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Russian firm would provide finance and new Superjet 100s

Kayin becomes first state in Myanmar to offer guest houses

London’s second airport opens talks with contractors

Tui Group says it is investing in Cape Verde and Bulgaria Tui Group says it is investing in Cape Verde and Bulgaria as alternatives to North Africa and Turkey. The operator giant is seeing a 40% drop in bookings to Turkey this summer due to concerns over terrorism. Until recently Turkey had been especially popular with German and Russian tourists. ...

Swedes are unknowingly renting homes for prostitution

Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Australia, etc., added to list

Unexpected storm terrifies passengers and crew

British Airways to fly from London Stansted

World's first aviation emissions standards agreed in Montreal

Package tours to Thailand much cheaper from Moscow

Vast majority of residents of Aalborg and Copenhagen feel safe

Wellness-themed expeditions set for 2016 and 2017 Silversea Cruises has launched a series of wellness-themed expedition cruises on board Silver Discoverer in 2016 and 2017. The upmarket line has partnered with Technogym to create a free program of classes including stretching, yoga and Pilates both on board and ashore. There will also be fitness classes in the ship’s pool, a ...

SAS Go Light designed for passengers with carry-on bags

Apps field questions and enquiries from regular travellers

Finnish hub aims at 20 million passengers by 2020

Sprayed chemicals to be used on UK flights from Zika areas

Skull-carrying passenger hit with double legal blow

Problems seem to be with new Geared Turbofan engines

Results in Europe for 2015 boost overall figures

But intense competition between airlines in Asia remains