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The new rules bar commercial airlines from carrying the potentially dangerous hazardous batteries as cargo.

The new terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport comes as passenger traffic hits an all-time high.

International visitors are providing a surge of hope for the Indonesian island as it recovers from devastating earthquakes.

SAS has posted a loss for the first quarter of the financial year of almost €70 million but still expects a positive full-year result.

The closure of airspace and airports to commercial flights comes as tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbours worsen.

More and more flights are heading to Portugal’s second city, while Spain is also a vital part of TAP’s growing network.

The pan-Nordic hotel chain has been reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project since 2016 and has now had its score raised.

The 16 new thrusters will cut underwater noise and emissions – and make the ferry company “the green alternative to a tunnel.”

The planned openings come under Marriott’s portfolio of eight luxury brands as the company aims to “redefine the high-end travel landscape”.

Nearly half of ferry employees say in a report that they would not be able to extinguish a fire if one was to break out.

A new digital solution is being prepared, which will allow people in Sweden to book international rail journeys.

An investigation into a troubled emergency evacuation incident over a year ago found serious faults.

The aviation sector in Denmark is banding together to propose new joint industry initiatives towards greener aviation.

As the latest MICE Arabia Congress gets underway this week, Dubai is keen to stress that it’s not as expensive as it seems.

The new guide for wheelchair users and slow walkers also includes an access guide to Arizona’s Interstate 40 and Route 66.

The tourism promotion is aimed at boosting repeat visitors to Britain by attracting them to new places beyond central London.

The delivery from Singapore-based leasing company BOC Aviation comes as Icelandair seeks to renew its ageing fleet.

A Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft was stranded in Iran for over two months, awaiting a new engine.

A sprawling new beach-side TUI Magic Life Club is set to open in the increasingly popular West African island state.

The carrier says its new seasonal service between Warsaw and Colombo is among the shortest routes there from Europe.