Transportation news: airlines, cruise lines, passenger trains, car rental, ride-sharing companies, and local transportation
A border control failure at Marseille Provence Airport has left 83 passengers stranded after a disrupted departure to Marrakesh exposed growing pressure on Europe’s airport systems. The incident involved a Ryanair flight scheduled to leave the Schengen area, where […]
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British Airways’ fully-funded pilot training scheme has opened for applications for the fourth year running, with an £18m commitment by the airline for up to 160 aspiring pilots. Tens of thousands of applicants are expected to apply for a place on the highly-competitive Speedbird Pilot Academy,
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Russia’s flagship carrier Aeroflot is expanding its international network with a new route linking southern Russia to Turkey. From June 4, the airline will begin operating direct flights between Mineralnye Vody and Istanbul, marking the first time the route
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Disney Cruise Line is quietly rolling out one of its most notable discounts in recent years – and this time, it includes Alaska. The cruise operator is offering 25% off select seven-night Alaska sailings in summer 2026, alongside discounted
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A new wave of young Europeans is about to get the chance to explore the continent for free. The popular DiscoverEU initiative, part of the Erasmus+ programme, is returning in 2026 with more than 40,000 rail passes available for
DiscoverEU Returns with Free Rail Travel Across Europe for Thousands of Teens Read More »
Flying with a pet is no longer a rare perk – and Virgin Australia is leaning into the trend. After a surge in demand and fully booked flights over the Christmas period, the airline is expanding its Pets in
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Summer travel is about to get more expensive – and not just by a few euros. United Airlines is making sweeping changes to its operations, cutting flights, raising fees and adjusting fares, all pointing to a season where travelers
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At a time when global aviation is increasingly shaped by geopolitical divides, Russia has taken another step toward reshaping its own future in the skies. At the 20th Russian Venture Forum in Kazan, United Aircraft Company’s Tupolev division unveiled
Russia Unveils Tu-454 Long-Range Jet Concept to Rival Boeing and Airbus Read More »
MSC Cruises has abruptly cancelled its planned Arabian Gulf winter season, pulling its flagship MSC World Europa from the region before it ever sets sail there and redirecting it thousands of miles toward the Caribbean. The mega-ship – one
MSC Cancels Gulf Cruises and Reroutes Flagship Ship to Caribbean Winter Sun Read More »
Emirates has announced a significant adjustment to its global operations, confirming it is operating a limited flight schedule across more than 100 destinations in response to ongoing disruptions affecting the aviation sector. In a public update shared on its
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A localized jet fuel disruption in northern Italy is drawing wider attention to the fragility of Europe’s aviation fuel supply, just weeks before the peak summer travel season. Recent operational issues at several airports have underscored how quickly supply
Air travel across Asia is facing significant disruption, with more than 1,600 delays and nearly 200 cancellations recorded in the past 24 hours, leaving passengers stranded at some of the region’s busiest airports. Major hubs affected include Chengdu Tianfu
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SAS has been ranked the world’s most punctual airline for March 2026, achieving an on‑time arrival rate of 89.75 percent in Cirium’s monthly On‑Time Performance report. The result highlights SAS’ continued ability to deliver reliable operations during a month
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Spring travel deals are back on track, as Eurostar launches a limited-time flash sale with fares starting from just £35. The offer, which went live today, includes one-way tickets to some of Europe’s most popular city break destinations, making
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Public transport in Salvador could soon see a major shift, as local lawmakers consider introducing bus lines operated entirely by women to improve safety and accessibility. The proposal, submitted to the city council, outlines the creation of dedicated routes
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