Lufthansa’s first Airbus A380 with the new business-class cabin is officially hitting the runway. The first upgraded superjumbo jet entered service on Thursday, departing Munich International Airport (MUC) for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as flight LH452. The plane, tail number D-AIMC, is scheduled to operate the return flight, LH453, on Thursday evening. According to…

If you don’t love hot weather, you may want to reconsider booking a trip to a typical European summer holiday destination this year. Last August was the third-warmest on record globally, trailing close behind August of 2023 and 2024. The continent experienced a June 2025 heatwave that caused some French schools to close, parts of…

After last summer’s record-breaking heat, many travelers are turning to cooler climates for this coming summer travel season. There’s no doubt that climate change is affecting seasonal weather patterns around the world, and the way we travel reflects that. While beach getaways and European sojourns tend to be the favorites from June through August, travelers…

As if the country’s signature blend of history, culture, cuisine and powder-soft beaches wasn’t enough, travelers now have another enticing reason to visit Greece. Conrad Athens The Ilisian — formerly the iconic Hilton Athens — has officially opened its (gorgeous) doors. CONRAD ATHENS, THE ILISIAN Conrad Athens The Ilisian is home to 278 guestrooms and…

It’s been a nerve-wracking few days for travelers with upcoming trips to Europe, including those planning to make the transatlantic trek for the upcoming summer travel season. Concerns over a growing shortage of jet fuel on the continent have raised fears about potential flight cancellations if things don’t improve. This week, European Union leaders said…

Lufthansa is shrinking its fleet to counter rapidly rising fuel prices. Gone are the airline’s 27 Mitsubishi CRJ900 regional jets operated by its Lufthansa CityLine regional affiliate. Lufthansa’s four remaining Airbus A340-600s, with their unique downstairs toilets, are next: Their retirement is set for the end of the summer season. And, at the same time,…

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom did little Thursday to diffuse talk of an expanded partnership with Alaska Airlines. Isom, speaking to analysts and reporters a day after Bloomberg reported the airlines were discussing a deeper partnership, avoided commenting directly on the news but repeatedly said American was open to more partnerships. “I know they’ve been…

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Drones are huge. And, while there’s lots of restrictions around them, a lot of travelers take them on road because they produce some amazing sweeping aerial shots. There’s lots of amazing brands out there but one that I think is super cool is the Antigravity A1. Released in late 2025, attempts to render the traditional…

Airfare is spiking, and the price travelers pay to fly may not be coming down any time soon. United Airlines on Wednesday said it has increased prices five times since the start of the global run-up in oil prices — which has sent jet fuel costs skyrocketing. United was also among the first in a…