World’s most affordable luxury travel destinations

From Michelin star dining to stylish spa breaks, new research reveals the most luxurious travel destinations - without the hefty price tag World’s most affordable luxury travel destinations

Top tips for dealing with flight delays

Make sure that you keep any receipts of airport purchases, as you can try to claim the money back from the airline later Top tips for dealing with flight delays

International travel surge drives May air traffic up 83%

Many major international route areas – including within Europe, and the Middle East-North America - are already exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels International travel surge drives May air traffic up 83%

World’s most and least expensive airport parking

Some airports are quite more expensive than others, and can create a serious headache for holidaymakers in a hurry to catch their flight World’s most and least expensive airport parking

Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA

Cities around the world are now doing their best to fight the global climate change and to be more sustainable Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA

Global air travel is set to recover 65% in third quarter of 2022

Holidaymakers are much keener to leave the pandemic behind with a relaxing break on the beach than to consume cities, and sightseeing Global air travel is set to recover 65% in third quarter of 2022

Canada extends current entry rules for foreign travelers

Requirements for travelers arriving to Canada are expected to remain in effect until at least September 30, 2022 Canada extends current entry rules for foreign travelers

Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by 2026

Airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns, travel bans and other restrictions Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by 2026

Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights

Air Astana online check-in opens 36 hours before international flight departure and ends 60 minutes prior departure Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights

Corporate travel programs must adapt to the way business travel happens now

Corporate businesses need to be thoughtful about how they’re implementing or re-implementing their travel programs now Corporate travel programs must adapt to the way business travel happens now

Business travel is making a strong comeback

Following the easing of global COVID-19 restrictions, mentions in filings of ‘business travel’ per company across sectors rose 17% in 2021 and have risen a further 4% in 2022, suggesting that companies are looking at resuming business travel. Zoom calls were quite frequent throughout 2020 and 2021 for sales, marketing, or other activities. A rise […]

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Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks on Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services .

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New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 minutes. The aircraft’s crew consisted of experimental test pilots Thierry Diez and Gabriel Diaz de Villegas Giron, as well as […]

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71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer

The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and May 16, 2022. This year’s travel intentions reflect a real excitement for travel, surpassing pre-pandemics levels, especially in Europe. Compared to 2021, the experts […]

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Computer glitch shuts down Swiss airspace

Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on Wednesday morning. According to Skyguide spokesperson, several Switzerland-bound passenger flights had to be rerouted to other countries, with flights from Dubai and Johannesburg forced to land in Milan, Italy. […]

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