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Contour Airlines to Launch DuBois Flights to Atlanta and Chicago in 2027
Contour will replace Southern Airways Express at DuBois Regional Airport, adding daily Atlanta flights and five weekly trips to Chicago O’Hare starting Feb. 1, 2027.
Air Serbia to Launch Belgrade–Miami Flights Twice Weekly in 2027
Air Serbia’s first Florida route starts May 20, 2027, adding Miami to its growing network of North American and European destinations.
Hunebed D27: The Netherlands’ Largest Dolmen
More than 5,000 years old, Borger’s Hunebed D27 is the Netherlands’ largest dolmen, with a 20-ton capstone and a sealed burial chamber.
United’s New Houston Terminal B Concourse Opens With 22 Gates
United’s 765,000-square-foot Houston concourse brings 22 gates, an 800-seat lounge and jet bridges for every flight.
Grotta Tanaccia: San Marino’s Oldest Known Sanctuary
Used as a place of worship from the Second Iron Age through late antiquity, Grotta Tanaccia yielded votive offerings and more than 100 coins.
Dulles Plans 37,000-Square-Foot VIP Terminal for Commercial Passengers
Dulles has selected daa International to develop a 37,000-square-foot premium terminal with private screening, lounges and gate transfers.
Lufthansa to Launch Frankfurt–Columbus Flights in May 2027
Lufthansa will connect Frankfurt and Columbus three times weekly, creating Ohio’s only nonstop link to Germany and Europe.
JetBlue Adds Daily Fort Lauderdale–Cali Flights, Its Fourth Colombia Route
JetBlue has begun daily Airbus A320 service between Fort Lauderdale and Cali, expanding its Colombia network to four destinations.
Riga Ghetto Museum Uses Memorials and Personal Records to Document the Holocaust
A courtyard memorial, a reconstructed ghetto house and the “3000 fates” exhibit trace the lives and deaths of Jews in wartime Riga.
Lufthansa Retires Its Final Airbus A340-600 After 23 Years
Lufthansa’s last A340-600 flew from Washington to Frankfurt, ending a 23-year chapter as the airline prepares to replace the type with newer aircraft.
House of Egyptian Architecture Preserves Cairo’s Ottoman-Era Design
An 18th-century mansion now traces Egyptian architecture through its rooms, exhibits and rooftop views of historic Cairo.
Southwest Connects 47 Aircraft to Starlink, Targets Full Fleet by 2027
Southwest has equipped 47 aircraft with Starlink and aims to install the service across its fleet by fall 2027.
American Airlines Adds Miami–Barcelona, Venezuela Route in 2027
American will launch three weekly Miami–Barcelona flights on Jan. 15, 2027, adding its third Venezuelan destination as it rebuilds service.
Lufthansa’s First A350-1000 to Debut on Munich–Tokyo Route
Lufthansa plans to launch its A350-1000 on Munich–Tokyo-Haneda flights Dec. 3, with Shanghai and Singapore to follow.
Gruta 77’s Façade Preserves Madrid’s Vanishing Neighborhood Signs
Madrid’s punk venue Gruta 77 turned rescued shop signs into a tribute to local businesses as Carabanchel changes and the club faces a 2026 closure.
JetBlue Introduces BlueFirst Class on Select Routes Starting December
JetBlue's new first-class service, BlueFirst, is now bookable, debuting in December with select routes and offering enhanced comfort and amenities.
Air Canada Expands European Routes with New Nonstop Service to Seville
Air Canada is set to add nonstop flights to Seville, Spain from Montreal, enhancing connectivity to Europe starting September 2027.
Delta Airlines Unveils Complimentary Wi-Fi for Transpacific Flights
Delta Airlines is set to offer free Wi-Fi on its transpacific flights, enhancing connectivity for passengers traveling on long-haul routes.
Explore the Best of Sydney: A 5-Day Itinerary for Your Next Adventure
Experience Sydney's iconic sights, from the Opera House to breathtaking beaches, with this curated 5-day itinerary for an unforgettable trip.
Lufthansa Secures Minority Stake in TAP Air Portugal After Competitive Bidding
Lufthansa Group has been awarded a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, signaling its commitment to expand in the South Atlantic market.