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Emirates Courier Express delivers a door-to-door flexible, fully integrated package using more than 250 aircraft, a vast global network and a trusted partner network, Emirates fleet. Emirates is supported by nearly 40 years of experience moving goods and people around the world and launched the Emirates Courier Express. This is an end-to-end delivery solution for redefineing the Express Delivery experience. To help Emirates Courier Express address the challenges of the entire industry, Emirates worked with a variety of global customers to pilot the product, collaborate with finesse, aiming to be as fast, reliable and flexible as possible before it hits…

If you still have a Burgundy UK passport, you should check one thing before your trip.The UK switched from a Burgundy passport to a blue passport in 2020, but even five years after the switch, many of us who already had dated passports are still rocking Burgundy.Most passports have been issued for about 10 years. This means that switching to a Blue Passport will not be fully completed until 2030, when all remaining Burgundy Passports expire.However, holiday makers with Burgundy passports are being urged to check their travel documents before heading out this summer holidays.A video shared by Rudge Daily…

An airline spokesman said that Oligny Aircraft is not being served following “Tale Strike.” They added the airline's engineering team, and partners looked into the aircraft's G-Pembu to assess sustained damage when the plane's tail hit the runway on April 15, and determined a timeline for a safe return to service. The spokesman said Oligney will “conduct resilience measurements of additional aircraft” through leases after the incident.They added: “We continue to be committed to maintaining reliable and secure services for our customers.”Last week, an Aurigny spokesman said, “We can confirm that one of the flights that arrived at Guernsey Airport…

In the key development of South Africa's tourism and hospitality industry, the National Treasury Ministry announced that the Value Added Tax (VAT) tax rate remains at 15%, halting the proposed increase that raised widespread concern. The decision was confirmed shortly after midnight on Thursday, ending a two-month political conflict and bringing relief to both businesses and consumers. Finance Minister Enoch Godonwana introduced the law on May 1, 2025 to reverse previous plans for a VAT hike of 0.5%, followed by another increase in April 2026. The bill amendments to the Fee, Amount and Income Act ensures that the VAT rate…

Choosing a holiday destination can be difficult. Because we want to see the most beautiful places in the world.One woman shares a “underrated” location at her top. But she jokes that they are around all places and says that it is “not a coincidence.””After traveling to 35 European countries, there are probably underrated places you've never heard of,” Tee Travels wrote at the top of her video before revealing where you think you'll have to visit.1. Dhaka, TurkeyDhaka is a charming and quiet destination offering the perfect combination of natural beauty, rich history and authentic local charm, making it the…

Philippine Airlines tapped former Sri Lanka CEO Richard Nutter to appointed the first foreign leader to lead the national airline. Nuttall will be steering its Manila-based carrier from May 29th, and airlines have disclosed it. He will replace the resignation Stanley NG, who will move to the airline's pro-Pal Holdings as vice president and director. Nuttall's appointment comes amid efforts aimed at “strengthening the leadership team and bold pushing in the international market,” Career says. “Philippine Airlines has always been committed to working with the best people at all levels. Richard Nutter is a worthy addition to an already formidable…

Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines have become the latest US airlines to report weak short-term demand and predict that growth will slow down in the coming months. Southwest said on April 23 that it had already begun trimming its network, along with plans to reduce passenger capacity later that year. Currently, passenger capacity is expected to increase by around 1% for the full year, presenting a photo of growth that is almost stagnant amid widespread economic uncertainty. “Adjusting these incremental schedules is underway,” says Southwest. Southwest reduced its first quarter loss to $149 million compared to the same three-month loss…

Cargo Jet, a freight carrier, reports a surge in freight that enters Canada directly, bringing first quarter revenue to record levels as other countries try to avoid US tariffs. The Ontario-based freighter said on April 23 that it generated company record revenues of $250 million ($180 million), an increase of approximately 8% from $231 million in revenue for the first three months of 2024. “The background to the trade war and the expected decoupling of North American supply chains is expected to see more cargo enter Canada directly from around the world to reduce tariff uncertainty.” Cargojet operates a fleet…

Spanish Brits are once again urged to make sure they have important documents to avoid being “not being treated as an oversteer”. The British Embassy in Madrid took part in social media to remind Spanish British residents to exchange pre-Brexit documents for the latest certificates.Before Brexit, British people living in Spain used Green EU residency certificates. However, this was then exchanged for Tarjetas de Identadad de Extranjero (foreign identity card) as evidence of residency. This will soon become the only document accepted by the Spanish authorities for British citizens, and hope to stay in the country for a long time.The…

Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant will make its Miami Beach debut in May.Louis Collection Miami Beach is familiar with luxury restaurants and luxury hotels. Opened in a 1920s bungalow in the heart of the city's historic Art Deco district, Donatera Boutique Hotel & Restaurant enhances the gorgeous ante with modern openings with Mediterranean-style doors in May. “From the moment you enter, you're stepping into an oasis that feels transported and hung in time in something calm, deeply personal,” Jamil Dib, co-founder and owner of Vida & Estilo Hospitality Group, tells Forbes. Donatera Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, a sister property to…