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Qantas has been named Australia’s most on time airline for the eighth consecutive year to once again rank first for punctuality in Australia. According to official government data released today, more than 81 per cent of Qantas domestic and regional flights departed on time across the year to June, its best result since 2019 outside of Covid. The result was also 3.4 percentage points higher than the previous financial year, and 5.4 percentage points higher than FY24. The air

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is helping members unlock more value from every Skywards Mile this summer with enhanced redemption offers across Skywards Everyday, Skywards Miles Mall, Emirates Official Store, Dubai Duty Free and marhaba Airport Meet & Greet services. Available until 30 September 2026, the limited-time promotion makes everyday spending, shopping and travel experiences even more rewarding. Whether shopping in-st

With France’s peak tourist season now in full swing, Air France and Extime Travel, Groupe ADP’s airport retail and hospitality brand dedicated to tourism experiences, are unveiling their new “Paris Stopover”* offer. This new service designed and operated by Extime Travel invites travellers to take advantage of their connection time to enjoy a unique opportunity to explore Paris and its surrounding region. With 50% of Air France customers arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle co

Global guided holiday company Trafalgar announces the launch of Trafalgar Trailblazers, a new agent advocacy program that gives select travel agents exclusive early access to new Trafalgar itineraries before their first public departures. Designed to enhance collaboration with the agent community, the programme invites participants to experience new travel styles ahead of guest launch and share insights that help Trafalgar refine the guest experience, while equipping agents w

Drawing on a career creating memorable experiences and building meaningful partnerships, Susan Craddock has launched Ériu Media, a destination marketing business dedicated to helping international travel brands build lasting connections within the Irish market. Built on the belief that Ireland deserves its own strategy, Ériu Media was created to offer something different. The business focuses on understanding the unique dynamics of the Irish travel market and creating imagina

Following its recent achievement of the Destination of Excellence label from Atout France, Villa Cosy Hotel & Spa further reinforces its commitment to responsible luxury hospitality by becoming the first hotel in St Tropez to receive the internationally recognised Green Key certification. These two distinctions recognise a long-standing philosophy built over several years: a vision of hospitality that brings together exceptional service, environmental responsibility, human va

Mangia’s Hotels & Resorts is unveiling Costa Ragusa, a new lifestyle destination on Sicily’s south-eastern coast that brings together two distinctive hospitality concepts alongside a curated collection of restaurants, wellness facilities and leisure offerings. Anchored by the 5-star all-inclusive Mangia’s Costa Ragusa Borgo, which soft-opened on 1st July, and the 5-star luxury Icona’s Costa Ragusa Resort, due to open 1st August, the destination is designed to welcome both res

Loganair and BETA Technologies today announced at the Farnborough International Airshow the signing of a term sheet under which Loganair will purchase five all-electric ALIA conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) (CX300) aircraft, with options for five more. The UK, and Scotland in particular, is a natural first market for commercial electric flight. Across the country, island and remote communities depend on short routes that road and rail cannot serve, making regional air

Leading adventure tour operator Exodus Adventure Travels has partnered with flight-free travel specialist Byway to offer customers €300 off rail travel when booking selected European small group trips. In response to demand for slower, lower-impact ways to explore the continent, the partnership enables customers to travel from the UK to their destination entirely by rail. Exodus’ small group itineraries combined with Byway’s expertly designed routes mean journeys are transfor

Samoa is celebrating the launch of Qantas’ new direct Auckland–Apia service, a significant step forward in strengthening Pacific connectivity and opening new travel opportunities for visitors from New Zealand and around the world. The new service provides greater accessibility to Samoa’s unique blend of culture, natural beauty, and renowned island hospitality, while also creating an exciting new travel option for international visitors already exploring New Zealand who wish t

Are you hoping to get your 2027 family holiday sorted before the back-to-school rush? Irish Ferries 2027 France summer schedules are now available with an enticing 20% early booking offer. Available until the end of September, the offer allows early bookers on Irish Ferries’ Dublin to Cherbourg route to secure their family’s 2027 reservation with a €300 deposit, while also enjoying first choice of sailings and cabins. With this summer’s heatwave conditions top of mind, northe

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded operations in France with the introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The additional service strengthens trade links between France and key global markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, while increasing capacity and flexibility for customers moving specialised and high-value cargo. The introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Par

Espacio Iberia is set to return to Madrid for its fifth consecutive year. Through this successful cultural and experiential initiative, the airline once again invites visitors, customers and employees to discover the Iberia experience without leaving the heart of the Spanish capital. From 2 to 27 September, Espacio Iberia will be hosted at the Official College of Architects of Madrid (COAM), a landmark venue in the city centre. Spanning more than 1,100 square metres, the spac

Dublin Airport is highlighting a new limited-time Fast Track promotion, giving passengers the chance to book access to its priority security lane for €6 ahead of summer departures. The offer is available when customers use the code 599FAST at checkout on the Dublin Airport website or app, with bookings required by midnight on July 24th for travel up to August 31. The airport says the Fast Track service is designed to help passengers move through security more quickly, with a

Join Trafalgar on the 29th July at 9.30am and learn about their new River Cruise product on the Rhine and Danube in 2026 and France in 2027. Find out what makes this product special and unique and why this is an incredible opportunity to offer touring and river cruising to your clients. Sign up by registering HERE

Dublin Airport welcomes the commencement by China Eastern Airlines of a new non-stop service between Dublin and Shanghai, providing Ireland with its first direct connection to China’s largest city and one of Asia’s leading economic and cultural centres. The new three-times-weekly service commenced this morning, using China Eastern’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The inbound flight, MU231, landed at Dublin Airport shortly after 07.30, while the inaugural outbound

The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. The decision is still subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. Alongside leading the Belgian airline, Lorenza Maggio will assume the role of “Executive Board Representative to the European Commission.” Her predecessor, Dorothea von Boxberg, is leaving the company at her own request with effect from 31 August 2026. The date for Lorenza Maggio’s

Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Boeing today announced that the airline is exercising options for 28 more 787 Dreamliner jets as part of its growth plan. The agreement to exercise most of the options from Riyadh Air’s 2023 order also includes the conversion of 20 airplanes to the larger 787-10 variant. The announcement includes a previously unidentified purchase of 11 of the ultra-efficient widebody jets. Once the remaining 17 airplane

The launch of the 2027 programme is the most comprehensive launch in VIVA Cruises’ history, featuring new destinations and extended sailing periods. One of the standout moments will be the christening and launch of VIVA UNIQUE in Venice to join VIVA BEYOND in the new VIVA Boutique premium offering. VIVA Cruises is one of the few river cruise lines to operate the full year. VIVA ONE, VIVA TWO, VIVA ENJOY and VIVA BEYOND will begin their sailings in January. February will see t

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Newhope Real Estate to introduce the Regent brand to Chengdu, marking the brand’s debut in the city and further solidifying IHG’s luxury footprint across Greater China’s premier urban destinations. Poised to open in the Q3 of 2029, Regent Chengdu will embody the brand’s signature belief that life is at its best when we rise beyond distractions. Regent hotels and resorts follow the philosophy to elevate guests above the noise,