Safety

New studies have revealed that searches for solo travel have increased by 90%.

In a smart move, Emirates is now extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to the airline’s number one priority – safety.

Tourism meant TIME 2000 for Indonesia for the millenium. 129 countries will experience TIME 2023 in Bali, because WTN knows SMEs matter! It’s TIME for Bali: Where World Tourism Meets…

Technical failure caused over 10,000 flight delays and over 1300 flight cancelations with millions of passengers around the country affected Passengers must be compensated after grounding…

China’s aviation regulator plans to restore flight capacity to 70% of pre-pandemic levels by January 6, and to 88% by January 31 Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

Christmas and New Year reunions fueled passenger growth during December, with more than 5.9 million passengers traveling in the month – up 90% compared with the same time last year.…

France held the title of most visited country in the world prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming 88.1 million visitors in 2019 France set to be world’s most visited country by…

Federal Aviation Administration stressed that planes already in the sky were not at risk as a result of the NOTAM outage FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA

Three Mexican airports, Culiacán International, Mazatlán International (MZT), and Los Mochis International (LMM) were closed. Shots fired on AeroMexico flight about to take off for Mexico…

Hong Kong health officials banned imported hamsters and other small mammals of foreign origin in January of 2022 Pet hamsters are ok: Hong Kong lifts COVID-19 small animal ban

Facing the prospect of a delayed flight can leave most of airline passengers feeling rather frustrated and anxious 5 steps to take if your flight is delayed

Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence…

Organized by PATA in partnership with Global Business Travel Association, the event examined themes spanning corporate, leisure, and MICE. Business travel, tourism, and MICE at PATA &…

There is a high demand for travel brands to do more to feature inclusive and diverse content creators and experiences. Travelers want more inclusive, authentic content on social media

Despite global economic uncertainties, there are plenty of reasons for the airline industry to be optimistic about 2023. Airlines cut losses in 2022 and return to profit in 2023

AirAsia India announced the launch of its Season sale with fares starting at INR 1,497 (approx. USD 18.39), for routes like Bengaluru-Kochi, in addition to similar discounted sale fares…

As consumers become more time-poor, they not only want to have everything in their hand, nut a one-stop-shop for all travel needs too. Six trends predicted to shape travel ecosystem in 2023…

EL AL Israel Airlines is in the holiday spirit with its first-ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday Fare Sale offering great roundtrip fares and a great reason for U.S. travelers to visit Israel…

Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating the expansion of its portfolio in Thailand with the signing of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, an upscale beachfront resort with Destination Group,…

A new study from global payroll specialists, IRIS FMP Global, has revealed the best countries for remote working that offer a digital nomad visa; a specific type of work visa that allows…

Travel industry experts have shared 5 top tips to ensure passengers have the best chance to track down their luggage or make a claim.  Airline lost your luggage, now what?

According to the information posted on Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) official website, there was no tsunami threat at this time. Powerful earthquake rocks…

Expanding Canada's existing air transport relationships allow airlines to introduce more flight options and routings. Flights between Canada and India are unlimited now

The best performing country list is headed by the Dominican Republic, the best performing city list by Antalya in Turkey. The best performing travel destinations of 2022

To travel and discover, to explore new places, meet new people, encounter different cultures is in people's DNA. Travel is good for the soul

Today, Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise line operator to sail a cruise ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel…

It’s very easy for people to forget that different countries may have uncommon rules when it comes to the road. Unusual driving laws from around the world

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line, has updated, adjusted and simplified the Covid-19 protocols. The main change is removing pre-departure…

All soccer fans headed for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 COVID-19 requirements announced

Key West International Airport reopening to commercial service Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian impacted the island chain. Florida Keys: Infrastructure intact, Key West Airport reopens…

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges, catastrophic winds, and massive flooding to Florida. Florida braces for Hurricane Ian’s landfall

An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment select activities and itineraries for their…

As the airline proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022, Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the Year” by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax, for an…

Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing…

Russians cannot continue to spend their vacations in Europe as usual when their nation is waging a brutal war against neighboring state. Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering…

Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by…

Bhutan announced that it would raise its Sustainable Development Fee from $65 to $200 per person, per night. Bhutan reopens its borders but raises tourist fee 300%

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has prohibited flight crew from taking selfies in aircraft besides asking the airlines to ensure that passengers do…

A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops between 180° and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth. Typhoon Nanmadol on target for…

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries caused by the powerful earthquake Major earthquake strikes Taiwan

The airline with the biggest price difference between economy and first class is Etihad Airways with a 1,019% increase Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with

IATA's airline passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in global air travel continues to be strong IATA: Global air traffic was up 58.8% in July 2022

Malaysia Airlines will use Sabre’s network planning and optimization products for critical decision support Malaysia Airlines signs agreement with Sabre

This summer, travelers are returning to a border that is managed differently, with evolving COVID-19 requirements, which can mean delays Travelers warned about delays at Canadian border

China's tourism revenue and tourist numbers reportedly dropped in the first half of 2022 by nearly fifty percent China’s domestic tourism on track to recovery

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the city-state has revoked a contentious old law banning gay sex Singapore repeals colonial-era gay sex ban

From September 6, self-testing prior to travel will change from "mandatory" to "highly recommended" for vaccinated guests Cunard ends mandatory pre-cruise COVID-19 test requirement

A mysterious metal cylinder just washed up on the shore of Kahala Beach in Hawaii. The cylnder looks aged. Did a Bomb just wash up at Kahala Tourist Beach in Hawaii?

YVR reached an important milestone on August 5 as the airport hit the 10 million passenger mark year-to-date 10 million passengers traveled through Vancouver International Airport in 2022

Sanya's lockdown has been triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak and was declared a day after 263 new positive coronavirus cases were confirmed Sudden lockdown traps 80,000 tourists in…

New York tops list of summer travel destinations in Heathrow’s busiest consecutive 10 days for departures since Christmas 2019 Heathrow summer getaway: 1,000,000 passengers in 10 days

New Boeing center in Japan will focus on sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites Boeing to open new Japan Research & Technology…

After Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, hosting the 2023 Eurovision has become quite problematic for Ukraine UK will host 2023 Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine…

602,000 pilots, 610,000 maintenance technicians and 899,000 cabin crew members will be needed to support the global commercial fleet Boeing: 2.1 million new aviation personnel needed

US State Department warned that Russian security services have 'singled out US citizens' for 'detention and … harassment' US citizens in Russia told to depart Russia immediately

Most powerful passport holders are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom World’s most powerful passports have the least travel freedom

Delta Air Lines' total firm order for Airbus A220 jets is now 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft

Scheduled intra-continental airline seat capacity has seen a reduction of 5 percent across the European continent Europe’s aviation chaos crushes confidence in flying

Emirates has capped further sales on its flights out of Heathrow until mid-August to assist Heathrow in its resource ramp-up Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap

From Michelin star dining to stylish spa breaks, new research reveals the most luxurious travel destinations - without the hefty price tag World’s most affordable luxury travel…

Make sure that you keep any receipts of airport purchases, as you can try to claim the money back from the airline later Top tips for dealing with flight delays

Many major international route areas – including within Europe, and the Middle East-North America - are already exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels International travel surge drives May air…

Some airports are quite more expensive than others, and can create a serious headache for holidaymakers in a hurry to catch their flight World’s most and least expensive airport…

Cities around the world are now doing their best to fight the global climate change and to be more sustainable Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA

Holidaymakers are much keener to leave the pandemic behind with a relaxing break on the beach than to consume cities, and sightseeing Global air travel is set to recover 65% in third…

Requirements for travelers arriving to Canada are expected to remain in effect until at least September 30, 2022 Canada extends current entry rules for foreign travelers

Airline industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns, travel bans and other restrictions Global airlines market expected to reach $744 billion by…

Air Astana online check-in opens 36 hours before international flight departure and ends 60 minutes prior departure Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights

Corporate businesses need to be thoughtful about how they’re implementing or re-implementing their travel programs now Corporate travel programs must adapt to the way business travel…

Following the easing of global COVID-19 restrictions, mentions in filings of ‘business travel’ per company across sectors rose 17% in 2021 and have risen a further 4% in 2022, suggesting…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely…

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…

The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…

Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on…

eTurboNews | eTN A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…

Saudi Arabia declares 16 countries off limits to its citizens - In response to the COVID-19 gradual resurgence, Saudi Arabia’s government has issued a travel ban for 16 countries,…

Over 120,000 people gather in Brussels for Belgian Pride 2022 - After a two-year absence, Belgian Pride was making its long-awaited comeback this year. More than 120,000 participated in the…

Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport - Switzerland’s Geneva Airport (GVA) was forced to suspend all landings on Friday afternoon, due to a massive fire at a nearby…

World’s best and worst airports for business class travelers - While flying business class is something that many travelers will never get to experience, it can make for a nice treat…

Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals - Arriving passengers at Kigali International Airport no longer need to take PCR tests while coming and on arrival to Rwanda,…

US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery - A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is…

European Aviation Safety Agency now wants mask mandate dropped - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)…

Russian aggression in Ukraine will hurt European tourism this summer - With the EU banning Russian aircraft from operating in its airspace due to Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of…

Massive explosion rips through Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba - Multiple floors of the upscale Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba were completely destroyed after a huge explosion ripped through…

Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer - The Swiss region of Graubunden, is aiming to attract record numbers of GCC visitors this summer, with a focus on the great…

European Union to suspend Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia - The European Commission announced on Twitter today that it has issued the guidelines to help European Union states…

International visitors spent $10.1 billion in the USA in March - Data recently released by the US National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2022: International visitors…

Samoa is set to reopen its borders to international visitors - The Samoan Government has announced it will be reopening its border to international travelers from August/September later…

Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards - FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger rights organization, has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

Uganda ends PCR test mandate for all vaccinated outbound travelers - On April 27, 2022, the Minister of Health, Honorable Jane Ruth Achieng, updatedthe public in a televised statement on…

Royal Caribbean Group partners with World Wildlife Fund - Today, Royal Caribbean Group, announced its new commitment to the next phase of its ongoing partnership with World Wildlife Fund…

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking - With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight…

Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies - Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with…

Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance - In a press release posted on its official website today, SkyTeam announced that Russia’s national flag carrier Aeroflot was…

First US state bans genderless option on birth certificates - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new bill into law yesterday, banning a ‘genderless’ option on birth…

ABTA has revealed that more than 3.5 million Brits, who have been on a winter sports holiday, have never taken out travel insurance to cover themselves for activities such as skiing and…