Emirates flags busy week of travel from Jan 2 – Jan 5

Emirates is advising all customers of a significant travel peak in the first week of January, with high numbers of departures and arrivals expected from 2 – 5 Jan. Emirates strongly recommends that customers arrive to the airport 4 hours ahead of departure, preparing for the likelihood of additional traffic on the way to the airport, busier carparks, and…

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Dubai introduces contactless hotel check-in technology

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has announced the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution. This initiative sets a new global benchmark for guest convenience, safety, and innovation in…

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Love it or leave it: TPG lead writer Katie Genter’s airline and hotel elite status plans for 2026

You may have just finished earning elite status during the 2025 qualification year. Alternatively, if you’re pursuing status with a program that doesn’t use a calendar year as its qualification period, such as American Airlines AAdvantage, you may still have months to earn your desired elite status. As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to…

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JetBlue ends loyalty partnership with Japan Airlines — award redemptions conclude in March

JetBlue is ending its loyalty partnership with Japan Airlines, bringing an end to TrueBlue award redemptions on flights operated by the Japanese carrier. The airlines confirmed that March 31, 2026, will be the final day to book Japan Airlines flights using JetBlue TrueBlue points. After that date, award redemptions on JAL will no longer be available, though cash bookings…

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Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Welcomes the Year of the Horse

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with an inspired four-day Lunar New Year celebration from 15 to 18 February 2026, blending time-honoured Lunar traditions with the effortless luxury of island living. Celebrated for the fifth consecutive year, the festivities reflect the resort’s philosophy of Time & Space Redefined, creating meaningful moments for…

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