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FAA recommends inspections on more Boeing models following blowout in similar aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration has recommended that airlines inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets after a blowout on another type of aircraft with a similar mid-cabin exit earlier...
Turkish Airlines begins Istanbul-Melbourne flights on March 15
Turkish Airlines will begin long-awaited flights to Australia in March 2024, with the first flight taking off from Istanbul on Friday March 15 and touching down in Melbourne on Saturday March 16....
Selfies are more lethal than shark attacks. Should more tourist destinations ban them?
Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives. The selfie craze is now more lethal than shark attacks. A study published in the Journal of Travel Medicine...
Turkish Airlines’ all-new ‘Crystal’ business class suite
Turkish Airlines is preparing to draw back the curtain on a next-gen business class suite, which by all accounts is a bespoke creation from the carrier’s Turkish Cabin Interior (TCI) arm. The seats...
Airlink announces restart of Durban – Bloemfontein flights
Airlink has announced it will reinstate direct flights between Durban and Bloemfontein from February 26. The service is part of Airlink’s strategy to expand its network of flights from Durban as a...
Global air traffic reached 99 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its latest data for global air traffic, showing figures approaching pre-Covid levels. The association said that global air travel in...
Japan’s $20B Kansai Airport in Osaka sinking at an alarming rate: experts
When Japan’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) opened in 1994, it was considered an engineering marvel. It is one of the world’s floating airports and cost roughly $20 billion to construct. 30...
Do You Really Need To Put Your Phone In Airplane Mode For A Flight?
In many countries and on most airlines, passengers are reminded to turn their phones' cellular functionality off before every flight. This requirement alone led tech companies to develop "airplane...
Important Notice: Peak Travel Advisory – African Mining Indaba 2024 – Cape Town
Cape Town will be hosting the African Mining Indaba, the World’s largest Mining Investment Conference. This year marks a significant milestone as the African Mining Indaba celebrates its 30th...