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Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Stock Showdown, New Trade Perks and a Record‑Breaking Lazy River – Cruise Industry Update for 25 November 2025

Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Stock Showdown, New Trade Perks and a Record‑Breaking Lazy River – Cruise Industry Update for 25 November 2025

On 25 November 2025, the battle for cruise supremacy between Carnival Corporation (CCL) and Royal Caribbean (RCL) is playing out on three fronts at once: Here’s what’s happening today, and what it means for investors, travel agents and future cruisers. 1. Markets today: Cruise stocks slide despite bullish long‑term story Cruise line shares are under pressure even as demand remains strong. On Monday, Carnival stock fell about 7%, with Royal Caribbean down roughly 3.3% and Norwegian Cruise Line off 2.5%, after management commentary highlighted near‑term headwinds such as a softer U.S. macro backdrop and rising Caribbean capacity. Investing.com According to
25 November 2025
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Etihad’s Airbus A380 Heads to Tokyo Narita From June 2026: Daily Superjumbo Flights Boost Abu Dhabi–Japan Connectivity

Etihad’s Airbus A380 Heads to Tokyo Narita From June 2026: Daily Superjumbo Flights Boost Abu Dhabi–Japan Connectivity

On 25 November 2025, aviation and travel outlets around the world focused on one big network move: Etihad Airways is sending its flagship Airbus A380 to Tokyo Narita, adding Japan to the airline’s growing superjumbo network from 16 June 2026.Etihad Global+1 The move will upgrade the daily Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita service from an Airbus A350-1000 to the double‑deck A380, significantly increasing capacity and bringing Etihad’s most premium-heavy aircraft – including its ultra‑luxury three-room “Residence” suite – to Japan for the first time.One Mile at a Time+1 Key facts at a glance What exactly has Etihad announced? Etihad’s own press release
25 November 2025
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JetBlue (JBLU) Stock Today, November 23, 2025: Price, Q3 Earnings, New Europe Routes and What’s Next for the Airline

JetBlue (JBLU) Stock Today, November 23, 2025: Price, Q3 Earnings, New Europe Routes and What’s Next for the Airline

JetBlue Airways Corporation’s stock continues to trade near the bottom of its 52‑week range even as the carrier rolls out a major cost‑cutting plan and announces fresh transatlantic routes from Boston to Barcelona and Milan. With heavy short interest, a still‑loss‑making business and a bold turnaround strategy, JBLU is one of the more controversial airline stocks on the market right now. Because U.S. markets are closed today (Sunday, November 23, 2025), the latest reference point for JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) is Friday’s close: At this level, JetBlue trades at barely a fraction of its pandemic‑era highs and around half its 52‑week
23 November 2025
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Emirates to Offer Free Starlink Wi‑Fi on All Boeing 777 and A380 Flights by Mid‑2027

Emirates to Offer Free Starlink Wi‑Fi on All Boeing 777 and A380 Flights by Mid‑2027

Dubai, November 17, 2025 — Emirates is set to transform the in‑flight internet experience by rolling out free, ultra‑fast Starlink Wi‑Fi across its entire wide‑body fleet, creating what it says will be the world’s largest Starlink‑enabled international fleet. Emirates+1 The announcement was made today at Dubai Airshow 2025 and covers all 232 in‑service Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, with the rollout starting this month and targeted for completion by mid‑2027. Emirates+2Gulf News+2 What Emirates Announced at Dubai Airshow 2025 At the Dubai Airshow, Emirates confirmed that: The airline is positioning this as a key pillar in a wider multibillion‑dollar cabin retrofit and
18 November 2025
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Marriott Terminates Sonder Partnership After ‘Default’: Bonvoy Bookings Halted, 2025 Room‑Growth Outlook Trimmed

Marriott Ends Sonder Partnership After ‘Default,’ Cuts 2025 Net Rooms Growth Outlook to ~4.5% — What Travelers & Investors Need to Know (Nov 10, 2025)

Published: November 10, 2025 Summary: Marriott International has terminated its licensing agreement with short‑term‑rental operator Sonder after a “default,” removed Sonder listings from Marriott Bonvoy channels, and trimmed its 2025 net rooms growth outlook to ~4.5%. Here’s the latest on guest impacts, financial guidance, and what to do if you had an upcoming stay. What happened Marriott International said its licensing agreement with Sonder “is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default,” ending a tie‑up that had brought apartment‑style Sonder properties into Marriott’s distribution and loyalty ecosystem. Sonder listings have been pulled from Marriott.com, the Marriott Bonvoy app, and
10 November 2025
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Thanksgiving Travel: Allegiant Air Sounds Alarm as FAA Cuts Flights 10% Amid Ongoing Shutdown (Nov. 7, 2025)

Thanksgiving Travel: Allegiant Air Sounds Alarm as FAA Cuts Flights 10% Amid Ongoing Shutdown (Nov. 7, 2025)

What’s new today (Nov. 7, 2025) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing a plan to cut scheduled traffic by up to 10% across 40 “high‑volume” markets beginning Friday morning, part of a safety‑first response to unpaid and increasingly fatigued air traffic controllers during the record‑long shutdown. Airlines are trimming schedules and advising travelers to watch for changes. AP News In Las Vegas, officials confirmed Harry Reid International Airport is among the airports subject to the cuts. As of Thursday evening, 38 Friday flights had already been canceled, and more day‑of adjustments are possible as the reductions roll out. Travelers
7 November 2025
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Thanksgiving Travel Warning: FAA Orders 10% Flight Cuts as U.S. Shutdown Hits Day 37; Allegiant Air Sees Risks If Stalemate Reaches Holiday

Thanksgiving Travel Warning: FAA Orders 10% Flight Cuts as U.S. Shutdown Hits Day 37; Allegiant Air Sees Risks If Stalemate Reaches Holiday

FAA’s extraordinary move, explained With air traffic controllers working unpaid and staffing strains mounting, the Federal Aviation Administration said it will cut scheduled flight volumes by 10% across 40 of the busiest U.S. markets beginning Friday. The agency frames the reductions as a safety measure as the funding impasse drags into a second month. Analysts estimate the move could remove up to 1,800 flights and 268,000 seats on the heaviest days. AP News Industry sources say the reductions will phase in—about 4% Friday, then 5% Saturday, 6% Sunday, climbing to 10% next week, allowing carriers to rework schedules. International flights
6 November 2025
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Delta Air Lines Stock Takes Off on Strong Earnings and Upbeat Outlook

Delta Flight Attendant’s $70,000 Slide Blunder Leaves Passengers Stranded

A Routine Departure Turns Chaotic on the Tarmac Passengers aboard Delta Connection flight 3248 (operated by Endeavor Air) at Pittsburgh International Airport got a shock before takeoff when the plane’s forward evacuation slide suddenly burst out of the front door. The Airbus A220 was parked at gate D2, preparing for an on-time 5:30 p.m. departure to Salt Lake City, when the emergency slide unexpectedly deployed onto the jet bridge areaviewfromthewing.comviewfromthewing.com. Crew members had just finished the standard pre-departure drill of arming the doors – a safety step that engages each door’s escape slide for automatic inflation if opened in an
27 October 2025
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BLS International Faces Govt Ban: Shares Plunge 18% – Analysts See 100% Upside?

MEA’s Shocking 2-Year Ban on BLS International – Visa Outsourcer’s Future in Doubt

MEA Ban Details and Reasoning Late on Oct 9 the Indian government quietly issued the order debaring BLS International from new MEA contractsts2.tech. The company disclosed this in an Oct 11 exchange filing. The MEA order cites “complaints and legal proceedings” by visa applicants but gives no specificsts2.techbusinesstoday.in. BLS is banned from bidding on any fresh tenders from the External Affairs Ministry or Indian missions abroad until late 2027businesstoday.inndtvprofit.com. In practice, all existing visa/passport processing centers run by BLS will keep operating normally – they remain governed by their original contractsts2.techbusinesstoday.in. Industry watchers note BLS competes with global outsourcing firms
14 October 2025
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ALERT: Costa Rica Tourism Faces Turbulence – Airlines Cut Routes, Yellow Fever Strikes, and What It Means for Flights, Finance & Forecasts

ALERT: Costa Rica Tourism Faces Turbulence – Airlines Cut Routes, Yellow Fever Strikes, and What It Means for Flights, Finance & Forecasts

Airline Route Shifts and New Flights Costa Rica’s tourism hub remains highly dependent on air connectivity, and the fall 2025 shuffle is dramatic. Several major Latin American carriers have pulled back amid tightening margins. For example, Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas (which launched a San José–São Paulo flight only last Nov.) will terminate that route on Nov 29 Ticotimes. GOL cited a “network realignment” in a press statement. Colombia’s Wingo (a low-cost LATAM spinoff) is ending its Bogotá–San José service after Oct 28, also blaming capacity adjustments Ticotimes. Avianca, Costa Rica’s longstanding flag-carrier, is cutting Central America ties: it will stop San José–San Juan
14 October 2025
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All Aboard! Carnival Corp’s Stock Soars on Record Earnings and Booming Bookings

All Aboard! Carnival Corp’s Stock Soars on Record Earnings and Booming Bookings

Stock Performance Carnival’s stock has been on a steep climb in 2025. It traded near $15 as recently as late 2024, but by mid‑2025 it doubled to the low‑$30s. In September it has been consolidating at these highs: on Sep.26 it closed $30.62, then on Sep.29 it was around $31 reuters.com. The shares finished the month near the top of their 52-week range ($15.07–32.80 reuters.com). This strong rally reflects the company’s improving fundamentals and blockbuster earnings. (For example, on the day of its Q3 earnings release, Carnival’s shares popped roughly 5% in pre-market trading ng.investing.com.) Technically, the stock is close
29 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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