Transportation news: airlines, cruise lines, passenger trains, car rental, ride-sharing companies, and local transportation
The arrival of oral prescription weight-loss medications could have an unexpected beneficiary: the airline industry. This month marked the availability of the first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, while Eli Lilly has said it is optimistic […]
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At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided in southern Spain on Sunday night, in a disaster that the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, described as “a
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London Heathrow Airport has approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway, marking a major step forward for one of the UK’s most closely watched infrastructure projects. The move signals renewed momentum behind
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Construction has begun on a vast new African hub airport at Bishoftu, a flagship infrastructure project designed to transform Ethiopia’s role in global aviation and ease pressure on the country’s main gateway in Addis Ababa. The new airport will
Flights at Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe, were briefly disrupted on Wednesday following a suspected drone sighting near the airfield. At least one arriving flight was affected. Swiss flight LX324 from Zurich diverted to Gatwick Airport after
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The Trump administration is imposing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, marking one of the most sweeping restrictions on legal immigration since President Donald Trump returned to office. The US State Department confirmed on Wednesday
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Emirates has announced it will launch a daily nonstop service between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its presence in the Nordic region and creating Finland’s only year-round direct air link to the United Arab Emirates. The
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Airlines have warned passengers to expect possible disruption this weekend as Storm Goretti sweeps across the UK with ice, snow and strong winds, prompting weather alerts and operational challenges at major airports. Ryanair and Jet2 both issued statements urging
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Icy conditions have forced the temporary closure of Vienna International Airport, with flight operations suspended until at least 11:00 am local time (10:00 GMT) on Tuesday, intensifying travel disruption across Central Europe. A spokesperson for the airport said a
Aqua Expeditions is expanding its portfolio of ultra-remote destinations with the launch of Arctic itineraries aboard the 253-foot Aqua Lares. Beginning in June 2026, the vessel will operate expedition voyages in Svalbard and the Arctic Circle, marking one of
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New Pacific Airlines and beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, have announced the launch of beOnd America, a new strategic partnership aimed at bringing all-business-class leisure travel to U.S. passengers. Under the agreement, New Pacific will operate flights
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In June 2026, Orient Express will launch one of the most ambitious wellness concepts ever conceived at sea with the debut of the Guerlain Spa aboard Orient Express Sailing Yachts. The new spa will open onboard Orient Express Corinthian,
Luxury travel company HunterMoss, founded in 2008 by Australians Julie Hunter and Anthony Moss, has unveiled a new series of supercar driving tours through the European Alps. Scheduled to take place this year and next, the four curated journeys
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Severe snowfall and strong winds forced Deutsche Bahn to suspend all train services across northern Germany on Sunday, leaving passengers facing widespread delays and cancellations. The extreme weather disrupted not only rail travel but also bus services in many
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Lufthansa has announced the suspension of its flights to Tehran until Wednesday, January 28, citing ongoing protests in Iran. Earlier this week, the airline had indicated that services to Tehran could potentially resume as early as January 16, despite
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