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The Drum
5 months ago
Online marketing

Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad ads banned over sustainability claims

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads by Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad over their misleading sustainability claims.
Climate advocates are celebrating the rulings, stating that there is no such thing as environmentally friendly air travel. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Digital life

Mom scolds plane passenger for watching R-rated movie that made her son cry

A young man was berated by a female plane passenger for watching a violent movie during a flight.
The man received support from Reddit users who believed he was not in the wrong. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Boston

Wet, windy weather could mar holiday travel until a sunny Thanksgiving day

A New England storm will affect driving on Tuesday night in the region.
Air travel at Boston Logan could go smoothly despite the weather conditions. [ more ]
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Conde Nast Traveler
1 week ago
France politics

Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Paris This Summer

Paris is experiencing a significant increase in tourism interest due to the 2024 Summer Olympics. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 week ago
JavaScript

My opinion: Air travel ID deadline is only a year away, but you may have less time than that

By May 7, 2025, Oregon residents will need a Real ID-compliant license or a passport for domestic air travel. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Should travellers in Germany buy flights before ticket tax hike in May?

Germany increases air traffic tax by 20%, affecting customers with higher ticket costs. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
4 months ago
Germany news

Why the cost of flying from Germany will rise in May

Flying from Germany is expected to become more expensive due to an increase in the aviation tax.
The ticket tax will be raised from May 2024, resulting in higher ticket prices for air travel from Germany. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Mexico-bound plane lands in LA in 4th emergency this week for United Airlines

United Airlines had its fourth emergency involving a flight in a week, this time due to a hydraulics issue.
All passengers on the United Airlines flight to Mexico City landed safely and were unharmed during the emergency landing in Los Angeles. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs

Passengers in wheelchairs must be treated better according to proposed regulations
Airlines to face penalties for mishandling wheelchairs under new rules [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

WestJet CEO apologizes for accessibility failures, defends airline's record | CBC News

WestJet CEO apologizes for failing to accommodate people with disabilities
WestJet is taking steps to improve accessibility [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Man accused of flying to New York from Heathrow without ticket arrested by police

A man has been arrested for flying from Heathrow to New York without a passport or boarding pass.
The man was initially arrested on Christmas Day after returning to London from New York. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

This supersonic jet will go from London to New York in just three and a half hours

NASA and Lockheed Martin have unveiled a new super-silent supersonic jet called the X-59. It promises to travel faster than the speed of sound and drastically reduce journey times.
The X-59 has a long, tapered nose and a streamlined design that aims to break up shock waves and eliminate sonic booms. It will be test-flown across several US cities to gather data on its noise levels. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin victory would not end well for Europe', Lithuania's foreign minister says

Ukrainian drone strikes Russian oil storage depot
Ukraine working to restore air travel [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 695

Ukraine is working to restore air travel with a focus on Boryspil international airport and Lviv.
Ukraine warns of ammunition shortage as efforts are made to supply it with artillery. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US news

Judge Blocks JetBlue From Buying Spirit Airlines

A federal judge has blocked JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal.
The judge agreed with the Justice Department's argument that the merger would reduce competition and drive up fares. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

China Expects Air Travel to Accelerate Recovery in 2024

China expects international flights to reach 80% of prepandemic levels by end of 2024. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Books

Circling the Planet, Looking for God

Literary predecessors never had the opportunity to see the view from an airplane window.
NASA's space missions in the 1960s brought a new perspective of Earth as seen from space. [ more ]
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