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Other NewsCzech carrier Smartwings is expanding its scheduled network for the Northern Winter 2026/27 season with the launch of three new routes from Prague, strengthening connections to Portugal, Italy and Norway.The airline will introduce nonstop flights to Lisbon, Venice Marco Polo and Bergen, offering travelers more city break and leisure options...
Other NewsEasyJet abruptly changed its mind by potential takeover candidates. The British low-cost carrier is now backing a higher all-cash offer from US private equity firm Apollo, replacing its earlier support for a rival proposal from Castlelake.Apollo has proposed to acquire the low-cost carrier for £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion), valuing the...
Other NewsOne of Indonesia’s most recognizable hotels is set to disappear from the Jakarta skyline. The Indonesian government has indeed confirmed plans to demolish the landmark Sultan Hotel in the capital’s prestigious Senayan district, bringing an end to the property's decades-long history. During two generations, the hotel was known as the...
Other NewsIndia has introduced a mandatory online health declaration for all international air travelers arriving in the country following updated guidance from the Directorate General of Health Services.Under a travel advisory issued in June 2026, all passengers must complete a Self-Declaration Form (SDF) through the Air Suvidha 2.0 portal before traveling...
Other NewsBritain's London Heathrow Airport on June 26 lowered its 2026 passenger forecast and warned that profit could decline this year, citing uncertainty in global travel demand and pressure from the conflict in the Middle East. The story was reported by news agency Reuters, citing Heathrow Airport's June 2026 investor update.The...
Other NewsNorwegian is acquiring Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) in a deal that creates one of the largest integrated travel companies in the Nordic region.The acquisition brings together Norwegian and regional carrier Widerøe with NLTG's portfolio of tour operators, hotels and leisure brands, including Ving, Spies, Tjäreborg, Globetrotter and Sunclass Airlines.The...
Other NewsSouth Africa has introduced a mandatory digital customs declaration for international travelers, adding a new pre-travel requirement for anyone entering or leaving the country.The new Customs Online Traveller Declaration became mandatory on July 1, 2026 and is administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) through the South African Traveller...
Other NewsIn June, Qatar Airways claimed to have reinstated 85% of its schedule following the disruptions caused by the Gulf War. In the meantime, this percentage will only increase slightly with the coming winter destination. Qatar Airways is indeed continuing to scale back its network for the Northern Winter 2026/27 season,...
Other NewsRussia’s deepening fuel crisis is beginning to affect aviation and travel across Central Asia, with airlines reducing services, fuel prices rising and governments scrambling to secure supplies as shortages spread beyond the country’s borders.In a striking reversal for one of the world’s largest oil producers, Russia is preparing to import...
Other NewsEurope's airports and airlines have issued an open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning that the rollout of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing major operational disruption and threatening the smooth functioning of summer air travel.While the aviation sector continues to support the...
Other NewsLa Reunion Island home carrier Air Austral has unveiled a major overhaul of its MyCapricorne frequent flyer program, introducing a simpler earning structure, more flexible redemption options, and easier access to elite status benefits.The redesigned loyalty program, which also covers regional subsidiary Ewa Air, is designed to reward customers for...
Other NewsIrregular border crossings into the European Union fell by nearly 40% during the first five months of 2026, according to preliminary figures from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.Almost 39,000 illegal crossings were detected between January and May, continuing a downward trend driven by closer cooperation with partner...
