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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…

Air Canada is changing the job descriptions of the three lead executives effective May 1st. Chief Executive Michael Rousseau said on April 22 that the changing responsibility aims to support Air Canada's growth strategy and will anticipate new aircraft arriving later this year. “These changes will strengthen the management structure and increase the resilience of an already very strong leadership team by promoting cross-working capabilities among senior executives,” Rousseau says. Mark Garraldo, vice president of revenue and network planning, will become Air Canada's Chief Commercial Officer and continue his role as president of Air Canada Cargo. Garaldo has worked for…

British tourists have vowed not to visit Turkey again due to a surge in costs. Social media users are warning tourists against visiting Antalya “unless you want to be a skint.”Visitors are left out of their pockets as the beer prices have risen to £5, while jet skis are reportedly available for rent for £200 for two hours. Major cities like Antalya, Turkey's fifth most populous city, usually have higher costs than small cities, but domestic prices do not vary significantly.As reported on Birmingham Live, the man known as the Tez of Tiktok tells people it's wise to avoid Antalia.…