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Wed, 27 September 2023

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Captain jailed over deadly Danube cruise collision
A river cruise ship captain was sentenced to more than five years of prison for his role in the death of 26 South Korean tourists. The captain of Viki Read more...
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Qantas pilots demand resignation of chairman

Qantas Chairman Richard Goyder is facing calls to step down by its own pilots. The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), represent Read more...

FCM Meetings & Events launches globally

FCM Meetings & Events, the flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced a global expansion of the business. It sees Simon Read more...

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Azamara unveils 2026 World Cruise

Azamara has unveiled details of its 2026 World Cruise. Departing PortMiami on 6 January 2026, it visits over 35 countries aboard Azamara Onward,, and Read more...

Booking.com takeover of eTraveli blocked by EU

Booking.com will pursue an appeal after the European Commission blocked its planned travel acquisition of eTraveli. The €1.6 billion travel acquisit Read more...

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News from TravelMole Worldwide
Severe turbulence hospitalizes eight

Eight people were taken to hospital after experiencing severe turbulence on a JetBlue flight. The flight from Ecuador was descending for a landing at Read more...

Air Canada confirms Dreamliner order

Flag carrier Air Canada has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 with delivery completed Read more...

Covid outbreak leads to more Gatwick flight disruption

Covid flight cancellations are back. Gatwick Airport says around 30% of air traffic controllers are off sick, leading to more than 160 flights cancell Read more...

Exodus announces new branding and name change

Adventure tour operator Exodus Travels has announced a name change. It is now called Exodus Adventure Travels. This name change seeks to emphasize the Read more...

Avis Budget Group acquires Scottish car hire firm

Avis Budget Group has announced the acquisition of McNicoll Vehicle Hire, operating in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.  McNicoll Vehicle Hire is Read more...

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Partner News
Summer 2024 is Calling – Atlas Ocean Voyages

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Allianz Partners Launches “Allianz Advantage” Website For Agency Partners

  The new AllianzAdvantage.com is a one-stop resource for travel advisors   Travel insurance and travel assistance provider Allianz Partners Read more...

Flying with Fintech: How Virtual Cards Create an Air Travel Payments Revolution

  Moden air travel is a marvel of coordination.   An international dance of crew, machinery, logistics, and infrastructure combine to help h Read more...

Breaking Bread in Arizona

  Enjoying bread in Arizona is a cultural experience that connects visitors with American Indian culture, Southwestern flavours and the state’s Read more...

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