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SriLankan Airlines is expanding its Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) service from 7 to 10 weekly flights, adding 92,000 seats annually on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using an Airbus A330-300 to meet surging South Asia travel demand.

Sri Lanka now accepts UPI payments from Indian tourists via LankaQR scans at hotels like Cinnamon and Taj, retailers including Keells and Odel, cutting cash reliance. Over 531,000 Indians visited in 2025; NPCI International expands acceptance in 2026 for smoother travel.

Sri Lanka surpassed 604,301 international visitors by March 8, 2026 — and five countries are driving the surge. From India to Russia to Germany, here's who's discovering Sri Lanka and why they can't get enough.

Spirit Airlines is slashing its fleet from 214 to fewer than 80 aircraft as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, reducing debt from $7.4 billion to $2.1 billion, closing 11 bases, cutting 21 routes, and refocusing on high-demand markets by Q3 2026.

Spain travel strikes threaten Easter 2026 with airport disruptions across Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma. Millions of travelers face potential flight cancellations and delays during peak Semana Santa period.

Spain travel disruptions threaten Easter 2026 as airport strikes loom. Major airlines face potential flight cancellations and delays across the week. Travelers to Spain should verify flight status immediately.

Spain's major airports including Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, and Málaga-Costa del Sol face Easter strike disruptions in 2026. Thousands of travelers affected. Here's what you need to know now.

Spain easter airport strikes during Semana Santa 2026 threaten major flight disruptions. Ground handling staff walkouts could delay thousands of travelers. Here's what you need to know before traveling.

Spain airport strikes by ground staff threaten massive Easter disruptions in 2026. Tourists face delays at Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona airports as walkouts escalate during peak travel season.

Spain's major airports face ground staff walkouts during Easter 2026, threatening thousands of Irish holidaymakers. Learn your EU261 rights, rebooking options, and real-time tracking strategies.

Southwest Airlines radical reinvention marks a watershed moment as the carrier sheds decades of distinctive identity to compete like traditional airlines. The Dallas-based carrier prioritizes profitability over cult status in 2026.

Southwest Airlines Flight 2353 executed a go-around maneuver at Hollywood Burbank Airport after pilots detected an unsafe runway condition. The FAA confirms the safety procedure was routine and no runway incursion occurred.