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Florida Keys: Infrastructure intact, Key West Airport reopens
Key West International Airport reopening to commercial service Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian impacted the island chain. Florida Keys: Infrastructure intact, Key West Airport reopens
Florida braces for Hurricane Ian’s landfall
Hurricane Ian is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges, catastrophic winds, and massive flooding to Florida. Florida braces for Hurricane Ian’s landfall
Tropical North Queensland promotes accessible tourism
An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment select activities and itineraries for their Tropical North Queensland holiday. Tourism Tropical North Queenslan...
Qatar Airways wins Skytrax award
As the airline proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022, Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the Year” by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax, for an unprecedented seventh time. At a glittering event in London earli...
Costa Cruises updates COVID-19 health protocols
Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after October 8, 2022. Under the simplified procedures, ...
Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering country
Russians cannot continue to spend their vacations in Europe as usual when their nation is waging a brutal war against neighboring state. Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering country
Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo
Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by the major shareholder China Southern Airlines to the Shanghai...
Bhutan reopens its borders but raises tourist fee 300%
Bhutan announced that it would raise its Sustainable Development Fee from $65 to $200 per person, per night. Bhutan reopens its borders but raises tourist fee 300%
Don’t take selfies or allow photographs in aircrafts: DGCA
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has prohibited flight crew from taking selfies in aircraft besides asking the airlines to ensure that passengers do not “indulge into photography” while boarding or deboarding a plane.
Typhoon Nanmadol on target for Japan
A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180° and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth. Typhoon Nanmadol on target for Japan
Major earthquake strikes Taiwan
There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries caused by the powerful earthquake Major earthquake strikes Taiwan
Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with
The airline with the biggest price difference between economy and first class is Etihad Airways with a 1,019% increase Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with
IATA: Global air traffic was up 58.8% in July 2022
IATA's airline passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in global air travel continues to be strong IATA: Global air traffic was up 58.8% in July 2022
Malaysia Airlines signs agreement with Sabre
Malaysia Airlines will use Sabre’s network planning and optimization products for critical decision support Malaysia Airlines signs agreement with Sabre
Travelers warned about delays at Canadian border
This summer, travelers are returning to a border that is managed differently, with evolving COVID-19 requirements, which can mean delays Travelers warned about delays at Canadian border
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