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Air Arabia broadens horizons with direct flights to Phuket
In a significant expansion of its flight network, Air Arabia, the premier low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a new route connecting Sharjah, UAE to the picturesque island of Phuket in Thailand. Starting December 15, 2023, this move marks a notable enhancement in the carrier’s reach within Southeast Asia. The airline…
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Etihad Airways elevates Grand Prix with spectacular 20th anniversary fly-past
In a stunning aerial spectacle, Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated its 20th anniversary with an iconic fly-past at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The event, held over the Yas Marina Circuit, saw Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner soar above the track, complemented by a precision formation by the…
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Finland blazes a trail with the world’s first digital passport system
As digital transformation sweeps across various sectors, the travel industry is not far behind. The latest innovation? Digital passports, with Finland leading the charge. Departing Finnish travelers flying from Helsinki to the UK can now opt for a mobile-based digital ID, ditching the traditional passport, as reported by Euronews. This pioneering…
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World Tourism Day 2023 calls for sustainable growth in tourism
The anticipation for World Tourism Day 2023 is palpable, with this year’s theme shining a spotlight on “Tourism and Green Investments.” Riyadh, the bustling capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is poised to host the grandest celebration of this event on 27th September. Organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the day…
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Air Canada faces backlash as passengers evicted for refusing vomit-soaked seating
In a disturbing incident on an Air Canada flight, two female passengers were asked to disembark after refusing to occupy seats stained with vomit residue, narrates a fellow traveler. Traveling between Seattle and Montreal, the incident came to light when Susan Benson, another passenger on the flight, reported witnessing the scene. Positioned…
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Mombasa becomes flydubai’s newest destination in African expansion
Dubai-based airline flydubai is set to make history with the inauguration of direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya, starting January 17, 2024. The carrier is the first from the United Arab Emirates to offer a direct air connection to this key southeast coastal city in Kenya. Flights will operate four times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International…
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Bomb threats and violent protests shake France tourism’s foundations
In the wake of two significant events, Paris finds itself grappling with security and image concerns, affecting its position as a sought-after tourist destination. While the Eiffel Tower faced a temporary closure following a bomb threat, the French tourism sector has been hit hard due to a series of violent protests instigated by the tragic police…
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways expands horizons with new flight network
Etihad Airways is taking a bold step towards enhancing global connectivity from its home base in Abu Dhabi. Revealing a strategic overhaul of its flight network, the airline is focusing on sustainable growth while reinforcing Abu Dhabi as a premier global hub. Central to this ambitious plan is the introduction of new travel destinations and…
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Air Canada makes debut landing at DXB Terminal 3
Dubai Airports recently marked the arrival of the first inbound flight from Air Canada at Dubai International’s (DXB) Terminal 3. The landmark event makes Air Canada the fourth international airline to commence operations out of this terminal. Air Canada flight AC056, originating from Toronto, landed at its new hub, one of the world’s largest…
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Travel advisory in effect as record heatwave engulfs France, Italy, and Spain
Europe is in the vice-like grip of unprecedented temperatures, leading authorities to sound the alarm with urgent travel advisories. Visitors are being sternly warned to brace for the extreme heat or, preferably, reassess their travel plans altogether, particularly those burdened by health conditions. The situation, forecasted to worsen over the…
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