The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing American Airlines flight attendants, has requested to be released from further bargaining obligations with the airline. This move could lead to a strike if the National Mediation Board grants the request, initiating a 30-day cooling-down period as per the Railway Labor Act, which governs labor relations in the airline industry.

United Airlines has announced a significant investment of over $1.9 billion in its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal B. This investment is complemented by an additional $624 million from the Houston Airport System. The extensive renovation plan for Terminal B includes the construction of 40 new gates for both domestic and international flights, enhanced curbside and roadway facilities, an expanded ticketing lobby, and a more efficient security area.

Reykjavik, Iceland - The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most renowned geothermal spas, has temporarily closed its doors following a series of approximately 1,400 earthquakes within 24 hours on the Reykjanes peninsula. This seismic activity has raised concerns about a potential volcanic eruption in the area.

Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a series of potent earthquakes that have struck the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, heightening the probability of a volcanic eruption in the area. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management issued a statement citing the intense seismic activity at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik, as the reason for the emergency declaration.

The quintessence of wanderlust beckons as Skyscanner, a vanguard in metasearch engines, unfurls its anticipatory Travel Trends for 2024. Culled from a trove of search and booking data along with the pulse of 18,000 global vagabonds, these trends are a treasure map for the modern traveler, detailing the year’s most coveted destinations. As the veil lifts on the upcoming travel year, the Cayman Islands emerges as a beacon of allure with a staggering +483% year-on-year search crescendo, according to Skyscanner's extensive data.

JetBlue Airways has announced a significant restructuring of its flight network, primarily affecting its operations in the Northeast. The airline is set to eliminate 14 routes and will cease operations in one city. These changes are part of a broader adjustment to the airline's schedule, with the first set of discontinued routes taking effect shortly after the holiday season in early January, followed by another set at the end of March.

Portugal's renowned hotel group, Octant Hotels, is set to tantalize taste buds with its latest gastronomic initiative, ‘Como em Casa’ (Like at Home). This monthly culinary event, spread across all eight of Octant Hotels' boutique properties, promises guests an authentic taste of Portugal, as it brings in local cooks to curate a three-course dinner that feels just ‘like at home’.

The European Union (EU) has announced that its long-awaited travel authorization system, known as the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), is set to be launched in spring 2025. This decision follows a revised timeline adopted by the European Council.