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## [This multicultural wedding in Jodhpur brought performance art to Mehrangarh Fort](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/this-multicultural-wedding-in-jodhpur-brought-performance-art-to-mehrangarh-fort/)

_2026-08-22 · Praachi Raniwala · Condé Nast Traveler India_

India wasn’t just the destination for Ayesha Arora-Hughes and Jack Hughes’ wedding; it was the whole mood board

## [My Choices Guide](https://thewest.com.au/travel/my-choices-guide-c-22734162)

_2026-08-22 · Stephen Scourfield · The West Australian_

Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield with an independent and objective view

## [Opening up new avenues in Singapore](https://thewest.com.au/travel/opening-up-new-avenues-in-singapore-c-22671864)

_2026-08-22 · Leyanne Baillie · The West Australian_

Discovering a new neighbourhood in the Lion City

## [Australian travellers bound for Fiji to be hit with new tourism tax, travel industry slams ‘broken promise’](https://thewest.com.au/travel/australian-travellers-bound-for-fiji-to-be-hit-with-new-tourism-tax-travel-industry-slams-broken-promise-c-22761348)

_2026-08-21 · David Hannant · The West Australian_

A holiday trip to one of Australia’s favourite overseas destinations is about to get a lot more expensive, as a new tourism tax kicks in from next month.

## [The viral philately passport that has Bengaluru queuing up at 5:30am](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/the-viral-philately-passport-that-has-bengaluru-queuing-up-at-530am/)

_2026-08-21 · Sneha Chakraborty · Condé Nast Traveler India_

The cultural novelty item issued by India Post has exploded in popularity as an interactive way to collect stamps at 100 landmarks across Karnataka

## [Vaisala confirms €25m Indonesian airport weather project](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/technology/vaisala-confirms-e25m-indonesian-airport-weather-project.html)

_2026-08-21 · Alex Pack · Passenger Terminal Today_

Finnish meteorological technology company Vaisala says it expects to include a €25m (US$29m) award for airport weather systems in Indonesia in its orders received for the third quarter of 2026, now that the customer has secured the necessary financing. The project, agreed in 2024 with the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG), covers a comprehensive upgrade of…

## [Port of Seattle approves funding for SEA&#8217;s US$2.5bn S Concourse renovation](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/construction-architecture/port-of-seattle-approves-funding-for-seas-2-5bn-s-concourse-renovation.html)

_2026-08-21 · Alex Pack · Passenger Terminal Today_

The Port of Seattle Commission has authorized initial funding for the next major modernization project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – the S Concourse Evolution – with major construction scheduled to start in 2027. The estimated US$2.5bn renovation, part of the airport’s US$5.5bn Upgrade SEA capital improvement program, will transform the concourse’s 1973 facility, which primarily…

## [Government workers union looks to sue TSA over Gold+ program](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/security/government-workers-union-looks-to-sue-tsa-over-gold-program.html)

_2026-08-21 · Kylie Bielby · Passenger Terminal Today_

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has filed a lawsuit to force the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to turn over records about the agency’s new privatization program, TSA Gold+. AFGE is the exclusive union representative of 47,000 transportation security officers (TSOs) at 400 airports across the country. AFGE says TSA failed to formally notify the union of Gold+…

## [Paul Dougan: Four suspects in bashing of Perth dad fled Indonesia after alleged late-night attack](https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/paul-dougan-four-suspects-in-bashing-of-perth-dad-fled-indonesia-after-alleged-late-night-attack-c-22759405)

_2026-08-21 · Caleb Runciman & Breanna Inferrera · The West Australian_

Bali police are investigating whether Perth father Paul Dougan was assaulted after he stepped in to confront a group of tourists over a separate assault of a woman.

## [The safest airlines in 2026](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/the-safest-airlines-in-2026/)

_2026-08-21 · Disha Kalyankar · Condé Nast Traveler India_

The latest ranking of the world’s safest full-service and low-cost airlines

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## [Qantas jets almost collide in fourth near miss at Sydney Airport](https://thewest.com.au/news/qantas-jets-almost-collide-in-fourth-near-miss-at-sydney-airport-c-22758273)

_2026-08-21 · Alexandra Feiam and Blair Jackson · The West Australian_

Sydney Airport has recorded its fourth near miss in as many weeks after two Qantas aircraft almost collided on the tarmac on Tuesday.

## [Birdwatching taught me how to be present while travelling – I'm not surprised Gen Z are catching on](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/birdwatching-taught-me-how-to-be-present-while-travelling-im-not-surprised-gen-z-are-catching-on/)

_2026-08-21 · Olivia Morelli · Condé Nast Traveler India_

“It's not just about what you see, but how you feel”

## [Tony between the takes: the parts unknown](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/tony-between-the-takes-the-parts-unknown/)

_2026-08-20 · Disha Kalyankar · Condé Nast Traveler India_

People who filmed with Chef Anthony Bourdain in India remember his curiosity, kindness and appetite for the unexpected

## [Airports of Thailand selects Rohde &#038; Schwarz passenger scanners](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/security/airports-of-thailand-selects-rohde-schwarz-passenger-scanners.html)

_2026-08-20 · Kylie Bielby · Passenger Terminal Today_

Rohde & Schwarz will supply its QPS201 advanced imaging technology (AIT) security scanners to passenger security screening checkpoints across five Airports of Thailand-managed (AOT) airports, including Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. The QPS201 scanner model uses millimeter wave technology and AI-based algorithms to identify prohibited items. Designed to keep false alarm rates low, the technology…

## [Adelaide Airport to enhance passenger experience with Amadeus self-service technology upgrade](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/technology/adelaide-airport-to-enhance-passenger-experience-with-amadeus-self-service-technology-upgrade.html)

_2026-08-20 · Alex Pack · Passenger Terminal Today_

Adelaide Airport is set to upgrade its self-service check-in and bag drop with Amadeus’s travel technology. Under the terms of the new agreement, the airport will install more than 50 Amadeus Seamless Bag Drop S7 Air and S7 Air Hybrid units. These increase passenger servicing flexibility by operating in full self-service or agent-staffed modes, and benefit from a side-loading design that makes it…

## [15 countries offering golden visas for Indians](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/countries-that-offer-golden-visas-to-indians/)

_2026-08-20 · Zara Flavia Dmello, Dhwani Sharma · Condé Nast Traveler India_

A look at countries that offer residency-by-investment programmes with particularly attractive benefits and even pathways to citizenship

## [The 3 best airlines for business class in the world, according to travellers](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/the-3-best-airlines-for-business-class-in-the-world-according-to-travellers/)

_2026-08-20 · Sophie Prideaux · Condé Nast Traveler India_

Airline passengers from around the world have spoken, and these are the business class cabins that come out on top

## [Chinese energy boss sentenced over $20k bribe hidden in tea gift](https://thewest.com.au/news/chinese-energy-boss-sentenced-over-20k-bribe-hidden-in-tea-gift-c-22752008)

_2026-08-20 · Kate Stephenson · The West Australian_

A senior official at one of China’s biggest renewable energy firms has tried to bribe his way through Australian red tape.

## [Heartbreaking tributes for teenage hiker Lily Hooper after 18yo’s body found following desperate 8-day search](https://thewest.com.au/news/hiker-lily-hooper-18-found-after-eight-days-in-nsw-southern-highlands-c-22751543)

_2026-08-20 · Alexandra Feiam, David Hannant · The West Australian_

Tributes have poured in for 18-year-old hiker Lily Hooper after her body was found in Nattai National Park - with one council performing a touching gesture in her honour.

## [Home operator roaming vs. travel eSIM: two approaches to staying connected overseas](https://thewest.com.au/travel/home-operator-roaming-vs-travel-esim-two-approaches-to-staying-connected-overseas--c-22741840)

_2026-08-20 · Yesim · The West Australian_

Almost every stage of a modern trip depends on staying connected, so reliable internet is a necessity.

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## [From Rajasthan's forts to Kerala's backwaters: the most beautiful destination wedding hotels in India](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/from-rajasthans-forts-to-keralas-backwaters-the-most-beautiful-destination-wedding-hotels-in-india/)

_2026-08-19 · Karina Acharya · Condé Nast Traveler India_

The venues doing the most work for every kind of Indian wedding, from grand multi-day affairs to small, boutique celebrations

## [Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: regional airlines continue certain route suspensions while US attacks come to a halt](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/dubai-and-middle-east-flight-disruption-the-latest-updates-as-trump-says-us-iran-ceasefire-is-over/)

_2026-08-19 · Hana Al-Khodairi, Sophia Dyer · Condé Nast Traveler India_

With flight schedules and route networks being regularly updated, here's the latest news for passengers facing Dubai and Middle East flight disruption

## [Cignal and DHS S&#038;T provide dataset of synthetic baggage imagery](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/security/cignal-and-dhs-st-provide-dataset-of-synthetic-baggage-imagery.html)

_2026-08-19 · Kylie Bielby · Passenger Terminal Today_

The USA’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has launched a dataset of 250 images of synthetic carry-on baggage to improve screening operations. The new dataset provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and third-party AI developers with access to high-fidelity, physically accurate x-ray and CT synthetic images. This resource is designed to help…

## [Where to get an Onam Sadhya: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and more](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/where-to-get-an-onam-sadhya-mumbai-delhi-bengaluru-hyderabad-kochi-and-more/)

_2026-08-19 · Disha Kalyankar · Condé Nast Traveler India_

From neighbourhood Kerala institutions serving classics to contemporary takes on the traditional feast, here are the Sadhyas making their way onto tables this August

## [Montgomery Regional Airport gets $8.5m for runway rehab](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/construction-architecture/montgomery-regional-airport-gets-8-5m-for-runway-rehab.html)

_2026-08-19 · Alex Pack · Passenger Terminal Today_

Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) has been awarded more than US$8.5m in federal funding to rehabilitate its primary runway. The funding, awarded through the US Department of Transportation, will support improvements to more than 2,700m of existing runway pavement. The rehabilitation project is designed to enhance the runway’s structural integrity, reduce the potential for pavement-related debris…

## [Passengers at Sydney Airport set to face fresh travel delays as staffing issues continue](https://thewest.com.au/news/passengers-at-sydney-airport-set-to-face-fresh-travel-delays-as-staffing-issues-continue-c-22747919)

_2026-08-19 · David Hannant · The West Australian_

Passengers at one of Australia’s major airports are facing fresh travel delays as rostering issues continue to plague air traffic control authorities.

## [The 3 best Premium Economy airlines in 2026, according to travellers](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/the-3-best-premium-economy-airlines-in-2026-according-to-travellers/)

_2026-08-19 · Sophie Prideaux · Condé Nast Traveler India_

Airline passengers from around the world have spoken, and these are the premium economy cabins that come out on top

## [More port time for NCL ships](https://thewest.com.au/travel/more-port-time-for-ncl-ships-c-22740798)

_2026-08-19 · Stephen Scourfield · The West Australian_

Shift in pace as 2028 season announced

## [Conrad Kuala Lumpur](https://thewest.com.au/travel/conrad-kuala-lumpur-c-22746377)

_2026-08-19 · Penny Thomas · The West Australian_

The new 481-room hotel is now taking bookings

## [Taking Aussie bush food to Italy](https://thewest.com.au/travel/taking-aussie-bush-food-to-italy-c-22742124)

_2026-08-19 · Sue Yeap · The West Australian_

Delegation heads to event for good, clean and fair fare

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## [Stay after play at our Big Travel Quiz Night](https://thewest.com.au/travel/stay-after-play-at-our-big-travel-quiz-night--c-22741940)

_2026-08-19 · Stephen Scourfield · The West Australian_

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## [New ways to see NZ](https://thewest.com.au/travel/new-ways-to-see-nz-c-22741724)

_2026-08-19 · Penny Thomas · The West Australian_

Local farms, penguin conservation and a night on Milford Sound feature in AAT Kings’ latest tours

## [After 9 million km, QantasLink Fokker 100 gets new life](https://thewest.com.au/travel/after-9-million-km-qantaslink-fokker-100-gets-new-life-c-22737087)

_2026-08-19 · Stephen Scourfield · The West Australian_

Stephen Scourfield celebrates a WA workhorse

## [EXPO INTERVIEW: SJ Group on the future airport ecosystem](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/expo/expo-interview-sj-group-on-the-future-airport-ecosystem.html)

_2026-08-18 · Anthony James · Passenger Terminal Today_

PT World recently caught up with Caspar Baum, global head of aviation, and Thomas Warren, global operations director, aviation, both at SJ Group, ahead of their keynote presentation at the inaugural PTE Asia event in Singapore (September 23-24, 2026), titled The future airport ecosystem: connecting people, places and possibilities Please introduce yourselves – what are your current roles, and how…

## [Schengen’s new entry-exit system: registration, checks and delays explained](https://www.cntraveller.in/a-guide-to-the-schengen-entry/exit-system-for-indian-travellers/)

_2026-08-18 · Zara Flavia Dmello · Condé Nast Traveler India_

A guide to the Entry/Exit System (EES) for Indian travellers heading to Schengen countries

## [Frontex-supported operation targets cash being smuggled out of the EU](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/security/frontex-supported-operation-targets-cash-being-smuggled-out-of-the-eu.html)

_2026-08-18 · Kylie Bielby · Passenger Terminal Today_

A four-day operation led by Greece and Spain and supported by Frontex has targeted hidden, undeclared cash being flown out of the EU. Operation Aerial Cash Routes took place at Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Barajas International Airport, where Frontex and customs and law enforcement officers from seven countries worked together to seize cash leaving the EU undeclared. Spain’s Guardia Civil, the Hellenic…

## [Menzies Aviation trials AI cargo measurement tech at Heathrow](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/technology/menzies-aviation-trials-ai-cargo-measurement-tech-at-heathrow.html)

_2026-08-18 · Alex Pack · Passenger Terminal Today_

Menzies Aviation has launched a proof-of-concept trial of AI-powered cargo measurement and build-up technology at its cargo operations at London’s Heathrow Airport, in partnership with computer vision specialist CIND. The trial will evaluate how automated cargo measurement, real-time visibility and build-up checks can improve data quality, operational efficiency and decision-making across the…

## [NEW WEBINAR: The hidden cost of failed first-attempt facial verification and how to prevent it](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/webinars/new-webinar-the-hidden-cost-of-failed-first-attempt-facial-verification-and-how-to-prevent-it.html)

_2026-08-18 · Anthony James · Passenger Terminal Today_

PT World will host an exclusive webinar, in association with HID, titled, ‘The hidden cost of failed first-attempt facial verification and how to prevent it’ on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 09:00 EST / 14:00 BST / 15:00 CET. Register now (free) to secure your place! Biometrics may perform well in controlled conditions, but airports present a far more demanding test. Variable lighting, diverse…

## [Scandinavian Airlines will soon launch non-stop flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/scandinavian-airlines-will-soon-launch-non-stop-flights-between-mumbai-and-copenhagen/)

_2026-08-18 · Disha Kalyankar · Condé Nast Traveler India_

Marking the airlines' return to India after a 17-year absence, the first flight is scheduled for 1 October

## [Seeking silence? These are the 10 quietest countries in the world for a tranquil escape](https://www.cntraveller.in/story/seeking-silence-these-are-the-10-quietest-countries-in-the-world-for-a-tranquil-escape/)

_2026-08-18 · Connor Sturges · Condé Nast Traveler India_

A new global ranking has revealed the world's quietest countries, where low tourist numbers, vast wilderness and little noise promise the ultimate peaceful escape

## [Munich Airport&#8217;s inaugural Padel Days draw 5,000 visitors on opening weekend](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/passenger-experience/munich-airports-inaugural-padel-days-draw-5000-visitors-on-opening-weekend.html)

_2026-08-18 · Alex Pack · Passenger Terminal Today_

Munich Airport has launched its first Padel Days event, transforming the forum of the Munich Airport Center (MAC Forum) into what the airport describes as the largest padel arena in the region. The event runs through September 6, 2026. Around 5,000 visitors attended the opening weekend, trying the sport themselves and taking in the first events on the program. The venue features three specially…

## [New TSA Administrator sets out priorities](https://www.passengerterminaltoday.com/news/security/new-tsa-administrator-sets-out-priorities.html)

_2026-08-17 · Kylie Bielby · Passenger Terminal Today_

David P Cummins has been sworn in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following his confirmation by the Senate. Cummins will lead a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees and have overall responsibility for security operations at more than 430 airports across the USA. Under the direction of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Cummins also…