Transportation news: airlines, cruise lines, passenger trains, car rental, ride-sharing companies, and local transportation
Starting December 18, 2024, Turkish Airlines will introduce a new route between its hub in Istanbul and Santiago, Chile, marking its latest expansion in Latin America. The service will operate four times a week, with a stopover in São […]
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Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair, known for frequently implementing tactics to encourage passengers to pay extra, has announced plans to phase out paper boarding passes and check-in desks by May 2025. According to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, passengers will be
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Rossiya Airlines, part of the Aeroflot Group, will resume its flight service between Moscow and Havana, Cuba on October 13. The flights will operate once a week, with departures scheduled for Sundays. The flight from Moscow will depart at
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The Odyssey cruise liner, operated by American company Villa Vie Residences, finally left the port of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, after being stranded for four months due to mechanical issues. The ship first headed to
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Ryanair on October 3rd released its October OTA (Online Travel Agent) Survey, revealing that eDreams continues to overcharge its “Prime” members for various services significantly. According to the survey, eDreams charges nearly three times the price (€21.49) for a
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Brussels Airlines is set to introduce a new Belgian Icon, following an enthusiastic response from the public to a call for design submissions. The airline received over 900 entries from people across Belgium, showcasing a rich diversity of creativity.
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Vietnam plans to construct a 1,541 km North-South high-speed railway line, estimated to cost $67.34 billion, entirely funded by the government without foreign loans. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Nguyen Dan Huy, announced this. The high-speed rail will connect
Ajet Airlines has commenced regular flights from Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow to the Turkish capital, Ankara. The flights will operate four times a week using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Arrival at Vnukovo is scheduled for 04:25, with departure to
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A technical malfunction in Germany’s air traffic control system has caused significant disruptions at Frankfurt Airport. According to a statement on the airport operator Fraport’s website, numerous flights are currently facing delays, with some even being canceled entirely. The
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SAS and Virgin Atlantic are pleased to announce a new codeshare partnership, set to enhance both business and leisure travel links between Scandinavia and key global destinations. Launching on October 7th, this collaboration will give SAS passengers access to
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The two runways at Berlin Brandenburg Airport will be renamed on 3 October 2024, whereby the informal names for the northern and southern runways will be retained. Moreover, the designations for the runway designators, which are required for navigation,
A mine exploded on one of the taxiways at Miyazaki Airport today at around 8 a.m. local time. A cloud of dust rose into the air just two minutes after a plane passed the area. According to local authorities,
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Turkish Airlines has strongly refuted claims made by Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance, Ali Pervaiz Malik, suggesting that the airline was interested in acquiring a stake in Pakistan International Airlines. On September 24, Malik told a local news
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On September 30, 2024, LOT Polish Airlines reinstated its direct flight connection from Warsaw to Lyon. The celebration at the capital’s airport included prominent figures such as Andrzej Ilków, CEO of Polish Airports, and Michał Fijoł, CEO of LOT
Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from private equity firm Bain Capital. The two airlines have already shared a codeshare agreement since 2022, but Qatar Airways’ investment (for an undisclosed amount) aims to
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