The Daily Brief · Monday, 26 October 2026
Air Serbia to Launch Belgrade-Miami Flights in 2027
Lufthansa Group carriers delay flights to Dubai amid Middle East volatility, while Air Serbia announces new Belgrade-Miami route for May 2027. Southwest Airlines plans to debut airport lounges in 2027, expanding its offerings for luxury travellers.
Updated 26 Oct, 05:00 GMT · 9 stories from 7 sources
Flights & Airlines
Routes, cabins, airports and airline news.
AeroTime26 Oct, 04:01 GMT
Lufthansa and SWISS delay Dubai return due to ‘volatility’ around Middle East
Lufthansa, SWISS, and Eurowings delay return to Dubai due to Middle East volatility.
Read the full story at AeroTime ↗One Mile at a Time25 Oct, 16:10 GMT
Cool: Air Serbia Launching Belgrade To Miami Flights As Of May 2027
Air Serbia to launch Belgrade-Miami flights in May 2027, twice weekly with Airbus A330-200.
Read the full story at One Mile at a Time ↗The Points Guy25 Oct, 15:00 GMT
Southwest will open 11 airport lounges starting in 2027: Here's what we know
Southwest Airlines to open airport lounges starting in 2027, details on design and access shared.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Simple Flying25 Oct, 23:00 GMT
The Hidden Math Behind The Boeing 787's Legendary Long-Haul Passenger Experience
Boeing 787 Dreamliner's design creates an exceptional long-haul passenger experience.
Read the full story at Simple Flying ↗
Travel
Destinations, trends and the business of travel.
Condé Nast Traveller25 Oct, 14:00 GMT
19 best places to visit in January 2027: for warm weather, icy mountains or buzzy city breaks
Top 19 January 2027 travel destinations for warm weather and city breaks.
Read the full story at Condé Nast Traveller ↗Elite Traveler25 Oct, 06:25 GMT
A Luxury Guide to Skiing in Japan
Guide to skiing in Japan, including top resorts and best visiting times.
Read the full story at Elite Traveler ↗The Points Guy24 Oct, 17:00 GMT
A beginners guide to visiting Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Guide for beginners visiting Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve in Alaska.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗
Hotels
Openings, deals and the hospitality industry.
The Points Guy25 Oct, 11:30 GMT
Fewer Airbnb chores, new adventures from Marriott and other hotel news you missed this week
Airbnb eases checkout chores; Marriott and Kimpton introduce new luxury travel experiences.
Read the full story at The Points Guy ↗Hospitality Net25 Oct, 12:00 GMT
How growing hotel groups share finance across properties
Hotel groups share finance across properties to improve efficiency and visibility.
Read the full story at Hospitality Net ↗