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Tourist visas to be waived by the Japan government
The Japanese government plans to waive tourist visa requirements from some countries as part of an effort to curb COVID-19 spread, Fuji News Network reported. According to FNN, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may make a decision as early as…
Number of commercial flights in August is closer to that of 2019 – EU
It has been reported that the number of commercial flights in the EU increased by 25% between August 2021 and August 2022. This is based on data published by Eurostat on the number of flights conducted in the EU on a monthly basis. Even…
Indonesia to host World Tourism Day celebrations in 2022
It is now only a matter of time before World Tourism Day 2022 celebrates its 25th anniversary, with every part of the sector being invited to be a part of this annual celebration. There is going to be an official World Tourism Day…
Arrivals soar in Kenya in Jan-Aug this year, doubling tourism earnings
According to Tourism and Wildlife Minister Najib Balala, Kenya's tourism earnings in the period from January to August increased by more than doubled to 167.1 billion shillings ($1 billion), compared with 83 billion shillings during the…
Etihad Airways increases flights to the United States
In response to the launch of Etihad Airways' brand-new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with JetBlue, Etihad Airways continues to strengthen its commitment to the US market by increasing flights from New York's JFK International…
Pilots at Lufthansa raise pay pressure, causing flights to be grounded
Lufthansa canceled hundreds of flights Friday after pilots staged a one-day strike to press their demands for better pay and conditions at the country's biggest carrier in support of their demands. During the walkout, the airline reported…
Emirates airline carried over 10 million passengers this summer
Nearly 35,000 Emirates flights were operated to 130 destinations this summer, carrying more than 10 million passengers. The airline also ramped up operations to serve customer demand during this busy period. This included reinstating daily…
Emirates to resume direct A380 services to Auckland and Kuala Lumpur
Starting on 1 December, Emirates will restore non-stop A380 service between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur. As of now, the airline operates Boeing 777-300ERs from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland. The A380 flights will delink both cities and provide…
New flights to New York-JFK by Etihad Airways this winter
New York, United States, is now served by more flights from Etihad Airways. With the addition of four weekly flights from 15th November, Etihad will offer 11 weekly nonstop services from Abu Dhabi to John F. Kennedy International Airport…
New flights to New York-JFK by Etihad Airways this winter
New York, United States, is now served by more flights from Etihad Airways. With the addition of four weekly flights from 15th November, Etihad will offer 11 weekly nonstop services from Abu Dhabi to John F. Kennedy International Airport…