West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou: UNESCO Facts
UNESCO facts about Hangzhou’s West Lake Cultural Landscape, its World Heritage listing and the features the designation covers.
Jetstar Will Charge A$25 to A$52 for Overhead Carry-On Bags From February 2027
Jetstar will end its free overhead carry-on allowance from 2 February 2027, charging A$25 to A$52 for Priority Carry-on while keeping one free underseat bag on the cheapest fares.
Southwest Business Priority Launches 2027: Preferred Reaccommodation, Priority Boarding
Southwest Airlines announced on August 3, 2026, that it would introduce a new product called “Business Priority” designed specifically for corporate and business travelers.
Southwest Airlines Boards 5 Minutes Earlier August 1—How Baggage Fees Changed Everything
Southwest Airlines implemented an operational change on August 1, 2026, that will affect millions of passengers: the airline moved up boarding times by five
Emirates-Uber Partnership: Book Flights and Rides Together While Earning Skywards Miles in UAE
Emirates airline and Uber signed a new deal on June 19, 2025, aiming to make travel smoother from door to destination. The agreement connects the Dubai-based airline with the global ride-sharing service
Sunita Somvanshi
Brazil Hot Air Balloon Tragedy: 8 Killed as 38% of Passengers Unable to Escape Burning Aircraft
A flaming hot air balloon crashed to the ground in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil on Saturday morning, leaving eight people dead and 13 injured. The tragedy unfolded around 8 AM local
Govind Tekale
Australia Raises Qatar Travel Warning as Middle East Tensions Threaten Popular Flight Hub for Thousands
Australian travelers now face a heightened travel warning for Qatar, with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) raising its advisory level amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. DFAT’s Smartraveller
Karmactive Staff
US Issues Canada Travel Advisory as Cross-Border Tourism Drops 40% and Canadians Fear American Visits
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Canada, its fourth travel warning this June. This “Exercise Normal Precautions” rating means Canada remains a safe destination for
EU Air Travel Overhaul: 4-Hour Delay Compensation Threshold and New Cabin Baggage Fees Approved
The European Union has agreed on major changes to air passenger rights, extending the time travelers must wait before claiming compensation for delays and allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage. These
Sonali Tiwary
American Airlines 787-9 Diverts to Rome: 20 Feet Too Long for Naples Airport Safety Requirements
A simple mix-up at American Airlines turned into a major headache for travelers heading to Naples, Italy earlier this month. On June 2, American Airlines Flight AA780 from Philadelphia couldn’t land at
Norway Approves 3% Tourist Tax as 38.4M Visitors Overwhelm Local Infrastructure and Gardens
Norway has approved a new tourist tax aimed at tackling overtourism problems facing its most popular destinations. Norwegian lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, June 6, 2025, allowing municipalities to introduce a 3%
Tejal Somvanshi
Australia Issues Level 2 Terror Warning for Maldives: 34,000 Annual Tourists Urged to Exercise High Caution
The Australian government has raised its travel warning for the Maldives to “exercise a high degree of caution.” The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade updated its Smartraveller website on Thursday, pointing
Trump Bans Travel from 19 Countries with Visa Overstay Rates Up to 70% Starting Monday
President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping travel ban affecting citizens from 19 countries, set to begin Monday at 12:01 a.m. This policy revives a key measure from his first term, but
Solo Travelers Face Up to 70% Higher Fares; Delta and United Reverse Course Amid Backlash
Following intense public criticism, Delta and United Airlines have eliminated their contentious fare structure that imposed higher costs on people traveling alone. American Airlines remains the only major carrier still implementing higher