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Almost half of EU’s busiest flight routes are ‘hard or impossible’ to book on trains – report
‘Stone age’ system of booking cross-border rail tickets holding back climate action by consumers, says thinktankEurope’s “stone age” system of booking train tickets makes it needlessly difficult for travellers to avoid polluting flights, a report has found.Booking equivalent train tickets is “difficult or impossible” on almost half of the EU’s busiest international air routes, analysis from the Transport & Environment (T&E) thinktank shows. Continue reading...
Philippine tourism sees big boost when Middle East conflict is over; here's where to go
If key actors in the hostilities in the region would finally reach a peace agreement, things are expected to have a steady return to normal soon. It would mean that more restaurants would open earlier and close later; malls and other public places would have more visitors. The economy would recover and GCC residents are expected to earn and spend more under a time of peace.But nerves frazzled by the conflict may need more than just a visit at the spa or a purchase of a new watch at the store to...
Airline cancels all summer holidays with 72 hour notice to passengers
Airline cancels all summer holidays with 72 hour notice to passengersThe flight carrier has abruptly cancelled its entire network for the whole summer, with passengers now left scrambling for refunds - and uncertainty hanging over the companyCommentsNewsRachel Vickers-Price UK and World News Reporter04:01, 21 Apr 2026Updated 04:17, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA number of flights have been cancelled(Image: ANIK)A key airline has abruptly pulled all of its summer flights, leaving passengers scrambling...
UAE airlines expand to over 420 key destinations amid ceasefire: Here’s where they fly to
As regional tensions ease under a fragile ceasefire, UAE carriers like Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are continuing to fly and connect to hundreds of destinations across continents. While most continue to operate on a reduced number of flights, some, like Etihad, are introducing new destinations to expand their network in key markets.The Abu-Dhabi based carrier is introducing flights to six new African cities (Accra, Asmara, Harare, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Lagos) to build up on its gr...
Major airline that flies from London Heathrow cuts 46 flights in May - full list
The schedule change comes amid rising fuel prices across the global as a result of the Iran war, which started after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites in February
The beauty of Las Vegas' fakeness
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on the charms of Las Vegas hidden in its inauthenticity.
Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea
Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead. She was among the thousands of Rohingya Muslims who brave hunger and accidents on rickety boats each year to flee desperate conditions in camps in southeastern Bangladesh for countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. Hundreds die en route from hunger or accidents at sea, b...
'Tourists are turning our city into a Harry Potter theme park': Residents say their iconic medieval streets are being ruined by 'tacky' merchandise shops
'Tourists are turning our city into a Harry Potter theme park': Residents say their iconic medieval streets are being ruined by 'tacky' merchandise shopsBy NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:45, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 00:46, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Hungary’s incoming PM says Netanyahu would be arrested if he visits
Hungary’s election winner says he would enact an ICC arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and detain him.
Summer travel planning tips to minimize Iran war's impact on your wallet
The Iran war's impact on jet fuel is making it difficult to plan summer travel, as airlines struggle with supply shortages and rising costs. Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, joins CBS News with tips to get the best deal.
Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear
A Canadian woman was shot and killed Monday, and several others were injured, before a gunman took his own life at Mexico’s popular Teotihuacan pyramids. Mexican officials said that four people were wounded by gunfire and two others sustained injuries from falls. Among the injured were tourists from Colombia, Russia, and Canada, according to local government reports via The Associated Press.A firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges were found at the scene, Mexico’s Security Cabinet confirm...
Ryanair Flight to Morocco Leaves 192 Stranded as Plane Departs Empty
Tetouan – An unusual aviation incident unfolded on April 14 at Vatry Airport, where a Ryanair flight bound for Marrakech took off without a single passenger on board, leaving nearly 200 travelers stranded on the ground. A total of 192 passengers were unable to board the aircraft and remained at the airport as it departed empty. Many expressed frustration and disbelief, describing the situation as unacceptable, particularly as some had incurred significant expenses for family travel plans. Accor...
Over 2,600 More Pakistani Pilgrims Reach Madinah as Pre-Hajj Flights Continue
PakistanOver 2,600 More Pakistani Pilgrims Reach Madinah as Pre-Hajj Flights ContinueBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026ISLAMABAD/MADINAH: Pre-Hajj flight operations from Pakistan are in full swing, with an additional 2,687 intending pilgrims arriving in Madinah, ARY News reported. Coordinator Madinah, along with other officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, received the pilgrims at their accommodation. According to authorities, special arrangements have been made to ensure the comfort and conven...
Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion
A 67-year-old Carnival Cruise passenger died last week while snorkeling off the coast of mainland Australia during an excursion.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was a passenger aboard the Carnival Splendor, which offers snorkeling excursions to the Tangalooma Wrecks. She reportedly drowned near Moreton Island on April 17, Cruise Hive reported."Carnival Cruise Line is deeply saddened by the death of a guest on Moreton Island on Friday," the cruise line told local media. "Our Care...
Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands
The U.S. State Department issued an updated warning advising Americans not to travel to Haiti — citing widespread kidnappings and ransom demands often reaching into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.Sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, Haiti has been gripped by escalating gang violence and instability.In an April 16 travel advisory, the U.S. State Department warned that violent crime is still rampant in the Caribbean nation, particularly in its capital ci...
40 Hong Kong tour groups safe after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes Japan
Hong Kong travellers in Japan were reported safe by at least one major tour operator while the Immigration Department said it was closely monitoring the situation after a powerful earthquake struck off the country’s northeast coast on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, said the operator currently had about 40 tour groups in Japan, including three in the northeast and four in Hokkaido, areas covered by the alert. “All our customers are...
Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more
Yet another country in Europe is weighing a proposal to add tourist taxes and levies to visitors in an effort to raise money.Already considered an expensive destination, Finland is now taking a closer look at how tourists pay their way.The Finnish government has started drafting legislation that would allow municipalities to introduce a tax on tourists, part of a broader effort to boost revenue while easing the strain that travel places on local communities, according to a government statement.T...
Adidas x Saudia roll out the airport look with travel wear launch
Dubai: Airlines are no longer just flying passengers — they’re now dressing them too.Sports apparel giant Adidas and Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia have launched a new travel-focused clothing line across the Middle East and North Africa, starting April 20. The aim, according to the airline and Adidas, is to target a generation that increasingly treats the airport as part of the experience rather than just a waiting room.Dubbed the “Made to Fly” pack, the collection is available in select...
Low-key California coast spot named America's best beach town
Low-key California coast spot named America's best beach townSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:44, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 14:46, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delaysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTheo LeggettTransport CorrespondentGetty ImagesRyanair passengers due to fly from Milan Bergamo to Manchester last week were left behind due to problems at passport control, the airline has confirmed.The introduction this month of a European digital border control system, known as the Entry-Exit System (EES), has been blamed for long delays European airports.Ryanair said: "Should these pas...