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Travel News 22 December 2025 - 2 February 2026

Carnival stock jumps 8% after the bell as oil sinks and Wave season chatter lifts cruise shares

Carnival stock jumps 8% after the bell as oil sinks and Wave season chatter lifts cruise shares

Carnival shares surged 8.1% to $32.45 Monday, tracking gains in travel stocks after oil prices plunged more than $3 a barrel on easing Iran-U.S. tensions. Trading volume topped 30 million shares. Early Wave season bookings and pricing are running ahead of last year’s levels. Carnival’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 20.
2 February 2026
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Ontario unveils first Siemens-built Northlander trainset as Toronto-to-Muskoka rail return nears

Ontario unveils first Siemens-built Northlander trainset as Toronto-to-Muskoka rail return nears

Toronto, Jan 8, 2026, 18:10 EST Ontario unveiled the first of three new Northlander passenger trainsets on Thursday and said the long-promised service linking Toronto and northeastern Ontario is edging toward a return later in 2026. “The Northlander is more than a train,” Premier Doug Ford said at the event in Etobicoke. “It’s a lifeline to jobs, education, family and friends.” Trains Passenger service on the corridor was halted in 2012, leaving buses and cars to do most of the work between Toronto and northern communities. The province ordered three Siemens-built trainsets in 2022 for C$139.5 million, with Ontario Northland
9 January 2026
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Birmingham Airport halts runway ops as Storm Goretti hits — flight delays and Air‑Rail Link disruption until February

Birmingham Airport halts runway ops as Storm Goretti hits — flight delays and Air‑Rail Link disruption until February

Birmingham, England, Jan 8, 2026, 22:09 GMT Birmingham Airport suspended runway operations on Thursday evening after heavy snow hit central England, raising the prospect of flight delays for passengers travelling through the Midlands. In an update at 2045 GMT, it told travellers to contact their airline for the latest information. https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/important-updates-operations-suspended-8th-jan/ The disruption comes as Storm Goretti pushes across Britain during a cold spell that has already stretched transport services. The Met Office issued a red warning for wind in parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and an amber warning — its second-highest level — for heavy snow
8 January 2026
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Great British Rail Sale 2026 is live — grab up to 50% off UK train tickets before Jan 12

Great British Rail Sale 2026 is live — grab up to 50% off UK train tickets before Jan 12

London, January 7, 2026, 07:36 GMT Britain’s Great British Rail Sale has opened with discounts of up to 50% on more than 3 million selected train tickets, with cut-price fares available to buy until Jan. 12 for travel between Jan. 13 and March 25, according to National Rail. https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/great-british-rail-sale/ The promotion targets winter and early spring travel as ministers try to blunt household cost pressures. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the sale brings “further discounts for passengers”, while Rail Delivery Group chief Jacqueline Starr called it “even more reasons to choose rail”, Rail Business Daily reported. https://news.railbusinessdaily.com/great-british-rail-sale-gets-underway/ The discounts apply
7 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

CORK, Jan 4, 2026, 14:36 ET Cork Airport has seen a surge in long-haul travellers over the Christmas period, travel news site Travel And Tour World reported on Saturday. It said passengers were drawn by the airport’s smaller scale and a quicker trip through security. The report lands as Ireland’s airports move through the final stretch of the holiday travel rush and airlines position for demand into 2026. daa, which operates Cork and Dublin airports, said the state’s two busiest airports handled more than 2.8 million passengers in November, with Cork up 7% and Dublin up 11% from a year
4 January 2026
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Puerto Rico Flight Cancellations Spike: San Juan Airport Suspends U.S. Airline Service After Venezuela Strikes

Puerto Rico Flight Cancellations Spike: San Juan Airport Suspends U.S. Airline Service After Venezuela Strikes

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January 3, 2026, 10:05 ET San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport suspended most commercial flights operated by U.S. airlines on Saturday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a temporary airspace restriction covering Puerto Rico following military activity in Venezuela, airport operator Aerostar said. The disruption hit the island at the start of the weekend travel period, forcing airlines and airports to rework schedules with little notice. It also raised concerns about knock-on effects for cargo and regional connections. Norberto Negrón Díaz, executive director of Puerto Rico’s Ports Authority, said the San Juan airport halted commercial
3 January 2026
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Most On-Time Airlines of 2025: Aeromexico Repeats on Cirium List, Delta Tops North America

Most On-Time Airlines of 2025: Aeromexico Repeats on Cirium List, Delta Tops North America

LONDON, Jan 2, 2026, 17:16 ET Aeromexico was named the world’s most on-time airline for 2025 for a second straight year, posting a 90.02% on-time arrival rate across 188,859 flights, aviation data firm Cirium said on Friday. Saudia and SAS followed in the global top three, while regional winners included Delta Air Lines in North America, Iberia Express in Europe, Philippine Airlines in Asia-Pacific, Copa Airlines in Latin America and Safair in the Middle East and Africa. Cirium’s special awards went to Qatar Airways for its airline Platinum Award and to Virgin Atlantic for a new “Most Improved” honor. Cirium
2 January 2026
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Eurostar cancels London-Paris trains as Channel Tunnel power fault snarls New Year travel

Eurostar cancels London-Paris trains as Channel Tunnel power fault snarls New Year travel

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:25 ET Eurostar halted all its cross-Channel train services to and from London on Tuesday after a fault in the Channel Tunnel’s overhead power supply — the wires that feed electricity to trains — forced the tunnel to close, the operator said. Eurostar The stoppage hit one of Europe’s busiest international rail corridors as holiday travel builds ahead of New Year’s Eve, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives. The Channel Tunnel is a choke point: a single disruption can cascade quickly because trains, crews and platforms are tightly scheduled on both sides of the border. Eurostar
30 December 2025
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New expressway makes Ahmedabad-to-Salangpur Hanuman temple trip faster — even before official opening

New expressway makes Ahmedabad-to-Salangpur Hanuman temple trip faster — even before official opening

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 12:29 ET Motorists in India’s Gujarat state have begun using the newly built Ahmedabad–Dholera expressway to cut travel time to the Salangpur Hanumanji temple, even though the corridor has not been formally inaugurated, local outlet DeshGujarat reported. DeshGujarat The early use matters because Gujarat is racing to add faster road links around Dholera, a planned industrial zone that state and federal authorities have promoted as a logistics and manufacturing hub. Better travel times can shift both freight routes and weekend pilgrimage traffic. The expressway also feeds a busy year-end travel calendar. The Shree Kashtabhanjan Dev
29 December 2025
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JetBlue’s ‘first class’ push heats up as new JFK lounge signals premium pivot

JetBlue’s ‘first class’ push heats up as new JFK lounge signals premium pivot

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:22 ET JetBlue Airways Corp is sharpening its move into premium travel, betting that airport lounges and pricier seating can help it win higher-spending customers even as bigger U.S. carriers expand their own upscale offerings. JetBlue Investor Relations+1 The push matters now because airlines are increasingly leaning on “premium” products — higher-priced seats and added perks such as lounges — to generate stronger revenue per passenger. JetBlue is trying to capture that demand while keeping its brand built on low fares and a strong onboard experience. Stocktwits+1 JetBlue has long been known for comfort upgrades
29 December 2025
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Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day travel across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand has come with an unwelcome extra: widespread flight delays, scattered cancellations, and packed terminals as airlines try to keep holiday schedules moving amid tight capacity and volatile summer weather. Flight-tracking figures cited by travel media show hundreds of delays across the three biggest east-coast hubs alone, while regional reporting across the Tasman points to broader network pressure stretching beyond the main capitals. Travel And Tour World At the same time, many travellers already looking beyond this week’s chaos have another headline to consider: Virgin Australia is pushing a major Boxing Day
25 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

Singapore Stock Market Today (Dec 22, 2025): STI Hits Record High as Global Risk-On Returns; Seatrium and CNMC in Focus

SINGAPORE — Singapore equities opened the holiday-shortened week on a stronger footing on Monday (Dec 22), with the Straits Times Index (STI) pushing into fresh record territory as a tech-led rebound in global markets improved risk appetite and drew fresh bids into Asian equities. Reuters+1 The move higher comes as investors weigh a familiar year-end mix: thinner liquidity, big cross-asset swings (notably in FX and precious metals), and a growing debate over whether optimism has run ahead of fundamentals after a powerful 2025 run for stocks. Reuters+1 Singapore market snapshot: STI up around 0.7% and flirting with new highs The
22 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:03 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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