Aviation Travel

IATA urges overhaul of slot regulations

Arnold Pinto 29/12/2024 0

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

Travel

About 1 million UK residents are yet to secure their eVisa

News Desk 2 27/12/2024 0

As December 31, 2024 deadline nears As the deadline for UK eVisa applications approaches, approximately one million people in the UK have yet to secure their digital visas, which are essential for proving their right to live and work there. With less than a week left until the December 31, 2024, cut-off, concerns are mounting […]

Aviation Travel

American Airlines to fly between San Antonio and Washington D.C.

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2024 0

From March 2025 onwards American Airlines will enhance travel convenience by introducing a new nonstop flight route between San Antonio, Texas (SAT), and Washington, D.C. (DCA). This week, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) formally approved the airline’s application, making American Airlines the only carrier to operate direct flights between these

Lifestyle Travel

Emirates opens Karachi experiential travel store

News Desk 2 22/12/2024 0

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

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2024 0

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

News Desk 2 14/12/2024 0

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

News Desk 2 13/12/2024 0

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 […]

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Emirates urges passengers to plan for travel via Dubai airport

News Desk 2 11/12/2024 0

As the festive season begins Emirates has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, urging them to plan their airport arrangements well this festive season as passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are expected to rise sharply compared to last year. In 2024, the Dubai-based carrier expects daily departures from DXB to reach as […]

Travel

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

Arnold Pinto 02/12/2024 0

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 […]

Tech Travel

American Airlines unveils advanced passenger boarding technology

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2024 0

At over 100 airports in the US American Airlines is rolling out advanced passenger boarding technology to over 100 airports across the United States. This innovative technology ensures passengers board aircraft in their assigned groups and enhances boarding as the US prepares for the busy holiday season. The technology ensures passengers can only board when […]

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Its ‘willkommen’ as Germany invites GCC tourists to visit

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024 0

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),

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Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

Arnold Pinto 23/11/2024 0

‘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

Arnold Pinto 20/11/2024 0

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

Arnold Pinto 19/11/2024 0

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

Aviation Travel

Cathay Pacific to resume Hong Kong-Hyderabad flights in 2025

Dan Ngiam 18/11/2024 0

With effect from March 30, 2025 Cathay Pacific will resume its non-stop passenger service from Hong Kong to Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, India, beginning on March 30, 2025. This development marks a significant step in the airline’s commitment to enhancing its presence in India, a key market for its operations. Bookings for the […]

Travel UAE

US Customs and Border Protection facility opens at Abu Dhabi Airport

Arnold Pinto 16/11/2024 0

For Etihad Airways passengers Abu Dhabi Airports has formally opened the new United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility at Zayed International Airport. The US preclearance facility, the first in the Middle East and Asia region, allows passengers on all direct Etihad Airways flights to the United States to complete immigration, customs, and […]

Hospitality Lifestyle Travel

Dubai hotels are cheaper than Airbnb for travellers

Arnold Pinto 11/11/2024 0

Global study looks at hotel versus Airbnb costs A new study conducted by Highland Cabinetry offers an in-depth look at how hotel prices compare to Airbnb costs in 55 of the world’s largest tourist capitals. The analysis provides valuable insights for travellers who want to make informed accommodation choices. By comparing average hotel prices for […]

Travel

AI’s transformational role in tourism spotlighted

Arnold Pinto 10/11/2024 0

At UN Tourism Ministers Summit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the tourism industry took centre stage at the World Travel Market Ministers Summit, where leaders from both the public and private sectors gathered to explore AI’s role and potential to reshape the industry. Held on November 7, 2024, in collaboration with UN Tourism and the […]

Aviation Travel

Flydubai begins Dubai-Bhairahawa flights on November 10, 2024

Dan Ngiam 04/11/2024 0

Carrier’s second destination in Nepal Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, is launching daily flights from Dubai International Airport to Bhairahawa Airport, also known as Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), effective November 10, 2024. This new route marks Flydubai’s second destination in Nepal, complementing its existing service to Kathmandu. The daily flights

Aviation Travel

Global passenger demand reaches September all-time high

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

International travel plays a pivotal role Global passenger demand in September 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking the highest September figures on record. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surged by 7.1% compared to September 2023. Capacity,