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New York City Launches New Tourist Pass To Showcase All 5 Boroughs
New York City is no stranger to tourists, but some of its neighborhoods might be. Most visitors to the Big Apple will find themselves in Manhattan or Brooklyn, which are great in their own right....
This European Overnight Train Will Start Running in May — and It Just Added a New Route
Traveling by train across Europe just got even dreamier with another route announced by a new rail company set to make their debut this spring. European Sleeper, which will launch service from...
New ‘travel pass’ rolling out to all airports in South Africa
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the new online traveller declaration system that grants a travel pass via email is planned to be implemented at all airports in the...
EU Postpones Launch of ETIAS to 2024
The European Union has once again postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), this time for the year 2024, without giving an exact date, or even month....
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...