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Brits heading to Spain on holiday this summer have been warned that planned protests could cause confusion. Holiday makers planning trips to Spanish hotspots in June, including the Canary Islands, Mallorca and Barcelona, ​​have been warned of potential disruptions as activists prepare for “unprecedented mobilization” for popular tourism.The coordinated demonstration is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th, and is hosted by a Southern European network against tourists, a coalition of activist groups from Spain, Italy, France and Portuguese.The network held its latest strategic meeting in Barcelona last weekend, confirming a widespread plan of action across the region.The protest is expected to…

US carrier JetBlue Airways reports that engine availability situation is improving as fewer aircraft overhauls the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Turbofan than previously expected. Chief Financial Officer Ursula Harley said in the company's April 29 revenue that JetBlue “sees an improvement” from P&W as it works through a large backlog of geared turbofan (GTF) engines that need to be inspected for potential manufacturing defects in the turbine blades. The GTF engine powers both JetBlue's Airbus A320neo-Family Jets and its A220-300. Harley previously revealed that JetBlue is predicting the number of jets grounded to the average “middle to high 10” year…

BA will begin flying routes to two beautiful Italian cities with fewer tourists than other beloved hotspots in time for summer. The airline offers direct routes from London to Rimini. Rimini will be offering Italians' beloved Roman Beach Resort on the Adriatic coast and Salerno, an ancient port city on the Amalfi coast since May.The flight to Salerno, known lovingly as “Little Napoli”, departs from London Gatwick, while the flight to Rimini departs from London Heathrow. Despite its nickname, Salerno has far fewer tourists than his popular neighbors on the Amalfi coast, but offers quick connections to the most famous…

British startup career Ascend Airways has conducted flights on behalf of the newly established Airra Leone, flying from London Gatwick to Freetown. The service on April 26th was on a Boeing 737 Max 8 (G-Crux), painted in Air Sierra Leone colouring. Air Sierra Leone appeared last October and planned to operate the service through a British aviation operator's certificate. Ascend Airways is part of the wet lease specialist Avia Solutions Group. I secured the UK AOC a year ago. Flights between the UK and the Sierra Leone capital will reestablish a link that has not existed for 12 years. “It…

This article contains affiliate links. You will receive sales commissions generated from sales. learn more He said: “The spring Welsh gambling (well, all year round) was weather and was blessed on the first day, but on Saturday it deteriorated when I walked along the top of the cliffs in the cemetery.”But you couldn't stop you, we ploughed, and it was worth it despite the darkness, with its stunning scenery. Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) came into view as we reached a corner of the mainland Northwest Wales.”The group returned to Avadaron Wet, but are pleased to have burned most of those…

To celebrate 35 years as a leader in professional risk solutions for the travel and tourism industry, Satib Insurance Brokers (SATIB) has announced the transition. Starting May 1, 2025, longtime Group Expo member and SATIB board member Kevin Watson will step into the role of managing director. Cillie continues to be involved with Satib in her advisory capabilities, pursuing new opportunities. This transition occurs when African tourism is facing an increasingly complex risk landscape. New digital threats such as extreme weather events, changing regulatory requirements, operational liability, and cybercrime affecting online bookings are changing the way businesses approach risk management.…

As part of an effort to promote international parliamentary cooperation, Sen. Yunus Akintunde, who represents the OYO Central Senate District, participated in the Korea Foundation Invitation Program for Prominent Guests of the Congress held in Korea from April 20-26, 2025. Organized by the South Korean Foundation, a public diplomatic organisation under the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the event hosted selected lawmakers from around the world, including Ivan Alberto Flores Garcia (Chile), Ahmed Ezat Manna (Egypt), Edin Dalek (Serbia) and Martin Ivan Ivan Yeza (Argentina). Senator Akintunde was the only Nigerian invited. Akintunde, chairman of the Nigerian Senate Environment…

Icelandair will stop widebody operations when it abolishes the Boeing 767-300ers in 2029, and instead will fly a completely narrow fleet. Carrier had been considering a replacement for the 767 as part of his fleet's overhaul effort, but said on April 30 it would not replace the aging type with another twin-adal aircraft. “This decision is in line with Iceland Air's core strategy and key competitive advantage: its ability to operate narrow, economies, east and west than its competitors through Iceland, and to streamline its cost base,” the airline said. Iceland Air began taking the leased Airbus A321LRS last year…

Emirates has announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles. This partnership allows for seamless travel with one ticket from Dubai to Prasrin via Mahe, with tailored baggage handling and competitive fares. The move will strengthen the Seychelles' position as an important Indian Ocean destination for visitors from Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. The new agreement complements Emirates' 14 weekly flights between Dubai and Mahe, supporting travel from major source markets, including the UK, Germany, Italy and France. The partnership highlights efforts to increase tourism flow between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean regions, placing the Seychelles as an…

Sandile Nene The World Eye is firmly focused on South Africa as the president of the G20 and host of the G20 summit in November. This rally will see the country welcome more than 40 global heads of state on our coasts. The G20 accounts for 85% of the world economy, 75% of international trade, and roughly two-thirds of the world's population. The summit will be held under the theme of “solidarity, equality and sustainability.” This is in line with the vision of comprehensive growth where all individuals and countries benefit from economic progress. As the first African nation to…