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New branches where you can get your passport and Smart ID in South Africa
Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that South Africans will soon be able to get their passports and Smart IDs at select malls in South Africa, as his department works to expand...
Air Canada testing facial recognition for first time in Toronto and Vancouver airports
In a bid to reduce wait times in airports across Canada, Air Canada has become the first airline in the nation to roll out facial recognition technology for passenger identification, according to a...
Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought
Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according...
South Africa’s Airlink Has Launched A Frequent Flyer Scheme
South Africa's Airlink announced that it would launch its "Skybucks" frequent flyer program on March 1. The initiative will allow Airlink customers to earn and redeem flight rewards against future...
US Airports Investing Millions In Electric Buses
United States airports are investing in electric buses to help passengers make connections from airport terminals to rental cars and parking lots. Electric buses – whether they be trolleys or...
U.K. Immigration: Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Launch in 2023
As part of its new universal “Permission to Travel” scheme, the United Kingdom (U.K.) government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visa-exempt individuals visiting...
Airports see smoother travel than 2022 but brace for headaches
Global airports expect smoother travel this (Northern Hemisphere) summer as staffing improves, but surging passenger demand during peak periods in Europe and North America could still bring long...
France to Launch Nationwide Single Ticket for Public Transport
The French authorities have said that the country is planning to launch a travel pass that can be used on all types of public transport the country has. The news on the plans to launch a single...
Kenya National Treasury Cuts Kenya Airways Funding
The Kenya National Treasury plans to reduce Kenya Airways' (KQ) state funding by $79.8 million, taking it from $239.5 million to $159 million, according to its 2022-23 supplementary budget. The...