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Nepal is hoping to establish direct air links with Russia to revive tourism between the two countries, according to Mani Raj Lamichhane, a spokesperson for the Nepal Tourism Board. “We are still in talks,” Lamichhane said. “We are losing […]
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Following today’s horrific Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) is mobilizing its resources to assist affected patients and their families. Ukrzaliznytsia is offering the following support: Evacuation by car or minibus: Ukrzaliznytsia will pick up
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Passengers on a new Russian Railways (RZD) tourist train will soon be able to enjoy stunning panoramic views thanks to a car with transparent walls planned for launch in 2025. The idea for the see-through carriage emerged from the
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Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has admitted to knowingly misleading regulators about problems with its 737 MAX planes, which were implicated in two fatal crashes. The company has agreed to pay an additional fine of $244 million. According to court documents
The Silk Road Express, China’s first-ever luxury tourist train built to international standards, set off on its maiden voyage on July 6th. The project is the brainchild of Train of Glamour, a cultural railway tourism brand under Fosun Infrastructure
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The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in southern Sri Lanka will be handed over to a joint venture between Indian company Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd and Russia’s Airports of Regions for a 30-year management contract. The announcement was made by
Boeing and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline’s position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters. “This new investment in expanding
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Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship airline, announced today that it will resume flights from Moscow to the Seychelles Islands twice a week starting October 2nd. The flights will operate on wide-body Airbus A350 aircraft configured with three travel classes. According to
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The new Saudi Arabian airline, Riyadh Air, unveiled uniforms for its flight attendants and flight crews during Paris Fashion Week. The stylish looks were created by ASHI Studio designers from Saudi Arabia, with whom Riyadh Air has partnered to
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Qatar Airways’ first flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Germany has landed today, marking the launch of daily non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar, voted this year’s Best Airport and Retail in the World by
The official website of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya) has removed data regarding the number of aircraft in the fleets of Russian airlines. This change was explained by Rosaviatsiya to the local publication “Kommersant” as a
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Air Seychelles and Air Austral have entered into a new Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), allowing passengers to travel between Seychelles and Reunion on a single ticket. This partnership follows Air Austral’s decision to cancel their nonstop route between the
Travelport announced today the integration of content from Turkish Airlines‘ low-cost carrier brand, AJet, into its Travelport Plus platform. This collaboration allows travel agencies using Travelport Plus to access both domestic and international fares from AJet, along with full
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Munich Airport and Lufthansa Airlines are launching a new partnership with Miles & More. This unique cooperation between an airport, an airline and a loyalty program offers travelers and visitors to Munich Airport an even more attractive shopping experience.
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Seats are now on sale for Norwegian’s newest route between London and Harstad-Narvik Airport in Northern Norway, set to commence for the upcoming winter season. “We’ve been eager to announce this new route between London Gatwick Airport and Harstad-Narvik
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