The Daily Brief · Sunday, 25 October 2026
Sydney's new $14 billion airport opens for flights
Sydney's new $14 billion airport opens with Jetstar flights, while Aer Lingus completes its free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout on long haul aircraft. Aer Lingus progresses in connectivity enhancements, and Emirates eyes expansion to new US markets.
Updated 25 Oct, 05:00 GMT · 11 stories from 5 sources
Flights & Airlines
Routes, cabins, airports and airline news.
Simple Flying25 Oct, 03:54 GMT
Sydney’s New $14 Billion Airport Officially Opens As First Jetstar Flight Takes Off
Sydney opens $14 billion airport with Jetstar inaugural flight and freight services.
Read the full story at Simple Flying ↗The Points Guy24 Oct, 21:00 GMT
Emirates eyes Denver, Detroit and Philadelphia flights: 'The list goes on and on'
Emirates plans US expansion, including Denver, Detroit, and Philadelphia, with new aircraft.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Simple Flying25 Oct, 04:01 GMT
How Airlines Got Away With Only Paying Flight Attendants Once The Boarding Door Closed
US flight attendants only paid post-boarding, causing discontent.
Read the full story at Simple Flying ↗One Mile at a Time24 Oct, 16:13 GMT
IATA Summer & Winter Airline Schedules: What Are They, Why Should You Care?
IATA schedules split year into two, affecting flight slots and routes.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗One Mile at a Time24 Oct, 14:29 GMT
JetBlue Creditors Hire Advisers As Stock & Bonds Sink, Bankruptcy Looms
JetBlue advisers hired due to financial distress and potential bankruptcy.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗
Travel
Destinations, trends and the business of travel.
One Mile at a Time24 Oct, 19:08 GMT
Aer Lingus Completes Free Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout On Long Haul Fleet
Aer Lingus finishes free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout on long haul aircraft.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗Condé Nast Traveller24 Oct, 07:00 GMT
Clocks going back: how the time change affects UK travel
UK clock change may affect travel plans as Greenwich Mean Time begins.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗The Points Guy24 Oct, 17:00 GMT
A beginners guide to visiting Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Guide to visiting Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗
Hotels
Openings, deals and the hospitality industry.
The Points Guy24 Oct, 16:00 GMT
The best sustainable hotels you can book with points
Booking sustainable hotels with points, focusing on eco-friendly practices.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Condé Nast Traveller24 Oct, 15:31 GMT
8 best family-friendly hotels in the Dolomites for 2026
Top family-friendly hotels in the Dolomites for 2026.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗Elite Traveler24 Oct, 05:00 GMT
Are You the Reason Luxury Hotels Need House Rules?
Discussion on the impact of guests' behaviour on luxury hotels.
Read the full story at Elite Traveler ↗