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New direct train to connect Oslo and Berlin via Gothenburg

In summer 2028, a new international train service between Oslo and Berlin will begin, with stops in Gothenburg, Malmö and Copenhagen.

En man i vit skjorta står vid en marmorerad bardisk i ett hotellrum med gröna lampor och folk i bakgrunden.

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Scandic CEO on billion-krona deal, crises and growth: “We are stronger than ever”

Ett Emirates-flygplan står parkerat på en flygplatsplatta i kvällsljus med markpersonal i förgrunden.

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SAS the most punctual in the world - again

German tourist awarded compensation after sunbed chaos on Kos

A German tourist has won her case against her tour operator after the family had major problems getting sunbeds at the hotel's pool area during a holiday on the Greek island of Kos.

En leende kvinna sitter lutad mot en vägg i en hotellmiljö och håller handen mot ansiktet.

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She is leading Strawberry’s tech transformation: "No app can replace hospitality"

From a dream of art and culture to leading one of the Nordic region’s largest hotel chains into the digital future. In an interview with Travel News, Strawberry’s technology chief Kari Anna Fiskvik talks about a hotel industry whose future will be decided in the meeting between technology, responsibility and human hospitality.

En man står framför ett mindre passagerarflygplan i en hangar.

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Wingefors brings aviation operations together in a new company

Lars Wingefors AB is bringing its aviation-related operations together in a new company, W. Aviation AB. In connection with the formation of the group, Daniel Elfstedt takes up the position of CEO

En kvinna i ljusdräkt sitter leende på en beige soffa i ett ljust rum.

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Government: Aviation fuel remains stable

The global energy market remains under pressure as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. This was stated by Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson at a press conference.

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Sunniva Fallan Röd appointed new CEO of Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden

Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden has appointed Sunniva Fallan Röd as its new CEO. She takes up the role as the hotel enters a new phase of development.

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En resort med halmtak, pool och palmer vid en strand under en blå himmel.

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Mauritius strengthens position as a premium destination

Mauritius is planning a new scheme under which up to 100 very wealthy individuals per year could be granted special residence permits linked to investments.

Ett champagneglas i förgrunden vid en bar med tappkranar och suddiga gäster i bakgrunden.

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Ryanair chief executive wants to stop morning pints at airports

Michael O'Leary wants to ban alcohol being served at airports early in the morning. In an interview with The Times he questions why passengers are served alcohol as early as five or six in the morning.

Kabinpersonal från Norse står samlad i mittgången på ett passagerarflygplan.

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Norse loses a quarter of its traffic

Norse Atlantic Airways reports a clear increase in revenue per seat kilometre in its own route network in April. At the same time, traffic decreased.

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Flera resenärer går genom en glasad flygplatsgångbro med skyltar och ledstänger.

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Despite all the concern - air travel via Swedavia increased in April

Air travel via Swedavia’s ten airports increased by 5 per cent in April compared with the same month in 2025. In total, nearly 2.8 million passengers travelled.

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Emirates restores network after the crisis - 96 per cent back

After months of disruption in the Middle East, air traffic via Dubai is beginning to return to normal, although airspace restrictions are still affecting capacity.

En hand håller en smartphone med en app öppen på skärmen mot en mörk bakgrund.

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Uber enters hotels - points to a bigger power struggle in distribution

Uber is opening up hotel booking in its app - and at the same time becomes a new gateway to Expedia Group's 700,000 hotels.

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Etraveli surges - sells travel for SEK 175 billion and strengthens global dominance

Etraveli is strengthening its position as the world’s largest outside China. Last year, the company generated around SEK 175 billion, with net sales of SEK 10 billion and operating profit of SEK 1.5 billion.

Smarttelefon som visar American Express Global Business Travel-logotyp framför American Express-skylt.

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Long Lake buys Amex GBT for 6.3 billion dollars - heavily invests in AI in business travel

The American investment and technology group Long Lake Management buys American Express Global Business Travel in a deal worth approximately 6.3 billion dollars.

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SAS: “We are not cancelling summer destinations”

Airlines are reducing capacity in the wake of rising fuel prices and geopolitical unrest. But SAS confirms that the summer destinations remain unchanged.

EU-flaggor vajar framför glasbyggnader mot en klar blå himmel.

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EU to provide new advice on aviation fuel

The European Commission is expected to present new guidelines for aviation fuel to airlines this week, due to the ongoing energy crisis.

AirAsia-flygplans vinge med röd logotyp mot klarblå himmel.

Air Asia close to major order - could reshape budget flying

Air Asia is close to ordering around 150 short-haul aircraft from Airbus, according to information from Bloomberg.

Flygplan på marken vid solnedgång genom glasvägg på flygplats.

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Millions lost for Dubai - goal postponed

Dubai International Airport postpones the ambition to reach 100 million passengers this year. The background is the effects of the war between the USA and Israel against Iran, which has severely impacted air traffic in the region.

Kvinna står i modernt kontorslandskap med bord, stolar och färgglada lampor.

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“It was love at first meeting” - this is how she wants to develop the charter

She discovered the world via a charter to Rhodes. Now Jessica Enbacka is responsible for TUI in the Nordics - and believes in a future where secure package travel meets flexibility, data and new customer demands.

Gult Spirit Airlines-plan står parkerat vid terminal på större flygplats.

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How Spirit Airlines' collapse could shake up low-cost flying in Europe

The American low-cost giant Spirit Airlines has halted all operations after failed rescue negotiations. The collapse marks the end for one of the pioneers of the ultra low cost model - and could have consequences far beyond the USA.

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Leif Vase Larsen new head of Emirates Holidays

Emirates takes a clear step to strengthen its position in the tour operator sector. The airline now recruits Leif Vase Larsen, former CEO International at Dertour Group, as the new top head of Emirates Holidays.

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Man i kostym står framför ett Ving-flygplan mot molnig himmel.

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Ving: “The fuel supply is good”

Despite worrying reports, Ving assures that summer trips are not affected by fuel shortages.

E4 to be widened in Arlanda initiative

E4 is being widened to strengthen Arlanda as a Nordic aviation hub.

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Finnair rises in a weak quarter - but warns of increased risks

Finnair reports increased revenue and passenger volume, but warns of the Middle East's impact on future results.

SAS-passagerarflygplan lyfter över havet med en rad vindkraftverk i bakgrunden.

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New situation for sustainable aviation fuel - Europe can take the lead

The need for sustainable aviation fuel is rapidly increasing in Europe - and according to a new SAS report, the right investments and political decisions can make the region a leading player in the global transformation of aviation.

Flygplan från KLM och Air France står parkerade på en flygplatsplattform.

Air France-KLM grows in premium and strengthens the quarter

The airline group Air France-KLM reports a clearly improved result for the first quarter of 2026, while the company adjusts its outlook for the full year in light of a more uncertain global situation.

Resenärer med rullväskor går genom en ljus flygplatsterminal.

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Minus becomes less minus - is it success, Swedavia?

Man i kostym talar i mikrofon vid podium mot mörk bakgrund.

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The travel giants' move puts pressure - minister opens for reduced fund

Minister for civil affairs Erik Slottner opens to reduce the travel guarantee fund after major players moved the guarantees to Denmark: 'One can consider lowering the target capital'.

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Chinese owner considers selling in Heathrow

The state-owned Chinese investment fund China Investment Corporation is considering selling its stake in Heathrow Airport, according to reports in Financial Times.

Humanoid robot lastar en JAL Cargo-container vid ett flygplans bagageområde.

Japan Airlines tests humanoid robots in baggage handling

Japan Airlines begins tests with humanoid robots in baggage handling at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The background is a significant increase in travel and a growing labour shortage.

Personer runt konferensbord med bärbara datorer under presentation.

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Report: Strong belief in business travel - despite AI concerns and increased complexity

Suppliers in business travel remain optimistic, despite growing uncertainty around AI, distribution, and changing travel behaviours. This is evident from the new industry study The Hundred.

Fuel shortage in sight? Ryanair: “Relax, it's exaggerated”

On Tuesday, the government issued an early warning of a possible future aviation fuel shortage. At the same time, the aviation industry is downplaying the risks - and Ryanair's CEO Michael O’Leary calls the concerns exaggerated.