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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…

President Trump has launched a broad attack on the U.S. wind power industry, potentially blocking new offshore wind farms in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean as well as many smaller wind farms on federal and private lands. issued a comprehensive executive order. All over the country.The order, signed by Trump in the Oval Office on Monday night, halts all federal land and water leases for new wind farms pending a new government review of the wind industry. It has become. It also directs federal agencies to stop issuing permits for all wind farms in the country until further notice, including…

Efforts to alleviate the shortage include prioritizing the movement of imported fuel from Durban to Gauteng via Transnet and increasing rail transport from Durban and Matola in Mozambique. Excess storage capacity at Durban's King Shaka International Airport is being utilized to build reserves. Airlines have implemented measures such as tankering (which involves refueling at alternative airports to conserve the limited fuel in OR tanks) and have resulted in several diversions of flights. Despite these measures, airlines have raised concerns about restrictions from suppliers, leading to additional refueling stoppages at alternative airports. Passengers are being urged to prepare for potential delays.…

Air Seychelles has ended its seasonal flights to Reunion Island from December 30, 2024 to January 18, 2025. In eight rotations, the airline carried nearly 500 passengers between the islands, highlighting the strong demand for connections between Seychelles and Réunion. The service includes direct flights as well as routes with stops in Mauritius, giving passengers more travel options. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Seychelles Tourism Board, aims to improve accessibility and encourage travel between the two island destinations. The seasonal service is part of a strategic partnership established in June 2024 through a Special Daily Arrangement Agreement (SPA)…

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the number of flights worldwide is expected to reach 40 million by 2025, with the number of passengers expected to exceed 5 billion. As air travel continues to grow, the airline industry is rapidly evolving to meet the demands of both travelers and industry.Kirby Gordon, Head of Marketing at FlySafairFor example, low-cost airlines such as FlySafair have an opportunity to be at the forefront of these changes. Learn how we see the future of low-cost air travel taking shape in Africa, through the introduction of innovative technologies and adapting to changing global…

The southern Italian region of Campania (Campagna in Italian) is famous for its dramatic coastline and picturesque seaside towns, rich culinary traditions, and ancient archaeological sites. It is one of Italy’s most densely populated regions, thanks largely to the sprawling city of Naples (Napoli), which sits in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. And while Naples, the archaeological park of Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and the islands of the Bay of Naples are among the biggest draws here, Campania is much more than just its bucket list destinations. Beyond its heavy-hitter sights, Campania is all about authentic small towns, wild coastlines, and small-scale wineries…