The Daily Brief · Saturday, 24 October 2026
FAA Orders Inspections for Boeing 737s After Pitch Issues
Lufthansa rebrands its fares amid a greenwashing lawsuit outcome, while Delta halts its Detroit-Iceland route shortly after forcing Icelandair out. Meanwhile, the FAA orders urgent checks for nearly 2,000 Boeing 737s due to pitch oscillation concerns.
Updated 24 Oct, 05:01 GMT · 11 stories from 6 sources
Flights & Airlines
Routes, cabins, airports and airline news.
One Mile at a Time23 Oct, 20:07 GMT
Delta Ran Icelandair Out Of Detroit, Then Cut The Route Itself: The Nasty Side Of Competition
Delta matched Icelandair's Detroit-Keflavik route, leading to Icelandair's exit, then discontinued the route itself.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗One Mile at a Time23 Oct, 19:34 GMT
Lufthansa Loses Greenwashing Lawsuit, Rebrands Green Fares As Impact Fares
Lufthansa renames Green Fares to Impact Fares after losing a greenwashing lawsuit.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗The Points Guy23 Oct, 15:00 GMT
American Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
Guide on American Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid them.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗AeroTime24 Oct, 03:42 GMT
Allegiant orders six more Boeing 737 MAX jets for 2028 delivery
Allegiant Air orders six more Boeing 737 MAX jets for delivery in 2028.
Read the full story at AeroTime ↗TravelDailyNews23 Oct, 09:52 GMT
Lafayette’s Creole Kitchen & Bar οpens at Philadelphia Airport
Lafayette’s Creole Kitchen & Bar opens at Philadelphia International Airport.
Read the full story at TravelDailyNews ↗
Travel
Destinations, trends and the business of travel.
One Mile at a Time23 Oct, 16:48 GMT
Is InterContinental Ambassador Status Worth It? Benefits & Cost Explained
InterContinental Ambassador benefits and costs for frequent guests explained.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗Skift23 Oct, 14:05 GMT
PS’s CEO on Running the Private Terminal and the Power of Restraint
PS's CEO emphasises value of protecting guest attention in premium travel.
Read the full story at Skift ↗Condé Nast Traveller23 Oct, 17:00 GMT
In Cuba, a wave of underground artists are reclaiming the capital
Cuban artists reclaim Havana amid the island's challenges.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗
Hotels
Openings, deals and the hospitality industry.
Condé Nast Traveller23 Oct, 15:00 GMT
10 best hotels in Provence, South of France for 2026
Top hotel recommendations in Provence for 2026 travel.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗Skift23 Oct, 13:44 GMT
UAE Hotels Lean On Short-Haul Markets To Drive Recovery
UAE luxury hotels rely on short-haul markets due to regional unrest.
Read the full story at Skift ↗Skift23 Oct, 10:46 GMT
They Just Booked the Hotel Room — But They’re Already Looking for a Better Deal
Travellers continue to price-check hotel and flight bookings post-purchase.
Read the full story at Skift ↗