The Norwegian government will reduce its controversial air tax on domestic routes – but only slightly.
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Norway’s most popular exhibits may collapse
Experts fear that the Viking ships at Bygdøy, which see half a million visitors a year, could break apart without funding.
Read More »Norway set to give billions to rail projects
Several large-scale projects are expected to absorb NOK 27 billion (€2.84 billion) in next year’s budget.
Read More »Paradise island to reopen – but is it ready?
The Philippine president described the beach paradise as a “cesspool” and shut it down. Has it recovered?
Read More »Plan to fund Greenland airports causes crisis
Denmark’s seemingly generous €94 million offer, made amid worries about China, splits the territory’s coalition.
Read More »Danish airport spot-checks net DKK 1 million
A number of people taking state funds in the form of benefits, and claiming to be available for work, are going on holiday.
Read More »EU to investigate Ryanair airport deal
The European Commission has “concluded on a preliminary basis” that the deal involved illegal state aid.
Read More »New package tour law in force in Norway
An updated version of an earlier law now gives consumers more right when organising their own travels.
Read More »Norway sells all its shares in SAS
There is now speculation that Sweden will also sell its stake, but Denmark will keep hold of its own shares.
Read More »UK parliament greenlights Heathrow expansion
But due to complications over construction and the inevitable legal battles, the opening date could be another ten years away.
Read More »Denmark’s National Museum forced into job cuts
Radical cuts and redundancies are needed due to a big reduction in state funding since 2016.
Read More »Success at Oslo Torp airport, but danger ahead
The increasing presence of low-cost carriers boosts passenger numbers at privately owned Oslo Torp.
Read More »UK cabinet backs Heathrow third runway
But splits in the ruling party mean that the government may not win a parliamentary vote.
Read More »Air India needs “rethink” after sale failure
Aviation and finance experts say that weighty conditions from the government put off possible buyers.
Read More »Norway tax targets airline bonus points
The Norwegian government seems determined to launch more taxes on employees' perks.
Read More »Air France may “disappear” as strikes intensify
France’s economy minister gives a stark warning about the airline’s future prospects.
Read More »Alitalia and Air India delay buyer deadlines
The governments of Italy and India delay the bid deadlines for their respective national carriers.
Read More »Trump Slump continues to hit US travel
Travel to the USA has visibly underperformed since the president’s travel ban came into play.
Read More »Sweden’s airlines demand help to be fossil-free
Aviation players say that, with state funds, domestic aircraft can become fossil-free within 12 years.
Read More »Philippines deploys riot police to stop resort access
The country will shut down Boracay, its most popular resort island, for six months on April 26.
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