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Prices
Lifestyle Travel

How do airlines calculate flight prices?

Arnold Pinto
What tips the scales? The cost of a flight is influenced by a wide variety of factors, ranging from route popularity to the type of aircraft you fly on. Understanding how airlines determine ticket prices can be key to securing a bargain and maximising the value of your travel. So, what exactly impacts flight prices, […]
Frankfurt
Lifestyle Travel

Lufthansa unveils baggage collection service in Frankfurt

Along with check-in service Lufthansa has launched a new premium service in collaboration with technology provider AirPortr, enhancing the travel experience for passengers departing from Frankfurt. The innovative baggage collection and check-in service allows travellers to have their luggage picked up from their home or hotel, securely transported to the airport and
Plan
Travel

IATA slams UK’s plan to increase ETA costs by 60%

Arnold Pinto
As the UK’s competitiveness may suffer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the UK government’s plan to increase the cost of UK Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) by 60%, from GBP10 to GBP16. The move, which could be implemented soon this year, has raised concerns within the travel industry. Many experts warn it […]
ETIAS
Travel

What is ETIAS, and how does it work for UK citizens?

System comes into force this year British citizens must apply for an ETIAS in the coming years before entering several European Union (EU) countries. But what exactly is ETIAS, and how does it work? Here is everything you need to know about this new travel requirement. What is ETIAS? ETIAS stands for the European Travel […]
AirTag
Tech Travel

Lufthansa Group introduces Apple AirTag Integration

Arnold Pinto
For enhanced baggage tracking Lufthansa Group airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, have launched a new service to improve passenger baggage tracking. Effective immediately, customers flying with these airlines can now securely and privately share the location of their baggage through the Apple AirTag or Find My network,
Global
Aviation Travel

Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

Arnold Pinto
December ended on a high note The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that global air passenger demand in 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. According to IATA’s latest full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, air traffic grew by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing
Tourism
Travel

Global tourism surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2024

Arnold Pinto
Arrivals soar to 1.4 billion International tourism achieved a major milestone in 2024, with global arrivals soaring to 1.4 billion, marking a near-complete recovery from the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The surge in traveller numbers represents a 99% return to pre-pandemic levels, with an 11% increase over 2023, equating to 140 million more […]
Messaging
Aviation Travel

Free messaging on all Lufthansa long-haul flights

From summer 2025 Lufthansa has announced that starting in the summer of 2025, passengers on all its long-haul flights can send and receive unlimited complimentary messages, including photos, during their journeys. The new messaging service, available on flights to destinations such as the USA, Brazil, and Japan, significantly enhances the customer experience on
2024
Aviation Travel

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was the world’s busiest airport in 2024

Arnold Pinto
With 62.7 million seats The latest 2024 data on the busiest airports worldwide represents the aviation industry’s resilience. As global recovery from the pandemic accelerates, air travel continues to grow significantly. The data, compiled by OAG using Global Airline Schedules, offers a comprehensive look at the most frequented airports in 2024, compared to previous
Border
Travel

Changes to European and UK border policies mark new year

Arnold Pinto
New travel requirements now in force Since the beginning of 2025, Europe’s rules of movement have seen significant border changes as both the Schengen Area and UK travel regulations evolve. On January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania became full members of the Schengen Area, completing a 13-year wait for inclusion. Meanwhile, on January 8, 2025, […]