Lonely Planet has revealed its expectations for the top 10 best places to visit in 2027 for travellers from around the world.
Germany
Japan ranks first in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, with an overall score of 5.27.
British Airways flight BA899 was intercepted by two German Eurofighter Typhoons on 17 October 2026 after losing communication with air traffic control near German airspace. The Airbus A321neo was escorted for approximately 15 minutes before communication was restored. The aircraft continued to London Heathrow and landed safely.
The ranking uses data from Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, which evaluates 1,000 cities worldwide.
France is accelerating its solo sixth-generation fighter programme after the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS project, while preparing the AI-powered Rafale F5 “Super Rafale.”
Germany is examining whether to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) after opening exploratory discussions with the United Kingdom over participation in the sixth-generation fighter project.
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A US Air Force F-16 assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing crashed during approach to Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany on September 22, 2026. The pilot ejected safely and received medical treatment as German and US emergency teams responded. The cause remained under investigation.
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II from Lockheed Martin as the country prepares to introduce 35 fifth-generation fighters into Luftwaffe service.
Emirates (EK) will be allowed to operate direct flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), ending a long-running restriction on its access to the German capital.