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The cheap flight to Spain could be a thing of the past following a groundbreaking court ruling that, on the surface, it appears to be a victory for vacationers who have been added with heavy baggage fees.Ryanair was ordered by a court in Salamanca, Spain to refund passengers £124 for baggage fees taxed by the airline on five flights between 2019 and 2024. The examiner will determine that the passengers in the luggage are a standard part of the flight and should therefore not be subject to additional charges.However, aviation experts warn that rather than helping consumers, this will lead…

house » Travel warning » How does a crash on a plane in Colorado raise aviation safety concerns affecting local travel? Tuesday, May 20th, 2025A Colorado local government reported a tragic small plane crash in May, resulting in the death of both the pilot and only passenger. The incident that occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Bloomfield sent shockwaves through the local aviation community, raising questions about safety protocols and emergency response measures.The North Metro Fire District publicly shared details about the crash, indicating that the event unfolded around 10am in the fields north…

The first holiday you've ever paid is probably the most memorable, perhaps under £200, and the freedom to escape to a sunny resort filled with laughs, spicy margaritas and groups of friends seemed like the best time ever. It is exciting to escape to different parts of Spain, and the thrill of staying away from home should warn young adults of parents and guardians of potential harm, and many young people can innocently find them abroad. Tenerife's average cocktail price combines a lively atmosphere with a warm evening air, allowing you to fall into a reinforced “happy state” or trust…

Aerial journey Air trades everywhere, planes nowhere: Nigeria Air Services Contract and its Aviation Agreement Adeyemi Okediran Nigeria and Brazil are in discussions to sign the Bilateral Aviation Services Agreement (BASA) aimed at launching the much-anticipated direct flights between the two countries. If finalized, Brazil became the seventh country since Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aviation Development Festus Keamo began negotiating bilateral aviation services on behalf of Nigeria in 2025, becoming the seventh country since taking office in 2023. Jamaica. Such an agreement shows paper progress, but the reality of implementing BASA in Nigeria tells a different story. The bilateral…

Aviation and Minister of Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo is calling on African countries to take concrete steps towards implementing a single African air transport market, beyond mere policy declarations. He announced this at a three-day plenary session and ministerial meeting hosted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in Abuja on Monday. He said, “I would like to emphasize the urgent need to implement a single African air transport market. Despite our strong political will and numerous declarations, progress is slow and fragmentation remains a barrier to our regional integration.” “Our sky must be defined by open opportunities, not by closed…

Aviation and Minister of Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo is calling on African countries to take concrete steps towards implementing a single African air transport market, beyond mere policy declarations. He announced this at a three-day plenary session and ministerial meeting hosted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in Abuja on Monday. He said, “I would like to emphasize the urgent need to implement a single African air transport market. Despite our strong political will and numerous declarations, progress is slow and fragmentation remains a barrier to our regional integration.” “Our sky must be defined by open opportunities, not by closed…

house » Airline News » South African Lift joins Saber's global platform to accelerate domestic travel growth and connectivity Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Saber Corporation, a global leader in Travel Technology Solutions, has announced a groundbreaking multi-year distribution agreement with Lift, one of South Africa's most dynamic and fast-growing airlines. This strategic alliance marks a pivotal moment in expanding accessibility of domestic flights in Africa and beyond and streamlining the booking process. Through this partnership, Lift's entire domestic flight inventory has been integrated into the Sabre Travel Marketplace. It is a comprehensive multi-source platform that allows travel agents around the world…

Air traffic control breakdowns at Paris airports have caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled and delayed, with the Aviation and Aviation Authority said the chaos will expand on Monday.The breakdown hit Sunday, affecting thousands of passengers and was already sitting on a plane at the French capital's second largest airport when the flight was cancelled.The failure of the Control Tower forced around 130 flights to cancel within and outside on Sunday, officials said.That had not been resolved by the end of Sunday, and the DGAC France Civil Aviation Authority said it was “seeking airlines to cut 15% by 15%…

Some of the world's best wonders require US citizens to obtain a visa before takeoff. This is inconvenient to planning a much-anticipated international getaway. US passport holders can rank 10th among the world passports on the global mobility spectrum, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. Passports from 33 other countries provide more global mobility than US passports, while the other two countries are linked to the US for mobility. This index is a ranking of passports based on the number of countries that holders can access without a visa and is based on data from the International Air Transport…

house » Africa » Travel in African Travel Indaba Tourism Breakthrough, Pan-African Unity, Zambia's Vision for Visa Reform Monday, May 19, 2025Victoria FallsAt Indaba, the 2025 Africa Travel Indaba, a major event that brings together tourism leaders and stakeholders from across the continent, Zambian tourism leadership underscored the urgent need for African cooperation to enhance Africa's travel industry. The message was clear. Working together, leveraging the unique cultural, natural and gastronomy assets of each country, African countries can create a powerful, unified tourism sector that attracts more visitors from both Africa and overseas.Untouched AfricaZambia has taken important steps to promote…