SAS completes Starlink installation across A320neo fleet

 

SAS has completed the installation of Starlink across its entire fleet of 81 Airbus A320neo aircraft, six months after launching the onboard connectivity service in March.

PATA Weekly Asia Pacific Snapshot: Nepal Travel Updates

 

The Langtang, Rasuwa and Bhote Koshi corridor is closed. Travel there is not possible. The Galchhi–Syabrubesi road is closed. Search and rescue is active, and authorities have warned of further flooding from a barrier lake upstream.

Stellar Wine Cellar: Emirates to serve exceptional Champagnes and fine wines onboard in 2026

 

Dubai, UAE, 2 Sep 2026: Emirates is introducing a new collection of exceptional Champagnes and fine wines across its global network over the coming months, offering customers in every cabin a taste of one of the world’s most extensive airline wine cellars. From Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017 and Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 in First Class, to Emirates’ first English sparkling wine, Wiston Estate Brut NV, in Premium Economy, the latest selection spans some of the most celebrated vineyards of France, Australia, Chile, South Africa and the UK.

AIDA launches Super September: Up to 300 euros in onboard credit for selected winter cruises

 

September at AIDA is all about attractive vacation benefits. With the "Super September" promotion, guests booking selected cruises between September 1st and 30th, 2026, will receive onboard credit of up to €300 per cabin. The promotion applies to cruises between November 2026 and June 2027 and offers additional benefits for numerous winter and spring cruises in popular destinations.

Korean Air and Thai Aviation Industries forge MRO partnership

 

(Seoul, September 2, 2026) – Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Thailand’s state-owned Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to collaborate on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) for Thai military aircraft. 

The Asia Pacific Glamping Experience of the Month — September 2026

 

What is the experience?

Visama Explorer Nan is an intimate and quite luxurious tented camp set in a highland valley in Nan Province, northern Thailand. With eight safari tents, the camp offers a quiet base for exploring the mountains, forests, villages and cultural traditions of remote Nan province while enjoying the comfort of spacious, air-conditioned tented suites. 

Quorum Hospitality adds Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

 

Quorum Hospitality has assumed management of the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, located along Kauai’s scenic Coconut Coast in Hawaii.

What Gen Z, Millennials, and Older Adults Expect from Hotel Technology

 

Amid persistent labor shortages and rising operating costs, the hospitality industry faces the challenge of making operational processes more efficient. With the release of its new white paper, “The Generational Compass in Hotel Operations,” hotel technology provider Straiv presents fresh empirical market data on the actual expectations of hotel guests.

Slovenia records 7% Summer tourism growth

 

Slovenia recorded 2.2 million tourist arrivals and 6.3 million overnight stays in July and August 2026, with both indicators increasing by around 7% year-on-year, according to the latest data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Qassim, Taif, Tabuk, and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

 

Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on 25 October 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on 31 October 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on 2 January 2027, and Tabuk (TUU) on 3 January 2027.