https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-08-04T10:36:29+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-partners-with-miss-england-for-the-75th-miss-world-festiva/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-partners-with-miss-england-for-the-75th-miss-world-festiva/ National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, is delighted to announce its role as the official travel partner for reigning Miss England, Grace Richardson, as she travels nonstop from London Heathrow to Vietnam for the 75th Miss World Festival from 29 August to 5 September 2026. Grace will fly in style and comfort with one of Asia’s leading international airlines, ensuring she will arrive refreshed and ready to represent England on one of the world’s most prestigious stages. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:38:32 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-appoints-patrice-gordon-as-director-of-global-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-appoints-patrice-gordon-as-director-of-global-sales/ British Airways has announced the appointment of Patrice Gordon as Director of Global Sales. Taking up her new post in September 2026, Patrice will lead the airline’s global sales, distribution and account management teams, with responsibility for driving revenue growth and strengthening commercial performance worldwide. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:46 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fly-through-the-northern-lights-yukons-aurora360-experience-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fly-through-the-northern-lights-yukons-aurora360-experience-return/ One of the world’s rarest Northern Lights experiences is returning to the Yukon, with an exclusive Aurora360 flight taking to the skies in February 2027. Following exceptional demand, the Aurora360 Flight will once again take off in February 2027, offering travellers a rare opportunity to witness the aurora borealis from 30,000 feet aboard a private Air North (Yukon’s airline) charter aircraft, and the unique chance to experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles from above the Arctic Circle. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:09:58 +0000 Airline, Events, Tourism https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-expands-ces-2027-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-expands-ces-2027-service/ Delta Air Lines is ramping up service to Las Vegas for CES® 2027 with more than 120 peak-day flights connecting the city to key business hubs across the U.S. and around the world. Special Asia-Pacific services from Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, and Seoul-Incheon give customers more convenient access to the world’s premier technology event. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:07:56 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-showcase-its-tailored-services-for-the-growing-corporate-segmen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-showcase-its-tailored-services-for-the-growing-corporate-segmen/ Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to engage with its corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and travel management companies at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Chicago, running from 3 to 5 August. Emirates’ participation in the travel exhibition will enable the airline to provide meaningful insights into its initiatives, premium products and services designed to meet the needs of its growing corporate travel segment. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:48:09 +0000 Airline, Events, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-launches-kuala-lumpur-service-establishing-its-first-gateway-int/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-launches-kuala-lumpur-service-establishing-its-first-gateway-int/ Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, has celebrated the launch of its inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia. The inaugural event was celebrated in both cities, kicking off at the check-in at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with airline and airport executives, and continued at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by H.E. Osamah Dakhel Al-Ahmadi Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Malaysia; YBhg. Dato’ Seri Jana Muniayan Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport; YBhg. Dato’ Mohd Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports; Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer of Riyadh Air along with senior airport and government officials. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:36:14 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-airlines-accelerates-fleet-expansion-with-delivery-of-third-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/national-airlines-accelerates-fleet-expansion-with-delivery-of-third-boeing/ National Airlines announces the delivery of its third Boeing 777-200 Freighter (N795CA), further strengthening National Airlines long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to delivering customized air cargo solutions for customers and industries worldwide. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:28:14 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/matthias-spohr-appointed-chief-operating-officer-of-eurowings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/matthias-spohr-appointed-chief-operating-officer-of-eurowings/ Matthias Spohr, currently Managing Director of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH, will join the Executive Board of Eurowings as Chief Operating Officer (COO) on 1 October 2026. He will be responsible for Crew Operations, Flight Operations, Ground & Customer Operations, Safety, Security & Compliance Monitoring, Lean Management, Digitalisation & Processes, as well as Technical Fleet Management/Eurowings Technik. As a member of the three-person Executive Board headed by CEO Max Kownatzki, Spohr will succeed Edi Wolfensberger. Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, which is also part of the Lufthansa Group. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:53:24 +0000 Airline, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-airlines-expands-reach-with-maldivian-interline-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-airlines-expands-reach-with-maldivian-interline-partnership/ SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:01:22 +0000 Airline https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-flight-route-returns-for-another-year-connecting-uk-visitors-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-flight-route-returns-for-another-year-connecting-uk-visitors-to/ Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is proud to announce the return of the same day service connecting major European cities with Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE), Belize City via Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) with Air Canada. The flight opens the door to seamless, same-day travel between Belize and major European cities, which has never been possible before due to a connection in either the US or Mexico. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:39:49 +0000 Airline, Tourism, Organisations & Operators