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Emirates has resumed daily flights to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the first time since 2020, marking its eighth UK destination. The returning Boeing 777 service was celebrated with a Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, welcoming travellers back with a unique cultural experience. This daily Edinburgh service complements Emirat… read more
Etihad Airways has celebrated the grand return of its Airbus A380 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, reinforcing connections between Abu Dhabi and the French capital.
Known for its luxurious features, including The Residence—the only three-room suite in the sky—and exclusive lounges for premium passengers, the A380 enhances … read more
Emirates has reinstated its daily direct service between Dubai and Adelaide, offering over 4,200 weekly seats with its Boeing 777-200LR. This resumed route, operating under flight numbers EK440 and EK441, is set to accommodate over 220,400 passengers annually, connecting Adelaide with more than 140 global destinations.
The route’s r… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an 8.6% increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to the same month in 2023. The industry-wide load factor reached a record high of 86.2%, as capacity grew by 6.5% year-on-year. International passenger demand rose 10.6%, while domestic markets saw a 5.6% incre… read more
Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in the Schen… read more
Turkish Airlines, the premier airline of Türkiye, is on the verge of further extending its global influence with the inauguration of a fresh flight route to Santiago, Chile. This novel initiative is a noteworthy augmentation to the airline's burgeoning worldwide network, signifying its tenth destination in the Americas. The purpose… read more
Wellness in Travel & Tourism
(WITT), an independent organization composed of experts with over 125
years of combined experience at the intersection of hospitality,
wellness, and travel, today announced the launch of the industry's first
wellness certification … read more
Following today’s CPI report, U.S. Travel Association Vice President of Research Josh Friedlander released the f… read more
United announces signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free.
United customers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, low-latency internet service in the air that they enjoy on the ground. The ne… read more
Turkish Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a new one-stop
service to Sydney, marking the carrier’s second destination in Australia
after Melbourne.
Beginning Dec. 4, the Star Alliance member will
offer four flights per week between Istanbul Airport and Sydney
Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with a fuel st… read more
Emirates resumes daily service to Edinburgh, boosting Scottish connectivity
Etihad Airways reintroduces Airbus A380 to Paris, enhancing travel experience
Global passenger demand up 8.6% in August 2024, load factor hits record high
Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates
SCL Santiago de Chile: New Turkish Airlines destimation
Wellness in Travel & Tourism launches first-ever Wellness Certification for hotels and resorts
Travel Price Index (TPI) shows positive signals for travelers
United signs Starlink deal to provide connectivity in the sky, for free
