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Resorts World Sentosa launches AI-powered sustainability initiatives in partnership with Honeywell Technologies

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Resorts World Sentosa launches AI-powered sustainability initiatives in partnership with Honeywell Technologies

Resorts World Sentosa has launched AI-powered sustainability initiatives in partnership with Honeywell Technologies.

“The initiative builds on Honeywell Technologies and RWS’ 2023 connected-building deployment, which put RWS ahead of the tourism sector in adopting cloud technology for large-scale building management.”
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Retired jet engines finding second life powering AI data centers

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Retired jet engines finding second life powering AI data centers

An old jet engine removed from a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 can be worth more as a….

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How Much Premium Economy Costs On London-New York Flights In 2026

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How Much Premium Economy Costs On London-New York Flights In 2026

Premium economy on London-New York flights costs around £1,167 or more in 2026. Compare British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines.

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Clear expands e-gates to 53 airports, plans nearly full rollout by end of year

Clear expands e-gates to 53 airports, plans nearly full rollout by end of year

Clear, which fast-tracks paying members through airport security, has expanded a new high-tech setup to dozens of major hubs.

Maxwell unveils hybrid amphibious aircraft concept for cargo flights

Maxwell unveils hybrid amphibious aircraft concept for cargo flights

Florida-based aircraft developer Maxwell Aircraft has unveiled a hybrid amphibious aircraft concept designed to carry cargo between waterways….

What the FTC Wants to Know About How Airlines Set Fares

What the FTC Wants to Know About How Airlines Set Fares

Airline pricing has come under more scrutiny in recent years after Delta disclosed it was using AI to price some fares and a lawsuit was filed against JetBlue, alleging that the company uses personal data to price airfares. The airline industry has said it uses no personal data to determine pricing.

Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard review: Best for affordable American Airlines perks

Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard review: Best for affordable American Airlines perks

If your business flies American Airlines regularly, the Citi / AAdvantage Business may be a good fit. Here's what you need to know.

American Airlines Launches 10 New Boeing 777 Routes: See List & Map Now

American Airlines Launches 10 New Boeing 777 Routes: See List & Map Now

Half are long-haul and the rest are domestic, including some one-off services. Find them here!

5 Boeing 787-9 Fleets With At Least 40 Business Class Seats

5 Boeing 787-9 Fleets With At Least 40 Business Class Seats

Five Boeing 787-9 business-class cabins stand out, but which airlines offer the most premium seats on their Dreamliners?

This plant-based hotel in Menorca’s wild northern hinterland is truly special

This plant-based hotel in Menorca’s wild northern hinterland is truly special

Assistant Travel Editor Emilee Tombs stays at Vestige Binidufà to see how this former farm has been transformed into a chic and sustainable stay

Why This Cargo Airline Broke 3 Decades Of Boeing Widebody Loyalty To Give Airbus 1 Order

Why This Cargo Airline Broke 3 Decades Of Boeing Widebody Loyalty To Give Airbus 1 Order

Analyzing why Atlas Air broke its all Boeing streak for the first time.

Breeze Airways Cancels 11 Nonstop Routes: See Map & List Now

Breeze Airways Cancels 11 Nonstop Routes: See Map & List Now

The airline has ended the only international route from Providence, while exited multiple underperforming domestic markets.

Qantas sells 44 Boeing 737NGs to AerFin as part of fleet retirement plans

Qantas sells 44 Boeing 737NGs to AerFin as part of fleet retirement plans

Qantas has sold 44 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft to aftermarket specialist AerFin as part of plans to….

“That conversation is where the booking begins”: Tour ops, retailers talk U.S. travel

“That conversation is where the booking begins”: Tour ops, retailers talk U.S. travel

The midterm election results could prove a boost for travel advisors, tour operators, airlines, and tourism boards invested in Canada-U.S. travel.

Jamaica’s winter season gets a boost with two major resort reopenings

Jamaica’s winter season gets a boost with two major resort reopenings

Two renovated resorts are preparing to welcome guests back to Jamaica as the island continues to restore its hotel inventory.

How everyday families can use the power of credit cards to support their lives

How everyday families can use the power of credit cards to support their lives

Credit cards aren’t just for luxury travel. See how three real families are using cash back, welcome bonuses and authorized users to support their budgets.

Win a trip for two with hotel stay & rental car in Gran Canaria

Win a trip for two with hotel stay & rental car in Gran Canaria

One winner will receive a getaway for two, including three nights’ accommodation at a Seaside Collection hotel

US Air Force backs Joby’s autonomous cargo aircraft with $37M commitment

US Air Force backs Joby’s autonomous cargo aircraft with $37M commitment

Joby Aviation has secured additional US Air Force funding for its autonomous flight technology, bringing the service’s total….

Drunk TUI passenger who pulled underwear down on flight cost airline £20K

Drunk TUI passenger who pulled underwear down on flight cost airline £20K

Sarah Parker was flying to Florida from Birmingham on a TUI flight when she decided she wanted to go to the toilet, drunkenly, during take off

Hospital train proposed for military evacuations and civilian disaster response

Hospital train proposed for military evacuations and civilian disaster response

GERMANY: Siemens Mobility and Lufthansa Technik Defense have agreed to develop jointly a train for cross-border military medical evacuations and civilian disaster response. Ahead of the Berlin Security Conference on November 3-4 the companies signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their decades of experience in rail vehicle manufacturing and aeromedical transport to develop the…

Puente steps down as Spanish Transport Minister after announcing proposed safety measures

Puente steps down as Spanish Transport Minister after announcing proposed safety measures

SPAIN: Minister of Transport Óscar Puente has resigned following the fatal train crash near Urda, having announced proposals to address safety and operational challenges across the high speed rail network. ‘A Minister of Transport in a country like Spain is not possible to retain his position following two serious accidents like Adamuz and Urda’, Puente…

The Maldives-like destination that’s perfect for autumn sun – and closer to home

The Maldives-like destination that’s perfect for autumn sun – and closer to home

Side, the lesser-known resort town in Turkey is a must-visit for for Maldives-like winter sun

More flights, more Martinique: “Demand is strong,” says Roy-Camille

More flights, more Martinique: “Demand is strong,” says Roy-Camille

This winter’s expanded lift will make it easier for the Martinique Tourism Authority to organize FAMs from this market, MTA’s Karine Roy-Camille told Travelweek.

Regional Visitors Keep Oman’s Arrivals Steady but Can’t Fill Its Hotels

Regional Visitors Keep Oman’s Arrivals Steady but Can’t Fill Its Hotels

Oman’s arrivals have held up this year, but its hotels lost more than a tenth of their guests and revenue as Europeans stayed away. Regional travelers are still arriving but make shorter visits at lower rates.

MSC Caribbean cruise cancelled after ship detained in Miami

MSC Caribbean cruise cancelled after ship detained in Miami

A cruise ship detained by the US Coast Guard in Miami has cancelled its Caribbean sailing due to ‘deficiencies with systems on board the vessel’

Air India CEO Wants More Widebodies as International Ambitions Grow

Air India CEO Wants More Widebodies as International Ambitions Grow

Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam thinks the carrier has been "punching below its weight." He is now planning for the airline he wants it to become, not the one it is today.

A travel expert picks the best Valletta hotels for a Malta city break

A travel expert picks the best Valletta hotels for a Malta city break

The best hotels in Malta’s capital Valletta, from stylish stays in boutique hotels, ultra-luxury service and palazzo accommodation.

Thailand’s 2032 Tourism Plan Chases Spending, Not Arrivals

Thailand’s 2032 Tourism Plan Chases Spending, Not Arrivals

Thailand’s $118 billion goal targets spending rather than arrivals, which have stalled at about 33 million. Rising prices will surely lift revenue regardless, but higher rates aren’t the same as higher value, and the plan has no budget yet for the terminals, marinas and guides needed to attract bigger spenders.

ERA Executive Director to speak at inaugural Railway Gazette Summit

ERA Executive Director to speak at inaugural Railway Gazette Summit

EUROPE: As the European rail landscape undergoes a period of profound transformation, the 2026 Railway Gazette Summit will be debating opportunities for building a resilient, competitive and sustainable railway sector. A detailed programme can be found here.

Urban rail industry news round-up

Urban rail industry news round-up

This week’s round-up of news from the global urban rail transport sector, from Railway Gazette International. On October 29 Wuhan opened two more sections of its metro network.

35% off Best Value Airport Parking | Free Shuttle | Offer until 15 Dec @ Minutes from Melbourne Airport

35% off Best Value Airport Parking | Free Shuttle | Offer until 15 Dec @ Minutes from Melbourne Airport

Save 35% on Outdoor and Undercover parking minutes from Melbourne Airport terminal - Best Value Airport Parking. Secure and just minutes from the terminal.

Panton Questions Ambergris Caye Airport Push Amid Tourism Struggles

Panton Questions Ambergris Caye Airport Push Amid Tourism Struggles

Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is questioning the push for a new airport in Ambergris Caye amid tourism struggles.

Passenger jet bomb threat chaos spreads across Europe as multiple flights including three from UK are forced to make emergency landings

Passenger jet bomb threat chaos spreads across Europe as multiple flights including three from UK are forced to make emergency landings

A flurry of hoax calls on Tuesday morning sparked flight chaos across the continent, with planes grounded in Italy, Spain, Bulgaria and Poland.

FAA orders Boeing 787 fuel tank inspections over lightning strike explosion risk

FAA orders Boeing 787 fuel tank inspections over lightning strike explosion risk

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners after discovering that required manufacturing….

Dubai bounces back ! British Airways announces return to UAE flights after eight

Dubai bounces back ! British Airways announces return to UAE flights after eight

British Airways has announced the return of flights to Dubai after an eight-month hiatus due to the Middle East conflict.

Melbourne Airport Rail Link moves two steps closer to realisation

Melbourne Airport Rail Link moves two steps closer to realisation

AUSTRALIA: The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority has announced the preferred bidder to rebuild Sunshine station as part of Stage 1 of Melbourne’s long-planned Airport Rail Link. It has also committed to starting Stage 2 works in 2028, leaving the final stage without a timescale.

flyafrica . com Airline Profile

flyafrica . com Airline Profile

flyafrica.com was a low-cost carrier based at Harare Airport, but was forced to ground all services in 2015.

Veteran airline pilot reveals why Palm Beach jet death spiral could happen to your commercial flight too

Veteran airline pilot reveals why Palm Beach jet death spiral could happen to your commercial flight too

An airline pilot has revealed why a Palm Beach jet death spiral could happen to a commercial flight.

News for Airlines , Airports and the Aviation Industry

CAPA's Aviation Industry News comprehensively covers the commercial aviation industry by providing users with over 1,000 news briefs per week.

Would you DARE to sleep here? Britain's most haunted hotels and inns - where guests hear children crying, spot ghostly figures and even flee in the night

Would you DARE to sleep here? Britain's most haunted hotels and inns - where guests hear children crying, spot ghostly figures and even flee in the night

From spine-chilling presences in your hotel room to ghouls wandering the corridors - haunted hotels in the UK lift the lid on their ghostly residents.

Updated 5 Nov

Today's list

Essential Travel Apps for Your Next Adventure

Planning a trip can be overwhelming, but with the right tools, you can streamline your journey and make the most of your travels. From booking flights to discovering hidden gems, these apps will help you navigate the world with ease.

  1. 1

    Google Trips

    Organizes your itinerary, tracks expenses, and provides real-time flight updates, making it a must-have for any traveler.

  2. 2

    PackPoint

    Helps you create a packing list based on your destination, ensuring you don't forget essential items and reducing luggage stress.

  3. 3

    TripIt

    Centralizes your travel plans, including flights, hotels, and activities, allowing you to access them all in one place.

  4. 4

    Citymapper

    Provides accurate and up-to-date public transportation information, helping you navigate unfamiliar cities with confidence.

  5. 5

    LYVGO Flights

    Allows you to compare prices and find the best deals on flights, making it easy to save money on your next trip.

  6. 6

    Google Translate

    Translates languages in real-time, breaking down language barriers and enabling you to communicate with locals and navigate menus with ease.

  7. 7

    TripAdvisor

    Offers expert advice, reviews, and photos of destinations, helping you discover hidden gems and make informed decisions about your travels.

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