Iran war travel expert Simon Calder issues Emirates 'flights will be resuming' update
Travel expert Simon Calder says airspace remains largely shut down following US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Travel expert Simon Calder says airspace remains largely shut down following US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Australia’s Qantas Airways, Scandinavia’s Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), and Air New Zealand announced airfare increases on Tuesday, citing a sudden surge in jet fuel costs linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The three carriers said the spike in energy prices had significantly increased operating costs, forcing them to pass some of the burden on to passengers through higher ticket prices. Airlines are particularly sensitive to fuel price swings because fuel typically accounts for a substantial share of operating expenses.
Mission accomplished! LEGOLAND® California Resort officially just launched a brand-new land into orbit: LEGO® Galaxy. This milestone marks one of the most ambitious expansions in the Park’s history and is part of Merlin Entertainments’ largest single in-park investment across its North American LEGOLAND Resorts, which includes the recent launch of LEGO Galaxy at LEGOLAND Florida Resort and last week’s debut at LEGOLAND California Resort.
As temperatures climb aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting thermal discomfort significantly increases a new study has found
The Foreign Office has provided travel guidance for Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt amid Middle East tensions - here's what you need to know
Parents pay extra for assigned side-by-side seating to keep their families together on flights. But even that doesn’t always work. We asked experts, including a former flight attendant and a lawyer, whether airlines should be doing more
Trip.com Group is one of the world’s leading online travel service providers, offering a comprehensive platform for booking flights, hotels, attractions, tours and ground transportation through its global digital ecosystem. Operating across more than 200 countries and regions, the company connects travellers with millions of travel products while supporting destinations and partners with technology, data insights and marketing tools to reach global audiences. Through brands including Trip.com, Skyscanner and Ctrip, the group focuses on making travel more accessible, personalised and seamless for travellers around the world.
At ITB Berlin 2026, Trip.com Group highlighted its growing ambitions in the European rail sector, with Alvaro Ungurean, Commercial Director for Europe in the company’s International Train division, outlining how the global travel platform is working to simplify cross-border rail travel and integrate train services more seamlessly into the wider digital travel ecosystem.
President Trump has his eye on it - so, is now the time to sneak in a trip to explore a territory largely untouched by tourism? Jo Kessel makes the trip.
Racegoers were faced with rail disruptions while on their way to Champion Day at Cheltenham Festival
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has provided travel updates, including for Cyprus, Turkey and Egypt
A packing expert has shared essential tips for Ryanair passengers - and a cardboard box is one of them.
The aviation hub expects ‘major disruptions to operations’ on Thursday
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice following conflict in the Middle East.
The government has issued more travel warnings, with more than 70 countries now on the list of places Brits should avoid
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is increasingly concentrated in a small number of dominant markets. The top ten countries now account for 79% of total pipeline rooms and more than 75% of new signings, reinforcing their growing influence on Africa’s hotel development trajectory.