TSA Agents Will Miss First Paycheck This Friday Amid Government Shutdown
Travelers are already noticing long waits at major airports, but it is expected to get worse as the shutdown continues.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Travel
Destinations, tourism, transport, aviation, hospitality, and adventure travel.
Briefing: EV Restructuring Has Cost Automakers Over $70 Billion So Far
Strategic angle: Automakers face significant financial challenges as they transition to electric vehicles.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Honda Cancels 0 Sedan, 0 SUV, And Acura RSX EVs
Strategic angle: Honda announces significant losses in its electric vehicle division while reevaluating its future strategy.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: How Paris mobility transformed under Anne Hidalgo's two terms
Strategic angle: Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Middle East flights: Gulf Air repositions aircraft from Bahrain airport
Strategic angle: Bahrain’s national carrier is operating limited services from Dammam in Saudi Arabia while Qatar Airways has confirmed repatriation flights connecting 36 destinations with Doha.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Firefly Alpha returns to flight
Strategic angle: Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight March 11, launching a technology demonstration mission more than 10 months after the rocket’s previous launch failed.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip
Strategic angle: The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Strait of Hormuz traffic down 97% as fourteen ships struck since war started
Strategic angle: A British monitoring agency reports significant disruptions in maritime traffic following attacks in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: British Airways Cancels Abu Dhabi Service Until Later This Year
Strategic angle: The airline has suspended its flights amid ongoing regional tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Boutique whisky-themed property that hides a mini bottle in every room named the UK’s best hotel
Strategic angle: Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: European hedgehogs are often hit by cars. Researchers say ultrasound could save them from extinction
Strategic angle: Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Middle East war costs regional tourism industry $600mn a day
Strategic angle: Thousands of travellers cancel trips after cities such as Dubai are targeted by Iranian strikes
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Flight Diverted, Muslim Passenger Removed Due to 'Misunderstanding' Over Ramadan Prayer Reminder
Strategic angle: An FBI spokesperson confirmed no credible threat was posed by the passenger, who was removed after a phone timer sounded.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Spirit Airlines to Recall Furloughed Pilots Amid Bankruptcy Exit Plans
Strategic angle: The airline aims to combat pilot attrition by bringing back furloughed aviators as it navigates its financial recovery.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Qatar Airways Expands Repatriation Flights Amid Middle East Crisis
Strategic angle: In response to increasing demand, Qatar Airways announces additional repatriation services to and from Doha.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: Middle East war disrupts tourism and could redirect travellers to Spain
Strategic angle: The drop in the perception of safety in several Gulf nations and the first travel cancellations could divert part of the tourist demand to European destinations such as Spain.
Editorial Staff Mar 10
Briefing: TSA Staff Shortages Cause Long Security Lines at Airports
Strategic angle: Travelers are facing hourslong waits at some airport security lines amid TSA staffing shortages.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Huge blaze near Glasgow central station causes travel chaos
Strategic angle: A fire that began on Sunday near Glasgow Central Station has crippled train services at the busy rail hub.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: American Airlines (AAL) Unveils $1B Expansion Plan for Miami International Airport
Strategic angle: American Airlines announces a significant investment to enhance facilities at Miami International Airport.
Editorial Staff Mar 9
Briefing: Europe’s rail renaissance gathers pace as travellers explore new routes and locations
Strategic angle: The resurgence has been building for several years, says the CEO and executive chairman of Rail Europe, but is now accelerating as governments and operators invest heavily in the sector.
Editorial Staff Mar 9