Virgin Atlantic rolls out new menu offerings across all cabins to celebrate fall

After weeks of research, there were some things I didn't expect during my recent trip to Europe.

The following wines made from eleven grape varieties in two hemispheres share a simple characteristic—they come from well established wineries that are between ninety and nine hundred years old.

Startup airline BermudAir has abandoned its plan to operate as a business-class-only airline, a move that comes just over a month after the carrier began operations. The carrier announced this week that it now plans to offer economy seating on all of its flights due to high demand.

American Airlines is betting that a trip to New England might be in the cards for you this summer.

American Airlines is gearing up for the new year with several new flight routes to popular summer destinations in 2024.

While I was born and bred here in New Zealand – or Aotearoa, the country's Māori-language name – I’ve spent enough years away to understand how it’s a destination that can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange to visitors all at once. 

There’s a new kid on the English Channel block as a new train company aims to launch high-speed service from London to Paris.

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Virtuosa will set the backdrop for Channel 5’s newest drama, The Good Ship Murder, premiering at 9pm BST on Friday 13th October 2023. With each episode set to take place in a new port including Lisbon, Valencia, Barcelona, Le Havre and Valletta.

It comes after other carriers, such easyJet and Wizz Air, halted flights to and from Tel Aviv following Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on Saturday. Fighting is now into its fifth day after Israel declared “war” against Hamas following the attacks. More than 2,200 people on both sides have died. The UK Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories due to the conflict. Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic is to stop its flights to Tel Aviv for the next 72 hours. A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said: “The safety of our customers and our teams is our number one priority, always. After careful consideration, based on latest information, we have taken the decision to pause flying to and from Tel Aviv for the next 72 hours.  “As the dynamic situation evolves, we’ll keep our flying programme under constant review. “Our teams will be in contact with any affected customers to discuss their options, which include rebooking to a later date or a full refund. “We would advise anyone booked to travel to check their flight status on the website before travelling to the airport.”

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Hallie Bradley, the 39-year-old founder of the travel site The Soul of Seoul. She shares what she's learned after living in Seoul, South Korea since 2006. It's been edited for length and clarity. 

On Saturday, violence erupted across Israel and Gaza in one of the worst conflicts the region has seen in decades, according to The New York Times. After Hamas militants began launching thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli towns early Saturday morning, the conflict has continued to escalate, with Israel’s military responding with massive air strikes. The violence has left thousands dead, according to CNN. Thousands more are injured on both sides.

In the evolving landscape of post-Covid travel, Hilton has cast its spotlight on a new demographic, the “GenerAsian Traveler.” Hilton says this group is driven by a strong desire for self-discovery and a deep interest in exploring their cultural and ancestral roots through travel.