Etihad Guest Re-launches New Programme with More Rewards and Flexibility
First Middle East Airline to offer Custom Benefits, letting members shape rewards to match their lifestyle and the first airline to allow members to...
Joe Cusmano
Joe Cusmano is the Editor of Stray Nomad. Having spent 30 years in the airline's industry and having lived in 8 countries and 5 continents he is a true stray nomad and a jet fuel junkie who loves travel. He is a coffee and gastronomy addict and a lover of modern art.
Air New Zealand Faces 39% Profit Drop Amid Operational Challenges
Air New Zealand has reported a net profit after tax of $129m for the first half of the 2024 financial year, marking a 39%...
PONANT and Macquarie Island Foundations’ Announce Funding Initiative
PONANT, the global leader in luxury expeditions, has embarked on a three-year partnership with the Macquarie Island Conservation Foundation in a bold move to...
Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges
In its first half-yearly report under CEO Vanessa Hudson, the Qantas Group has announced a $1.25 billion underlying profit before tax (PBT) for H1...
Sydney Airport Reforms: A Turbulence or Smooth Landing for Travellers
Sydney Airport is bracing for a significant overhaul. However, the question remains: will airlines embrace the changes, or will they lead to more delays...
Severe Drought in Spain Impacts Water Supply for Cruise Ships
A number of measures brought about by Spain's drought are having an effect on the country's tourist economy, one of which being the departure...
Airlines’ Silver Lining Amidst Turbulence: Lower Airfares, Yet Service Woes Persist
Airlines in Australia are experiencing a drop in airfares due to lower jet fuel prices, with the ACCC reporting a 13.4% year-on-year decrease in...
Carnival Cruises Honours Gwen Stefani as Godmother of Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line announced that Gwen Stefani, a global music superstar, will be celebrated as the godmother of Carnival’s new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, at...
Paul Gauguin Cruises Welcomes Two Famous Experts Aboard 10-Night Food and Wine Cruise
Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), the destination expert for French Polynesia, is adding a dash of culinary celebrity to the French-inspired tropical cuisine served aboard the...
Crystal Announces 2024 Themed Voyages
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Sailing with the stars: exceptional experiences aboard crystal symphony and crystal serenity
Mandarin Oriental Unveils Luxury Egypt Portfolio with Iconic Nile Hotels and First-Ever River Cruise 
Luxury in the Skies: Inside the World’s Most Extravagant First‑Class Airline Cabins 
Le Commandant Charcot’s 2028 Antarctica Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Polar Voyage for Expedition Cruisers 
Delta Air Lines to Go Daily Between Melbourne and Los Angeles for Peak 2026–27 Summer 