The Daily Brief · Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Receives FAA Certification
Today's news highlights include the FAA certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10, enabling future deliveries, and Alaska Airlines announcing new long-haul routes from Seattle. Also, the European Parliament strengthens travellers' rights across the EU.
Updated 21 Oct, 05:00 GMT · 13 stories from 9 sources
Flights & Airlines
Routes, cabins, airports and airline news.
AeroTime21 Oct, 00:57 GMT
FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10, clears way for deliveries after years of delays
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 on October 20, 2026, clearing the way…
Read the full story at AeroTime ↗The Points Guy20 Oct, 21:00 GMT
Phoenix gains new European route as Lufthansa plans Munich service for 2027
Lufthansa announces new Munich-Phoenix route starting August 2027.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Business Traveller20 Oct, 16:00 GMT
Alaska Airlines Expands Seattle Long-Haul Network With Osaka and Tahiti
Alaska Airlines expands Pacific network, adding Osaka and Tahiti from Seattle in 2027.
Read the full story at Business Traveller ↗Business Traveller20 Oct, 14:16 GMT
USA: Columbus erhält erste Nonstop-Verbindung nach Europa mit Lufthansa
Lufthansa to offer first non-stop Columbus-Europe flight from May 2027.
Read the full story at Business Traveller ↗Simple Flying21 Oct, 00:00 GMT
Why Southwest Airlines' Customer Of Size Second-Seat Refund Is A Gamble On Flights That Typically Run 80% Full
Southwest's refund policy for plus-size travellers depends on flight occupancy, affecting costs.
Read the full story at Simple Flying ↗
Travel
Destinations, trends and the business of travel.
TravelDailyNews20 Oct, 12:16 GMT
European Parliament approves stronger enforcement of EU passenger rights
EU strengthens passenger rights with new refund and compensation rules.
Read the full story at TravelDailyNews ↗One Mile at a Time20 Oct, 12:53 GMT
Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Rollout Is 95% Complete, But Its Edge Over United Won’t Last Long
Delta completes 95% of its free Wi-Fi rollout across nearly 1,300 aircraft.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗Condé Nast Traveller20 Oct, 19:50 GMT
The best UK vineyard stays to book for fine wine, rolling views and boutique design in 2026
Top UK vineyards for scenic stays with wine tasting, near London.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗
Hotels
Openings, deals and the hospitality industry.
Condé Nast Traveller20 Oct, 19:56 GMT
15 best hotels in Morocco 2026, for the ultimate oasis escape
Review of top Moroccan hotels for luxurious, tranquil escapes in 2026.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗One Mile at a Time20 Oct, 16:17 GMT
World’s Southernmost Hotel Opens In Chile, But Only Silversea Cruise Guests Can Stay
Silversea opens world’s southernmost hotel in Chile, exclusive to cruise guests.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗Condé Nast Traveller20 Oct, 13:45 GMT
8 best hotels in Halkidiki, Greece from glossy all-inclusives to stylish boutique stays
Guide to top hotels in Halkidiki, Greece, ranging from all-inclusives to boutiques.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗Boutique Hotel News20 Oct, 13:23 GMT
SONO Moon to debut in Bali early 2027
SONO Moon Bali Seminyak set to open in early 2027 with 225 rooms.
Read the full story at Boutique Hotel News ↗Skift20 Oct, 21:08 GMT
Sonesta Cuts Jobs as a $2 Billion Bid Puts Many of Its Best Hotels in Play
Sonesta job cuts amid potential sale of several top hotels by owner.
Read the full story at Skift ↗