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Ethiopian Airlines launched passenger service to Lyon and Mauritius
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, recently launched flights to Lyon and to Mauritius as the airline continues to expand across Africa and Europe.Lyon new route started on July 2 with a thrice weekly passenger service. France second largest metropolis is the third destination in France connected by Ethiopian Airlines with...
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The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) asks European airlines to avoid the Gulf airspace
European aviation safety regulators have issued a new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB), urging airlines to avoid flying through the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and part of the Gulf of Oman due to escalating security risks linked to renewed tensions between the United States and...
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Avani Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Laos with the opening of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel, bringing the brand's premium lifestyle hospitality concept to the country's capital.Located on Fa Ngum Road overlooking Chao Anouvong Park and the Mekong River, the 197-room hotel is designed to appeal to both...
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Tourism to the Seychelles slowed sharply during the first five months of 2026, with the Indian Ocean destination reporting a double-digit decline in international arrivals as conflict in the Middle East disrupted key air connections.The island nation welcomed 145,858 international visitors between January and May, down 11.7% compared with the...
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Australia has tightened its travel advice across much of the Middle East after a fresh wave of military strikes between Iran and the United States reignited fears of a wider regional conflict and disrupted air travel.The Australian government's Smartraveller service warned that the security situation across the region remains "unpredictable,"...
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