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SIA criticised for secret seat cameras
Singapore Airlines is trying to diffuse a social media storm over the seatback cameras, which it insists are disabled and can’t be turned on.
Read More »Airbnb eyes the skies, hires top aviation exec
The home-sharing giant has hired Fred Reid as its new transport chief, in an effort to “make travel easier and even fun”.
Read More »Shared cars and buses force DSB to act
Denmark’s national rail operator aims to win passengers back on the rails by offering new discounted tickets.
Read More »Anti-flying campaign grows in Sweden
Celebrities have added publicity to an initiative launched by two women trying to get 100,000 people not to fly in 2019.
Read More »Airbnb removes West Bank settlement listings
Palestinians hail the move, which comes after years of advocacy, but Israel calls it shameful and vows to fight it in US courts.
Read More »Ryanair fires “sleeping” cabin crew
The photo was taken before the staff members were moved to a VIP lounge in Malaga airport, the airline says.
Read More »Travel’s ‘digital influencers’ not so influential
In a WTM survey, only 3% of respondents say digital influencers are the most important source of holiday information before making a booking.
Read More »New tech turns photos into bookings
easyJet and Travelport have created a new app feature allowing users to book a trip using just one inspiring photo.
Read More »Ryanair apologises after crew sleep on floor
A photograph circulates on social media allegedly showing airline crew members in the crew room during a storm.
Read More »New-look TripAdvisor to become personalised
The travel review site is undergoing a major refresh to launch later this year, where members can do far more than they can now.
Read More »Mandarin Oriental sells Instagram skills to guests
The luxury hotel group’s ‘Be an Influencer for a Day’ offer is intended to “develop better social media and Instagram skills”.
Read More »Helsinki and Finnair go deeper with China’s Tencent
A new agreement enables additional travel solutions, while a high-level Finnish delegation goes on a charm offensive.
Read More »Hadi Moussa to lead Airbnb in northern Europe
Moussa has a background in business development and social media and has an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Read More »Big investment boosts car-sharing startup
Japan’s SoftBank invests in San Francisco-based Getaround, which now aims to expand internationally.
Read More »How Europe’s airlines use WeChat to reach China
KLM, Finnair and Air France are among those maximising their presence among China’s outbound travellers.
Read More »Norwegian, 71, in naked anti-cruise protest
A local resident has had enough of the ever-increasing number of large ships passing by his house.
Read More »Angry passengers say Primera must be investigated
Passengers say they turned up at the airport for a flight that had never even launched.
Read More »Airline’s “sleazy” ad attacked
“This could be you,” Ryanair tweets to young people, inviting them to travel when they finish their exams.
Read More »Animal protection body exposes “Bali horror”
World Animal Protection says that wildlife tourist attractions in Bali and Lombok are “living hell for animals”.
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