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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...