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Passengers on the cruise ship were made into the virus after accidentally dropping “banned” words onto the ship. If you've ever stepped on a boat, you can probably guess what it is. Tiktoker and content creator Marc Sebastian took part in the Royal Caribbean's highly publicized nine months of world cruise last year, documenting his leg trips on Antalc Island in South America.However, one off-hand statement at lunchtime caused more waves than the ship itself. Now, in a virus clip, Sebastian recounts the moment he unconsciously breaks one of the most superstitious, unclear rules of cruising. He accidentally mentioned Titanic.He…

Istanbul Airport is still a GEBR sales driver. Heinemann and his partner. Gebr. Heinemann GEBR is a global travel retailer based in Germany. Heinemann has opened markets in the Middle East/Africa and India, and in 2024 saw a reshaping of geographical revenues, reaching 4.3 billion euros ($4.8 billion). This was the first time in the company's 145-year history that it exceeded 4 billion euros. The only family-owned retailer among the leading global players in the tax-free industry announced its 2024 results on Friday morning. They showed sales surged 21% in the year that signaled entry into new markets after the…

Craig BuchanBBC News, SoutheastnutThe co-pilot's mistake led to abandoning takeoffThe plane had halted takeoff on the Gatwick runway after the co-pilot was confused left and right of him, investigators found.The Air Actidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the error led to the aircraft's brakes getting fired.The June 28 incident – including a British Airways flight to Vancouver, Canada – led to a 50-minute runway closure at West Sussex Airport and 23 cancelled departures.A British Airways spokesperson said, “Safety has always been our number one priority and our pilots have led the aircraft to a safe stop.” Gatwick Airport said it would…

Norwegian boat builder Hurtigruten has revealed exciting new details and concept images of the world's tallest cruise ship, which aims to use net-zero emissions by 2030.At the heart of this futuristic design are three 164-foot retractable sails known as Oceanwings, which are already used in commercial cargo ships like the Canopée. These sails double as solar collectors, and acquire renewable energy from the sun while reducing wind resistance and fuel consumption.The Sea Zero power system is equally impressive. The ship will be equipped with a massive battery system designed to store enough energy to sail between ports without relying on…

British Airways and Iberia Parent IAG have revealed orders for 71 wide body jets from Airbus and Boeing. This is trying to replace the old long range type and grow a fleet. The latest orders announced on May 9 include the 32 Boeing 787-10 and the 21 Airbus A330-900 twin jet for the British Airways. IAG also notes that in March this year, six Airbus A350-900s were placed in Iberia with six A350-1000s and six Boeing 777-9s. The aircraft, announced on May 9, are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2033, with 35 being allocated as replacements for existing…

Members of West African Business Communities (ECOWAS) are being asked to adopt a new regional strategy to eliminate all taxes on air travel in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. This advice was given by the Aviation Expert Committee at the delocalization meeting of the Sixth Parliament of the Joint Committee on Natural Resources of the Ekowas Parliament held in Lome, Togo. In another development, the ECOWAS Community of Justice launched a groundbreaking external session in Lagos on Thursday, reaffirming West Africa's commitment to justice, regional integration and human rights protection. At the opening ceremony of the conference,…

The Crocworld Conservation Center experience was enhanced by the launch of an interactive ranger guidebook sponsored by Wilded (Conservation Education) in collaboration with Wild Alliance Africa (an NPO dedicated to conserving global biodiversity). This fun and user-friendly booklet is a great Croccoword souvenir that has been around for a long time since many educational enrichment activities focused on iconic and indigenous animals and flora found in Clock World. “The Ranger Guide was a way to provide real value to young people when visiting the park. It provides additional information and activities to do at Clock World, and deepens knowledge and…

If you can't decide where to go on your next holiday, one Globetrotter has covered you after sharing your trip to what is known as the “most underrated” capital in the world.With summer almost here, you may have begun to dream about your next holiday. While British people prefer to chase the sun to go to places like Spain and Turkey, going to tourist resorts to enjoy the sun may not necessarily be attractive. Instead, one Globetrotter urges people to consider it a “nuclear-free” city that can expect an average high of 34C over the summer months.Travel enthusiast Dasha Kofman…

Senior members of the EFF confirmed that party leader Julius Malema and others are not planning to withdraw their visa applications to visit the UK this weekend after a visa was not provided to attend a meeting at Cambridge University.Malema was invited by the African Cambridge Association to speak at the 11th Cambridge African Africa Conference, but was unable to leave Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg due to the lack of visa arrival in time.On boarding social media platform X, Malema said she was at the airport when she received the letter four hours before departure and informed her that…

Air Canada reports widespread air traffic reductions in the first quarter, particularly in US holiday hotspots and destinations throughout the Atlantic. On May 8, Montreal headquarters disclosed $939 million ($674 million) in passenger revenue from the Atlantic segment (including long-haul flights to Europe, India, the Middle East and North Africa) down nearly 4% year-on-year. Meanwhile, revenue from flights fell nearly 5% compared to the first three months of 2024, with Canada's domestic passenger revenues remaining largely flat in the previous year. The results reflect the economic disruption and geopolitical uncertainty associated with President Donald Trump's World Trade War and the…