FREE travel news and informationhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mzgarkkm5k2uGDTN BREAKING NEWS - Fighter jets were scrambled as two Ryanair planes from Lisbon and Dublin were grounded at Rome's Fiumicino Airport following a double bomb threat.03 Nov 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgarkkm5k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mzg5pwllss2nGDTN BREAKING NEWS - A flight from London has made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport due to reports of an explosive device on board. The airport closed while inspections were conducted.03 Nov 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzg5pwllss2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mzfyvffevs2oGDTN BREAKING NEWS - A Ryanair flight from Manchester was one of six European flights to be forced in to an emergency landing after bomb threats were given.03 Nov 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfyvffevs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mzdyswh2u22oToday I think I found Sergey Lavrov’s long-lost twin sister in the lunch buffet! 🤣02 Nov 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdyswh2u22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mzdghlqrd22pGDTN BREAKING NEWS - A Wizz Air flight from Sofia, Bulgaria to London has been diverted to Budapest, Hungary after a bomb threat onboard was received. A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was deployed to escort the passenger aircraft, which landed in safely Budapest with checks being conducted.02 Nov 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdghlqrd22phttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mzd6pdgosk2lGD TRAVEL - No trip to the Dominican Republic is complete without visiting the most beautiful, tropical paradise that is Saona Island. Saona Island (Isla Saona) is a 110-square-kilometer (42 sq mi) tropical island located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) off the south-east coast in La Altagracia province...02 Nov 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzd6pdgosk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mz4f2azzks2zGDTN - Thai hospitality group Minor Hotels will introduce its Minor Reserve Collection to Asia for the first time at a mixed-use development in Phuket’s Layan district. Scheduled for completion in 2031, the property will comprise a 100-room hotel, three branded residential buildings with 210 units.30 Oct 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4f2azzks2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mz4ebv43bc2zGDTN - easyJet will begin installing Starlink's ultra-fast inflight wifi service on its A320, A320neo and A321neo aircraft next year, with the roll out set to be completed by early 2028. The airline’s fleet of outgoing A319s will not be equipped with the technology, as they are set to be phased out.30 Oct 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4ebv43bc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myzsvwu36s2eGDTN - Latvian airline airBaltic plans to make approximately 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew members redundant as part of a workforce reduction. The final number of affected employees may change following the ongoing assessment process.29 Oct 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzsvwu36s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mywghm4i4c22GDTN BREAKING NEWS - At least 39 dead and others injured as two high-speed trains crash and roll down embankment in Spain on the Madrid-Andalusia line between the towns of Yebenes and Urda in the province of Toledo.28 Oct 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywghm4i4c22https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myvhabwh322fGDTN - The opening of the Cape Town EDITION hotel marks the hotel brand’s African debut at Quay 7 on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. The142-room hotel overlooks the new superyacht marina and Table Mountain in South Africa, which GD TRAVEL visited back in February.28 Oct 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myvhabwh322fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myvbvjiqu22fGDTN - Hilton has debuted its Outset Collection brand in Europe with the opening of Casa Verbena Madrid Outset Collection by Hilton, a 45-room property on Calle de Preciados. Many guest rooms look onto Preciados street, while Preciados Rooms open onto terraces with views towards the Royal Palace.27 Oct 2026 22:28 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myvbvjiqu22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myv2m73pc22fGDTN - Hilton’s lifestyle brand Tempo is expanding into Europe, with a new 199-room hotel in Munich, Germany. The hotel will be located in the entertainment district near the airport. The hotel will include a rooftop bar, gym and café. The brand currently has six hotels in the US.27 Oct 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myv2m73pc22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myqeuu25js2fGDTN - Passengers on Qantas QF672 from Sydney to Bangalore were in the air for 10 hours before touching down back in Sydney due to mechanical issues. The flight was five hours in to the journey when a problem with the plane's hydraulic system was discovered. The usual journey time is 11hrs 50mins.25 Oct 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myqeuu25js2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myqeayn2e22fGDTN - Today saw the opening of Australia's newest airport Western Sydney Airport to passengers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was at the official opening. The airport has been operating as a cargo airport since 27 July, with the passenger terminal undergoing tests for the opening today25 Oct 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myqeayn2e22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myqakfsk2k2fGDTN - United Airlines has opened what it calls the largest airline lounge in the Americas. The 54,000-square-foot club with 800 seats is located at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).25 Oct 2026 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myqakfsk2k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myl4kgd7fc2fGDTN - From January 2027, Air India's Bengaluru-Heathrow service will be operated by a retrofitted 787-8 aircraft, and capacity is also being added on selected flights to Birmingham and Gatwick..,23 Oct 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myl4kgd7fc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myiezegg4c2fGDTN - Indian Hotels Company has opened Vivanta Indore, Amaltas, a 202-room hotel in Madhya Pradesh’s commercial and educational hub. The property includes two dining venues, a spa, swimming pool and fitness centre, along with a ballroom, meeting rooms and garden lawns for conferences and events.22 Oct 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myiezegg4c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myaxi2lgnk25GDTN - IHG has signed an agreement with Naluang International Resort and Hotel Limited to open the 101-key Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill in 2027. UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang is rich in cultural heritage, centuries-old temples and unique blend of Lao and French influences.19 Oct 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myaxi2lgnk25https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myavphsnas25GDTN - Hotel Cala is set to open on Tampa’s Riverwalk in January 2027 as a 281-room urban resort shaped by the city’s waterfront setting and multicultural heritage. Designed by Rockwell Group, it includes a resort-style pool, and two Tao Group Hospitality venues.19 Oct 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myavphsnas25https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3myav4ivpjk25GDTN - Minor Hotels is coming to Morocco through an agreement with Bloom Holding to develop Anantara Retreat Rabat, a 38-key luxury property scheduled to open in early 2030...19 Oct 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3myav4ivpjk25https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3my6ofwm5gc25GDTN - Bay Gardens Resorts has officially opened Sapphire Sands Villas, its first luxury beachfront villa property, situated directly on Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay Village. The new retreat combines spacious, flexible accommodations with beachfront dining, wellness experiences, and other amenities.18 Oct 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6ofwm5gc25https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3my6mlwtvjk25GDTN - Whitbread is set to begin demolition of the former Leisureplex site in Cork, Ireland after securing the final approvals needed to progress its second Premier Inn hotel in the city. The 174-room hotel is planned for the corner of MacCurtain Street and Brian Boru Street.18 Oct 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6mlwtvjk25https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3my6lci5sbk25GDTN - JLL Capital Markets, Hospitality Finance Group arranged $210 million in refinancing through Citi for the 531-key Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas in Indian Wells, California, on behalf of Trinity Investments...18 Oct 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6lci5sbk25https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mxwz7yedqc23GDTN - Norwegian is increasing winter capacity between the UK and Oslo as part of a campaign to attract more British skiers to Norway. Manchester services will rise from two to five weekly departures, aimed at ski holidaymakers, while London and Edinburgh will also receive additional flights.15 Oct 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwz7yedqc23https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mxwv6fhmv22iGDTN BREAKING NEWS - At least 19 people injured as a frieght train crashed into a bus at the Pas-de-Calais entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France this evening. Emergency services are at the scene following the incident.15 Oct 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwv6fhmv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mxui6xpyk223GDTN - Hilton has opened The Den Bengaluru in Whitefield, marking the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand’s debut in India. The 226-room hotel features two guest programmes focused on restorative rituals and neighbourhood exploration, alongside four dining venues, a spa, pool, fitness centre and event space.14 Oct 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxui6xpyk223https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mxuf4bdk4c23GDTN - Air Canada will launch seasonal flights between Montréal and Seville on 8 September 2027. Services will initially operate three times weekly, increasing to four weekly from 1 October. Flights are scheduled to operate until early January 2028, then resume from mid-February until early June.14 Oct 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxuf4bdk4c23https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mxucsy5el223GDTN - Air Tahiti has taken delivery of an ATR 72-600 fitted with a HighLine All-Business Class cabin. The cabin features 26 individual seats in a 1–1 layout, giving every passenger direct aisle access and personal space. The aircraft is scheduled to enter commercial service in December 2026.14 Oct 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxucsy5el223https://bsky.app/profile/gdtravel.bsky.social/post/3mxph4gqy4223GDTN - IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened InterContinental Taipei in partnership with Farglory Group. The property is the second InterContinental project involving the two partners, following InterContinental Kaohsiung...12 Oct 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:cshv3ldorzeo7vo4c3tysp3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxph4gqy4223