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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​Air Premia Expands U.S. Network With Washington, D.C. Route, Testing Korea’s Hybrid Airline Model 

Air Premia is expanding its transpacific footprint with nonstop service between Seoul and Washington, D.C., highlighting its hybrid airline model...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​Air Antilles Grounded: Caribbean Connectivity Faces Another Wake-Up Call 

Air Antilles’ sudden grounding has disrupted Caribbean air connectivity, stranding passengers and exposing the fragility of inter-island travel in the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​Not Dubai, Not Emirates: Air Arabia Launches Sharjah-Munich Flights to Germany and the UAE 

Air Arabia has launched its first-ever flights to Germany with a new daily nonstop route between Munich and Sharjah. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​PAL Launches First-Ever Cebu Nonstop to a U.S. Destination, Linking Mactan-Cebu and Guam 

Philippine Airlines launched its first-ever direct Cebu–Guam flight, marking the first nonstop service from Cebu to a U.S. destination. Guam...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​Emirates Expands Premium Economy, Outpacing Turkish, Qatar, and Etihad on Key Routes 

Emirates will introduce retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on Dubai–Beirut flights from January 2026 and Dubai–Beijing from February. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​Aegean Airlines Makes Historic Landing in Baghdad, Ending 35-Year European Aviation Gap 

Aegean Airlines has become the first European carrier to land in Baghdad in 35 years, marking Iraq’s cautious return to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​TransNusa Expands Across Indonesia and Asia with Tourism-Focused Flight Network 

Indonesia’s TransNusa has launched 11 international routes in just three years, expanding to 19 destinations as it focuses on tourism-driven...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​New Royal Air Maroc and Malaysia Airlines Partnership 

Malaysia Flag carriers and fellow oneworld alliance members, Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc, have recently signed a strategic codeshare partnership, aimed...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​Air Transat Launches Toronto Flights to Istanbul and Georgetown 

Air Transat operated its inaugural flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul, Türkiye, and Georgetown, Guyana, on December 16,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 18, 2025

​What Southwest’s Turkish Airlines Partnership Means for United and Star Alliance 

Southwest Airlines’ 2026 partnership with Turkish Airlines offers one-ticket global travel via Istanbul, despite Turkish being a Star Alliance member....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 28, 2025

​Sunstorm Sparks Safety Alert for The Entire Global Airbus A320 Fleet 

Airbus has issued urgent safety measures after discovering that intense solar radiation can momentarily corrupt flight-control data on some A320...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 28, 2025

​Fraport Brasil Wins Concession to Operate Jericoacoara Airport, Expanding Presence in Ceará 

Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG, has secured the concession to operate Jericoacoara...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 26, 2025

​Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan elected President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 

The ICAO Council, the 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization, has elected Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan as...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 24, 2025

​Bahamasair Launches New Non-Stop Service from Fort Lauderdale to North Eleuthera 

Bahamasair New Route Strengthens Family Island Tourism and Expands National Connectivity. SOURCE: Bahamasair Launches New Non-Stop Service from Fort Lauderdale...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 23, 2025

​A Resort Hotel in Tenerife Taken Hostage by Squatters 

Tenerife’s escalating squatting crisis has turned an abandoned resort into a symbol of the island’s strained relationship with mass tourism...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 23, 2025

​Ghana Tourism Sector Calls for Equal Spotlight as Creative Arts Dominate Public Focus 

“Industry stakeholders are raising concerns that the growing focus on creative arts is overshadowing Ghana’s tourism sector. While film, music,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 21, 2025

​What Is the Best Season for Clear and Comfortable Helicopter Flights in Los Angeles 

Los Angeles is one of the most populous cities where travelers can fly above beaches, a dense city grid, and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 20, 2025

​Trump Administration Resets FAA Safety Panel as Airline Passenger Advocates Sound Alarm 

The Trump administration’s overhaul of the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee has sidelined long-standing members, including FlyersRights. Founder Paul Hudson,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 20, 2025

​Lufthansa Sets Sights on TAP in Push to Build Europe’s Most Powerful Airline Network 

The Lufthansa Group has formally entered the privatization process of TAP Air Portugal, aiming to acquire a minority stake and...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 20, 2025

​IATA Warns of Growing 5G Aviation Safety Risks as Key Protections Set to Expire 

IATA is urging global regulators to prevent 5G and future 6G networks from interfering with aircraft radio altimeters as key...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 20, 2025

​Russia Takes to North Korean Skies in Notable Shift 

A recent S7 Airlines flight through North Korean airspace has drawn attention as Russia deepens ties with Pyongyang. The rare...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 19, 2025

​Jamaica Tourist Board Mourns Passing of Aviation Partner Peter Dolara 

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is expressing deep sadness at the passing of longtime American Airlines executive Peter J. Dolara,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 19, 2025

​U.S. Air Ticket Sales Hit Record October as International Demand Surges 

U.S. air ticket sales hit a record $8.6 billion in October 2025, driven by strong outbound international demand, ARC reports....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 19, 2025

​Rail Europe: Next Stop is The Future 

Rail Europe is undergoing a major transformation as CEO Björn Bender leads the 90-year-old brand into a new digital era....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 18, 2025

​Pittsburgh’s New Airport Terminal Showcases Local Labor, Technology, and Design Leadership 

Pittsburgh International Airport has opened its new $1.7 billion terminal, marking a major milestone in regional aviation. Designed with local...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 18, 2025

​A United Call for Action at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations agency that helps 193 countries cooperate and share their skies...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 18, 2025

​Air Europa Makes Headlines at Dubai AirShow 

Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft. The...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 17, 2025

​Etihad Steals the Spotlight With Luxury A321LR at Dubai Airshow 2025 

Etihad dazzled at the Dubai Airshow 2025 with its new Airbus A321LR, the region’s only narrowbody featuring private First Suites....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 16, 2025

​Flying Turkish Airlines Can Leave Passengers Powerless When Booked by a Travel Agency 

Booking flights through a travel agency can offer convenience—but when plans change, passengers may find themselves powerless. One traveler’s struggle...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 16, 2025

​Qatar Airways Starlinks Compared to Hawaiian Airlines, United, or Air Baltic 

Q atar Airways has emerged as the global leader in Starlink in-flight connectivity, outfitting over 100 widebody aircraft with high-speed,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 12, 2025

​Passing the Baton: Hamburg Aviation Enters a New Era of Innovation 

On a crisp November morning in Hamburg, the atmosphere at Hamburg Aviation was filled with both gratitude and anticipation. After...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 11, 2025

​UAE Aviation Safety Conference 2025 Explores AI’s Role in Building Smarter, Safer Skies 

The UAE Aviation Safety Conference 2025 , organized by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) , concluded in Dubai after...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 11, 2025

​Qatar Airways Expands Network in Saudi Arabia with New Route to Hail 

With Air Riyadh getting ready to launch and Riyadh building the largest airline in the world Qatar Airways is expanding...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 11, 2025

​ATA and ATPCO Join Forces to Simplify Airline Tax Management 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO h ave announced a new partnership that will simplify airline operations by...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 7, 2025

​Foot Pics, Passive Income, and Zero Shame: Welcome to 2025 

In a world where side hustles are the new norm and financial freedom is just a Wi-Fi connection away, FeetFinder...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 7, 2025

​Lufthansa City Center Charts Its Future at Global Summit in Malta 

With a 7.6 billion euro annual turnover and thousands of employees worldwide, Lufthansa City Center is preparing not just for...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 5, 2025

​UPS Hawaii Flight Crash Victims Are Getting Legal Assistance 

An investigation is underway on the crash late yesterday (Nov. 4, 2025) of a UPS cargo plane shortly after takeoff...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 5, 2025

​Boeing Crash Court Cases: Three Settlements, One Moves Forward to Trial 

In the 11th hour, three cases of families who lost loved ones on the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 5, 2025

​IATA Opens 2025 World Financial and Passenger Symposiums in Istanbul 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially opened its 2025 World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) in...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 3, 2025

​FL Technics Indonesia welcomes first Boeing 737 MAX for maintenance 

FL Technics Indonesia, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider and part of FL Technics Group, has recently welcomed the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 2, 2025

​Boeing Trial to Begin Monday in Chicago Federal District Court 

Two of five designated cases are set for trial this Monday, Nov. 3, in the 2019 crash of a Boeing...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·November 1, 2025

​Sun Phu Quoc Airways First Flight is Connecting Vietnam’s Paradise Island to the Nation and Beyond 

Vietnam’s newest airline, Sun Phu Quoc Airways (SPA) , officially took to the skies on Friday morning, launching commercial operations...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 31, 2025

​Washington Shutdown Sends U.S. Travel Industry Into Turbulence 

The United States is flying into political headwinds — and this time, the turbulence isn’t in the air. As the...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 30, 2025

​Lufthansa Group Marks Strong Summe With Profit Growth Outlook 

Lufthansa Group reported a solid third quarter, achieving an operating profit of €1.3 billion and reaffirming its forecast for a...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 30, 2025

​IATA Global Airlines Passenger Count Growing 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that global passenger demand in September 2025 continued to grow steadily, supported by...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 30, 2025

​Ascend Airways Malaysia Obtains Full AOC and Air Service Permit (ASP) 

Ascend Airways Malaysia, part of Avia Solutions Group — the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider —...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 29, 2025

​Farewell, Hawaiian Airlines, The Way We Know It – A New Day for Alaska Airlines 

Aloha Airlines, Mahalo Air, Aloha Island Air, and Hawaii-based Hawaiian Airlines are now all history, leaving Hawaii a State with...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 29, 2025

​Rio De Janeiro is at War with Tourists Confined in Hotels 

Rio de Janeiro has been gripped by some of its fiercest urban violence in years after large-scale police operations against...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 28, 2025

​A Plane Crash in Kenya killed Hungarian and German Tourists 

In a plane crash in Kenya operated by Mombasa Air Safari, 11 people, mostly tourists from Europe, were killed this...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation News
·October 27, 2025

​Eurowings is now flying from Stuttgart to Amman 

Successful inaugural flight by Germany’s largest holiday airline to Jordan • Two weekly connections to Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport...
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  • Thailand Tourism in 2027: High Value Doesn’t Have to Mean High Price August 29, 2026
    Thailand wants 2027 to transform its tourism industry, but what will actually change for visitors? Perhaps high-value tourism shouldn't simply mean higher prices. From local experiences to no-fly holidays and emerging destinations, Thailand's real opportunity may lie in something far more important: giving travelers a reason to return. SO
  • Global Hotel & Resort News: New Openings, Deals and Developments This Week August 29, 2026
    Catch up on the biggest hotel and resort news from around the world this week. From major openings and luxury developments to mergers, acquisitions, conversions and resort reopenings, discover the hospitality deals and projects shaping the global hotel industry—and the destinations and brands worth watching next. SOURCE:
  • Global Aviation News This Week: New Airline Routes, A321XLR Growth & Major Network Changes August 29, 2026
    Airlines are reshaping the global aviation map with new international routes, A321XLR expansion, premium cabin upgrades and faster inflight connectivity. From United and American’s 2027 plans to major developments across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, here are the aviation stories and airline announcements that mattered this week.
  • Did the White House Just Make It Official: We Don’t Want Canadian Visitors? August 28, 2026
    One day after President Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America,” his tourism envoy Nick Adams mocked Canada and its prime minister. With millions of Canadian visits already disappearing and U.S. destinations trying to win them back, his message raises an uncomfortable question: Does the White House actually want Canadian tourists? SOURC
  • WTTC Is Growing Fast – and ClubMed Lifestyle Group Is the Latest Global Tourism Heavyweight to Join August 28, 2026
    WTTC is expanding ahead of its Global Summit in Malta, with ClubMed Lifestyle Group joining a growing roster of tourism heavyweights. More significantly, destinations are also joining the Council, potentially creating a stronger public-private model where governments experience global tourism cooperation through the eyes of business rather than
  • PATA at 75: Four Forces That Could Decide Its Future August 28, 2026
    PATA has reached 75 at a pivotal moment. A new generation of leaders, mounting geopolitical and climate pressures, a crucial CEO decision and questions over tourism development are converging. What happened at the PATA Travel Mart in Kuching offers important clues about where Asia-Pacific tourism’s influential association goes next. SOURC
  • 18 Elephants Die in Kenya’s Amboseli as Poisoning Mystery Deepens August 28, 2026
    Mystery surrounds the deaths of 18 elephants in Kenya’s famous Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary tests pointing to possible cyanide poisoning linked to contaminated tomatoes. Wildlife authorities are investigating how the elephants were exposed as conservationists raise concerns over hazardous chemicals near one of Africa’s most important ele
  • Alain St.Ange Calls for Responsible Tourism at Alicante Conference August 28, 2026
  • Guam International Dance Festival 2026 Returns Dec. 4–6 August 28, 2026
  • Why Is Fred Dixon Leaving Brand USA to Return to NYC Tourism? August 28, 2026
    Why is Fred Dixon leaving Brand USA to return to NYC Tourism? His move comes as U.S. tourism faces funding cuts, visa restrictions, Canadian visitor losses, and political headwinds. With New York and California promoting their own international welcome, the timing raises an important question for America's tourism brand. SOURCE:
  • Guam International Dance Festival Returns December 4–6, 2026 August 28, 2026
    The Guam International Dance Festival returns December 4–6, 2026, bringing competitive dancers, international performers and high-energy entertainment to Guam. Following its successful debut, GIDF is preparing for an even bigger celebration featuring dance competitions, professional showcases and workshops, with performers and audiences expected
  • MYSEA: Two Exceptional Yachts for Sale, Made for Caribbean Cruising August 28, 2026
    Two exceptional yachts join the MYSEA sales fleet, offering two very different ways to explore the Caribbean. Discover 50m Benetti superyacht COME PRIMA and the new Lagoon 55 VELARIA — from proven charter luxury to independent island-hopping and blue-water adventure. SOURCE:
  • Jamaica Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Royalton Resorts Reopen and Workers Return August 27, 2026
    Jamaica’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum as Royalton Negril reopens, returning 960 employees to work and 573 rooms to the market. With two more Royalton resorts reopening in September and 1,200 additional workers returning, the latest developments signal growing confidence in the island’s tourism sector. SOURCE:
  • Alain St.Ange: Tourism Must Deliver Real Value to Communities August 27, 2026
    Ambassador Alain St.Ange has challenged the global tourism industry to look beyond visitor numbers and measure what tourism actually delivers for communities. Speaking in Alicante, the Seychelles Ambassador-at-Large addressed local ownership, cultural preservation, economic value and why tourism data must translate into credible decisions. Read
  • World Economic Forum Taps Edmund Bartlett to Put Tourism Resilience on the Global Economic Agenda August 27, 2026
    Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has accepted an invitation to co-chair the World Economic Forum’s Beyond Tourism Day in Geneva. The appointment puts tourism resilience, a movement Bartlett helped advance through the UN and the Global Tourism Resilience Centre, firmly into the global economic and geopolitical conversation.
  • Nepal Flood Disaster: Updated List of Missing Foreign Tourists and Visitors August 27, 2026
    Hundreds of travelers remain unaccounted for following catastrophic flooding in Nepal. eTurboNews has received an updated list of missing tourists and visitors, including their countries and available last-seen information. eTN is also communicating with World Tourism Network members and readers as efforts continue to locate those affected.
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