The Daily Brief · Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Alaska Airlines' Anchorage-Tokyo Nonstop Service Debut
Today, Alaska Airlines announces a unique nonstop service from Anchorage to Tokyo, while Easyjet plans to offer Starlink Wifi on its aircraft. Meanwhile, Airbnb will require temporary phone numbers for privacy protection, impacting both large hosts and guests.
Updated 28 Oct, 05:00 GMT · 13 stories from 6 sources
Flights & Airlines
Routes, cabins, airports and airline news.
Business Traveller27 Oct, 22:41 GMT
Flight Review: United Business Class From Newark to Nuuk
United's Newark-to-Nuuk Business Class offers comfort and scenic Greenland views.
Read the full story at Business Traveller ↗The Points Guy27 Oct, 19:03 GMT
Alaska Airlines plans unique Anchorage-Tokyo service — with a single-aisle plane — in 4-route expansion
Alaska Airlines launching first Anchorage-Tokyo nonstop service with single-aisle plane.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Business Traveller27 Oct, 16:41 GMT
Easyjet to Offer Starlink Wifi – But Will Passengers Have to Pay?
Easyjet to start installing Starlink Wifi on its aircraft next year.
Read the full story at Business Traveller ↗Simple Flying27 Oct, 21:46 GMT
4+ Massive Electrical Blasts Spark New Concerns Over LAX People Mover
Electrical blasts at LAX raise concerns about People Mover infrastructure.
Read the full story at Simple Flying ↗AeroTime28 Oct, 03:22 GMT
US warns $3.4 billion Airbus loan threatens aircraft trade truce
US warns $3.4 billion Airbus loan may affect aircraft trade truce.
Read the full story at AeroTime ↗
Travel
Destinations, trends and the business of travel.
Skift27 Oct, 22:36 GMT
Airbnb to Require Temporary Phone Numbers for Large Hosts and Guests
Airbnb to require temporary phone numbers for large hosts and guests.
Read the full story at Skift ↗Business Traveller27 Oct, 19:39 GMT
The Urban Escape: Inside Faena New York’s Spectacular Spa
Faena New York's spa offers luxury urban escape for business travelers.
Read the full story at Business Traveller ↗Skift27 Oct, 17:37 GMT
Philippine Travel Tax Repeal Risks Tourism Funding Gap
Repealing Philippine travel tax could risk tourism funding gap.
Read the full story at Skift ↗
Hotels
Openings, deals and the hospitality industry.
The Points Guy27 Oct, 21:00 GMT
Singapore fling: Staying at the iconic Raffles that started it all
Raffles Singapore offers luxurious experience with historic charm.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Condé Nast Traveller27 Oct, 19:52 GMT
8 best hotels in Ischia where la dolce vita comes naturally
Best hotels in Ischia for experiencing Italian island's charm.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗Condé Nast Traveller27 Oct, 19:43 GMT
8 of the best nature-first family hotels in Europe
Top family-focused European hotels bringing nature experiences to kids.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗Skift28 Oct, 04:30 GMT
Saudi Giga Project Spending Shrinks. Hotel Developers Keep Building
Saudi Arabia reduces giga project budgets, hotel developers continue thriving.
Read the full story at Skift ↗Business Traveller27 Oct, 17:35 GMT
Forget Luxury: Hyatt Says Business Travelers Want Something Else
Hyatt expands Essentials portfolio catering to business travelers' evolving needs.
Read the full story at Business Traveller ↗