Today in travel.

Transporttimesofindia.indiatimes.com9 Nov

2 special trains for Chhath rush, both to halt at Ambala Cantt

Railways runs two Chhath special trains under Train on Demand, both halting at Ambala Cantt—Sirhind–Saharsa and Chandigarh–Katihar—to ease Bihar travel rush.

Airportsclickondetroit.com9 Nov

Detroit Metro Airport to begin ‘zero tolerance’ enforcement of parking outside terminals as new cell phone lot opens

Metro Detroiters who plan to pick up friends or family members from Detroit Metro Airport this holiday season will have a new waiting area available to them off the East Service Drive.

Airlinessimpleflying.com9 Nov

Smelly Cabin Forces United Airlines Boeing 787 Athens Diversion

A mysterious odour is reported to have caused the flight from Tel Aviv to Newark to divert.

Staystimesofindia.indiatimes.com9 Nov

Man held for allegedly trying to force woman to take MDMA at Kochi luxury hotel

Kochi police arrested a Thrissur man for allegedly forcing a woman to take MDMA at a luxury hotel; 0.12g seized. Separate raid found 986g synthetic drugs at station.

Transporten.protothema.gr9 Nov

Bomb threat reported on Blue Star 1 ferry as 875 passengers disembark in Piraeus

Passengers have been evacuated from the vessel as a search is carried out

Airlinesdailypost.co.uk9 Nov

Airbus shatters world flight distance record with North Wales flyover

Wings for the plane were made at Airbus Broughton in Flintshire

Transportindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Residential world cruise ship legally detained in Singapore

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has been legally detained in Singapore amid ongoing financial issues

Airlinesthepointsguy.com9 Nov

American launches award sale: 1 million seats discounted, starting at 8,000 miles

American Airlines is offering up AAdvantage mileage discounts for the winter, with deals on more than 1 million coach seats.

Staysskift.com9 Nov

Can Venezuela Build a Different Kind of High-End Tourism?

Adriana Cisneros sees an opportunity for Venezuela to build a distinctive, conservation-minded tourism industry before the international hotel brands arrive. Whether that vision becomes reality will depend on political stability, security, and crucially, the choices made by the country's tourism leadership.

Airlinescitizen.co.za9 Nov

Suliman Carrim objects to messages downloaded from phone as state calls him a flight risk | The Citizen

Former North West ANC treasurer Suliman Carrim challenged the legality of a WhatsApp download from his seized phone in the Musina Magistrate’s Court on 9 November. Carrim appeared in the magistrate’s court after being arrested for his alleged involvement in the illegal transportation of two vehicles

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

airBaltic signs Lufthansa wet-lease deal to scale back A220 fleet

airBaltic has signed a new wet lease agreement with Lufthansa Group in preparation to reduce its Airbus A220-300….

Airlinestravelweek.ca9 Nov

Tested: Air Canada Signature Class, from Montreal to Seoul

MONTREAL — Flying business class really comes into its own when you have to spend more than 14 hours sitting – or in this case, lying down. On Air Canada’s Montreal-Seoul route, as on many other ultra-long-haul flights, Signature Class makes the journey between two cities a much more comfortable experience, with opportunities to dine well, sleep, work or simply forget that you’re travelling in a confined space, 10,000 metres above the ground.

Transportindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Legend of the Seas reaches US for Caribbean debut

Legend of the Seas has arrived in the United States ahead of its first Caribbean sailings. Cruise passengers can expect a new ship on winter itineraries from the region.

Placestravelweek.ca9 Nov

Register now for Tourism Ireland webinar, Nov. 12

Travel advisors will learn how to sell the destination in every season, plus get the chance to win an Irish gift basket.

Staysskift.com9 Nov

Hard Rock Hotels Plug Into Accor Without Selling a Stake

Hard Rock keeps its equity and hands Accor the task of developing its pipeline of non-casino hotels. Accor collects ongoing fees and gets a well-known brand to essentially rent out to its loyalty members.

Placesdailymail.co.uk9 Nov

Want to bag a break but save some cash? Here's our pick of the best travel deals available this week - from savings on all-inclusive Egypt stays to affordable city breaks

The Daily Mail's travel desk brings you a selection of the best deals currently available - so you can bag a bargain break.

Placesindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Where is hot in December? The best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2026

From sandy Australian escapes to volcanic Spanish islands, here’s a selection of the best holiday destinations for winter sun in December

Policyindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Valencia tightens tourist rules with €2,500 fines

Valencia is cracking down on unruly visitor behaviour with fines of up to £2,500. Travellers should watch local rules closely, especially around littering and public conduct.

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

Emirates receives financing for two A350s adopting ‘innovative’ funding approach

Emirates has said it has received financing for two Airbus A350-900 widebodies, adopting an “innovative” funding approach combining….

Airlinesindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Singapore Airlines to spend £1.2 billion upgrading luxury long-haul cabins

Singapore Airlines has announced a S$2 billion investment in upgrading its long-haul cabins across all seat categories

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

Emirates opens $8 million Dubai cabin crew hospitality hub to UAE businesses

Emirates announced that it is opening the Dubai hospitality training center it built for its cabin crew to….

Staysskift.com9 Nov

Expedia Goes Live on Muse, but Its AI Wins Are Inside Its Own Apps

Expedia's Muse connection is live: CEO Ariane Gorin noted it may even have happened during the OTA's earnings call this week. So Skift took it for a spin to see what it can and cannot do.

Placestravelweek.ca9 Nov

Without Cuba, “booking early is your only option,” says Firestone

“There isn't one new Cuba, if you will. Canadians [are] really spreading their winter travel across a much wider mix of destinations.."

Airlinestechradar.com9 Nov

Want to really hit those Spotify Wrapped hours? You can now listen on United flight seatbacks

United Airlines now lets you stream Spotify on its in-flight entertainment system Available on some flights now, but rolling out to wider destinations in 2027 Doesn't cost you for in-flight Wi-Fi (although you'll need a Spotify account) Passport: check. Boarding pass: check.

Placestravelweek.ca9 Nov

“Canada continues to be a crucial growth market,” says Explora’s Austin

Explora’s latest campaign, ‘Maybe the Best Hotel isn’t a Hotel,’ is a starting point for client conversations, says President, North America, Chris Austin.

Airlinesaerotime.aero9 Nov

Air France receives final Airbus A220-300 from initial 2019 order

Air France has received its 60th Airbus A220-300 from an order initially placed in 2019 to gradually replace….

Staysindependent.co.uk9 Nov

Greggs launches world's first 'ring for a sausage roll' service at luxury five-star hotel

Guests staying in the suite will have a dedicated rotary phone to request freshly baked Greggs favourites

Placesdailymail.co.uk9 Nov

Gear up for an all-American road trip: As Route 66 turns 100, the best behind-the-wheel holidays, from cruising California's scenic highways to touring Texas' best BBQ joints

The mighty Route 66 might be turning 100, but America has plenty of other legendary road trips to try, with everything from ocean views to impressive canyons on offer.

Staysdailymail.co.uk8 Nov

Inside the extraordinary Portugal hotel designed by Christian Louboutin in the 'Hamptons of Europe'

This sun-drenched portion of the north Portuguese coastline has quietly become a go-to for stars, with Christian Louboutin behind the design at one of its coolest hotels.

Airlinesthepointsguy.com8 Nov

Is Frontier's Business Bundle worth the extra miles? I put it to the test

Can a low-cost carrier be premium? I flew Frontier on a Basic fare and a Business Bundle to see whether paying more than double the miles is worth it.

Airlinesaerotime.aero8 Nov

Air France A350 departure deviation brings it close to American A321 at LAX

An Air France Airbus A350-900 and an American Airlines Airbus A321-200 were involved in a near-mid-air collision shortly….

Airlinesskift.com8 Nov

AI Agents Still Need Middlemen. But Will They Need Amadeus?

Amadeus has the scale and airline relationships, but those advantages don't guarantee it a direct role in AI-agent bookings.

Airlinesskift.com8 Nov

Aviation’s Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

Battery incidents are rising and airlines are tightening restrictions, with cabin crews the last line of defense. Is the industry doing enough to prevent the next fire, or simply getting better at putting them out?

Transportdailymail.co.uk8 Nov

The ultimate guide to Christmas attractions: 65 UK days out to book now, from Rudolph meets to light trails and steam train rides

It's beginning to look a lot like...okay, it's not actually...but it soon will be! Here, the Daily Mail has compiled a bumper guide to making the most of the festive season (when it comes).

Staysthepointsguy.com7 Nov

Aman is coming to Puerto Rico, Wyndham expands its luxury footprint

Aman announces a luxury resort in Puerto Rico, Wyndham adds 40-plus hotels, Viceroy heads to NYC and Raffles launches an online shop.

Staysskift.com7 Nov

Airbnb Sells IP to AI Lab Owned by Its CEO and CTO

Airbnb’s CEO and CTO both own part of the lab buying its IP, but the filing gives shareholders little detail on what changed hands.

Staystheguardian.com7 Nov

Albania’s restored stone houses throw open the doors to visitors

A project to convert the country’s traditional kulla houses into guesthouses offers a true flavour of ancient hospitality in a part of the country almost untouched by tourism Sunlight pours through a tiny stone window, causing the wooden floorboards to creak as they warm up. The sound of sheep’s bells filters in from a passing flock.