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The world’s flight routes and airports with the worst turbulence during descent and landing in 2025 have been published in the annual ranking by aviation data service Turbli. The data is based on information provided by the National Oceanic […]
The arrival of oral prescription weight-loss medications could have an unexpected beneficiary: the airline industry. This month marked the availability of the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, while Eli Lilly has said it is optimistic
Weight-Loss Pills Could Deliver Unexpected Fuel Savings for Airlines, Analysts Say Read More »
London Heathrow Airport has approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway, marking a major step forward for one of the UK’s most closely watched infrastructure projects. The move signals renewed momentum behind
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Construction has begun on a vast new African hub airport at Bishoftu, a flagship infrastructure project designed to transform Ethiopia’s role in global aviation and ease pressure on the country’s main gateway in Addis Ababa. The new airport will
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Flights at Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe, were briefly disrupted on Wednesday following a suspected drone sighting near the airfield. At least one arriving flight was affected. Swiss flight LX324 from Zurich diverted to Gatwick Airport after
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The Trump administration is imposing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, marking one of the most sweeping restrictions on legal immigration since President Donald Trump returned to office. The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday
Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries Read More »
Emirates has announced it will launch a daily nonstop service between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its presence in the Nordic region and creating Finland’s only year-round direct air link to the United Arab Emirates. The
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Airlines have warned passengers to expect possible disruption this weekend as Storm Goretti sweeps across the UK with ice, snow and strong winds, prompting weather alerts and operational challenges at major airports. Ryanair and Jet2 both issued statements urging
Ryanair and Jet2 Warn of UK Flight Disruption as Storm Goretti Brings Ice and Snow Read More »
Icy conditions have forced the temporary closure of Vienna International Airport, with flight operations suspended until at least 11:00 am local time (10:00 GMT) on Tuesday, intensifying travel disruption across Central Europe. A spokesperson for the airport said a
New Pacific Airlines and beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, have announced the launch of beOnd America, a new strategic partnership aimed at bringing all-business-class leisure travel to U.S. passengers. Under the agreement, New Pacific will operate flights
New Pacific Airlines and beOnd Launch beOnd America for Premium Leisure Travel Read More »
Severe snowfall and strong winds forced Deutsche Bahn to suspend all train services across northern Germany on Sunday, leaving passengers facing widespread delays and cancellations. The extreme weather disrupted not only rail travel but also bus services in many
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Lufthansa has announced the suspension of its flights to Tehran until Wednesday, January 28, citing ongoing protests in Iran. Earlier this week, the airline had indicated that services to Tehran could potentially resume as early as January 16, despite
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Extreme cold has severely disrupted operations at Kittilä Airport in northern Finland, where temperatures have plunged to –40°C, forcing mass flight cancellations during the peak winter tourism season. Large-scale disruptions began on Friday, January 9, when worsening weather conditions
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Wizz Air is rolling out a new optional service called WIZZ Class, aimed at budget-conscious travellers who want more personal space and added convenience without paying traditional business class fares. The new product is available for purchase on selected
Wizz Air Introduces WIZZ Class to Offer More Space on Selected Routes Read More »
Icy conditions have forced the temporary closure of Vienna Airport, with operations suspended until at least 11:00 am local time (10:00 GMT) on Tuesday. A spokesperson said a thick layer of ice had formed on the runways and continued
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