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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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Wizz Air reopens Suceava base this winter, marking a major milestone in the airline’s Romanian operations. Starting in December 2025, the low-cost carrier will offer eight new routes from Suceava “Ștefan cel Mare” International Airport to destinations across Europe,
Malaysia Airlines Bonus Side Trip is turning every international flight into an opportunity to explore more of Malaysia, at no extra fare. The national carrier has rolled out this unique travel perk to allow international passengers transiting through Kuala
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AirBaltic direct flights between Gran Canaria and Molde will soon give travelers a new way to explore the beauty of southern Spain and the scenic fjords of Norway. Starting October 29, 2025, the Latvian airline will begin weekly service
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Cathay Pacific launches Munich–Hong Kong flights for the first time, connecting two global economic hubs with four weekly services. Starting this week, the Hong Kong-based five-star airline will operate modern Airbus A350-900 aircraft between the Bavarian capital and Asia’s
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LOT Polish Airlines has taken a step toward modernizing its fleet with a firm order for 40 Airbus A220 aircraft, marking the first time Poland’s flag carrier has included Airbus jets in its operations. The announcement was made at
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Turkish Airlines is boosting its pilot training capacity with the addition of a new Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS), ordered from HAVELSAN and scheduled for delivery in January 2026. This expansion underscores the airline’s commitment to advancing
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