BTN Interviews: Roger Blackburn, VP Loyalty and Commercial at oneworld As oneworld continues to expand its global network and deepen its commercial partnerships, the alliance is focused on making travel simpler, more connected and more rewarding for both corporate customers and frequent flyers. Breaking Travel News speaks to Roger Blackburn, VP Loyalty and Commercial at oneworld, about the role of alliances in modern travel, the value of loyalty across multiple airlines, the growth of branded lounges, and how technology is helping create a more seamless premium journey. #BTN #Interviews #Roger #Blackburn #Loyalty

AIR INDIA EXPRESS RESTORES SERVICES TO ALL ITS WEST ASIA DESTINATIONS Air India Express has restored connectivity to all destinations across its West Asia network with the resumption of services to Salalah in Oman and Kuwait. Flights on the Kozhikode–Salalah route resume from 2 July. #AIR #INDIA #EXPRESS #RESTORES #SERVICES

German airline Lufthansa reveals plan to cut European flights Lufthansa is rolling out plans to reshape its European network and scale back short-haul capacity over the coming years. Travellers can expect fewer direct flights, more transfers and longer journeys. #German #airline #Lufthansa #reveals #plan

The Rise of Pre-Cruise Social Networking As cruise travel continues to grow, a new trend is quietly reshaping how passengers experience their vacations: travelers are increasingly connecting with fellow cruisers before they ever step onboard. For decades, the social side of cruising began at sail-away parties, pool decks, dining rooms, and shore excursions. #The #Rise #Pre #Cruise #Social

Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday cut diplomatic ties with former colonial power France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and backing subversive networks and militants in the Sahel. The move deepens the ruling authorities' break with Western allies since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a 2022 coup. #Burkina #Faso #ruling #junta #cuts

EU ministers set to curb Brussels’ powers over cross-border electricity grids Also in this newsletter: Europe’s top criminal networks hide behind legal businesses and carbon costs split member states #ministers #set #curb #Brussels #powers

Israel Says It Has Trapped Hezbollah Fighters Underground in Southern Lebanon The Israeli military says thousands of troops have surrounded a large tunnel network in southern Lebanon. The standoff is at the center of intense clashes in the area recently. #Israel #Says #Has #Trapped #Hezbollah

British grid operator cancels plea for more power as temperatures soar The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation. #British #grid #operator #cancels #plea

Why can't Germany's national rail operator get its act together? | DW News Train services across Germany were brought to a standstill on Tuesday night after a fault in Deutsche Bahn's communications network. The disruption stranded passengers and once again raised questions about the reliability of Germany's rail system, which is notorious for its poor punctuality and infrastructure issues. #Why #cant #Germanys #national #rail

Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance Asiana Airlines, headquartered in Seoul, will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time. Since joining Star Alliance in 2003, Asiana Airlines has played a valued role in delivering seamless customer experiences across the network. #Asiana #Airlines #Exit #Star #Alliance

DNA examined Parliament's committee on industry, research and energy holds a public hearing examining the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). Bringing together leading independent experts, the hearing will explore how the proposal can contribute to completing the Digital Single Market, strengthening Europe's connectivity infrastructure, enhancing technological sovereignty, and boosting competitiveness, resilience and innovation across the EU. #DNA #examined

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch strategic joint business partnership Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers. #Malaysia #Airlines #and #Singapore #Airlines

British grid operator calls for more power generation as temperatures soar The body which oversees Britain's energy network has called for more power generation as temperatures soar across the country and wider Europe. #British #grid #operator #calls #for

Jeremy Allen White Didn't Need "The Social Reckoning" To Feel Uncomfortable With Social Media The actor stars in the upcoming followup to The Social Network, and said in a new interview that he tries to keep his life, and those of his young daughters, as analog as possible. #Jeremy #Allen #White #Didnt #Need

Dan Snow Explores Ancient Maya Secrets in Belize for Major History Hit Documentary and Podcast History Hit, the podcast, SVOD and content platform network founded by Dan Snow, is heading deep into the jungles of Belize to uncover the story of one of the most significant Maya archaeological discoveries in decades and explore the extraordinary ancient sites that make Belize one of the world’s most fascinating archaeological destinations. In July 2025, archaeologists working at Caracol announced the discovery of the burial chamber of one of the Maya civilisation’s greatest rulers, Te K’ab Chaak, the founder of the Caracol dynasty and the first ‘named person’ royal tomb uncovered at the site in more than 40 years. #Dan #Snow #Explores #Ancient #Maya

Vstúpte do sveta kráľovien biznisu: Exkluzívny ženský networking otvára svoje brány už 9. júla Úspech v podnikaní a kariére nie je len o tom, čo viete, ale najmä o tom, koho poznáte. Pre ženy vo vedení firiem, manažérky a podnikateľky to platí dvojnásobne. #Vstúpte #sveta #kráľovien #biznisu #Exkluzívny

Vstúpte do sveta kráľovien biznisu: Exkluzívny ženský networking otvára svoje brány už 9. júla Úspech v podnikaní a kariére nie je len o tom, čo viete, ale najmä o tom, koho poznáte. Pre ženy vo vedení firiem, manažérky a podnikateľky to platí dvojnásobne. #Vstúpte #sveta #kráľovien #biznisu #Exkluzívny

FCCA PAMAC opens in Puerto Plata this week One year after Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Members and cruise industry executives gathered in Aruba, the FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit returns this week in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Scheduled for June 23–26, the annual event will bring together destination stakeholders and senior cruise leaders for strategic meetings, networking and collaboration aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing cruise tourism throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. #FCCA #PAMAC #opens #Puerto #Plata

France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail network and ​can deform tracks and damage overhead electrical lines. #France #struggles #deal #with #new

Business Travel Show Europe to return to London this week Business Travel Show Europe, the largest corporate travel event in the region, is returning to London this week with two jam-packed days of meetings, content and networking #Business #Travel #Show #Europe #return

AVIAREPS to represent Jazeera Airways across Europe AVIAREPS, the global leader in aviation, tourism and hospitality representation with 77 offices in 71 countries around the world, has been appointed as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Jazeera Airways in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the airline’s commercial footprint across Europe and supporting the continued growth of its international network. #AVIAREPS #represent #Jazeera #Airways #across

Savona, il ragazzo a bordo dell'auto che ha ucciso Sofia Barbieri ride in un video: "Ve lo giuro, è morta" Poche ore dopo il tragico schianto sull'Aurelia a Ceriale nel quale la scorsa notte ha perso la vita Sofia Barbieri, 22 anni, figlia dell’assessore comunale cerialese Barbara De Stefano, e nel quale un'altra ragazza è rimasta gravemente ferita, sono circolati sui social network alcuni video che ritraggono un gruppo di giovani a bordo dell'auto che ha travolto le due ragazze che viaggiavano su uno scooter. Nei video si vede il gruppo scherzare prima dell'incidente, mentre in un altro filmato girato intorno alle 4 del mattino un ragazzo - che probabilmente non si rende conto di quanto accaduto - prende in giro i carabinieri che hanno appena portato sulla loro auto la ragazza che era alla guida della Fiat 500 bianca che ha travolto lo scooter. #Savona #ragazzo #bordo #dellauto #che

Forget X here's W: The new European social network to take on Musk As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other platforms: it's European. #Forget #heres #The #new #European

Jazeera Airways appoints AVIAREPS as GSA in Europe to Strengthen Connectivity and Support Network AVIAREPS, the global leader in aviation, tourism and hospitality representation with 77 offices in 71 countries around the world, has been appointed as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Jazeera Airways in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the airline’s commercial footprint across Europe and supporting the continued growth of its international network. #Jazeera #Airways #appoints #AVIAREPS #GSA

California governor accuses Trump of targeting his wife and family | DW News California Governor Gavin Newsom says President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate his family and close associates, calling the move politically motivated. Newsom claims federal agents have contacted people in his network and sought records, though the scope and basis of any investigation remain unclear. #California #governor #accuses #Trump #targeting

France puts 14 on trial over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster Fourteen people will stand trial in France over the deaths of 31 migrants in the deadliest recorded small-boat disaster in the English Channel, prosecutors said on Tuesday. The defendants are accused of links to people-smuggling networks involved in the November 2021 sinking, which left four others missing. #France #puts #trial #over #deadliest

Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia | FT #shorts A Russian online sabotage network was behind a series of arson attacks on Keir Starmer’s family home and other targets linked to the UK prime minister.⁠ #shortsviral #shortsyoutube #shortfeed #shortsvideo #russia #keirstarmer ► Enjoying FT content? #Arson #targeting #Keir #Starmer #properties

Etihad Airways lands in two of Europe’s most beloved destinations Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, proudly announced the launch of two new European routes this June: direct services to Kraków, and Palma de Mallorca. These additions mark a significant milestone in Etihad’s expanding European network and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as one of the world’s most connected destinations. #Etihad #Airways #lands #two #Europes

CTO and TEMPO Networks Strengthen 20-Year Collaboration to Amplify Caribbean Tourism The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and TEMPO Networks announced a strategic partnership designed to amplify Caribbean tourism, culture, events and storytelling through expanded digital, social media and broadcast collaboration across CTO initiatives and member destinations. #CTO #and #TEMPO #Networks #Strengthen

Why Jesse Eisenberg Did Not Return as Mark Zuckerberg for 'Social Reckoning' 'The Social Reckoning' director Aaron Sorkin has confirmed why Jesse Eisenberg did not want to return as Mark Zuckerberg after 'The Social Network.' #Why #Jesse #Eisenberg #Did #Not

SriLankan Airlines Expands Passenger Connectivity Across Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka SriLankan Airlines is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with Saudia (SV) and Flynas (XY), further strengthening air travel links between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. This collaboration significantly expands SriLankan Airlines’ network reach, enabling travellers to access a wider range of destinations through convenient domestic and international connections. #SriLankan #Airlines #Expands #Passenger #Connectivity

Exclusive: Mastercard launches protocol to let AI agents pay each other, send micropayments Agent Pay for Machines is one of a slew of recent attempts from big companies to build payment networks optimized for AI. #Exclusive #Mastercard #launches #protocol #let

Qatar Airways Returns to Philadelphia with Daily Flights Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective 1 August 2026. The reinstated service expands the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations, further strengthening its connectivity for travellers across the region. #Qatar #Airways #Returns #Philadelphia #with

Etihad Airways doubles Kabul flights to twice daily as demand accelerates Etihad Airways is to double its flights between Abu Dhabi and Kabul from 15 July 2026, with the route’s rapid growth since launch prompting the airline to add a second daily service in each direction. Kabul joined the Etihad network in March 2026, initially operating four times weekly. #Etihad #Airways #doubles #Kabul #flights

THE SOCIAL RECKONING Official Trailer (2026) The Social Network 2, Jeremy Allen White Official The Social Reckoning Movie Trailer 2026 | More ➤ https://KinoCheck.com/App | Mikey Madison Movie Trailer | Cinema: 9 Oct 2026 | Details ➤ https://KinoCheck. #THE #SOCIAL #RECKONING #Official #Trailer

'Tracker' Star Jumping to Rival Network for New Action Thriller Replacement Justin Hartley, best known for starring in 'This Is Us,' is currently developing a new thriller for ABC. #Tracker #Star #Jumping #Rival #Network

Air India and Thai Airways deepen partnership Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand’s national carrier, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) building on their existing interline agreement, to explore a deeper partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between Thailand, India, and destinations beyond, leveraging each other’s global network strengths. The MoU was signed on 07 June 2026 on the sidelines of the ongoing IATA AGM in Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil. #Air #India #and #Thai #Airways

AEGEAN strengthens Greece - Iceland connectivity through a strategic codeshare partnership AEGEAN and Icelandair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership, aiming to boost the connectivity between Greece and Iceland and expand the travel options of their passengers. This partnership will allow passengers to travel across the AEGEAN and Icelandair networks under a single booking, enjoying a seamless travel experience. #AEGEAN #strengthens #Greece #Iceland #connectivity

oneworld Secures One of Asia’s Last Major Independent Flag Carriers as Philippine Airlines Joins In a move that could reshape the competitive balance of aviation across Asia-Pacific, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join the oneworld alliance, bringing one of the region’s last major independent flag carriers into the global airline partnership network. Announced during the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the agreement will see Philippine Airlines become oneworld’s 16th member airline, strengthening the alliance’s position in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. #oneworld #Secures #One #Asias #Last

Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Mauritius, Boosting Regional Connectivity Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will launch its new three-times-weekly direct passenger service to Port Louis, Mauritius, effective July 12, 2026. This new route to the idyllic island nation underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic commitment to deepening continental integration while driving economic growth across Southeast Africa and beyond. #Ethiopian #Airlines #Launch #Direct #Flights

Russian satellites have been causing GPS disruption across Europe, scientists claim A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests. #Russian #satellites #have #been #causing

Russian satellites have been causing GPS disruption across Europe, scientists claim A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests. #Russian #satellites #have #been #causing

The Origins of the Airline Alliance: How Three Rival Networks Redefined Global Aviation Most airline passengers interact with an alliance before they realise one exists. The lounge access waiting at the other end of a long-haul flight. #The #Origins #the #Airline #Alliance

Braun Strowman Shares How He Lost Weight While Eating 20,000 Calories Braun Strowman revealed to E! News how he lost 9 pounds while eating nearly 20,000 calories while filming season two of his ‘Everything on the Menu,’ premiering June 5 on USA Network. #Braun #Strowman #Shares #How #Lost

Pope names first lay woman as head of a Vatican department For the first time in Vatican history, a lay woman will head the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. Maria Montserrat Alvarado, CEO of a Catholic television network, will be in charge of the vast apparatus surrounding the Pope. #Pope #names #first #lay #woman

Rail Europe expands network with Leo Express marking its third expansion in three months Rail Europe, the global platform for European train booking, has added Leo Express to its growing network of rail partners, further expanding access to Central Europe for international travellers and distribution partners. Founded in 2010, Leo Express is a private Czech rail operator offering modern, affordable travel across the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Germany. #Rail #Europe #expands #network #with

Can Hungary's new PM Magyar remove the Orbán loyalist president? | DW News Weeks after Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power ended in a bitter election defeat, Hungary is heading into a fresh constitutional standoff. New Prime Minister Péter Magyar wants to remove the president, whom he characterises as one of Orbán's loyalists, and has vowed to dismantle the entrenched, illiberal network of cronyism Orbán built, going as far as changing the constitution to do so. #Can #Hungarys #new #Magyar #remove

Caribbean Week in New York begins today The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) kicks off Caribbean Week in New York 2026 today, perfectly aligned with the start of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” this annual event brings together Caribbean tourism leaders, ministers and directors, marketing teams, and industry partners for a week of high-level dialogue, networking, innovation and celebration in the heart of New York City. #Caribbean #Week #New #York #begins

How China is dismantling Uyghur sociery | FT #shorts FT analysis suggests that the Chinese state’s campaign of oppression against Uyghurs and their culture and identity has entered a new phase. While many camps have shut, a vast network of prisons and detention centres remains, alongside pervasive surveillance and systems of coercive social control. #How #China #dismantling #Uyghur #sociery

Why Ukraine's drone tech can beat Russia | The Dip Podcast Ukraine is scaling drone warfare at an unprecedented pace, using low cost systems to strike far beyond the frontlines and shift the fight from manpower to machines. A fast growing, decentralized production network, backed by the state and shaped by battlefield feedback, is driving this transformation. #Why #Ukraines #drone #tech #can

VIDEOS: Global Travel & Tourism Executive Immersion 2026 As part of the Global Travel & Tourism Executive Immersion taking place at Alibaba Headquarters in Hangzhou on May 29 2026, Breaking Travel News and the Global Resilience Network undertook a series of filmed executive interviews designed to explore the future intersection of AI, commerce, mobility, payments, customer experience, and global travel ecosystems. #VIDEOS #Global #Travel #amp #Tourism

One Million Passengers On Long-Haul Wings: Air Serbia Marks Historic Milestone Air Serbia hit a significant milestone in its operations: carrying one million passengers on its long-haul network since the launch of intercontinental operations in 2016. This milestone confirms the national carrier’s stable growth and continuous demand for faraway destinations, as well as Air Serbia’s increasingly pronounced role in improving international connections for Serbia and the region. #One #Million #Passengers #Long #Haul