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On June 18, 2025, the Latvian airline airBaltic launched direct flights between Tallinn (Estonia) and Reykjavik (Iceland). This new route marks airBaltic’s second connection to Iceland, complementing the long-standing flights to the airline’s home base in Riga (Latvia). AirBaltic will […]
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Nordwind Airlines has requested permission to operate direct Moscow–Pyongyang flights, signaling a possible new air connection between Russia and North Korea. The request, submitted to Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), seeks approval for service up to twice a
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LOT Polish Airlines has been named the Best Airline in Eastern Europe, following a standout performance in the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. This year’s ceremony took place on June 17 at the legendary Air and Space Museum
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Amazon’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary Zoox has taken a major leap in the driverless taxi market by launching its first factory dedicated to mass-producing robotaxis. Located in California, this new facility is set to manufacture over 10,000 self-driving vehicles annually
Non-stop to Canada: Air Transat’s inaugural flight today marks the start of a new long-haul connection from BER to Toronto. Until the end of the 2025 summer schedule, the Canadian airline will connect the capital region with Canada’s largest
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Ben Gurion Airport in Israel is cautiously reopening for international travel after a sudden shutdown of the country’s airspace earlier this month. Beginning June 23, 2025, the airport will resume receiving and dispatching international flights—though under strict limitations. According
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High-speed rail project UK continues to face setbacks, as Britain’s new transport secretary described the troubled HS2 line as an “appalling mess” during a statement to parliament last Wednesday. The planned route, designed to connect London with Birmingham, will
Pet-friendly private jet travel is reaching new heights this summer as VistaJet continues to grow its exclusive VistaPet program, designed to pamper pets and their owners at 45,000 feet. In 2024, the global private aviation company saw a 17%
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has announced that the new international terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) will officially open on July 26, 2025. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to handle up to 7 million passengers annually, significantly easing
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Russian airline Red Wings has introduced a new uniform for its flight attendants, blending functionality with retro style. The collection features 21 wardrobe items tailored for different weather conditions and seasons. The clothing is water-resistant and designed for ease
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Polish airline LOT has just launched a new route to Thessaloniki, a sun-soaked Greek city known for its rich history and Mediterranean charm. During the summer season, passengers can enjoy daily flights: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays – departure
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Lufthansa is further expanding its innovative baggage collection and check-in service for its passengers. In cooperation with its technology partner ‘Airportr’, Lufthansa already offers this convenient service to all travelers departing from Frankfurt. As of today, the service is
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Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said he is hopeful that direct air travel between Russia and the United States will be restored by the end of this year, according to Interfax. “We hope so,”
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Arctic tourism in Svalbard is entering a new era as the Norwegian government enforces stricter rules for expedition ships approaching polar bears. The updated regulations, effective throughout 2025, require tourist vessels to maintain a safe distance from these iconic
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Eco-luxury cruising steps into a bold new chapter with the float-out of Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, which officially touched water for the first time on June 16, 2025, in Saint-Nazaire, France. After four and a
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