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Forget about the cozy local candlelight dinner and quiet drinks. Almost half of the British say they stand up to jump on the plane for the date. That's right – extreme day trips abroad are the latest love trends to clean your country.According to a new study by experts at Moneysupermarket, 43% of Britons consider spurting on an adventurous 24-hour trip, and many do it in the name of romance.With no bargain tickets, no hotel costs and luggage remaining at home, the couple narrows down the whirlwind escape every day and loves every minute. Google has increased 10,000 people since…

Like other regions, North African aviation is undergoing a transformational phase driven by fleet expansion, world-class pilot training, and strategic innovations in technical independence. Algeria, Morocco and Egypt are leveraging aviation infrastructure investments to increase aviation connectivity and to increase regional connectivity as continental aviation powerhouses, and leverage robust growth in air traffic demand. Nighttime in Algiers, Algeria. ©Muhammed Amine Benloulou Expanding the Algerian Fleet Air Algierie is expanding its fleet to meet the growing demand for local travel. The national flagship is set to launch a fully owned national airline by the state, and will support the initiative with…

Ryanair sounded the alarm for fire supervisor after hundreds of people were stuck after missing a flight after suffering “unacceptable” issues at several Portuguese airports.The budget airline revealed that 270 travelers were affected by queues and a disastrous staff shortage at check-in. Hardhits in particular are popular destinations in Faro, Lisbon and Porto, reporting that individuals have crushed up to two and a half hours of waits.In a statement released Monday, Ryanair condemned the airport's crisis, branding it as “completely unacceptable” and issued a request to control the worsening staffing fiasco in Portugal's new administration.”In the past two weeks, more…

By: Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) | June 11, 2025 4:59pm| Air freight The two parties agreed to collaborate to build the 21st century Air Silk Road and to designate each other mutually as overseas air cargo terminal partners. The partnership demonstrates a common commitment to accelerating trade logistics between Asia and Africa through joint efforts in air freight operations, facility development and digital innovation. Improved freighter efficiency: To enhance logistics efficiency, collaboration streamlines trade flows and prioritizes the transportation of high-demand e-commerce products. By integrating upstream and downstream supply chains, the partnership aims to ensure…

Silver Airways, a regional Florida-based airline, has officially suspended all operations announced on June 11, 2025. The announcement comes suddenly on airline social media, following months of uncertainty, financial disruption and attempts to fail bankruptcy restructuring. The final closure is unfortunate, but industry watchers say the airline's collapse is almost inevitable. Travelers woke up to a calm message Wednesday morning: Silver Airways is no longer flying. The airline confirmed that all scheduled flights had been cancelled and advised passengers not to go to the airport. In a travel advisory posted on Instagram, the company said: “We would like to inform…

The world's largest and most influential development bank said Wednesday it would lift a long-standing ban on funding nuclear projects.The decision by the World Bank's board could have deep implications for the ability of developing countries to industrialize without burning planetary fuels such as coal and oil.The ban has been officially in place since 2013, but the bank last funded nuclear power projects in 1959. Since then, some of the bank's major funders, particularly Germany, have opposed nuclear involvement on the ground that the risk of catastrophic accidents in poor countries with little nuclear technology expertise is unacceptably high.The bank's…

Cargo connectivity, terminal cooperation, cooperation to increase logistics efficiency Munich, Germany – (NewsFile Corp.- June 11, 2025) – Shanghai Pudong International Airporm Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) and Ethiopian Airlines Group formalised the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Transport Logistic 2025 Exhibition in Munich. This strategic agreement establishes a joint framework to strengthen the air freight industry, optimize operational efficiency, and promote mutual growth opportunities between China and Africa. The two parties agreed to collaborate to build the 21st century Air Silk Road and to designate each other mutually as overseas air cargo terminal partners. The partnership demonstrates a…

Cargo connectivity, terminal cooperation, cooperation to increase logistics efficiencyMunich, Germany – (NewsFile Corp.- June 11, 2025) – Shanghai Pudong International Airporm Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) and Ethiopian Airlines Group formalised the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Transport Logistic 2025 Exhibition in Munich. This strategic agreement establishes a joint framework to strengthen the air freight industry, optimize operational efficiency, and promote mutual growth opportunities between China and Africa.The two parties agreed to collaborate to build the 21st century Air Silk Road and to designate each other mutually as overseas air cargo terminal partners. The partnership demonstrates a common commitment…

Holiday Bazaar By Holiday Bazaar launches Cruises.co.ke – a seamless online cruise booking platform Cruises at Holiday Bazaar has officially launched www.cruises.co.ke, a dedicated online cruise booking portal designed to simplify how travelers can search, book and pay for Dream Cruise holidays. The platform offers a seamless, hassle-free booking experience with instant reviews, itinerary and expert support. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a veteran traveler, cruises.co.ke gives you the authority to easily plan your journey. As an all-in-one gateway to the world's most iconic cruise experience, the portal brings together luxury and family-friendly cruises under one digital roof. You…

A key border town at the intersection of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, Kazungura has launched a 12 million euro water supply project aimed at economic growth and sustainable development. The project will be funded through the SADC Water Fund in collaboration with German KFW and the South African Development Bank to provide clean water to more than 20,000 residents and support the high transport population across this strategic South African corridor. Local governments see it as a foundation and new facility to attract tourist investment, particularly around the Zambezi River, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls. Improved water infrastructure…