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Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways
Germany’s busiest airport temporarily suspended flights on Thursday after climate activists glued themselves to the tarmac in a protest against the use of fossil fuels. The airport, used by nearly...
Businesses in Japan consider charging tourists more amid surge in visitors
Businesses in Japan are considering a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and local people amid a surge in inbound visitors and the continued weakness of the yen. The head of the Hokkaido...
Venice tourism tax nets millions for the city
Venice officials have hailed a temporary entrance fee to the city a success, as they experiment with measures aimed at controlling the number of people who come to visit. A 29-day €5 reservation...
Possible flight disruptions expected at several SA airports
Flight disruptions may be expected at several of South Africa's airports owing to an air navigation compliance review process. Aircraft operators received a notification from the Air Traffic...
Delta teams up with new Saudi carrier Riyadh Air
Delta has entered into an agreement to become the exclusive North American partner of the nascent Saudi carrier Riyadh Air. Under a memorandum of understanding that was signed by the two companies...
Qatar Airways to reveal “Qsuite Next Gen” at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
Qatar Airways will unveil its latest business class offering, the ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA) from 22-26 July 2024. The reveal will be held at the...
Rideshare Giant Uber Takes To The Water Across Europe
Need to get somewhere across the water in Venice, but don't have a boat? Want to cruise the blues around Ibiza, Mykonos, or Santorini but need something that floats, preferably with sun pads and...
CemAir halts Plettenberg Bay flights amid airport woes
CemAir has halted flights between Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay and reduced services between Johannesburg and Plettenberg Bay due to infrastructure issues at Plettenberg Bay Airport. In September...
New smart ID cards and passports for South Africa
Newly appointed Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has announced that South Africa’s Smart ID cards and passports will be updated with enhanced security features in the coming years. Schreiber...