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Etihad rolls out premium cabin upgrades on its UAE- India flights

Abu Dhabi: Travellers flying from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and Delhi in India will experience improved travel comfort. UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways announced Friday that it plans to introduce the game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to these two Indian cities, complementing two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city.  From May 1, the airline will operate four daily flights to each city, with all services now offering lie-flat Business Class seats and, on select ai...

Sarah Ferguson spotted in Austrian Alps

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Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights

MoneyWatch Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds for economy-class travelers on long-haul flights .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } April 17, 2026 / 6:54 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks...

Travel update: Kuwait Airways to resume Dhaka flights via Dammam

Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of its commercial flights to and from Dhaka via Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia, with services set to operate twice weekly from April 24.Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the relaunch reflects the importance of the Dhaka route for passengers, adding that the airline is continuing efforts to expand its network and restore destinations through its Dammam operations.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c...

EasyJet refuses to take off unless FIVE passengers leave as plane too heavy

EasyJet refuses to take off unless FIVE passengers leave as plane too heavyFive passengers were forced to leave an easyJet plane that couldn't take off for Malaga from London Southend Airport on April 11 because the plane was too heavyNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter11:25, 17 Apr 2026Updated 11:34, 17 Apr 2026View ImageEasyJet has confirmed five passengers got off the plane at Southend Airport (stock image)(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)A packed easyJet plane could not take off until five passen...

Abu Dhabi to host free Run for the Nation community 5K this weekend

A 5K run is set to bring people together at Wahat Al Karama this weekend in a community celebration of unity, gratitude and shared purpose.Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with the Zayed Charity Run, Run for the Nation will take place on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 8:00am, inviting residents from across the UAE to walk or run a symbolic 5 kilometres together.Free and open to all, the event is designed less as a race and more as a shared experience, one that places connecti...

The Marquesas Islands: Cruising the Pacific's volcanic legends

The Aranui 5 is a rare ship. Its front half contains cranes and cargo, its rear has 10 decks of cruise cabins and accoutrements. Sailing in French Polynesia, it provides a vital link to the Marquesas Islands which, located 1,399km north-east of the capital Papeete, is a remote archipelago filled with legends. After two days sailing over ocean that plunges to over 5km deep, mountainous crenellations appear on the horizon.

'I went on 8-hour flight and couldn't believe what person next to me brought'

'I went on 8-hour flight and couldn't believe what person next to me brought'A man on an 8-hour long haul flight was left gobsmacked when he saw what his fellow passenger had brought to amuse himself with– and the viral video has racked up more than 85,000 likesCommentsTravelSamantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News10:21, 17 Apr 2026Updated 10:26, 17 Apr 2026View ImageMany plane passengers bring a range of things to keep them amused on flights (stock image)(Image: Jaromir vi...

Economy passengers can now book a bed for naps on long-haul flights

Economy passengers can now book a bed for naps on long-haul flightsLong-haul flights are always an endurance test, but one airline aims to make it easier with comfy sleep pods that you can book for a few hours to sleep or just stretch out your legsCommentsTravelNatalie King Travel Journalist10:17, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe sleep pods can be booked for four-hour slots(Image: Air New Zealand )Long-haul holidays allow you to go on exotic adventures, but the trade off is that you spend hours cramp...

TUI update for passengers worried about risk of 'fuel shortages'

TUI update for passengers worried about risk of 'fuel shortages'The airline responded to a passenger who asked for an update on upcoming flightsCommentsTravelAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s10:08, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTUI posted the update in a social media message (stock photo)(Image: Getty)TUI has shared a message to passengers worried about possible 'fuel shortages'. The travel company issued advice on social media, responding to a customer with con...

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One ticket, 30+ cities: Air India–WestJet deal opens seamless US, Canada travel

Air India has entered into a new interline partnership with WestJet, Canada’s leading leisure carrier, aimed at expanding connectivity between India and North America via Toronto and Vancouver.The agreement allows passengers to book single-ticket itineraries across both airlines, offering seamless onward connections, coordinated baggage handling, and simplified travel across North America.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. 30+ destinations across...

Bali is no longer Australia's favourite holiday destination - and its popular replacement will surprise no one

Bali is no longer Australia's favourite holiday destination - and its popular replacement will surprise no oneREAD MORE: Why Japan's most popular tourist sight could be cheaper in 2026By MAISY RAE Published: 05:53, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 05:53, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Tourists around world boycotting US over Trump - 'No one wants to come here'

Tourists around world boycotting US over Trump - 'No one wants to come here'With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, the US waits to be seen whether football fans will boost tourism numbers, but stricter immigration rules and Trump's global policy may be a deterrentNewsTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter04:55, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesGrandparents with granddaughters walking to the check in at the airport (file image)(Image: Getty Images)The US has seen a sharp decline...

Holiday alert as 14 UK tourist hotspots face 'indefinite' strikes from Friday, April 17

Holiday alert as 14 UK tourist hotspots face 'indefinite' strikes from Friday, April 17Air traffic controller strikes will cause 'indefinite' disruption to flights from April 17, affecting some of the most popular European holiday locationsCommentsTravelRobert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub and Maria Ortega04:30, 17 Apr 2026Updated 07:04, 17 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesMultiple airports will be affected by the strike action from Friday, April 17 - pictured...

Indian Railways: दिल्ली-यूपी-बिहार रूट पर चलेंगी ये समर स्पेशल ट्रेनें, कंफर्म टिकट के चांस! देखें लिस्ट

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Families told to brace for travel chaos as jet fuel shortages are set to bring cancellations 'in weeks' - and new border controls plague European airports

Families told to brace for travel chaos as jet fuel shortages are set to bring cancellations 'in weeks' - and new border controls plague European airportsBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 00:32, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 00:32, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year

Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way: by implementing new taxes on tourists.The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now strongly considering a tourist tax that could generate more than $2.1 million annually in the city, according to the Connacht Tribune newspaper.The proposal envisions an accom...

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Brit, 75, dies after 'going swimming in choppy seas' in Thailand

Brit, 75, dies after 'going swimming in choppy seas' in ThailandGet your news delivered straight to you - sign up to the Morning Mail newsletter for FREE to be first with the day's biggest stories By FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:14, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 22:15, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments