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Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines plans to make significant flight cuts in February and March, citing delays in the delivery of new aircraft as well as “laxity” in its flight schedule. The airline announced in a statement on January 22 that it would cancel 128 flights over the next two months, impacting approximately 5,500 passengers. “Delays in the delivery of new aircraft and the need for regular inspections of some existing aircraft have impacted the overall flight schedule,” the airline added. After an internal investigation, Greater Bay Airlines, the city's newest and smallest airline, said: We also immediately took steps…

President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship declares that infants born to many temporary residents in the United States, not just illegal aliens, will not be automatically granted citizenship, the first for more than 150 years. It is a dramatic denial of rights that were part of the Constitution. year.If the court does not block this order, babies born to women who are legally but temporarily living in the United States, such as those studying on student visas or workers employed by high-tech companies, will not be eligible for federal protection. Automatically no longer recognized by the government. As a…

United Airlines capped off a profitable year with its busiest three-day flight ever in December, at the height of North America's winter travel season. Chicago-based United Airlines on Jan. 21 reported higher revenue in its premium, corporate and economy segments for the October-December period compared to the same period last year, and fourth-quarter profit and passenger numbers also rose. The company announced that it had set a record. “United Airlines has a unique strategy for navigating the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring our employees are committed to serving customers and driving structural and lasting changes to our industry,” said Scott Kirby, CEO…

### Important discussions on immigration issuesAn important gathering focusing on the tasks of the Immigration in the West Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean will be held on January 27 at Lanzalot. This influential meeting was started by important politicians, including the Congress President of the Council of the Mediterranean Association (APUM), including the president of Congress, Francina Armangol, and the Senate Chairman Javier Maroto. Masu. 。During this important event, the participants will delve into a wide range of reports created by the chairman of the Related Committee and deal with specific immigration hurdles facing the country of origin, transportation, and…

OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) has secured sufficient jet fuel supplies for January, despite a fire at South Africa's Natref refinery impacting domestic production. The airport currently has 27.1 million liters of jet fuel, equivalent to approximately 7.6 days of operational capacity based on a daily consumption of 3.6 million liters. Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) is working with industry stakeholders to address February fuel requirements (totaling 97.2 million liters) ahead of the scheduled restart of the refinery on 27 February 2025. . Key measures to mitigate potential supply disruptions include diversifying fuel sources, prioritizing stock transport from Durban…

The South Korean government has revealed that Muang Airport's runway will remain closed until at least April 18, following the fatal Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash on December 29. The Department for Transport says the closure is being extended to take “follow-up measures” in the aftermath of the accident. “The timing of resuming airport operations is currently in flux,” it adds. “However, the government will promptly implement the necessary measures to ensure safe and normal airport operations in the future.” The three-month closure of runway 01/19 in “works in progress” is confirmed in Muan's Notam, published on 21 January. Although…

Florrie Reiser, President and CEO of the Corporate Council of Africa (CCA), had the honor of representing CCA as part of President Joseph Biden's official delegation to Angola. President Biden visited Angola from December 1 to 4, 2024, in order to fulfill his commitment to visit Africa at the U.S.-Africa Summit in December 2022. Other members of the delegation also included heads of civil society organizations such as the NAACP and the National Council of Black Women, women whose families can trace their ancestry to slaves taken from Angola in the 1600s; Executive Director of the Smithsonian Institution, Representatives of…

Follow live updates on the start of the Trump administration.President Trump's flurry of executive actions on immigration in his first hours in office are the latest in an effort to roll back four years of policies put in place by the Biden administration and reimpose policies that fundamentally upend America's global role. It was the tip. A sanctuary for refugees and immigrants.In a series of orders signed Monday night, Mr. Trump announced plans to close the border to immigrants and systematically crack down on illegal immigrants already in the United States. This was part of a policy crackdown that included…

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, known for its iconic deserts, cedar forests and Red Sea coastline, is stepping up efforts to protect its fragile ecosystems from the effects of climate change, overtourism and pollution. According to the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, the region contributes 6.7% to GDP and accounts for 9.5% of the world's international tourist arrivals. Tourism is expected to grow at 7.7% annually until 2032, putting regional stakeholders under increasing pressure to balance economic growth with environmental protection. Significant sustainability efforts are beginning across the region. In Morocco, the Moroccan…

(MENAFN – Middle East Information) Saudi Arabian travelers are increasingly exploring regional and international destinations, with notable increases in bookings to Egypt, India and Europe. RIYADH: Wego, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) largest travel app and largest online travel marketplace, has released its latest insights on travel trends for Saudi travelers in the first quarter of 2025. The data reflects significant changes. Travel activity increases during the critical period that coincides with Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. This period is traditionally a peak time for both expats returning home and locals looking for vacation opportunities. Travel trends for Q1…