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Air Tahiti is elevating its passenger experience with the launch of its first-ever premium class, featuring the cutting-edge Expliseat TiSeat 2 V Prime seat model. The upgrade, set to debut across the airline’s fleet in November 2024, promises enhanced […]
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Greek airline Sky Express celebrated a milestone on November 12, 2024, with the launch of its first direct flight from Athens to Istanbul. This new daily service connects the capitals of Greece and Turkey, strengthening ties between the two
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Armenian Airlines is set to restore regular flights to six Russian cities, Delhi, and Batumi starting December 9, 2024, marking a significant step in the carrier’s post-pandemic recovery and growth plans. The airline, based at Zvartnots International Airport in
Avelo Airlines has officially made its international debut, introducing a new route from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The inaugural flight, which departed on November 16, 2024, marked
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Spirit Airlines, known for its ultra-low-cost ticket model, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday following a series of challenges, including mounting debt and operational setbacks. The filing marks a critical juncture for the airline, which last turned
Around 30 Russian airlines, representing over a quarter of the country’s domestic passenger traffic, could face bankruptcy in 2025 due to escalating financial pressures. The news, reported by Russian daily Izvestia, highlights the severe challenges small and medium-sized carriers
Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Cancun, Mexico, with a new direct service from London Heathrow to Cancun starting October 19, 2025. The route will be the only direct option from Heathrow to Cancun, offering UK travelers convenient
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On Tuesday, November 4, Emirates marked its return to Edinburgh after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, landing its first flight in the Scottish capital since suspending the route in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline will now offer
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Dubai has embarked on the construction of its first vertiport for air taxis near Dubai International Airport (DXB), as announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE. The 3,100-square-meter facility is
In July 2025, Belmond will introduce the Britannic Explorer, a luxury sleeper train set to redefine rail travel across England and Wales. Starting from London, the train will offer exclusive three-night journeys on three distinct routes through Cornwall, the
Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced the reintroduction of a departure tax at all of its commercial airports, a decision likely to face resistance from low-cost carriers, particularly Ryanair. Previously, the tax applied only to Sarajevo Airport but will now
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DAMAC, one of Dubai’s premier luxury real estate developers, has announced plans to launch its own airline, “DAMAC Air,” marking a bold entry into the luxury air travel sector. Led by founder and CEO Hussain Sajwani, DAMAC aims to
Turkish Airlines is advancing its planned launch of direct flights between Sydney and Istanbul, now set to begin on November 28, a week earlier than initially announced. The first two return flights will utilize an older Boeing 777 with
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned all U.S. flights to Haiti following an incident in which a Spirit Airlines flight was struck by gunfire while approaching Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Monday. The restriction will
Major airlines Jetstar and Virgin Australia have canceled all flights between Australia and Bali’s Denpasar airport after Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted, sending volcanic ash up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) into the atmosphere. The eruption has severely
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