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January 12, 2025
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Lifestyle Travel

8 ways to book the cheapest airline tickets

To any global destination Many travellers desire to master the skill of booking a cheap flight. Finding low-cost tickets often feels like a game of chance, but with the right tools and strategies, you can secure deals that significantly reduce travel expenses. Whether planning a spontaneous weekend getaway or a bucket-list international adventure, the following […]
Aviation Travel

Cathay Group surpasses 100,000-passenger milestone

On December 15, 2024 The Cathay Group has achieved a significant milestone by carrying over 100,000 passengers on a single day for the first time since the start of its rebuilding efforts. On December 15, 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, welcomed 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a […]
Aviation Travel

IATA urges overhaul of slot regulations

Amid global airport capacity crisis The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that a growing airport capacity crisis threatens freedom of travel and global economies. The association’s latest report, published in a white paper, calls for urgent changes to airport slot regulations to incentivise airports to maximise capacity from existing infrastructure.
Lifestyle Travel

Emirates opens Karachi experiential travel store

Including self-service kiosks Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has launched its first-ever experiential travel store in Karachi, Pakistan, marking a significant milestone as its first such concept in West Asia. Situated in the Sky Tower within Karachi Towers on Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue, Clifton, the 183-square-metre store offers an innovative blend of technology-driven
Aviation Travel

Heathrow Airport unveils £2.3bn investment plan

In boost to the UK economy Heathrow Airport – the most connected airport in the world – has unveiled a significant £2.3 billion investment plan to upgrade the UK’s only hub airport over the next two years. This marks the most significant private sector capital investment in UK transport infrastructure, representing a £244 million increase […]
Lifestyle Travel

Delta unveils new Boston Logan Airport lounge

Fine dining in focus Delta Air Lines has expanded its premium ground service by opening its third Delta One Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport. The 6,700-square-foot lounge, accessible via the Delta Sky Club on Concourse E, promises the carrier’s passengers a unique and luxurious experience. It will focus on fine dining and Boston’s maritime […]
Hospitality Travel

Hyatt to open over 50 hotels globally in 2025

As luxury travel demand soars Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed an ambitious expansion plan, showcasing a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open globally by 2026. The announcement was made at the ILTM Cannes, the world’s premier luxury travel trade event. The surge in demand for luxury travel began in 2023 […]
Travel

Condor to fly from Frankfurt to 8 new European cities in 2025

Carrier embraces ‘leisure’ concept The German leisure airline Condor will enhance its summer 2025 flight schedule by adding eight city break destinations. Starting in the summer of 2025, the airline will operate daily flights from Frankfurt to Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Prague (PRG), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), Berlin (BER), Hamburg (HAM), and Munich (MUC). These […]
Travel

Its ‘willkommen’ as Germany invites GCC tourists to visit

New direct flights also unveiled Germany is intensifying efforts to target tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region by introducing new flight routes, travel itineraries available online, and other innovative digital innovations. The region is the European nation’s third-largest overseas tourism market. According to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO),
Travel

Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA argues that the move threatens essential consumer choice and competition,
Health Travel

The top 10 airports to rest at during layovers

Middle East out of the list A new study has revealed which airports worldwide offer the best conditions for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport emerging as the top choice. The research, conducted by Onebed, evaluated major airports based on a range of factors critical to ensuring a restful experience for passengers waiting […]
Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel