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2024


Wizz Air Plans London-Jeddah As First Operational A321XLR Route

Wizz Air Plans London-Jeddah As First Operational A321XLR Route

With British Airways alone having 34 daily flights between the UK and North America—either with its own aircraft or via codeshares—together with the three main airline alliances already having heavy presences on Atlantic routes, Váradi does not believe the world’s busiest oceanic sector held much promise for Wizz.


Passenger with peanut allergy feared she’d die on plane after airline handed out nuts — despite her warning

Passenger with peanut allergy feared she’d die on plane after airline handed out nuts — despite her warning

“On their app, it said that they provide special meals so I put on that I had a nut allergy,” lamented Pearson, who was allegedly given a “COVID-style” face mask to protect her against the peanut fumes.


Sweden To Scrap Aviation Tax; Swedavia Applauds Move

Sweden To Scrap Aviation Tax; Swedavia Applauds Move

Abrahamsson says that a “broad focus on how the industry ensures competitive and sustainable air travel is now required.” “Policy instruments already exist at EU level and Sweden now need to promote innovation and effective tools,” he adds.


TSA Expanding Digital ID Acceptance At Select Screening Checkpoints

TSA Expanding Digital ID Acceptance At Select Screening Checkpoints

Other than Hawaii, U.S. states issuing digital IDs acceptable to TSA—where checkpoints have the proper CAT-2 equipment—include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, New York, Ohio and Utah.


Italian officials want to charge admission to this iconic site as overcrowding leads to chaos: ‘Too many tourists’

Italian officials want to charge admission to this iconic site as overcrowding leads to chaos: ‘Too many tourists’

Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualteri has expressed support of the plan, put forth by tourism official Alessandro Onorato, who noted that the admission fee would be on par with the amount of money many visitors toss into the world-famous wishing well, which already rakes in well over $1M annually.


Airline forced to rebalance planes thanks to these first-class seats

Airline forced to rebalance planes thanks to these first-class seats

The spokesperson noted that the renovations came in response to customers telling the airline “in no uncertain terms that it is time we modernized the cabin interiors of our longhaul aircraft, and especially our Airbus A330-300s.”


Dammam Airports Company Seeks Enhanced European and Asian Connectivity

Dammam Airports Company Seeks Enhanced European and Asian Connectivity

DMM was named one of the top five regional airports in the Middle East for 2024 by SkyTrax and received the highest score in the Departure Passenger Satisfaction Program issued by ACI World, recognizing its efforts to serve its community and visitors effectively.


Which airlines ban barefoot passengers — and why you wouldn’t want to be

Which airlines ban barefoot passengers — and why you wouldn’t want to be

The airline’s contract of carriage mandates that passengers “dress appropriately,” adding that “bare feet or offensive clothing aren’t allowed.”


National landmarks under constant threat of destruction — and selfies are to blame

National landmarks under constant threat of destruction — and selfies are to blame

Destinations going viral on social media have also led to struggling in managing the influx of tourists and putting protective safety measures in place, as well as accelerating “wear and tear on historical sites, natural landscapes, and infrastructure.”


50 New Routes Starting In September 2024

50 New Routes Starting In September 2024

The launch of the Guangzhou route is the first of two new services Air Serbia intends to open to mainland China over the coming months, with operations to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tentatively scheduled to start in April 2025.


Wizz Air To Base First A321XLR In Milan, Launch Longest Route Yet

Wizz Air To Base First A321XLR In Milan, Launch Longest Route Yet

The A321XLR equipped with CFM Leap 1A engines received its type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in July.


China Southern Schedules C919 Debut

China Southern Schedules C919 Debut

China Eastern Airlines was the launch customer for the C919 and currently operates five routes using the aircraft type, including flying twice a day between CAN and SHA.


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