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Killer instinct: Polar bear safaris put travelers in touch with a dying breed

Killer instinct: Polar bear safaris put travelers in touch with a dying breed

“Watching the Northern Lights through the window and having access to polar bear viewing opportunities 24 hours a day wins out over a warm shower and a fluffy bed,” said Jennifer Weinberg, a travel blogger.

Etihad Plans First Czech Republic, Poland Routes

Etihad Plans First Czech Republic, Poland Routes

Before the pandemic, Etihad Airways served four destinations in Central and Eastern Europe, comprising Baku, Azerbaijan; Belgrade, Serbia; Minsk, Belarus; and Moscow Domodedovo, Russia.

Turkish Airlines Firms Santiago Launch

Turkish Airlines Firms Santiago Launch

According to data from OAG Schedules Analyser, Turkish Airlines' one-stop service from Istanbul to Santiago will be the Chilean capital’s eighth connection to Europe and the first direct link between Chile and Turkey.

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.”