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Ryanair found himself at the heart of the social media controversy after making a tongue comment about his previous Twitter, X. The airline is known for its humorous posts, and Ryanair's team saw Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League as a new opportunity to joke around.Before the match, the official Arsenal account posted a simple yet hopeful message, “Make It Adaven.” However, after the gunners were defeated by Pariscent Gelmaine, the Ryanair social media team shared the post, adding that it simply “or not.” X users were split and many people attacked the update. One wrote: “It's too…

The Uganda Wildlife Service (UWA) launched the 2025 Bwindi Sarambuwe Mountain Gorilla and first chimpanzee census, officially launched by Dr. Dr., Executive Director of the Tropical Forest Conservation Institute in Bwindi Non-Invasive National Park on May 6th. A team of 70% trained personnel from UWA will conduct census in two phases using nest numbers and genetic analysis methods. The first sweep is set to end in June, with the second scheduled for September. The purpose of the census is to establish current population figures for mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the region, assess threats, and guide future conservation efforts. The…

Flights are very expensive, especially if you fly long distances and need an upgrade like extra legroom or premium seats. Flying Business or First Class is one of the most luxurious travel experiences offered by airlines, with the hefty price tag that comes with it.However, there are a few tips and tricks to bag free plane upgrades from the airline. One airline insider joined Reddit's travel forum and explained several ways you can try out a free upgrade.They wrote:“If confirmation is not approved, the next person in line will receive the upgrade when they arrive and print their boarding pass.”The…

The British High Commissioner for South Africa has issued an official apology after the UK Home Office failed to process Julius Malema's visa application.The leader of economic freedom fighters was scheduled to travel to the UK for a scheduled address at the University of Cambridge this weekend at the University of Cambridge. In response to the Fallout, British High Commissioner Anthony Phillipson apologized in a formal letter, attributed to the failure of the delay caused by “the steps and unfortunate timing necessary to consider visa applications for recent UK bank holidays.””I am following the processing of the visa required to…

JOHANNESBURG – Reports that travelers have been denied entry to US ports of entry have sparked international concerns. For South African businesses, they sparked new debates over the years of blind spots. So far, no known cases have been involved in South African travelers. However, travel experts say the risks exposed by incidents abroad are easily applied here too. “These stories brought some unpleasant realities to the surface,” says Mummy Mafojane, GM at FCM. “They remind businesses how vulnerable they are when they don't know where their people are traveling or how to do that.” That vulnerability is often created…

Ukrainian Justice Minister Olha Stefanishna believes Canada's efforts to confiscate the Volga Depur Antonov AN-124-150 would result in heavy transport aircraft being moved to Ukraine. Stefanishna says Canadian authorities have begun the process of seizing the jets – parked at Toronto Pearson Airport – and “hard work” has led to legal proceedings “The seizure of the Russians (AN-124) was one of my first objectives in my first month as Minister of Justice,” she says. “I am confident that (the aircraft) will soon be able to have a new home in Ukraine, and will serve our state's interests.” The Canadian government…

The hustle and bustle of passing through the airport can be a very stressful experience, especially when it comes to the crazy dash to the gates, especially when it comes to departure details. At this desperate moment, travelers often want to sprint to their assigned gates and secure a spot in front of the boarding line.But those flying with a particular airline swear by the clever tricks that make travelers like Chelsea known to Tiktok audiences known as @cheapholidayexpert. Chelsea is well known for sharing budget-friendly travel tips with her followers.In a recent post, she announces a lesser-known feature of…

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Central European budget carrier Wizz Air will establish a base in the Armenian capital Yerevan and open several new routes from there. Wizz Air says it will have two Airbus A321neos located at the city's Zvartnots airport. The carrier will open new services to eight new European destinations that have been rolling out since the beginning of October this year. These include Bucharest, Prague, Hamburg, Naples, Nice, Bali, Paphos and Memongen, outside Munich. Wizz began flights to Yerevan in 2020, and the base expansion will raise its network from the capital to routes 17. “This development will secure a leadership…

The stone town on Zanzibar Island on the mainland of Tanzania is one of the most beautiful cities in Africa. This is a maze of faded grandeur, carved wooden doors and stone alleys that hummed with centuries of trade, music and culture. Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born here in 1946, here in Farovbursala, and was a British guardian in Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania), who spent his childhood in the winding streets. His modest former home on Kenyatta Road attracts dedicated fans from all over the world.It reached it via flight connections in Istanbul, Doha and Nairobi, but there…