A new study has revealed the world’s most confusing dishes – with kimchi (Korea), falafel (Egypt), pho (Vietnam), and even the United States’ signature sandwich, peanut butter and jelly, ranking among the foods which are confusing people most. Remitly analysed 2,700 dishes from over 165 countries around the world, to find the cuisines that cause…
Air New Zealand calling for taste testers in the Great Kiwi Snack Off
Calling all snacksperts! Air New Zealand is looking for Kiwis to help narrow down the most snack-tacular treats to serve its customers onboard as part of the airline’s Great Kiwi Snack Off. Earlier this year, Air New Zealand announced a nationwide search for the most flavorful Kiwi snacks to introduce onboard, prompting hundreds of passionate…
United Airlines Orders 50 B787 Dreamliners
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that the airline is extending its 787 Dreamliner fleet by exercising options to acquire 50 787-9 planes and gaining an additional 50 options. The latest Dreamliner purchase gives United additional flexibility as it modernises its global fleet over the next decade. “We’re building a bright future at United, and this order takes…
Brightline to go from 16 to 30 trains between Orlando and Miami
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, higher-speed rail service in America, will double its train service between Orlando and Miami, just two weeks after opening the highly anticipated route. Brightline will begin running 30 trains daily starting today, October 9, with 15 daily departures from both Orlando and Miami. The new hourly schedule begins with the first train…
ETIAS postponed to 2025
The European Union has once again postponed its European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), the scheme will not be launched before May 2025. The postponing of the system, means that British passport holders will remain eligible to continue travelling to the Schengen Area countries, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania, without the need to obtain the…
Balitrip Wisata embarks on a Four City Roadshow
Balitrip Wisata, Indonesia’s leading DMC is organizing a four-city roadshow on the 9th, 11th, 12th and 13th October at Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and New Delhi respectively. The event aims to promote Bali as an attractive destination for Indian travelers. It will offer an opportunity to travel industry professionals, including tour operators, travel agents and media…
US airlines cancel and divert Israel-bound flights
US airlines are diverting and canceling flights bound for Israel’s main international airport as fighting rages between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. United Airlines Flight 954 left San Francisco International Airport Friday night and diverted over Greenland about seven hours into the more than 13-hour-long journey, according to data from flight tracking site FlightAware. The…
DAMAC introduces DAMAC Casa: Holiday Living at the Heart of Dubai
DAMAC Properties, a luxury real estate development trailblazer, unveils its latest architectural masterpiece, DAMAC Casa. Poised at the heart of Dubai, this remarkable tower reimagines the concept of vertical island living, offering residents an extraordinary fusion of water, tranquillity, and opulence. DAMAC Casa takes inspiration from the essence of water, serving as the driving force behind…
Kenya airways targets bigger share of Europe with airBaltic deal
Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed an interline deal with airBaltic (BT), the flag carrier of Latvia, that will allow passengers of the two airlines to use a single ticket and baggage in what looks set to boost the fortunes of Kenya’s national carrier. Under the agreement, KQ will extend its reach in Europe via Amsterdam,…
AlUla Moments adds three regional superstars to concert lineup
AlUla Moments released details on its highly anticipated concert series running throughout the 2023/24 season, announcing three more artists who will perform live over the coming months. With her powerful stage presence and soulful voice, Egyptian sensation Sherine Abdel Wahab is making her way to the ancient oasis city on Friday, October 27. Since rising…
