Category: Travel

Sweden is taking a major step towards enhancing its northern infrastructure with the approval of a new stretch of the North Bothnia Line, set to connect Umeå and Luleå. The green light, announced by the Swedish government on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the region’s transportation network. The newly approved stretch runs from Dåva […]

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has entered into a groundbreaking €6.3 billion framework agreement with four leading contractors to modernize and digitize Germany’s rail network. This landmark deal, part of the broader Digital Rail Germany initiative, aims to transform train control and safety technology, including the introduction of advanced digital interlockings, European Train Control System (ETCS), and […]

In a significant move to bolster aviation relations, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday signed an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement, finalized during a high-level meeting with UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, took place in Abu Dhabi, […]

More than 100 people have tragically died from bootleg alcohol poisoning in Turkey since the beginning of 2025, as rising sales of counterfeit alcoholic beverages spark an alarming public health crisis in major cities like Istanbul and Ankara. The deaths are a result of consuming alcohol laced with toxic chemicals like methanol, often sold as […]

Virgin Atlantic has integrated Apple’s Share Item Location feature into its baggage handling process, allowing passengers to assist in the quick recovery of their lost or delayed luggage. This innovation leverages Apple’s AirTag and Find My network to streamline the baggage tracing process, enhancing both efficiency and customer experience. How It Works: Passengers with an […]

A dramatic incident unfolded on February 6, 2025, when a SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) train, en route from Philadelphia to Wilmington, Delaware, caught fire near Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. The fire, which erupted in one of the train’s carriages, caused passengers to evacuate in haste. Approximately 350 individuals were onboard at […]

Santorini, the popular Greek island known for its stunning views and picturesque architecture, has become the epicenter of growing alarm as a series of earthquakes continues to rattle the region. The island has been struck by tremors for the fourth consecutive day, heightening concerns of a potential major earthquake. Thousands of tourists and residents are […]

COLOGNE, February 4, 2025 — Safran Electrical & Power was today awarded the first type certificate for an engine that complies with Special Condition SC E-19, the world’s first Special Condition for electric and/or hybrid propulsion systems. The certification of the ENGINeUS writes the first lines of a novel propulsion story in aviation and simultaneously […]

Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, confirms that Jet2.com will expand its operations from October, introducing twice-weekly services to Newcastle and East Midlands. These additions complement the airline’s existing routes to Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds Bradford, further strengthening the direct air connectivity between Hungary and the UK. The East Midlands route will see […]

Severe winter weather caused significant disruptions to air travel across British Columbia, Canada, with over 90 flight cancellations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) since February 1, 2025. The intense snowstorm, which began impacting the region earlier this week, has forced major airlines such as Air Canada, WestJet, Korean Air, […]