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13 Oct · Disruption
Dozens of Airlines Halt Saudi Arabia Flights as Riyadh Airport Closes After Repeated Strikes

Carriers from Europe, Asia and the Middle East have suspended routes through early 2027 following warnings from aviation safety regulators about heightened risk to civilian aircraft.

Dozens of Airlines Halt Saudi Arabia Flights as Riyadh Airport Closes After Repeated Strikes
13 Oct · Disruption
Power Bank Fire Forces IndiGo Flight to Land Early in Hyderabad

The Delhi-Chennai service diverted after flames erupted in the overhead compartment, highlighting recurring safety concerns with lithium-ion batteries on aircraft.

Power Bank Fire Forces IndiGo Flight to Land Early in Hyderabad
13 Oct · Shifting map
Delta Pushes Atlanta-Riyadh Launch Back to 2027

The US carrier has postponed its first service to Saudi Arabia following a series of airport attacks, citing safety concerns and evolving regional conditions.

Delta Pushes Atlanta-Riyadh Launch Back to 2027
Paris · 13 Oct · The big picture
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Adds Monte Carlo to Its Route Map

The train will run to Monaco for the first time next May, offering overnight journeys from Paris with Mediterranean views along the French Riviera.

Paris
12 Oct · Shifting map
Saudi Arabia's Tourism Push Faces Rising Security Costs

Airport strikes and flight cancellations complicate the kingdom's efforts to attract international visitors as carriers weigh risk against opportunity.

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Push Faces Rising Security Costs
12 Oct · Fares
When to Book Holiday Flights for Better Prices

New analysis shows domestic fares drop around five to eight weeks before departure, while international tickets need earlier booking windows.

When to Book Holiday Flights for Better Prices
12 Oct · Shifting map
Lufthansa Group Adds 50 Weekly Flights to Japan as Demand Climbs

Frankfurt-Nagoya returns after hiatus while Tokyo gains a second daily service from Germany, all using the carrier's newest cabin design.

Lufthansa Group Adds 50 Weekly Flights to Japan as Demand Climbs
11 Oct · Shifting map
EasyJet Trims Winter Capacity as Fuel Costs Bite

The UK carrier is pulling another 700,000 seats from its winter schedule, reflecting an industry-wide response to jet fuel prices that have roughly doubled since February.

EasyJet Trims Winter Capacity as Fuel Costs Bite
11 Oct · Disruption
Riyadh Flights Grounded as Houthi Strikes Push European Regulator to Widen Saudi Airspace Warning

Lufthansa and Indian carriers halt services after missile attacks on King Khalid International Airport killed three and prompted safety advisories

Riyadh Flights Grounded as Houthi Strikes Push European Regulator to Widen Saudi Airspace Warning
10 Oct · The big picture
Virgin to Launch Channel Tunnel Services with 12 New High-Speed Trains

Richard Branson's group will add 20 daily return trips between London and mainland Europe starting in 2030, drawing on its airline and cruise experience to reshape the rail journey.

Virgin to Launch Channel Tunnel Services with 12 New High-Speed Trains
10 Oct · The big picture
The Orient Express Returns to Monte Carlo After 50 Years

Belmond will add Monaco to its 2027 programme, linking the principality to Paris and Venice by overnight sleeper for the first time since the 1970s.

The Orient Express Returns to Monte Carlo After 50 Years
9 Oct · Shifting map
Qatar Airways Expands Network with Eight New and Restored Routes

The Doha-based carrier has added connections across Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, the US, Finland, Japan and South America as part of its 2026 network strategy.

Qatar Airways Expands Network with Eight New and Restored Routes
London · 9 Oct · The big picture
Britain Turns Down Three New London Rail Routes Over Congestion Worries

The West Coast Main Line is too stretched to absorb more trains without spreading delays, the rail regulator ruled this week.

London
9 Oct · Disruption
Belgian Ground Handler Walkout Grounds Dozens of Brussels Departures

Union action targeting Alyzia, one of two major ground service providers at the airport, left airlines scrambling to cancel roughly a fifth of scheduled Friday operations.

Belgian Ground Handler Walkout Grounds Dozens of Brussels Departures
9 Oct · Disruption
Saudi Airports Face Major Disruption as Security Concerns Ground Hundreds of Flights

Nearly a third of departures were cancelled or failed to operate following strikes on Riyadh and Abha airports, raising questions about the Gulf's hub reliability.

Saudi Airports Face Major Disruption as Security Concerns Ground Hundreds of Flights
9 Oct · Airlines
British Airways Refits A380 Fleet With New Cabins Across All Classes

The UK carrier is installing fresh seats, galleys and interiors on its superjumbos, with business class taking the entire upper deck and First gaining shared-space suites.

British Airways Refits A380 Fleet With New Cabins Across All Classes
9 Oct · Disruption
River Cruise Passengers Spent Thousands, Got Coaches Instead

Low water levels on the Danube forced travellers onto buses and into hotels, yet refund requests have been refused under booking terms.

River Cruise Passengers Spent Thousands, Got Coaches Instead
8 Oct · Disruption
Ground Handler Strike Forces Belgian Airport to Ground Dozens of Flights

A nationwide labour protest will disrupt operations at Brussels Airport on Friday, with limited staffing at a key ground handling firm expected to cancel roughly 140 departures and arrivals.

Ground Handler Strike Forces Belgian Airport to Ground Dozens of Flights
8 Oct · Airlines
British Airways Overhauls Its A380 Fleet With New Cabins Across All Classes

The carrier's twelve superjumbos are receiving one of aviation's most extensive refurbishments, including a redesigned first class and the world's largest business cabin.

British Airways Overhauls Its A380 Fleet With New Cabins Across All Classes
8 Oct · Disruption
British Airways Flight Returns to London After Sudden Altitude Drop Over Ireland

A Chicago-bound Boeing 777 descended 28,000 feet in minutes, deploying oxygen masks and prompting an emergency landing at Heathrow.

British Airways Flight Returns to London After Sudden Altitude Drop Over Ireland