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Booking Spike and Host-City Pressures Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America
Booking Spike and Host-City Pressures Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America

Airline bookings for travel to the United States, Canada, and Mexico during June 5–July 19 are up 15% year-on-year, and...

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February 18, 2026
Airbnb Q4 2025: India Drives Rapid Nights Growth as Brian Chesky Flags Acceleration
Airbnb Q4 2025: India Drives Rapid Nights Growth as Brian Chesky Flags Acceleration

Nights booked from India rose 50% year‑on‑year in Q4 2025, a move that coincided with Airbnb reporting its strongest gross...

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February 18, 2026
Air India expands Premium Economy across narrowbodies and starts widebody retrofits
Air India expands Premium Economy across narrowbodies and starts widebody retrofits

Air India has fitted Premium Economy cabins on 60% of its narrowbody fleet, with the first upgraded Boeing 787-8 scheduled...

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February 18, 2026
Air India expands frequencies and cabin offerings across key long-haul routes for Summer 2026
Air India expands frequencies and cabin offerings across key long-haul routes for Summer 2026

From 1 March 2026, Delhi–Toronto services will rise from seven to ten weekly frequencies, Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) will be operated with...

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February 18, 2026
Air Canada secures eight Airbus A350-1000 jets with options for eight more to strengthen long-haul network
Air Canada secures eight Airbus A350-1000 jets with options for eight more to strengthen long-haul network

Air Canada has placed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebodies, with purchase rights for an additional eight, with...

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February 18, 2026
Air Astana’s 50th C‑Check: What it Means for Aviation Reliability and Tourism
Air Astana’s 50th C‑Check: What it Means for Aviation Reliability and Tourism

Air Astana completed its 50th C‑check on an Airbus A320 family aircraft at the Engineering and Technical Centre in Astana,...

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February 18, 2026
ABTA submission to the COVID-19 Inquiry: operational lessons for travel recovery
ABTA submission to the COVID-19 Inquiry: operational lessons for travel recovery

On 16 February 2026 the COVID-19 Inquiry report incorporated evidence from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) that details...

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February 18, 2026
How the National Art Library’s Children’s Books Portray the Humanmade World
How the National Art Library’s Children’s Books Portray the Humanmade World

When the National Art Library relocated thousands of children’s volumes to the climate‑controlled stacks of V&A Storehouse, each title required...

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February 18, 2026
Behind the Scenes at V&A: Costume, Set and Sound Secrets from Wuthering Heights
Behind the Scenes at V&A: Costume, Set and Sound Secrets from Wuthering Heights

V&A South Kensington staged a Members’ event on 6 February that required specialist handling: museum conservation teams coordinated transport, conditioning...

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February 18, 2026
US passport myths: clear facts, travel tips and insurance notes for smooth trips
US passport myths: clear facts, travel tips and insurance notes for smooth trips

Standard US passport processing times vary by application type and workload: routine submissions can take a few weeks, while expedited...

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February 18, 2026
Record 2025 Air Cargo Volumes and What Shifting Trade Lanes Mean for Travel Logistics
Record 2025 Air Cargo Volumes and What Shifting Trade Lanes Mean for Travel Logistics

Full-year global air cargo demand rose by 3.4% in 2025 versus 2024, with international cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK) up 4.2%, while...

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February 06, 2026
Summer Plans for Creation Museum and Ark Encounter: Practical Tips and Highlights
Summer Plans for Creation Museum and Ark Encounter: Practical Tips and Highlights

The Creation Museum and Ark Encounter sit roughly 45 minutes apart by car (about 30 miles), making a combined visit...

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February 06, 2026