques, frequently posing as employees or […]
Meliá Hotel International named Europe’s most sustainable hotel company in global ranking
Meliá Hotels International has been recognised as the most sustainable hotel company in Europe and the second most sustainable worldwide in the newly released World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies 2025 […]
