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Another Major City Has Just Banned Cruise Ships: Here’s Why
The ban is the latest step in the endeavor to clean up the city. Prior measures include restricting marijuana use in the city’s Red Light District and even pleading with male travelers who planned...
Iberia Joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to Expand the World’s Largest Airline Joint Business
Iberia Joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to Expand the World’s Largest Airline Joint Business Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers of Qatar, the United Kingdom,...
Cathay Pacific to reopen Taipei, San Francisco lounges
Having reopened all five of its Hong Kong lounges, Cathay Pacific has slated its lounges at Taipei and San Francisco as the next to unlock their doors. It’s welcome news for Cathay and Oneworld...
Emirates to introduce meal pre-ordering service on London flights
Emirates is launching a new option for business class passengers to pre-select their inflight meal before they fly. The pre-ordering initiative will be rolled out from 25 July on all flights between...
South African flight costs doubled since 2020 – Lift CEO
Lift CEO Jonathan Ayache said costs to operate flights have more than doubled since the airline launched in 2020. He told Classic Business that the local airline industry has yet to recover from the...
Airlink unveils its new glamorous and stylish black E-jet
Airlink, Southern Africa’s independent and privately owned regional airline, has unveiled a distinctive special-liveried new addition to its fleet. The airline is always striving to be among the...
“Child-free zones”: Which airlines guarantee a child free flight?
Air travel can be a source of excitement and much needed time out, but it can also be a frustrating experience for passengers seeking a quiet and peaceful journey who end up next to a screaming baby...
UK visas are about to get a lot more expensive for South Africans
UK visas are about to get a lot more expensive for South Africans Visa fees for those outside of the UK, including South Africans, will be significantly increased due to public sector wage increases...
Turkish Airlines to announce launch of Australian flights
Turkish Airlines intends to formally announce the start of flights between Australia and Istanbul this week, with Melbourne set to see the Star Alliance member’s debut by December – and there’s a...