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Wedding season isn't too late as Valentine's Day is causing a wave of annual proposals! That's when the bride and the tribe of the flower room need to step up to their most important positive obligations. Plan the ultimate bachelor and singles celebration. If you're tapped as the supreme party planner, First Group Managing Director Sean Lamont shares some tips that will help you remember your best final single bash. “Like everything else, the Bachelor's (ETTE) Party is evolving,” says Lamont. “Today, more people trade traditional evenings for a well-planned weekend getaway that offers better value and additional enjoyable experiences.”…

US lender Azora is reviewing plans for the remaining former egyptair Airbus A220 after a portion of the jet has been assigned to serve as a source of spares of the type. However, we expect market demand will result in aircraft being placed on aircraft due to their flight capabilities. Florida-based Azora orders directly for the 22 A220-300, but in January last year they picked up an entire fleet of Egypt Air's 12 fleet type. Many of these aircraft are used by US airlines Breeze and Delta Air Lines (both large A220 customers) to support the fleet. “Airlines are working…

Move over Napa Valley. Stellenbosch has officially achieved its position on the global food map. With 10 restaurants recognized at this year's Eat Out Out Out Restaurant Awards (including 3-star ratings including one of only seven nationwide), this Winelands gem is no longer about wine. Culinary ambitions are intertwined with the charm of heritage, with South African chefs changing the meals they want to visit. What makes it even more appealing? Flight tickets to Europe and Michelin Guide bookings are not required six months in advance. It's a long weekend…and an exceptional food experience, a scenic splurge, and perhaps an…

British tourists visiting Portugal this year have been issued a travel warning from the UK Foreign Office as immigration rules are being changed.The new Entry/Exit System (EES) is scheduled to begin in European countries from October 2025, with British villas being required to register fingerprints and face photos upon arrival. The EES applies to all non-EU citizens when visiting 29 countries in the Schengen region, including Portugal. The system was originally scheduled to be launched last year, but has been delayed and is set to be released in October, replacing the system that manually stamps current passports into biometric data…

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…