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Thermal screening at airports in China and around the globe are becoming common
As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads, the travel and tourism sector is being battered. China, Hong Kong and Singapore will all take a direct hit due to their exposure to the downturn. We break it down for you.
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As protests continue in Hong Kong - including at the city’s international airport - the retail and tourism sectors are beginning to fill the financial hit.
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic’s stunning new A350 enters service shortly on routes between London and New York. Here are some of the highlights passengers will enjoy at 30,000 feet!
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Frequent travellers to the United Kingdon’s major airports are well-familiar with the long waits to clear UK Immigration. Fed up with the chaos, some industry leaders are now speaking up.
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The airline of firsts - Singapore Airlines - unlocks blockchain technology for its customer loyalty frequent flyer program.
Read MoreThe longest-ever commercial flight will depart London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday. A Qantas-operated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will depart for Perth, Australia on a flight scheduled to last 16 hours, 45 minutes.
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A Qatar Airways wide body jet at its home base. Credit: Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, despite a blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and some regional neighbours, has announced aggressive new expansion plans - including to 16 new destinations in 2018 and 2019. The announcement was made at the ITB travel show in Berlin by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker.
Read MoreA massive power outage struck Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon, forcing cancellations of outgoing flights and an in-bound FAA groundstop for ATL-bound flights.
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Is it BREXIT, or lack of capacity, or record profits - but passengers are reaching the boiling point on intra-European flights this summer. Read more...
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A photo of the ejected passenger that has gone viral on Twitter
The PR nightmare for United Airlines just went from bad to worse. A video showing an Asian physician yanked off a domestic flight has gone viral in China - threatening the airline's market share.
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United Airlines generated more bad PR for itself after mis-handling an over-booked flight situation - in the most ruthless way.
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In a new agreement that widens ties between two airlines, British Airways passengers will be able to book seats on Alaska Airlines flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of America and three in Hawaii direct
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Cathay Pacific will deploy its new A350 for its new service to Tel Aviv. Credit: Cathay Pacific
Next March, Cathay Pacific expands its global route network to include Tel Aviv using the airline's new Airbus A350.
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United Airlines employees gathered at the carrier's Willis Tower headquarters to pack hygiene kits. Credit: United
In a creative approach to helping the environment and assisting the underprivileged, United Airlines is recycling new and used premium class hygiene kits and offering them to victims of disasters.
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Atlanta-based Delta Airlines has raised eyebrows with its new, bold uniform collection designed by Zak Polsen
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In fall (autumn), New England is famous for its glorious foliage as billions of leaves change from green to a kaleidoscope of colors. The air is crisp and cool — perfect for hiking, biking or a classic fly-drive break along back roads, where farm stands are piled high with crunchy apples and orange pumpkins.
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American Airlines and JetBlue have received final approval from the Cuban government to begin commercial airline service to several airports on the island.
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Images of EK521 after it crash landed at Dubai International Airport
Video shot from the inside of Emirates EK521 after it crash-landed at Dubai International Airport on Aug 3 shows that many passengers tried to grab their cabin baggage before evacuating from the burning aircraft
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A free lounge recently opened at SFO which allows travellers to come together to think, exchange ideas, create and collaborate!
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