WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – The chief executives of major U.S. passenger and cargo carriers on Monday warned of an impending “catastrophic” aviation crisis in less than 36 hours, when AT&T (T.N) and Verizon (VZ.N) are set to deploy new 5G service.The airlines warned the new C-Band 5G service set to begin on Wednesday could...Read More
AIR FRANCE – KLM Air France-KLM hikes fares for sustainable flights:As from the beginning of 2022, French regulations will require the incorporation of an average of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel on flights departing from France. A “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” contribution will be included in the price of each ticket from 10 January, from €1 to...Read More
Air France #AF342 A350-900 is partially using used cooking oil as fuel from Paris to Montreal.At 3:40 p.m. today (18 May 2021), Air France Flight 342 took off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport’s Terminal 2E for Montreal with its tanks filled for the first time with sustainable aviation fuel produced in Total’s French plants. Sustainable aviation fuel...Read More
from the States to Latin America; from Europe to Asia… RUSSIA: Spice Up Your Champagne. Write a wish down on a piece of paper, burn it, and add the ashes on your Champagne. Cheers! GREECE: Hang an onion on the front door of homes as a symbol of rebirth in the New Year. GERMANY &...Read More
Egypt officially opened a road lined with hundreds of 3,000-year-old sphinx statues in an evening ceremony at Karnak Temple featuring Pharaonic chariots and hundreds of performers in Luxor on November 25, 2021. The nearly 3km (1.86 miles) ancient road, which took decades to excavate, will help improve access between the temples of Karnak and Luxor.It’s...Read More
Monuments historiques et spectacles vivantsLe président du Comité des Jeux olympiques, Tony Estanguet parle d’un “projet participatif ouvert avec des valeurs humaines très fortes”. Six kilomètres de croisière entre monuments historiques et spectacles vivants. Le projet et beau reste à régler des problèmes de sécurité un véritable défi face à tant d’affluence espérée.https://www.francetvinfo.fr/…/paris-2024-les-jeux… Plus de...Read More
TRAVEL NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BA THREATENS TO CUT HEATHROW FLIGHTS OVER AIRPORT FEE ROW Airport plans massive 76% fee increase. “Hiking charges will not help. It will not attract demand – it will have the opposite effect. If the rise in landing charges goes ahead, I know IAG will not be alone in...Read More
Dubai Sites to See, Things to Do Burj KhalifaSki DubaiBurj Al ArabAquarium & Underwater ZooDubai MallAqua Venture Water ParkDubai FrameThe Lost Chambers AquariumDubai FountainLegoland DubaiWater CanalDubai DolphinariumWorld IslandDubai Safari ParkPalm IslandWild Wadi Water ParkAin DubaiAl Fahidi Historical DistrictGarden ShowBollywood ParksButterfly GardenDubai Parks & ResortsMiracle GardenThe Green PlanetMontiongate DubaiSkydive DubaiIMG World of AdventureZLine Dubai MarinaMadinat JumeirahKite...Read More
Dubai’s fascinating transformation from quaint fishing village surrounded by vast desert planes to a thriving cultural melting pot is one that many residents – and visitors – are well versed in. Dubai, a city of wonders, continues to stand out with its record-breaking engineering marvels. One could call it the world’s most “superlative-filled” town, boasting...Read More
DID YOU KNOW? Some of the 18 amazing things you probably didn’t know about Armenia It’s home to the world’s oldest wineryIt was the first nation to adopt ChristianityIt is called the “land of churches”Chess is part of the curriculumIt lost 1.5 million people in the Armenian GenocideMore Armenians live abroad than in ArmeniaIt has...Read More
