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in Asia

Andaz Dubai the Palm to welcome first guests in December

Andaz Dubai the Palm will open this winter.Located in the heart of the Palm Jumeirah, the luxury boutique lifestyle hotel and residences will be rooted in Dubai’s rich culture, while reflecting the city’s eclectic style through all elements of design,…

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in Africa

Air Tanzania ops to be affected all week

Air Tanzania’s Johannesburg-Dar es Salaam service will be interrupted due to the grounding of one of its aircraft.In a statement released by the airline, the schedule disruption is projected to continue for the rest of the week on the Monday,…

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in South America

Embraer E195-E2 set to make Russian debut

Following a tour through China, Japan and Asia Pacific, Embraer’s latest plane, the E195-E2, will make its Russian debut at the upcoming Moscow air show, MAKS-2019.Featuring the quietest cabin and lowest emissions of any single-aisle jet, as well as a…

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in Oceania

Slight increase in foreign travellers to South Africa

Statistics SA’s latest tourism and migration report, reflecting arrivals for June, reveals that South Africa saw 3 355 904 travellers pass through ports of entry/exit.Foreign arrivals increased by 0.3% year-on-year to more than 1.16 million in June, but were down…

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in North America

Quito Airport achieves carbon neutrality

Quito International Airport has reached carbon neutrality in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.The system was created by Airports Council International and is technically endorsed by the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organisation, the World Bank and the United States Federal…

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in News

British Airways pilot strike to cause disruption in September

British Airways is preparing to cancel flights on at least five consecutive days in September following the announcement of strike action by pilots.Members of staff represented by the British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) will take industrial action on September 9th,…

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in Europe

Ryanair rated worst for customer service in UK

Ryanair has been rated the worst firm for customer service out of 100 popular British brands.Passengers with the low-cost airline were left feeling undervalued by unhelpful staff and miserable complaints handling, new Which? research reveals.The survey of well-known companies reveals…

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in Asia

EgyptAir prepares to debut A220-300

The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line.The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks.The aircraft, which…

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in Africa

Simbavati River Lodge redefines offering

Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park, is now under the management of African Inspiration Hotels and Lodges and has refined its offering with the addition of two Tented Pool Suites.The suites’…

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