Jun 22, 2026The first week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup gave hotels in several host cities a revenue boost, but not in the way many operators expected. The tournament started on June 11 and runs until July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the US. It is the largest World Cup so far, with 48 teams and 104 matches
Jun 22, 2026Delta Air Lines has won the bidding for two Spirit Airlines gates at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The proposed deal was disclosed in a federal bankruptcy court filing in June 2026. Delta offered $12 million for gates C4 and C6, along with Spirit’s ticketing lobby and related
Jun 22, 2026Bolt for Business launched an employee-pay mode, giving companies another way to manage business ride payments. The feature lets employees pay for work-related Bolt rides with their corporate cards and then submit the cost through their company’s usual expense process. The ride still stays
Jun 22, 2026The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is exploring AI tools to help air traffic teams spot safety risks earlier. The goal is not to replace controllers. It is to give them better information when airports and airspace become crowded. AI could help the FAA study flight paths, runway use,
Jun 19, 2026TPConnects launched Iris Express API to help travel sellers connect to airline content more easily. The new tool is part of Iris, the company’s platform for agencies, online travel sellers, and travel management companies. The company says the API is built to reduce integration work and improve
Jun 22, 2026American Airlines is facing new speculation about its leadership as industry insiders discuss whether CEO Robert Isom could leave the company. The most talked-about possible replacement is Doug Parker, the former American Airlines CEO. Parker stepped down in 2022, when Isom took over the role.
Jun 19, 2026Navan has agreed to acquire Brazilian travel management firm Smartrips based in São Paulo. The companies did not disclose the deal value. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of Navan’s fiscal year 2027. This is Navan’s first acquisition since its public listing in October
Jun 19, 2026Qatar Airways announced that it has restored 85 percent of its flight network after months of regional disruption. The airline said its summer 2026 schedule now includes more than 140 daily departures from Doha to over 160 destinations worldwide. Doha is one of the world’s major connecting hubs.
Jun 19, 2026Air France-KLM became the first airline group to work with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on the EU Flight Emissions Label in July 2025. The label is designed to show passengers clearer information about the carbon emissions linked to their flights before they book. Air France and KLM
Jun 19, 2026Korean Air signed a strategic partnership with Samsung Financial Networks to develop new services that connect aviation and finance. The agreement includes four Hanjin Group companies: Korean Air, Hanjin KAL, Asiana Airlines, and Jin Air. Samsung Financial Networks is represented by Samsung Life
Jun 19, 2026The UK and Australia have relaxed travel warnings for several Gulf countries after a US-Iran agreement reduced fears of wider conflict in the region. The UK eased its advice on June 18 for the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. Australia made a similar move on June 17, lowering its warning
Jun 19, 2026Airbnb has started offering a paid cancellation add-on that gives guests more control if their plans change. The feature is called the extended cancellation option. It lets eligible guests cancel a home booking for any reason and receive a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. The option is