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Biden administration to require greater transparency on airline fees: Rules to be announced Wednesday will also require faster refunds. Airlines say such rules ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/24/biden-adminstration-airline-refunds-fees/
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
Heavy Rainfall Kills 18 in Oman as Dubai Airport Floods: The United Arab Emirates had its largest rainfall event in 75 years as a year’s worth of rain fell in ...
nyti.ms/443D1tJ
Fly Jinnah launches new flights connecting Muscat with Islamabad: Muscat: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new non-stop ...
timesofoman.com/article/144833-fly-jinnah-launches-new-flights-connecting-muscat-with-islamabad
Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024, Changi Airport takes 2nd place
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/worlds-best-airport-2024-skytrax-hamad-qatar-changi-singapore-388751
Flight attendant shares secret code name they use for passengers they fancy: Next time you're disembarking the plane, keep an eye out for this secret code ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/news/flight-attendant-shares-secret-code-32512245
Boeing spent $500,000 more than it previously disclosed on personal private jet trips for top executives
cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/boeing-executives-personal-air-travel-costs/
Southwest Airlines to end service at four airports, fire 2,000 employees: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both lost money in the first quarter ...
nypost.com/2024/04/25/business/southwest-airlines-to-end-service-at-four-airports-fire-2000-employees/
Why Have Airport Lounges Become So Crowded?: Airport lounges have gotten significantly more crowded over the years. What's causing this ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/airport-lounge-crowding/
Ryanair cancels 300 flights set to fly over France due to strike: The budget airline Ryanair announced on Wednesday that it had been forced to cancel more than ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/ryanair-cancels-300-flights-set-to-fly-over-france-due-to-strike
IndiGo makes strategic move with 30 Airbus A350 orders for long-haul expansion: IndiGo, India's leading airline, ventures into the wide-body aircraft ...
aviation24.be/airlines/indigo/indigo-makes-strategic-move-with-30-airbus-a350-orders-for-long-haul-expansion/
What’s the Safest Seat on an Airplane?: The back of the plane is safest, according to common wisdom, but that’s not really true. Let us explain.
wired.com/story/whats-the-safest-seat-on-an-airplane/
Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel: The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund ...
thehill.com/business/4616651-biden-administration-cracks-down-on-junk-fees-in-air-travel/
Third UK airport scraps 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage as more to follow : New scanners are being introduced across the UK, making some rules obsolete
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/third-uk-airport-scraps-100ml-29062023
Mega Airline Alliance: Air India enters into codeshare partnership with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-mega-airline-alliance-air-india-enters-into-codeshare-partnership-with-japanese-airline-all-nippon-airways-3465452/
Possibly up to 70% cancelled flights this Thursday's air traffic control strike
aviation24.be/miscellaneous/strike-action/french-air-traffic-control/possibly-up-to-70-cancelled-flights-this-thursdays-air-traffic-control-strike/
DOT's new rule ensures airlines provide automatic, quick refunds to passengers
wionews.com/world/dots-new-rule-ensures-airlines-provide-automatic-quick-refunds-to-passengers-714964
10 travel-approved power banks that pass the TSA’s battery rules | CNN Underscored
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/tsa-battery-rules
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: PM says he can still win the next election, commuters reminded of tax deductions ...
thelocal.no/20240426/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-146
Behind-the-scenes: Simpkins Sweets on Shots TV🍬🍬
Sold in airports, chemists and service stations all over the country, Simpkins’ boiled travel sweets bring ... Show more
Shots! : Behind the scenes: Simpkins Sweets: Ever present in chemists, service stations, garages and airport shops, for many, the familiar sight of the gold ...
shotstv.com/watch/vod/52411579
FE Exclusive: Inside JetSetGo’s vision for Air Taxi services in India, CEO Kanika Tekriwal elaborates
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-fe-exclusive-inside-jetsetgos-vision-for-air-taxi-services-in-india-ceo-kanika-tekriwal-elaborates-3465723/
Should travellers in Germany buy flights before ticket tax hike in May?: The German government is raising an air travel tax by around 20 percent from May ...
thelocal.de/20240426/should-air-travellers-in-germany-buy-flights-before-ticket-tax-hike-in-may
If you forget your phone charger, here's the easiest hack for any hotel room: A flight attendant has shared a quick and easy life hack to avoid bearing the ...
nypost.com/2024/04/24/lifestyle/viral-tiktok-shows-how-to-charge-a-phone-in-a-hotel-room-without-charging-block/
#MintPlainFacts | Every week, Plain Facts publishes a compilation of data-based insights, complete with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories ... Show more
Data recap: IT results, PMI readings, air traffic | Mint
Data recap: IT results, PMI readings, air traffic | Mint
Istanbul airports see 13% jump in passengers in Q1: Airports in Türkiye's metropolis saw a 13% increase in the number of passengers they served from January ...
dailysabah.com/business/transportation/istanbul-airports-see-13-jump-in-passengers-in-q1
Foreign Office issues 'strict' warning for anyone travelling to Australia: Australian tourists have been warned to check before they head to the airport.
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/foreign-office-issues-strict-warning-32645443
Burden on travel agencies: Obligation for organizers to provide information regarding baggage rules
fvw.de/touristik/vertrieb/belastung-fuer-reisebueros-infopflicht-fuer-veranstalter-bei-gepaeckregeln-gefordert-242589
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UAE weather dept issues dust alert for several regions days after torrential rains
indianexpress.com/article/world/uae-dust-storms-rain-alert-9287106/
India has seen a record 411 million train passengers in April, as people rush to vote, attend Hindu weddings
scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3260372/india-has-seen-record-411-million-train-passengers-april-people-rush-vote-attend-hindu-weddings
Shoppers claim £50 Antler duffel bag is 'easier to use than a case': The Bamburgh Duffel is just the right size for passengers travelling on Jet2, TUI ...
mirror.co.uk/money/shopping-deals/shoppers-rush-snap-up-50-32660383
'Germany lacks a sensible airline policy': Is budget air travel on the decline?: Budget airlines complain that an upcoming tax hike is one of many accumulating ...
thelocal.de/20240425/germany-lacks-a-sensible-airline-policy-is-budget-air-travel-on-the-decline
Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024: From higher ticket tax on air travel from Germany to several public holidays, here are the changes happening in ...
thelocal.de/20240425/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2024
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Businesses in Germany seem confident of an economic upturn, disruption to air travel ...
thelocal.de/20240425/today-in-germany-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-21
Why low-key Caribbean island Turks and Caicos is loved by A-listers: Turks and Caicos is luring UK sunseekers with celebrity wattage, uncrowded beaches and new ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/turks-and-caicos-travel-destination-popularity
What if digital nomads can’t…nomad? 👀
Legally, travelers do not have to present anything except a valid ID to leave #Argentina ... Show more
The air travel requirement giving digital nomads a migraine — and how to avoid it - Buenos Aires Herald
The air travel requirement giving digital nomads a migraine — and how to avoid it - Buenos Aires Herald
Professor jokes her airtight 'super commute' from NYC to Michigan is faster than past LIRR trips to the city
nypost.com/2024/04/08/us-news/professor-susan-miller-jokes-her-airtight-super-commute-from-nyc-to-michigan-is-faster-than-past-lirr-trips-to-the-city/
PAL to resume Clark-Batanes flights: PAL said that for travelers in Central Luzon, the Clark–Basco–Clark route means they no longer need to go to Manila by land ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/4/22/pal-to-resume-clark-batanes-flights-1432
Customer satisfaction with airlines is improving, according to study: Airlines improve their customer satisfaction ratings in new study.
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/customer-satisfaction-with-airlines-is-improving-according-to-study/NISXKUEOPZABFDJBIR55I2EAG4/
Paid articlePaid #MintPrimer | On 21 April, 470,751 passengers flew, setting a record for Indian air traffic by beating the previous record registered a year ago ... Show more
Mint primer | Up, up and away: the implications of India’s soaring demand for air travel | Mint
Mint primer | Up, up and away: the implications of India’s soaring demand for air travel | Mint
SFO strikes back against Oakland Airport with lawsuit over “San Francisco Bay”: San Francisco has sued Oakland over a recent preliminary decision to add ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/18/oakland-airport-sfo-san-francisco-bay-air-travel-court-legal-economy/
Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning to UK citizens in new update: The Foreign Office has issued updated travel warnings after Israel launched a ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/foreign-office-issues-urgent-travel-32625633
Dublin Express owner eyes expansion with new airport route planned: Mobico increased overall seat capacity to Dublin Airport by 94 per cent in 2023 as air travel ...
businesspost.ie/news/dublin-express-owner-eyes-expansion-with-new-airport-route-planned/
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Brazil’s International Air Travel Soars in Early 2024: In early 2024, Brazil's international air travel industry achieved impressive growth, with a 23 ...
riotimesonline.com/brazils-international-air-travel-soars-in-early-2024/
Spring break travel trends of French-speaking Belgians: rising demand for sunny destinations
aviation24.be/tour-operators/tui-group/spring-break-travel-trends-of-french-speaking-belgians-rising-demand-for-sunny-destinations/
What to know for booking summer travel: Expert tips on airfare, destinations and more
goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/booking-summer-travel-expert-tips-airfare-destinations-109525581
What flying really does to your lungs, according to a doctor: Flying can make many uncomfortable but it can also have a significant impact on our lungs ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/flying-really-lungs-according-a-doctor-20693995/
‘Extremely Dangerous’ Russian Jamming May Have Hit European Flights: Report: Thousands of civilian airline flights are suspected of being affected.
thedailybeast.com/extremely-dangerous-russian-jamming-may-have-hit-european-flights-report
How rising gas prices might impact Americans in time for summer: The price of oil is already up for the year and gas prices typically follow.
star-telegram.com/news/business/article287748545.html
Warning to contact lens and glasses wearers taking flights this summerWarning to contact lens and glasses wearers taking flights this summer - North Wales Live
Why You Should Skip In-Flight Coffee Every Time: Before you reach for that in-flight coffee, consider this: airlines' water quality and high altitudes ...
chowhound.com/1561290/why-avoid-coffee-airplane/
Here’s how Joe Biden can lower families’ costs for air travel: Joint ventures between ultra-low-cost carriers thus have the potential to revolutionize air travel ...
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4605140-heres-how-joe-biden-can-lower-families-costs-for-air-travel/
Foreign Office issues urgent travel advice for Dubai, Morocco and more: So far, 16 countries have been issued travel warnings by the FCDO, following Iran's ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/foreign-offices-urgent-travel-advice-32591900
Greece in Americans’ top five: Overseas markets, such as the US, Australia, China, Japan, Korea and Canada, from where the air journey to Greece takes more than ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236885/greece-in-americans-top-five/
‘Don’t tell Greta, but I am a fan of air travel’: "Don't tell Greta, but I am a fan of air travel."
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24252994.dont-tell-greta-fan-air-travel/
SNP-Greens ministers planning new Scottish air travel tax to cut emissions after climate target ditched
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-greens-ministers-planning-new-scottish-air-travel-tax-to-cut-emissions-after-climate-target-ditched-4598452
Dubai International Airport Clinches Decade-long Reign as World’s Busiest International Hub
emirates247.com/business/travel/dubai-international-airport-clinches-decade-long-reign-as-world-s-busiest-international-hub-2024-04-15-1.731245
Dubai warning as travellers told 'do not come to airport' amid 'severe' flooding: Dubai, which is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/dubai-warning-travellers-told-do-32613884
International Travel Is Shaking Up The World’s Busiest Airports List: The sheer volume of air passengers last year reflects a robust return to travel — and a ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2024/04/15/international-travel-is-shaking-up-the-worlds-busiest-airports-list/
These 15 states are helping federal officials enforce laws protecting airline passengers
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4597710-these-15-states-are-helping-federal-officials-enforce-laws-protecting-airline-passengers/
Jet fuel demand growth lags as air traffic exceeds pre-pandemic level: Global flight activity passed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in four years last ...
reuters.com/business/energy/jet-fuel-demand-growth-lags-air-traffic-exceeds-pre-pandemic-level-2024-04-19/
The transport strikes that will hit travel in Italy in May 2024: People travelling to, from or across Italy may face disruption next month as unions have called ...
thelocal.it/20240419/the-transport-strikes-that-will-hit-travel-in-italy-in-may-2024
Great discussion on Wednesday with John Grant, Deirdre Fulton (MIDAS Aviation) and Wilco Sweijen (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) about the changes and challenges ... Show more
Trains for Planes: How European Airports Are Rising To The Challenge
Trains for Planes: How European Airports Are Rising To The Challenge
The Wright Brothers invented air transportation with the first flight of their Flyer in 1903, but international air travel was slow and cumbersome until jet ... Show more
Test Your Knowledge of Jet Engines - ASME
Test Your Knowledge of Jet Engines - ASME
Near-Catastrophic Runway Collision Narrowly Avoided at D.C. Airport: Report: Luckily two air traffic controllers immediately recognized the situation and yelled ...
thedailybeast.com/near-catastrophic-runway-collision-narrowly-avoided-at-dc-airport-report
Remembering when BA pilot sucked out of cockpit window was saved by colleagues: While flying is routine for airline staff, what happened on the BA flight from ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/remembering-british-airways-pilot-sucked-32617941
EasyJet cancels all flights to Israel amid fears of war escalation: A huge number of scheduled flights to the Middle Eastern country will not go ahead as planned ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/easyjet-cancels-flights-israel-amid-32601309
Federal Airline Traveler Laws Get Boost Through State Officials: The Biden administration asks 15 state attorneys general to help with enforcing customer ...
inc.com/associated-press/federal-airline-traveler-laws-get-boost-through-state-officials.html
FAA rolling out new technology to reduce risk of runway accidents: The Federal Aviation Administration, trying to eliminate all close calls at airports ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/faa-rolling-out-new-technology-to-reduce-risk-of-runway-accidents
30 days annual leave, 13 public holidays: How UAE residents take up to 3 vacations a year - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-residents-get-to-take-3-vacations-a-year-thanks-to-official-holidays-and-annual-leave-policy
American Airlines changes passenger rules for earning miles — and travel agencies are pissed
nypost.com/2024/04/18/lifestyle/american-airlines-changes-passenger-rules-for-earning-miles-and-travel-agencies-are-pissed/
The EU need not be scared by aviation climate action: While debates about farming and heat pumps have brought some climate policy debates to a standstill in ...
euractiv.com/section/aerospace/opinion/the-eu-need-not-be-scared-by-aviation-climate-action/
New Era of Air Connectivity: Venezuela and China: In an announcement made by Ramón Velásquez Araguayán, Venezuela's Minister of Transport ...
riotimesonline.com/new-era-of-air-connectivity-venezuela-and-china/
China is blacklisting debtors from social services like trains, hotels: So-called deadbeat debtors are stigmatized, face travel restrictions and have trouble ...
businessinsider.com/china-blacklisting-debtors-trains-hotels-bankruptcy-2024-4
Atlanta retains title as world’s busiest airport, Haneda leaps into top 10: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta in the US has retained its title as the world’s busiest ...
aerotime.aero/articles/atlanta-hartsfield-jackson-worlds-busiest-airport
In the rapidly evolving world of air travel, artificial intelligence is being applied to provide innovation throughout the entire experience ... Show more
How AI Is Set To Transform Airports And Air Travel
How AI Is Set To Transform Airports And Air Travel
Venezuela’s Air Travel Awakens from Its Slumber: Venezuela's air travel sector is witnessing a significant revival, marked by enhanced national and ...
riotimesonline.com/venezuelas-air-travel-awakens-from-its-slumber/
Lufthansa, Ryanair, Easyjet, Tui: "Everything about air travel is now an imposition"
welt.de/reise/article251034042/Lufthansa-Ryanair-Easyjet-Tui-Bei-einer-Flugreise-ist-mittlerweile-alles-eine-Zumutung.html
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