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You've heard this news: The Walt Disney Company is bringing their seventh Disney theme park resort to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It is expected to open at some point between 2030 and 2033. This is a Disney theme park and resort in the Middle East, making it great news for South African families who want to experience Disney Magic a little closer. However, this year is not the biggest news in Abu Dhabi. Their Cultural and Tourism Authority (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that 1.4 million guests had visited the UAE capital in the first quarter of 2025 alone. It's…

Southwest Airlines is set to launch an interline partnership with Taiwanese airline China Airlines, confirming speculation that it will work with TransPacific operators with a strong presence on the US west coast. The Dallas-based carrier said on June 2 that it is exploring a partnership that will begin early next year with China Airlines, saying that conversations will come at IATA's annual meeting in Delhi. Southwest Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson said that once “initial work” is completed with China Airlines at AGM, a “seamless trans-spaific journey across the Southwest network” would be possible. “As the largest domestic passenger airline…

The IATA report which listed fifteen nations, showed that twelve African countries account for about 65% ($846 million) of the total blocked airline funds currently withheld from repatriation and stands at $1.3 billion. According to the IATA report, Asian and African countries collectively owe a total of $1.163 billion in blocked airline funds. This figure includes the XAF Zone nations—primarily the countries within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC)—as well as other key African economies such as Mozambique, Algeria, Angola, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia. The blocked funds, which represent revenues earned by international airlines operating in these countries,…

The IATA report which listed fifteen nations, showed that twelve African countries account for about 65% ($846 million) of the total blocked airline funds currently withheld from repatriation and stands at $1.3 billion. According to the IATA report, Asian and African countries collectively owe a total of $1.163 billion in blocked airline funds. This figure includes the XAF Zone nations—primarily the countries within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC)—as well as other key African economies such as Mozambique, Algeria, Angola, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia. The blocked funds, which represent revenues earned by international airlines operating in these countries,…

A permanent, severe physical condition, able to carry a pack of 25kg in heavy boots on patrol, often without necessities, little rewards, and Game Rangers literally brought life to life in the name of protection. Ran for Rangers is your chance to showcase the support of these selfless individuals, raise money for their good work, and answer fiery questions: “Are you tough as a ranger?” The fourth edition of Run for Rangers will be held in Babanango Games Reserve in North Zululand from July 25th to 28th, 2025, in collaboration with Project Rhino and Sports For Lives. Two-day rangers and…

Shanghai, China, June 3, 2025 – Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest rapid transit companies, recently announced an agreement with Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable diesel. Through this agreement, FedEx purchased blended fuel from Neste and included my sustainable aviation fuel, including at least 30% decent Neste. As used in the blended format, fuel accounts for about a fifth of all jet fuels FedEx consumes each year in LAX*, making it the largest SAF purchase run by US cargo airlines at LAX. Fuel delivery begins earlier this month and continues next…

(Menafn- Mid-East Info) ATM Travels Report 2025 predicts that the Arabian travel market will be developed in collaboration with tourism economics, with travel spending in the Middle East to rise by 50% by 2030. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in June 2025, predicts that by 2030, total tourism spending in the Middle East would be 50% higher than in 2024, generating approximately USD 35 billion in expenditures. The ATM Travel Trend Report 2025 unveils insights into trends and transformations that redefine the travel sector in the…

While delays in the establishment of an independent aircraft accident and incident investigation unit (AIID) raise concerns, aviation experts believe it is unlikely to ban internationally active South African airlines or international airlines flying to South Africa in the near future. Last week, business days reported that South Africa was at risk of being denied access to the US and EU airspace. This is because the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has not yet separated AIID from its management structure. This violates ICAO Appendix 13 of the Chicago Convention, and therefore aircraft accident investigations must be carried out independently…

A packed beach in Tropea, Calabria. As tourism surges, popular European destinations like Italy are introducing new rules, laws, bans and fines to control crowds.Getty Are you heading to Europe this summer? Think carefully before illuminating a cigarette on the beach or taking a shirtless walk along the boardwalk. Many destinations are cracked as visitor numbers are projected to surge in 2025 to record levels. The list of European travel rules and what could get you into trouble is growing, with new bans, fines and restrictions that could cost hundreds (if not thousands) of euros. Some of the new rules…

A packed beach in Tropea, Calabria. As tourism surges, popular European destinations like Italy are introducing new rules, laws, bans and fines to control crowds.Getty Are you heading to Europe this summer? Think carefully before illuminating a cigarette on the beach or taking a shirtless walk along the boardwalk. Many destinations are cracked as visitor numbers are projected to surge in 2025 to record levels. The list of European travel rules and what could get you into trouble is growing, with new bans, fines and restrictions that could cost hundreds (if not thousands) of euros. Some of the new rules…