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Delta Air Lines is preparing to make history next spring with the launch of nonstop flights from New York’s JFK Airport to both Malta and Sardinia—the first-ever direct connections between the United States and either Mediterranean island. Service to […]
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Swiss startup Twiliner plans to roll out its first fleet of double-decker overnight buses by the end of this year, positioning them as a sustainable and comfortable alternative to both airplanes and trains. The first routes will link Swiss
Miles & More, the Lufthansa Group’s frequent flyer program, and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global travel platform, have entered into a new strategic partnership designed to bring greater rewards and flexibility to their members. The collaboration takes effect immediately.
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Travelers in the Moravian region are set to benefit from faster, more convenient rail travel as construction advances on the Brno–PÅ™erov High-Speed Line. The second section, stretching from Nezamyslice to KojetÃn, is scheduled for completion in 2029, promising trains
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KLM has announced its 2025/26 winter schedule, running from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026. The airline will offer an extensive network of 161 destinations, including 92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental routes. Together, these represent around 25,000
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Turkish Airlines carried 60.7 million passengers in the first eight months of 2025, up 5.8% compared to the same period last year. The airline’s load factor reached 82.7%, reflecting stronger seat utilization and efficient fleet management. International flights posted
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SAS has marked a major milestone with the launch of its first ever nonstop service between Scandinavia and South Korea, linking Copenhagen directly to Seoul. The inaugural flight departed on September 12, opening a new chapter in the airline’s
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Prague-based private rail operator RegioJet is entering the Polish domestic market, starting with its first route between Kraków and Warsaw. Test services will begin on 18 September 2025, with tickets priced from 49 PLN (≈€11). The launch will be
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that Russian drone incursions into European airspace, like the recent incident in Poland, will remain a persistent challenge for airlines in the coming years. “This will be a permanent problem for all airlines
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Myanmar Airways will restart direct flights from Novosibirsk to two major cities in Myanmar – Mandalay and Yangon – beginning October 5, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) announced, citing Interfax. The flight time to Mandalay will be
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The United States has officially lifted sanctions on Belavia, the Belarusian national carrier, U.S. Presidential Envoy John Coale announced during a meeting with President Aleksandr Lukashenko, according to BelTA. “I would like to declare here that we have lifted
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Latvian airline airBaltic is marking its 30th anniversary with a special ticket sale across its European network. Travelers can take advantage of the promotion to plan trips from November 2025 through August 2026. The sale runs until September 21,
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Wizz Air has announced it will gradually close its base in Vienna, citing rising airport costs and taxes that no longer align with the airline’s ultra–low-cost model. The decision follows a strategic review of the carrier’s operations and fleet
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Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, has officially resumed operations, according to a statement from the Russian Embassy in Nepal. Nepal’s aviation authorities announced that the airport reopened at 15:30 local time on September 10. Passengers are advised
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Vietnam Airlines has announced a ban on the use of lithium-ion batteries across all its flights, citing international aviation safety standards and the need to minimize risks. The new rules, which also apply to Pacific Airlines and Vasco flights,
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