Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines. Even though...
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.
Relaxed Restrictions Meet High Demand in Asia Pacific
Since the start of the year, there has been considerable variation in travel and immigration regulations throughout the Asia Pacific area. Regionally, international connections...
Japan Lifts the Covid-19 Test For Vaccinated Travellers 
Australia’s Cruise Surge Set To Resume This Summer
As international ships return for the first summer season since the 2020 ban, interest in cruising has skyrocketed to levels not seen before the...
Brisbane Airport Says Curfew And Caps Could Cost Jobs and 1 Billion Dollars
According to Brisbane Airport, limiting aircraft to reduce noise would cost the local economy jobs and $1 billion yearly. Gert-Jan de Graaff, the airport’s CEO,...
Emirates And United To Form Code-share Agreement
Emirates and United Airlines have hinted at forming a strategic collaboration, which might have far-reaching effects on their respective passengers ahead of the formal announcement....
Heathrow Reduces Flights As Gatwick Increases Them
As the winter season approaches, mixed signals are emerging regarding travel in Europe. While Heathrow Airport in London is reducing its short-haul flight schedule...
Check-in or Carry-on? This Is The Travellers Dilemma
There are legitimate reasons why travellers avoid checking bags when travelling within Australia or to or within Europe right now, including the worry that...
Singapore Eases Immigration Rules For Non-Vaccinated Visitors
Singapore has relaxed from 28 August the entry requirements for visitors to the city-state who have not been vaccinated. They will no longer be subject to...
Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes
Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines...
Aman at Sea’s Amangati Floats Into Luxury’s Next Chapter 
PONANT’s 2028 Voyages Bring Culture and Wonder to Sea 
Oceania’s Wellness Voyages Turn Travel Into Ritual and Renewal 
Riyadh Air’s Fleet Boom Signals a New Era in Luxury Flying 