Category: Travel

SYDNEY, August 18, 2025 — Qantas Airways, Australia’s flagship carrier, has been fined A$90 million (US$58.64 million) by the Federal Court for illegally terminating 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling marks one of the largest corporate penalties ever imposed under Australia’s workplace laws. ⚖️ Court Ruling and Penalty Breakdown Federal Court Justice […]

Toronto, Canada — August 18, 2025 More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants remain on strike, defying a federal back-to-work order issued by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) over the weekend. The ongoing labor dispute has disrupted hundreds of flights and stranded tens of thousands of passengers across the country. Government Intervention and Legal […]

Budapest, August 8, 2025 — Budapest Airport, a proud member of the VINCI Airports network, has marked a major aviation milestone as Austrian Airlines celebrates 65 years of continuous service between Vienna and Budapest. Since its inaugural flight to Hungary in 1960, the Austrian flag carrier has played a pivotal role in connecting Central Europe […]

Join me as I head out on a North Carolina outdoor adventure across the state over a week. North Carolina is full of outdoor opportunities, from exploring the East to checking out the Outer Banks. Or like I did, heading West and exploring the national forest area and the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you’re interested, […]

Budapest, Hungary – August 7, 2025American Airlines has announced the resumption of its non-stop flight between Budapest and Philadelphia, set to begin on 21 May 2026. The route, suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, marks a major milestone in the restoration of transatlantic air connectivity and will be the first direct U.S. flight to return to […]

Manchester, UK – August 7, 2025Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has initiated the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract valued at up to £1.6 billion. The contract will support long-term upgrades and maintenance of the Metrolink light rail system, one of the largest networks in the UK. The procurement aims to secure a strategic […]

London, UK – August 7, 2025Chiltern Railways has secured a fleet of 13 new low-emission trains, following formal approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT). The acquisition supports the operator’s commitment to modernising its services and reducing environmental impact across its network. The new trains are designed to deliver improved energy efficiency and lower […]

Portugal has taken a major step toward modernizing its rail infrastructure with the signing of the first concession agreement and initial financing tranche for the Lisbon–Porto high-speed rail line. Strategic Infrastructure Investment Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), the national rail infrastructure manager, signed a 30-year concession contract with Avan Norte – Gestão da Ferrovia de Alta […]

Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler has been awarded a €700 million contract by Cologne’s public transport operator, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), to deliver 132 high-floor light rail vehicles as part of a major fleet modernization initiative. Tailored Design and Enhanced Capacity The new vehicles are custom-designed for Cologne’s light rail network and feature a modular configuration. Each […]

July 2025 — Tripoli, LibyaLibyan Railways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to explore the resumption of construction on Libya’s long-stalled national railway network. Strategic Infrastructure Revival The agreement, signed during a recent meeting in Beijing, marks a potential turning point for Libya’s transport infrastructure. Originally launched […]