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Health authorities across multiple countries are continuing to monitor passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship after new hantavirus cases were reported following the vessel’s evacuation in Tenerife. The cruise ship anchored off Granadilla de Abona on 10 May, […]
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Tallinn Airport’s plans for a major €75 million expansion have sparked a debate over the future of its historic former passenger terminal, with heritage officials arguing the building should receive protected cultural monument status. The airport is considering demolishing
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Lufthansa Group will increase its ownership stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% later this year after receiving approval from its Supervisory Board to exercise an existing purchase option. The German airline group confirmed that it will acquire
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Air France-KLM is considering a potential group rebrand as it expands beyond its historic airline brands to include Scandinavian Airlines and possibly TAP Air Portugal. The airline group confirmed that discussions around its future name are taking place as
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Latvian airline airBaltic carried a record number of passengers in April 2026, continuing its growth momentum with higher traffic, increased flight activity and improved load factors across its network. The airline transported 437,400 passengers during the month, representing a
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Cruise tourism generated billions in economic activity and supported communities around the world in 2024, according to a new report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council. The report, titled Cruising for Impact, highlights the growing role cruise
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United Airlines has officially resumed nonstop flights between Glasgow and Newark/New York, marking the return of direct air service between Glasgow and the United States for the first time since 2019. The airline celebrated the arrival of its inaugural
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An 88-year-old American cruise passenger has died after her mobility scooter plunged off a pier at Celebration Key in the Bahamas, marking the third reported death at the destination in less than a year. The incident happened at around
Ryanair has announced a major reduction in its Greece operations for the Winter 2026 season, including the closure of its three-aircraft base in Thessaloniki and significant cuts at Athens Airport. The airline said the changes will remove 700,000 seats
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Hibernia Line has announced a new year-round ferry service connecting Ringaskiddy in Cork with Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France, creating a new direct link between Ireland and mainland Europe for both passengers and freight. The company confirmed that bookings are
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Lufthansa Group has approved an order for 20 additional long-haul aircraft, deepening its commitment to fleet renewal as the airline group prepares for the next phase of international travel demand. The order is split equally between 10 Airbus A350-900
A new direct international train connecting Oslo and Berlin is planned to launch in summer 2028, marking one of the biggest improvements to Norway’s rail links with mainland Europe in decades. The service is being developed jointly by Norwegian
Vy, DSB and Deutsche Bahn to Launch Direct Oslo to Berlin Train in 2028 Read More »
Spain’s summer 2026 travel season is facing growing disruption risks as ongoing airport and air traffic control strikes continue across several popular tourist destinations. The industrial action comes as millions of international travellers prepare to fly to Spain for
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Polish Airports Group PPL has published what it says is the first comprehensive study of sustainability in Poland’s airport sector, in cooperation with KPMG experts. The report, called ESG activities at Polish airports, says airports are carrying out measurable
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Air Transat is adding another North American airline presence to the Canary Islands, with new winter services to Gran Canaria from Montreal and Toronto. The Canadian carrier is expanding into an archipelago that is already set to see Air
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