Carnival Freedom’s funnel height was reduced during a 35-day dry dock in Marseille, allowing the ship to access additional ports. The ship returned to service on October 9, 2026, with itinerary plans through 2029.
Tui River Cruises will expand its fleet with two new ships, Tui Zora and Tui Velara, and debut itineraries on the River Seine in 2028. Summer capacity will increase by 26% as Tui Elara relocates to the Seine offering four to ten-night cruises.
A data network fault in Italy’s air traffic control system led to flight cancellations and delays on October 16, 2026. Major airports including Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, and Bergamo were affected.