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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 1d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Storm Benjamin caused widespread flight disruption across major European airports on Thursday, 23 October, with Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, and Brussels Airport all reporting significant operational impacts due to heavy rain and strong winds.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 1d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - American Airlines will add Lavazza coffee onboard its planes and in its lounges early 2026 to compete with offerings from Delta, United, and Alaska. More airlines are chosing to partner with premium branded food and beverages to improve their service.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 2d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Eurostar has announced a €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains, named Eurostar Celestia. Built by Alstom and based on the Avelia Horizon platform, these will be the first-ever double-decker trains to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 2d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Air France will commence a new nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Las Vegas starting 15 April, 2026. The route will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 2d

GD TRAVEL IN MEXICO starts 1 November only on GD TRAVEL (some features may not be available on all platforms).

GD TRAVEL EN MÉXICO comienza el 1 de noviembre solo en GD TRAVEL (es posible que algunas funciones no estén disponibles en todas las plataformas).

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 2d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Dutch airline Transavia is marking its 60th anniversary with a special retro-liveried Airbus A321neo (PH-YHD) named “John Block”, in honour of the airline’s founder and first CEO. The aircraft was unveiled at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport yesterday.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 4d

CONT: TUI Fly Nordic will operate services from Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Gothenburg, while TUI Airways UK will connect Manchester and London Gatwick. Saturdays and Sundays are expected to be the busiest days, with up to five TUI flights arriving per peak weekend days.

GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 4d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - TUI Group ramps up its operations with 10 weekly direct flights from Europe during the 2025–2026 high season. The expanded schedule, running from 2 November 2025 to 16 April 2026, is projected to bring around 61,000 passengers to the Thai island of Phuket...

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 5d

GD TRAVEL BREAKING NEWS - The Louvre in Paris has been closed due to a robbery. The world-famous tourist attraction will remain closed while police are at the scene.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 5d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Taiwanese airline EVA Air has faced major backlash after texting a recently deceased flight attendant asking her for proof of hospitalisation during her recent absence of work. Her family responded to the text message by sending a pdf of her death certificate.

GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 6d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - easyJet has announced a major expansion in Morocco, including the launch of its first-ever African base at Marrakech Airport from spring 2026, as part of a new partnership with the Moroccan National Tourism Office. easyJet has been operating in Morocco since 2006.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 6d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Air China flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency diversion to Shanghai Pudong International Airport this morning after a lithium battery in a passenger’s carry-on bag caught fire mid-flight. The fire was extinguished and nobody was injured.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 7d

CONT: Honir will sail the 'Passage to Eastern Europe,' 'Rhine Getaway' and Christmas on the Rhine itineraries anf Thoth will sail the "Pharaohs & Pyramids" itinerary. The cruise line plans to add 23 more river ships by 2028 and 10 ocean vessels by 2031.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 7d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Viking has taken delivery of two new ships - Viking Honir and Viking Thoth, that will sail in Europe and Egypt, respectively. The Viking Honir can accommodate 190 guests across 95 rooms and the Viking Thoth can host 82 guests across 41 rooms...

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 7d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - As part of its upcoming 100th anniversary year, American Airlines will fly with a commemorative livery on a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The special livery will take to the air in November, ahead of American's centennial 2026 year.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 9d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Finnair has temporarily suspended operations of eight Airbus A321 aircraft this week. The decision follows a notification from the seat manufacturer regarding a potential issue with seat cover cleaning methods that may affect fire protection standards.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 9d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Marriott International and Aksaya Estates Limited will open a 180-room and suites Courtyard by Marriott hotel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya in 2027. Construction of the hotel is already underway.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 10d

CONT: Return flights will leave Monterrey at 18:35, landing in Madrid at 13:05 the following day.

GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 10d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Iberia will launch direct flights between Madrid and Monterrey, Mexico in June 2026. The direct flights will begin on 2 June 2026, operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with departures from Madrid at 13:10 and arrivals in Monterrey at 17:05 the same day.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 10d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Hilton has launch its 25th hotel brand - Outset Collection by Hilton. The new brand will sit in the upscale and upper midscale collection segment, and will consist of independent boutique properties – initially in the United States.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 11d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Cathay Pacific will extend complimentary wifi to its Cathay Gold frequent flyer programme members travelling in all cabins from 15 November. The airline plans to roll out complimentary wifi to all Cathay members travelling in premium economy class by the end of this year.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 11d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Ahead of its inaugural flight to London, Riyadh Air has unveiled its Hafawa (meaning warm hospitality in Arabic) Lounge, exclusively for Business Class and Business Elite passengers at King Khalid International Airport in Ryadh. The lounge design is based on the Saudi desert.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 12d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - TUI fly will expand capacity between Amsterdam and Curaçao for summer 2026, adding an extra Tuesday flight from April to October and providing around 8,000 additional seats to meet rising demand for travel to this island located in the southern Caribbean sea.

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GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 12d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - TUI fly will expand capacity between Amsterdam and Curaçao for summer 2026, adding an extra Tuesday flight from April to October and providing around 8,000 additional seats to meet rising demand for travel to this island located in the southern Caribbean sea.

GD TRAVEL NEWS @gdtravel.bsky.social · 15d

GD TRAVEL NEWS - Nobu Hospitality plans for a new hotel and restaurant in Nashville's East Bank district. The 120-room Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Nashville will be developed as part of tech giant Oracle's new East Bank campus. with a rooftop infinity pool offering skyline views.

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