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Alaska Plans Hawaii Inter-Island Fleet Shift

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are moving to replace Hawaiian’s inter-island Boeing 717s with Boeing 737-800s starting in 2028, with a dedicated Hawaii-based sub-fleet and initial 737-800 deployment to Honolulu–Kahului in late 2026 to bolster capacity and service. The plan includes expanded cargo operations with four 737-800 freighters, Starlink connectivity, enhanced premium seating, and a long-term investment to sustain Hawaii’s essential island-to-island travel network under the Hawaiian Airlines brand.

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Dozens Hospitalized in Costa del Sol Pool Gas

More than 60 tourists, including British nationals, were hospitalized with toxic gas poisoning after a fault in a Costa del Sol hotel pool’s chemical system near Marbella, with a circuit-breaker trip on the pump that injects chlorine and acid cited as the cause; the pool has been sealed and investigations are underway, with some guests considering legal action. The hotel has not been named publicly.

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European Islands Surge in Popularity, Expedia List

A global travel shift in 2026 favors lesser-known island escapes over crowded hotspots, with destinations like Porto Santo, Syros, Lofoten, and St Lucia rising in searches and social media interest. Expedia’s Island Hot List highlights St Lucia at the top and European islands such as Porto Santo and Syros as standout, reflecting a 55% jump in island-holiday searches.

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Rubio Arrives Manila as US Condemns China Actions

The United States condemned China’s dangerous and aggressive actions after a clash with the Philippine Navy in the South China Sea as Rubio arrived in Manila for ASEAN meetings, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to freedom of navigation and the regional defense umbrella, and signaling openness to a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Manila and Beijing trade allegations over an incident near a disputed outpost, with China denying the Philippine account of a Coast Guard injury.

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