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Airlines’ baggage handling improved in 2023
Globally, airlines mishandled 6.9 bags per 1,000 last year, according to SITA's 2024 Baggage IT Insights Report. That's down 9.2% from a mishandled rate of 7.6 per 1,000 in 2022, even though...
Air France to open a lounge at LAX
Air France will bring its U.S. lounge count to six on Friday with the opening of a 12,000-square-foot facility at Los Angeles International Airport. The lounge is located in the Tom Bradley...
Thailand Scraps Controversial Tourist Fee, Begins Luxury Travel Push
Thailand may have gone from being picky to rolling out the red carpet for everyone, realizing that hitting a 40-million tourist target can't be done by courting the big spenders alone. After years...
Etihad airways adds new route to northwest India with four weekly flights to Jaipur
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has celebrated the start of its flights to Jaipur, India. A welcome ceremony at Jaipur International Airport today acclaimed the new route, which...
Mistakes Travellers Should Avoid When Applying for a Schengen Visa in 2024
Applying for a Schengen Visa in 2024 is not an easy task, as it has never been. The application process involves gathering numerous documents, attending an interview, and paying a fee. As of June...
New high-speed sleeper train service connects Hong Kong with Beijing and Shanghai
Interested in capping off your trip to Hong Kong with a long weekend in Beijing or Shanghai? A new high-speed sleeper train service is making that possibility easier than ever. Two new overnight...
New Istanbul to Denver Flight on Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines commenced its operations to the Americas in 1988, initially offering flights to New York. Over the years, the airline has steadily expanded its flight network and now includes...
UK Airports extend 100ml liquids rule until June 2025
In a move that is feared to cause confusion among holidaymakers this summer, United Kingdom rules about liquids on flights are being changed – again. Six UK airports have reintroduced restrictions...
Qatar Airways resumes services to Venice
Qatar Airways chief commercial officer, Thierry Antinori, said: “As we enter the summer season, we are excited to resume our daily service to Venice. Italy is a key market for Qatar Airways, and we...