Philippine Airlines Goes Big: Chicago Nonstop, New Suites, and Oneworld Membership
Manila's flag carrier is having the busiest year of its 85-year history — and the payoff lands over the next 18 months.
Read MoreIstanbul Is Now Europe's Busiest Airport. Here's What It Means for Your Connection
Istanbul overtook Heathrow in July — 8.15 million passengers to 7.86 million. The cause isn't a Turkish surge so much as a Gulf collapse: Heathrow's Middle East traffic fell 20.2 percent year on year, and Dubai still hasn't recovered from the airspace closures that knocked its March traffic down 66 percent.
Read MoreAirlines Warned to Avoid Gulf Airspace as Tensions Escalate in Iran
Europe has reinstated and toughened its warning to airlines operating in the Middle East, telling them to avoid the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and over the Gulf of Oman as the U.S.-Iran war flared up again
Read MoreEurope’s Border Chaos May Be Doing What Overtourism Campaigners Couldn’t
Travellers in long queues at Fiumicino airport near Rome on Sunday morning. Photo: M Bociurkiw
Two-hour airport queues, empty transatlantic seats and unusually cheap summer fares: Europe’s troubled new border system is becoming a test of both traveller patience and Brussels competence
Read MoreFrance’s New Toll Trap: What Rental-Car Drivers Need to Know
France’s barrier-free motorway toll system was designed to make driving smoother. For some tourists, it is doing the opposite.
Read MoreLufthansa’s Premium Dream Hits the Tarmac — Nose First
A four-month-old Dreamliner buckled at its home hub, injuring crew and canceling an LA flight — the latest dent in an airline staking everything on a polished comeback.
Read MoreUkraine's New Tourism Niche: Travelling Into a War Zone
As visitor numbers slowly recover, "dark tours" are becoming part of a new tourism landscape shaped by memory, resilience, and war.
Read MoreSIA delays rollout of new first, business class seats on Airbus A350 amid supply chain constraints
Singapore Airlines next-generation first and business class seats on its Airbus A350-900 aircraft are expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027 instead of the second quarter of 2026
Read MoreThai Airways to cut May flight frequencies across domestic and international routes
Thai Airways International (THAI) will reduce flight frequencies across its network in May 2026, covering domestic services as well as routes in ASEAN, North Asia, South Asia, and Europe, citing rising fuel costs and weaker passenger demand during the off-peak travel season.
Read MoreTravelling Savvy at 35,000 feet
From family weddings in India to high-level geopolitics in Brussels and reporting trips to South Africa, Preeti Bali has become something of a modern road warrior. But she admits that not long ago she was an anxious traveller. With experience - and the right support from My Savvy Traveller - those nerves gave way to confidence, proving that savvy travel is often the difference between stress and a seamless journey.
Read MoreMy real life weekend away in Guatemala
From north to south, top to bottom, of themagnificent mountains that make up the Lake Atitlan region, it’s possible to retrace and relive the history and culture of Guatemala & its Indigenous population. So much of it is still very present.
Read MoreLa Gemma, Florence: ‘Not Just Five-Star, It’s Five-Star With a Soul’
Florence was dazzling in August, but I found myself not wanting to leave my hotel. At La Gemma, luxury came with a personal touch—from a family member personally showing me to my suite to handwritten notes, curated books, and Italian linens. La Gemma isn’t just five-star—it’s five-star with soul. 🌿✨
Read MoreFlorence: A City Dreamed in Violet Light
Florence — the “Cradle of the Renaissance” — has long been celebrated by writers, artists, and travelers who were enchanted by the city
Read MoreA Sensory Journey at Magna Pars L’Hotel à Parfum, Milan
Magna Pars L’Hotel à Parfum used to be a perfume factory—now it’s a luxury hideaway where each suite is inspired by a custom scent. There’s a full fragrance lab onsite, a dreamy courtyard, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a pillow menu to match your mood. Welcome to your most scented stay ever.
Read MoreOpening the Door to Porto
Portugal’s second-largest city has plenty to offer - including a slower pace, cooler temperatures and seemingly limitless dining and shopping options.
Read MoreBaru, Colombia
Check out Baru - some 45-mins off the cost of Cartagena, described more “Jurassic Park than Sandals Resort”.
Read MoreSummer's Half Over - Take the Kids to Seattle!
Pike Place Market is Seattle's original farmers market and the center of locally sourced, artisan and specialty foods. Credit: Rachael Jones
Summer is half over. America’s Emerald City, Seattle, offers a plethora of family-friendly West Coast attractions. We had travel writer extraordinaire Michael Sissons check it out - from where to eat and play to where to stay.
Read MoreCalgary is For Kids
Famous as the home of the Calgary Stampede, Alberta’s largest city draws visitors from around the world, lured by its cowboy charm, wild west heritage and proximity to Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountain Parks.
Read MoreCrucial advice for travel this summer
Travelling this summer - especially in the US? We strongly urge you to take on board these flight attendant tips. Ignore at your own peril!
Read MoreImagine Picasso in Vancouver brings the modern art master to the masses
Imagine Picasso in Vancouver. Credit: Mark Sissons
Hot on the heels of the popular Imagine Van Gogh immersive exhibition that ran in Vancouver until October 15th comes the Western Canadian debut of Imagine Picasso. Mark Sissons breaks it all down.
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