If there’s anything people can agree on these days, it’s that flying sucks. And between the delays and cancellations, extreme turbulence, and jets literally falling apart in the sky, it seems that some people have had about enough of flying experiences getting ostensibly worse instead of better. Which may partially explain the online roasting of WestJet’s new UltraBasic fare, where … Read more
WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare — and if you like carry-ons, seat choice and earning points, there’s a catch. The UltraBasic fare will replace the airline’s basic fare option, and it comes with “some restrictions,” according to an email that was sent to WestJet members. Carry-on bags aren’t permitted unless a passenger is on … Read more
Gilkinet is a member of the Greens, while Weyts is with the nationalist New Flemish Alliance. “I have complete empathy for the inconveniences suffered by people who are overflown wherever they live, in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels,” Gilkinet added. “And that’s why I want to reduce the authorized noise volume for aircraft according to the … Read more
A convoy of armored vehicles and heavy construction machinery was despatched from the capital, with AFP reporting that activists were still manning makeshift roadblocks at midday Sunday local time. At least 230 people have been detained, and Louis Le Franc, the high commissioner of New Caledonia, has since said the road is under government control. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the reimbursement of over N15 billion to the Kebbi State Government for the construction of Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi. The president also sought the approval of N9 billion for Nasarawa State Government as a refund for the construction of Lafia Cargo Airport, Nasarawa. … Read more
Passengers can now carry bottles containing up to two litres in their hand luggage and keep electrical items like laptops in their carry-on bags when they pass through the new 3D scanners. This change has reportedly reduced queue times by 50 per cent due to the elimination of manual bag checks. However, it was recently … Read more
Weather forecasters knew a major storm was heading for the United Arab Emirates and authorities advised citizens to stay at home. Passengers queued for hours at flight connection desks at Dubai International Airport after record-breaking rain hit the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding. Photo: Reuters As feared, the UAE’s largest city, Dubai, was brought … Read more
When Denver International Airport announced in 2015 that it was looking for a local company to build and operate a brewery inside the attached Westin hotel, it was big news. Not only would an onsite brewery highlight Colorado’s exploding craft beer scene, but it would also give DIA some cachet as one of the first … Read more
As millions of Brits prepare to jet off on holidays this summer, people are in for a shock as airport parking costs have risen by up to 260 percent. New research conducted by Spin Casino analysed data from 300 of the most popular airports in the world, ranking them on which have the most expensive … Read more
A man has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Polish prosecutors have said. The man, a Polish citizen identified only as Paweł K., was arrested in Poland. Ukraine supplied information leading to his arrest. “The detained person was charged with reporting readiness to act for … Read more
