THE EU WANTS TO BRING BACK THE 80:20 SLOT RULE

Wayne M. Gore -
It is well known that as a result of the pandemic, the "80:20 slot rule" was suspended - i.e. the rule that states that an airline must use at least 80 percent of a given slot at the airport, otherwis ...

LOW-COST AIRLINES FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION OVER EXTRA CHARGES FOR HAND LUGGAGE

Michael Trout -
Several low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, and Volotea, have been hit with disciplinary proceedings by the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs for imposing additional charges on ...

JORDAN’S TOURISM EXPECTS A RECORD YEAR

Daniel A. Tanner -
Jordan's tourism sector is experiencing an impressive surge this year, with record-breaking numbers of tourists visiting the country. Experts predict that this trend will continue until the end of the ...

THAILAND EXPECTS RECORD 2 MILLION RUSSIAN TOURISTS IN 2024

Wayne M. Gore -
Thailand expects to receive a record 2 million Russian tourists in 2024 because Russian citizens increasingly prefer to spend summer vacations in the kingdom's resorts amid Western sanctions. ...

GERMAN AIRLINE GROUP DOUBLES PROFITS IN 2023

Nik Fes -
Lufthansa, a leading airline group, reported an outstanding financial performance in 2023. The group's net profit for the year amounted to €1.67 billion, representing a significant increase of 112% fr ...