​On April 2nd, Sense Adventure celebrated 26 years of providing a profound sensory experience to Sunset World Group members and guests in Tres Ríos Natural Park. This experience invites an authentic reconnection where each participant awakens their intuition, explores new sensations, and finds a space of tranquility in contact with nature.. Throughout these years, Sense Adventure has constantly evolved, renewing its offering to provide an increasingly enriching experience. On this journey, participants explore the environment blindfolded, allowing touch, smell, taste, and hearing to become their guides. The sound of seeds, the coolness of water, the warmth of fire, the aroma of flowers, and the texture of rocks transform into a language that connects deeply with emotions.. More than just an activity, Sense Adventure is a journey of self-discovery that invites acceptance and adaptation, strengthening the connection with nature, the group, and oneself. In this carefully designed environment within Tres Ríos Natural Park—surrounded by jungle, cenotes, rivers, and diverse flora and fauna—every moment fosters a sense of harmony, well-being, and inner balance.. Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Tres Ríos Natural Park and its attractions are situated on 132 hectares of well-preserved tropical rainforest, where three freshwater rivers flow, ten cenotes emerge, and more than 90 animal and 120 plant species thrive. As one of the Riviera Maya’s privately owned natural treasures, Tres Ríos operates under strict environmental regulations, following a sustainable tourism model that governs all development within the property.. Sunset World Group is a Mexican family business founded by some of the pioneers of Cancun who helped turn it into the most sought-after tourist destination worldwide. Sunset World Group has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a sincere passion for environmental conservation, which is why it implemented an Energy Efficiency Program by substituting supply technologies in its six hotels in Cancun and The Riviera Maya. In addition, all Sunset World hotels are supplied with clean and renewable energy produced at Mexican wind farms and geothermal plants, which has considerably reduced the company’s carbon footprint. The activity and gastronomy programs in all six hotels are updated and expanded constantly for the enjoyment of all family members, since Sunset World Group always focuses on providing the best vacation experiences for its members and guests.. ADVERTISEMENT  

​On April 6, 1926, the first flights of the first “Luft Hansa” took off from Berlin. On Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 – exactly 100 years later – this special anniversary will be celebrated in multiple ways.. On Monday morning, two long-haul aircraft will take off from Lufthansa’s hubs in Frankfurt and Munich bound for the capital. A Boeing 787-9 will depart from Hesse, and an Airbus A350-900 from Bavaria. On board: more than 400 passengers, consisting of Lufthansa Group employees and their partners, who have been invited by the company. Also on board the flights: influencers and journalists. Both aircraft feature the special blue livery with a white XXL crane to mark Lufthansa’s 100th anniversary.. More than 600 guests are expected at a celebratory event at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport.. On April 6, 1926, a Fokker Grulich F II took off from Berlin-Tempelhof Airport bound for Zurich, and a Dornier Komet III D-580 took off for Cologne. The flight to Zurich carried a newlywed couple, while the flight to Cologne had only a single passenger.. On Easter Monday, the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 will reenact these historic maiden flights. Both aircraft are scheduled to take off simultaneously from Berlin at around 3:00 p.m. Numerous spectators and aviation enthusiasts are expected on the BER visitor terrace for this special parallel departure.. ADVERTISEMENT. The Dreamliner D-ABPU will depart for Zurich, and the Airbus D-AIXL for Cologne. They will also pass over the locations where the planes made stops on April 6, 1926. LH1926 (Boeing 787) flies from Berlin via Halle, Erfurt, and Stuttgart to Zurich, while LH2026 (Airbus A350) flies from Berlin via Magdeburg to Cologne. 100 years later, however, naturally without a stopover, but only as waypoints flown over in the air. Many aviation fans are also expected in Zurich and Cologne. Tickets for the two special flights sold out within a few days.  

​The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are expanding their flight offerings for summer 2026, responding specifically to the short-term shift and increase in demand in tourist and business air travel. This summer, Lufthansa therefore plans to offer two additional weekly flights from Frankfurt to Chennai, India, two weekly flights to Delhi, one additional flight to Hyderabad, and one additional weekly flight from Munich to Bangalore. Swiss has already added seven weekly flights to Delhi to its schedule.. In addition, Lufthansa is planning to offer around 540 additional flights in Europe from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich for the period between April and October 2026, serving both high-demand tourist destinations in Southern Europe as well as selected destinations in the far North. Among other things, capacity to the Iberian Peninsula, Greece, and Italy will be significantly expanded.. Around 700 flights from Austrian Airlines from Vienna, over 100 flights from SWISS from Zurich, and around 170 flights from Brussels Airlines from Brussels are to be added. Thus, the offering of the Lufthansa Group Airlines expands to around 1,600 additional departures from their hubs, distributed throughout summer 2026.. The additional capacities are being created through an adjustment of the flight program for the Middle East, whereby free resources can be efficiently utilized. This measure enables Lufthansa and the other airlines of the Group to respond flexibly to the changed booking behavior of travelers, influenced by geopolitical developments.. With the expansion of the summer flight program, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are creating a greater choice of travel connections and improving availability during the peak travel season.. ADVERTISEMENT. However, the geopolitical environment remains highly volatile, characterized by short-term changes and market fluctuations. In particular, sharp increases in ticket prices due to higher fuel costs could impact demand. At present, however, demand for travel remains high, even though ticket price increases have already been implemented.. Nevertheless, in parallel with the expansion of flight offerings, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are currently developing and evaluating scenarios to enable a rapid response to changes in the market environment, for example through the cancellation of unprofitable routes or the early retirement of older aircraft.  

​Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance.. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias, and Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx, in the presence of media and institutional guests.. Starting April 1, ITA Airways will be fully connected into the Alliance’s global network, linking its Rome Fiumicino hub and Milan Linate airport, served by 17 Star Alliance members collectively, with more than 1,150 destinations worldwide. Customers travelling across the network can now benefit from through check-in, reciprocal frequent flyer recognition and access to Star Alliance lounges, creating a more seamless customer experience, in and out of Italy.. Celebrating the milestone, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias said: “On behalf of our members, I am delighted to welcome ITA Airways as the 26th member of Star Alliance. This is the result of a focused and collaborative integration effort. With ITA Airways on board, we not only expand our network to and from Italy, but also elevate the connected experience of our customers when travelling across multiple airlines, through access to the world’s largest network of airport lounges, more comprehensive loyalty benefits, and other benefits like baggage tracking – all designed to enhance the journey at every step.”. Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways, said: “Joining Star Alliance marks a historic milestone for ITA Airways and a defining step in our growth. By becoming part of the world’s largest and most established global airline network, we significantly expand our international reach while offering our passengers a more seamless, consistent and high‑quality travel experience, with access to over 1,150 destinations worldwide, smoother connections, integrated services and a stronger premium proposition. At the same time, we enter Star Alliance bringing with us our distinctive Italian identity, enriching the Alliance and reinforcing ITA Airways’ role in connecting Italy with the world, combining global standards of excellence with the warmth and elegance that define the Italian way of flying.”. ADVERTISEMENT. ITA Airways’ induction into the Alliance has been mentored by the Lufthansa Group, and expert teams across the group airlines have facilitated an intense integration programme over the last several months.. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Group, said: “The Star Alliance membership is only possible thanks to the strong commitment and close collaboration of dedicated teams at ITA Airways, Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance. We are p  

​United today announced a new tiered fare structure that will make it easier for customers to find the flight experience that best matches their preferences.. United to introduce tiered fare categories, giving customers more options across every type of ticket.. The airline will offer three fare options in premium cabins for long-haul international, transcontinental U.S. and select Hawaii flights: base – a new option, standard and flexible, that will join the airline’s existing basic, standard and flexible fares in economy.. The front cabin will also be branded United Polaris on select transcontinental U.S. and select longer Hawaii flights, and customers who buy the standard or flexible fares in United Polaris on these flights will have access to the United Polaris lounge. Customers who purchase the base option for United Polaris will still have access to the United Club.. United redesigned the shopping pages on its website and mobile app to accommodate this change and expects to launch the new categories in select markets this month, and will expand to additional long-haul international, transcontinental U.S. and longer Hawaii flights later this year.. ADVERTISEMENT. “These new tiered options give customers more choice and make it easier to find a fare that includes the benefits they want most – whether that’s a great value, added perks, or maximum flexibility,” said Andrew Nocella, United’s Chief Commercial Officer.. Overview of Fare Categories. For domestic and short-haul international flights and travel in United Economy cabins on long-haul international flights, there’s no change to what’s included in the basic, standard and flexible categories – they will simply be displayed on United’s shopping pages in a new, clearer way.. In premium cabins on long-haul international and transcontinental U.S. flights and flights between the airline’s hubs in Newark, Washington D.C. and Chicago and Hawaii, the base category offers customers the lowest price point, the standard category offers perks like free seat selection, additional checked bags and the ability to make changes, and tickets in the flexible category are fully refundable and offer all the benefits included in standard tickets.