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A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter crashed near Rovaniemi Airport in northern Finland's Arctic Circle on Wednesday, but the pilot was rescued after it was discharged, the military said.The crash happened around 11am (0800 GMT) “in the Rovaniemi Airport area,” the military said in a statement.”The aircraft crashed during airshow rehearsals,” Finnish Air Force commander Timo Helanen told AFP.”The pilot was lucky enough to be able to eject it from the aircraft,” Helanen said, with only “mild injuries.”Helanen did not want to comment on the possible reasons for the accident “at this stage,” but said an investigation is ongoing.According to the…

Julius Malema, leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), expressed his frustration after being denied a visa to attend the Cambridge Conference this weekend in the UK.In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Malema argued that the denial was not only unfair, but also an attempt to suppress the political voices that oppose it.Or, Malema, who was preparing to board a flight at Tambo International Airport, expressed shock that she would receive a “letter of regret” from British authorities hours before her scheduled departure.“The UK authorities have refused a visa to London this weekend due to the Cambridge Conference…

Airport security and luggage restrictions can be stressful on holidays and are only added when you are waiting to see if your suitcase is away from the plane. The fear of lost luggage looms on many of us to the point where we see it in the carousel. However, there are some simple tips to promise to get your suitcase away from the plane first.The advice from Escape.com is to check in as late as possible for flights. The rationale? Late check-in means your bags are loaded last and theoretically first come out on arrival, said Thomas Roschute, a ramp…

Cape Town – The newly released “2025 Africa Industry Report: Ignite Africa!” reveals a billion-dollar blind spot that curtails Africa's tourism and provides a practical roadmap to reverse stagnation as global arrivals rebound unevenly across the continent. “The responses since the report was published in WTM Africa have been overwhelming,” said Megan de Jager, portfolio director for Africa Travel Week. “This isn't just a summary of trends. It asks offensive questions, but it asks the necessary questions. Who is making tourism? Are we innovating quickly enough? Important research driving industry conversations Since its release, several important insights have sparked a…

Airasia X will suspend direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi from September 1, 2025, citing lower travel demand than expected. The route, which began in November 2024, was the airline's first entry into East Africa, aiming to strengthen tourism and trade ties between Asia and Africa. It operates four times a week with flight code D7 and remains the only direct air link between Malaysia and the continent. The suspension forms part of the Airasia X's wider network optimization strategy. Passengers affected by the change will be offered by August 31st with options including full refunds for travel, travel…

The meeting is scheduled to take place this weekend. British authorities denied a visa to the UK (UK) hours before leaving South Africa for the Cambridge Conference. The meeting is scheduled to take place this weekend in London. Visa was rejected In X's post, Malema argues that the authorities provided “substantial legitimacy” to deny the visa. “It's clear that this is an attempt to silence the opposing political perspective. We are currently or at the airport, as everything is promised to be sorted by 3:30pm. Instead, we received a letter of regret just four hours before departure. British authorities have…

Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC), a division of Shearwater Adventures, is nearing completion of its US$2.1 million airline facility in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The new hub in the Chinotimba Industrial Area, scheduled to open in May 2025, replaces the company's previous base near the Elephant Hills Hotel and forms part of a broader effort to support its target to grow Zimbabwe's tourism sector to US$5 billion. The development includes maintenance services for aviation management organizations, hangars, helipads, VIP lounges, restaurants, pilot training facilities and external operators. With demand for helicopter tours across waterfalls surged, it is expected to create local employment…

TV viewers may have seen comedy's best mates David Badiel and Huddenis Pedal through the sweet French landscape along the Canal du Midi, famous for two men on Channel 4 on bicycles earlier this year. Perhaps you were inspired to go on your own bike adventure this summer.The canal Dumidi in southern France is an extraordinary feat of 17th century engineering, history, beauty, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cyclists' paradise. This iconic waterway extends to 223km (150 miles) and connects the Mediterranean Sea through the Garonne River to the Atlantic Ocean. Technically speaking, “Canal du Midi” refers to the part…

Visa will partner with Whish Money to expand secure digital payments and remittances to more than 1 million users across the Levant region. Visa, the global payment technology leader, and Whish Money Sal, the region's leading fintech, have announced one of the region's most strategic partnerships. With this partnership, Whish will leverage Visa's advanced services and technology to pay and move money, allowing Visa to expand its service offering to over 1 million Whish app users. To commemorate this important collaboration, a signature ceremony was held to mark a new chapter in the region's fintech landscape. This strategic partnership between…

Cruising is only becoming more popular with passengers who have the ability to sail the world without flying. Some people may think it's similar to other holidays, but it can feel very different, especially on the first cruise.This makes cruise research extremely important. According to cruise experts, there are a few mistakes that many people make before heading for their first cruise, including overpacking, ignoring daily planners and not following their dress code.1. Overpacking”We're excited to see you all knowing that we're a great place to go,” said Mike Graham, cruise expert at Destination 2.“It's tempting to be prepared for…