Airline Awards: Singapore Airlines reclaimed “world’s best airline” at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London, also taking top honours for best economy class and economy catering, while Qatar Airways placed second and Cathay Pacific, ANA and Turkish Airlines completed the top five. Local Events: Joo Chiat merchants are teaming up for a car-free street party on Oct 3 (World Car-Free Day), with a boxing ring, street yoga, pet checks and a café-and-bar discovery trail to spread footfall beyond the usual hotspots. Travel Safety & Disruption: Two tourist divers—Singaporean Tan Soon Liang and Chinese national Xiaoxi Wu—went missing in Palau during a dive at Peleliu Wall; authorities say the site is advanced and prone to strong downcurrents. Tech for Travellers: Researchers in Singapore and Korea developed SweepLED, a hidden-camera detector that aims to cut false alarms by distinguishing camera reflections from everyday shiny surfaces. Regional Travel Policy: Australia tightened immigration rules for students and working holidaymakers, with ASEAN countries including Singapore getting an exemption on the family-joining restriction. Travel Demand & Routes: China’s Pinglu Canal opened, cutting inland-to-sea shipping distances by 560km and boosting trade links toward Southeast Asia.