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Lufthansa and Air France extend Middle East flight suspensions

Now entering its fourth week, the war in Iran continues to send shockwaves through global aviation, with widespread disruption to flight schedules and airspace across the Middle East and Gulf. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT European airline groups including Lufthansa and Air France have extended suspensions on key routes, citing ongoing security risks…

How the Iran war is affecting tourist hotspots outside the Middle East

Flight cancellations and travel alerts as a result of the US-Israel attack on Iran have severely hurt the tourism industry in the Middle East, but the effects of the conflict aren’t limited to the region. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Asian economies are among the worst affected by tensions in the Strait of…

Why more travellers want adventure over relaxation when on holiday

Traditional beach breaks could soon be overtaken by active holidays and “darecations”, as travellers increasingly seek adrenaline rushes and outdoor adventures over lounging with cocktails and a holiday book. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Challenge-based trips and bids for full throttle adventure in particular are seeing more interest in recent years. Pinterest has…

Scientists discover food that can help you poop out microplastics

There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid your body of a portion of that plastic. Probiotic foods — those teeming with beneficial lactic acid…

Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht

The Four Seasons brand can be found across the globe, from its first property in Toronto to its latest in Cartagena set to open this spring. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now the hospitality company is expanding its presence off-shore with the launch of its first-ever yacht. The inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I,…

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Published on 23/03/2026 – 13:30 GMT+1 Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, recently hit a major construction milestone. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Operated by cruise line Viking, the ship was floated out on 19 March at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard. This is a process during which the dry dock is filled…