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British tourists were excited to enjoy her deserved holiday in a luxurious five-star hotel in Egypt.Setting the alarm at 6:30am, Mrs. May, who runs the Tiktok account @themrsmay, quickly grabbed the front row seat to the pool area.”If you can't beat them, join them,” she said.However, due to her shock, she arrived and found that almost all of the sunbeds were reserved with beach towels and no one was using them.”It's 6.30 in the morning and I've already seen it and most of these sunroungers have been filmed, and I'm literally not alone here.””There's absolutely no one,” Tiktker continues, walking…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The confidence of Americans tasked with maintaining Air Force travel and air force safety has slipped a bit since last year, according to a new poll. , most of the time, we believe that air transport is generally safe.A survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 64% of US adults say that air travel is “very safe” or “somewhat safe.” That's a slight decline since last year when 71% said it. Currently, about two in 10 adults in the US say air transport is very or slightly unsafe from 12% in 2024.A…

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Budget airline Ryanair has increased its collaboration with travel giant TUI to provide more flights to holiday makers visiting Mallorca. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with TUI, which will allow TUI customers to book as part of their holiday packages, assuring full price transparency for their Ryanair products.” He added that TUI customers will receive flight information directly from Ryanair and can access bookings directly via their Myryanair account. Flights can also be combined with TUI hotel offers both at travel agents and online.The option to book Ryan Air Flights as part of the TUI Holiday will gradually…

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This article was written by National Geographic Traveler (UK).If urban legends were to be believed, on October 8, 1871, a cow called Daisy transformed the world forever into a dry, windy Chicago night. She knocked on a lantern and caused one of the biggest urban fires in modern history. Approximately 3.5 square miles of Illinois have burned out, destroying more than 17,000 buildings, leaving blank canvases for new architectural styles and groundbreaking engineering.The reconstruction began almost immediately, and by 1885 Chicago had enshrined itself in architectural history as the home base for the world's first high-rise building, the home insurance…

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 annual safety report, highlighting a mixed year of aviation safety. The long-term trends show continuous improvement, but 2024 recorded an increase in accidents and deaths compared to 2023.Important findings: Overall accident rate: 1.13 flights per 1.13 flights, slightly worse than 2023 (1.09), but better than the 5-year average (1.25). Fatal Accidents: Seven incidents resulted in 244 deaths. UP from one fatal accident and 72 deaths in 2023. Risks of conflict zones: The collapse of aircraft in Kazakhstan and Sudan has strengthened the urgency of international security measures. The most common…

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ATTA® Events (Africa Travel and Tourism Association) expanded its event team, with Angie Fuller quickly embracing the role of engagement manager. With over 24 years of renowned career in the travel industry, Angie brings rich expertise to event organizations, supplier relationships, training and sales support. Angie works extensively in a variety of sectors, working with airlines, luxury tour operators, tourism agencies and travel suppliers, with a focus on South Africa in particular. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening both buyer and supplier engagement, driving attendance at key industry events, and cultivating meaningful relationships between key…

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Located in the eastern part of Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal holds the title of the world's deepest lake, up to 5,315 feet deep.According to the UNESCO World Heritage Foundation, it is one of the oldest freshwater lakes on the planet and boasts a history of 205 million years.UNESCO describes it as the “Galapagos of Russia.” Due to its unique age and geographical isolation, it boasts one of the world's most unusual and diverse freshwater faunas.During the harsh Siberian temperatures of winter, it freezes completely, and its enormous surface area spans roughly the same as Belgium at about 34,000 square kilometers…

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Translations: IATA publica el informe de seguridad aérea de 2024 (pdf) Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023. The all-accident rate of 13 per million flights (one accident per 880,000 flights) was better than the five-year average of 1.25 but worse than the 1.09 recorded in 2023. There were seven fatal accidents in 2024, among 40.6 million flights. That is…

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The death toll from crashing Sudanese military aircraft in Omdurman city has risen to at least 46, including women and children, officials said on Wednesday that crashed the deadliest plane in northeast Africa in the past 20 years He said it was one of them.According to the government-run Khartoum Media Office, Antonov aircraft crashed in a populated area in Omdurman on Tuesday, causing injury to at least 10 people. The first death toll for the age of 19 was provided by the Ministry of Health.The military said in a statement that the plane crashed as it took off from Wadi…

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