The war between Israel and Hamas is affecting travel in the Middle East and beyond. International arrivals to the region rose in the fourth quarter of 2023 – mainly due to an increase in visitors in Saudi Arabia – to a level that matched 2019 numbers, according to travel data firm ForwardKeys. But it is … Read more
Delta Air Lines closed the year by doubling its quarterly profit as demand for travel, especially international travel, helped drive record revenue in 2023. CEO Ed Bastian said continued strong travel demand could boost earnings this year. Still, the company cut its full-year profit outlook from a previous forecast, and shares fell 9% on Friday, … Read more
Six countries earned the title of the most powerful passports in 2024 – all guaranteeing visa-free travel to 194 out of 227 destinations. The four EU member states now share the crown with Singapore and Japan as the number one passport in the quarterly Henley Passport Index. They are: Spain, Germany, France and Italy. In … Read more
Social media posts by Maldivian officials could cost the country millions in tourism revenue as they intensify calls from Indian travelers to boycott the island nation. “In the last two days, we have seen a 40% drop in bookings,” Ankit Chaturvedi, vice president and global head of marketing at Indian travel software company Rategain, said … Read more
An American Airlines Airbus 321 sits at the gate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia on July 23, 2023. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images Nice order: American Airlines does not change the requirements to earn elite status with the airline in the upcoming earning year. These thresholds are typically … Read more
The fuselage plug area of the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX, which was forced to make an emergency landing with a gap in the fuselage, is seen during an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Portland, Oregon. , USA on January 7, 2024. NTSB | Via Reuters Boeing has given … Read more
Ryanair has suffered a drop in revenue since December 2023, when major online travel platforms suddenly removed the Irish company’s flights from their sites.. Despite recording a decline of 1% to 2% compared to previous months, the company welcomed the platform’s move and announced new discounts for passengers who purchase tickets directly on its official … Read more