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Finnair's losses deepened in the first quarter of 2025 as increased costs related to “long-term” industrial action and sustainability reached revenue. OneWorld Carrier, who outlined the revenues for January to March 2025 on April 29, described the operating environment for the past three months as “severe” and characterized the impact of 22 million euros ($25 million) on comparable operating results from actions taken by the Finnish Aviation Pilot Association SSL. Additionally, mandatory increases in sustainable aviation fuel usage and changes to the European Union's emissions trading system have had an impact of 10 million euros. However, Finnair said travel demand…

The Home Office appears to have clearly reversed its previous decision to deny visas to 14 African student performers who are scheduled to participate in major cultural exchange programs.Marsha Gusti, president and founder of Kwaya Australia, said he received a call from a government representative on Tuesday, advised that all visas were granted after additional information was submitted to the new application.”I was shocked. That's not something that's usually done,” Gusti said.”When I told the good news to the students it was early in the Uganda morning. They were all sitting at the video call table and when I said…

King Mohammed VI officially launched the construction of the Kenitra and Marakech high-speed railway lines. The 430-kilometer line connects major Moroccan cities such as Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech, significantly reducing travel time and strengthens the country's position as a leader in sustainable transport and continental infrastructure development. The new HSR expansion, part of the $9.5 billion national railway plan, aims to support train speeds of up to 350 km/h, and will ultimately link Tangier to Marrakech within three hours. Local manufacturing goals and international partnerships such as Alstom, CAF and Hyundai Rotem are expected to be strong, with the project…

About 500 flights were cancelled yesterday following power outages in Spain and Portugal. If you are affected by the blackout, you will be eligible for a free alternative travel option, but you will need to act promptly. EasyJet offers passengers affected by yesterday's blackout the option to rebook another flight within 72 hours at no additional cost, or receive a travel voucher for future use.The airline has cancelled four flights to and from Bristol and round trips from Luton, the Independent reported. EasyJet wrote yesterday:”For passengers who are in Spain or Portugal and are unable to travel to the airport…

British holiday makers in Portugal and Spain have denounced supermarket “Lines like Alton Towers” after panic purchase sets amid the blackouts that are plaguing the country.Electricity is currently recovering in both countries after a widespread blackout that began on Monday (April 28th). The suspension has caused massive disruptions in both countries, travel, banking and telecoms working from home, and experts are still trying to determine the cause.While authorities have ruled out foul plays, including cyber attacks, Expereince has proven so frustrating for Britons who want to make the most of the sunlight. In the Algarve, Nicola Boswell went to Tiktok…

Tourists have admitted they are “full of fear” as prices are rising at popular holiday destinations.Last summer, several Britons reported casualties of Turkish prices rise, and the issue was raised again. Holiday makers have posted videos from areas such as Antalya and have complained about price increases.It seems to be an undisappearing problem as one person went to Tiktok to vent his frustration. The man known as Tez said, “I will never come to Antarya again in my life, and there is a reason why there are guys here.”So we decided to go out yesterday afternoon – the four of…

Kwazulu-Natal's economic development, tourism and environmental issues have announced plans to secure direct international flights to Durban as part of a broader strategy to enhance tourism and economic growth in the region. MEC Pastor Musa Zondi confirmed his efforts during his 2025-2026 budget presentation to establish direct links with key markets such as France, the UK and India. The state recorded 620,000 international visitors and R200 million tourism revenue in 2024, highlighting the role of tourism as a strategic factor in regional development. The key to the initiative is to strengthen air connectivity through King Shaka International Airport, while simultaneously…

The Spaniards shared what people really did when power came out.Spain and Portugal suffered a massive blackout on Monday, April 28th, causing widespread disruption in both countries. Residents were left without electricity and cell phone signals, and flight and train services were stopped.But Alex Socoloff, founder of Produx Design, a digital agency in Barcelona, ​​Spain, joined social media platform X to show what people actually did on Chaos. That probably wasn't what was expected.In his tweet, he wrote: The massive power blackouts of Spain and Portugal! There is no internet, payments are closed, flights are cancelled. “Media: Chaos! People are…

Lufthansa Group is sticking to its goal of “significantly” improving full-year operating profit after cutting its first quarter losses, but it places a challenge on forecast amid macroeconomic uncertainty around trade. The airline group has increased 10% over the three months ended March 31, 2025, reducing EBIT losses by 15% to 722 million euros ($821 million). “We are pleased to announce that we are committed to providing a range of services and services to ensure that we are committed to providing a range of services,” said Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa Group. “The global demand for air travel continues to…

by Shane Croucher is a news editor based in London, UK. He previously oversaw my turn, fact checks, news team, and before that he was a senior reporter, covering mostly US news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek from IBT UK in February 2018, where she was responsible for various editorial roles covering a variety of beats, including general news, politics, economics, business, and property. He is a graduate of Lincoln University in England. Language: English. You can access Shane by emailing s.croucher@newsweek.com With Shane Croucher Jordan King is a Newswee Reporter based in London, UK. She has covered religion persecution…