Air France-KLM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its fleet.The planes are intended to be operated by Air France and will replace the outgoing fleet of Airbus A318 and Airbus A319 planes,…
Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess has rescued three sailors who were forced to take to a life raft after their boat sank in the south Caribbean.The 2,000-passenger vessel was sailing on a world cruise when she was asked to go to…
As the mercury peaks in Dubai this summer, the city’s establishments, ranging from malls to hotels, have lined up an array of unique leisure offerings that will help residents and tourists escape the sweltering temperatures.When it comes to beating the…
Etihad Airways is to boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by adding a fourth year-round daily service between the two capitals.The new service is set to launch on October 27th.It introduces a convenient mid-morning departure from Abu…
What does “all-inclusive cruise” mean? When is the best time to book a cruise trip? Is it better to choose excursions before boarding? First-time cruise passengers usually have many questions before booking. There are several things every traveler should know…
Qatar Airways announced a significant order for 18 Gulfstream aircraft during a ceremony at the White House.The event was witnessed by sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, and United States president, Donald Trump.The order worth over $1 billion…
Carnival Corporation will seek to significantly eliminate its purchase and consumption of non-essential single-use plastics by the end of 2021.The effort to reduce single-use plastics across its nine global cruise line brands is part of an expansion of Operation Oceans…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has said it will seek to fine British Airways £183 million for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation.The proposed fine relates to a cyber incident notified to the organisation by the airline in September last…
The duchess of Cornwall has become godmother to Saga’s new boutique cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery, in Dover, Kent.The vessel becomes the first cruise ship to be named at the port of Dover for over a decade.The duchess joined over…
Tourism in Istanbul increased during the first five months of 2019 by 11%. The number of tourists exceeds five million visitors reaching its maximum over the last five years.According to data published last week by the Governor’s Office in Istanbul,…
