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Munich airport expansion on track for 2026 completion
The expansion of Munich Airport’s Terminal 1 is “progressing smoothly”, with a new pier set to open in the first half of 2026, the airport said in a statement. The €665 million expansion project...
All Tanzanian carriers blacklisted six months after EU ban on Air Tanzania
All airlines from Tanzania as well as Suriname have been blacklisted by the European Commission, banning them from operations within EU airspace. The Commission says the prohibition has been imposed...
Japan introduces new measures to curb overtourism
Japan’s authorities are planning to tighten tourism regulations in response to a growing problem: overtourism. The move follows a surge in international visitors in early 2025. Compared to the same...
Eurostar to launch direct train routes to Germany and Switzerland
Eurostar, the high-speed rail operator, has announced ambitious plans to launch new direct train services connecting the UK with Germany and Switzerland, marking a significant expansion of its...
Cathay Pacific to increase the number of its flights to Johannesburg
Hong Kong-based major international airline Cathay Pacific has announced that, with effect from July 1, it will increase the number of its flights between its home base and Johannesburg. Under the...
SAA distances itself from Mango sale, ticket claims
South African Airways (SAA) has reiterated in a statement issued on Wednesday that it holds no involvement in the current business rescue proceedings of Mango Airlines, addressing recent public...
Etihad Airways and STARLUX Airlines sign strategic codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway between...
Mango Airlines set to restart flights: Key updates for ticket holders
The business rescue practitioner (BRP) of Mango has announced that the state-owned low-cost airline is a step closer to resuming its operations four years after it was grounded. Chartered accountant...
Emirates officially introduces services to Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok
Emirates officially introduces services to Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of...