Watching Big Jet TV as Storm Austen hits and is there anybody who would seriously want a pilot trained via Chat GPT?
#airtravel — Public Fediverse posts
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#AirTravel United Business Revenue Jumped 22% in Q3 https://www.businesstravelexecutive.com/news/united-business-revenue-jumped-22-in-q3/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Japan Airlines Business Class vs. First Class on the Airbus A350-1000: Review
Food and beverage Passengers across first, business, and premium economy can select between a Western menu and a…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Business #Airtravel #BusinessofJapan #Japan'sbusiness #Japanesebusiness
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#AirTravel #Boeing FAA Issues Certification for Boeing 737 MAX-10 https://www.businesstravelexecutive.com/news/faa-issues-certification-for-boeing-737-max-10/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Strikes in Italy to affect air travel, public transport and trains in
Rail, air traffic control and local transport stoppages are planned across the country, with the most disruption on…
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US sanctions put Iraq-Iran travel links under pressure
Abdulreza used to plan his studies in Tehran around a 90-minute flight from Najaf. This autumn, returning to…
#EuropeSays #Headlines #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Iraq #Airtravel #DonaldTrump #flights #Iran #Travel #TrumpAdministration #USsanctions #US-IsraelwaronIran
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/337294/ US sanctions put Iraq-Iran travel links under pressure #AirTravel #DonaldTrump #flights #Iran #Iraq #Travel #TrumpAdministration #USSanctions #USIsraelWarOnIran
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Private jet evacuated as smoke pours out and plane veers off runway during landing
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‘I am going’: Steelers fans head to Paris despite protests
PITTSBURGH — Steelers fans are traveling to Paris for Sunday’s game, even as pr…
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What travellers flying from Western Sydney International Airport can expect to pay to get there
The freshly built terminals of Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) will open to eager holiday-makers in a matter…
#NewsBeep #News #Business #airtransport #AirTravel #airfares #AU #Australia #Consumer #fuelprices #nsw #planeticketprices #SydneyAirport #westernsydney #westernsydneyairport
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Emergency services swarm American Airlines flight after two tyres blow during landing at busy airport
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What travellers flying from Western Sydney International Airport can expect to pay to get there
The freshly built terminals of Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) will open to eager holiday-makers in a matter…
#Australia #Sydney #airtransport #AirTravel #Airfares #consumer #fuelprices #nsw #planeticketprices #SydneyAirport #WesternSydney #westernsydneyairport
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Is the Aussie dream fading? https://www.byteseu.com/2469364/ #AirTravel #Australia #NewZealand
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If you want to make videos of your takeoffs, use this track. Start the track when the rollout starts. You'll thank me later!
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Istanbul Airport named world’s best by Condé Nast readers once again
Istanbul Airport has been named the “Best Airport in the World” in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, organized…
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A passenger wearing a t-shirt that read “Israel Kills Children” was asked by the captain to change into a different shirt because it made his Israeli co-pilots uncomfortable. He refused 👏
When it comes to genocide, not choosing sides IS choosing sides.
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LATAM Airlines flight declares emergency and plunges 23,000ft as oxygen masks drop
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#AirTravel #ARC Air Ticket Prices Continued Rise in September https://www.businesstravelexecutive.com/news/air-ticket-prices-continued-rise-in-september/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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https://www.europesays.com/be-fr/291976/ Du matériel explosif, des exercices encadrés… Qu’est-ce que la base militaire de Wainwright au Canada, où a eu lieu un dramatique incendie ? #AirTravel #airport #An124 #BE #BEFr #Belgique #Belgium #drone #InternalSecurity #International #traffic #WorldNews
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Philippines Targets 6.4 Million International Tourist Arrivals this Year
The Philippines, which has been enduring economic weakness and high inflation for much of 2026, is targeting 6.4 million international visitor arrivals this year, according a news report by the Manila Bulletin.
To put things in perspective, international tourists/visitors is a reference to both foreign tourists and overseas Filipinos who arrived in the country. In 2025, the Philippines attracted 5.94 million foreign tourists and 543,000 overseas Filipinos which combine for a grand total of 6.48 million international tourists/visitors. That said, the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) target for 2026 technically the same when compared to what was achieved in 2025.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…
The Philippines expects tourist arrivals to remain flat at around 6.4 million this year amid more muted travel demand due to the ongoing fuel crisis, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay told reporters last week that the DOT expects international visitor arrivals to remain relatively unchanged from the 6.48 million recorded last year.
“6.4 [million] is our target because I was really super anxious about the fuel crisis and the accompanying higher airline fees, as well as the lower sentiment for traveling,” Angara-Mathay said.
Even against this backdrop, Angara-Mathay said tourist arrivals remain relatively strong, having posted 3.46-percent year-on-year growth as of Oct. 6.
The latest official DOT data showed that visitor arrivals from January to August inched up by 0.8 percent to 4.42 million from 4.38 million in the same period last year.
“I was afraid that it would go down, but I don’t think that’s going to happen. I think we’ll be able to match [last year],” Angara-Mathay said.
Given the expected boost in arrivals during the holiday season, the DOT still sees room for growth this year, especially if the government approves its proposed expansion of the visa-free scheme for Chinese tourists.
The DOT is pushing to expand visa-free coverage for Chinese nationals to other gateways in hopes of opening more flights between the Philippines and China beyond Manila and Cebu.
Chinese tourists are currently allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for stays of up to 14 days, provided they arrive through either Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
The current arrangement has already resulted in a surge in Chinese visitors this year, with arrivals nearly doubling to 303,567 as of end-August from 156,926 a year ago.
“There is a direct correlation with taking out that friction of the visa with [increased] travel. So hopefully, everyone’s on board, unfortunately one more agency needs to be convinced,” said Angara-Mathay.
While she did not identify the agency opposing the visa-free expansion, the DOT chief emphasized that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) are fully on board.
The DFA authorized visa-free entry for Chinese nationals earlier this year, while BI issued the implementing guidelines.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the tourism industry of the Philippines has what it takes to attract more than enough foreign tourists and returning overseas Filipinos to exceed the DOT’s 2026 target? Do you feel uncomfortable about the Philippine government’s effort to expand visa-free coverage for Chinese nationals to other gateways? Do you prefer to see the authorities focus more on attracting more travelers from Southeast Asia and Europe? What do you think are the three biggest problems of the tourism industry of the Philippines today?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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Toronto Queer History. The Oak Leaf Steam Baths. I never went, it was just never my speed. My striking memory of it is riding the Bathurst tram back from the bars at past 1 AM and a person remarking that gay men do gross stuff there and feeling offended by it. It ain't gross it's goshdarn beautiful, at least not any grosser than what anyone else is doin'
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Reuters: Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management. “More than two dozen lawmakers asked the Federal Aviation Administration to pause the use of a new AI tool in the Washington area to assist air traffic controllers, citing safety concerns.”
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For those who have ever wondered why their trip takes longer tha expected.
An aircraft can fly slower when being helped along by a tailwind but speeding up to combat a headwind isn't practical. One can run out of fuel pretty quickly losing that fight.
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Leechiu Property Consultants Sees Lower Foreign Tourist Arrivals to the Philippines this Year
During its recent media briefing, property consultancy firm Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. (LPC) says it expects foreign tourist arrivals to the Philippines to be lower this year compared to what was achieved in 2025 due to factors like higher fuel prices and other factors, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…
Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. (LPC) expects foreign tourist arrivals to the Philippines to be lower this year compared with 2025 due to higher fuel costs and more expensive travel.
The number of tourists to the Philippines was flat at 4.4 million in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year after arrivals started to decline from May to August.
During LPC’s third-quarter media briefing last week, LPC senior manager of hotels, tourism, and leisure Adam Domingo said arrivals grew steadily in the first quarter, peaking at 12-percent growth in February, before momentum stalled in April and turned negative year-on-year from May onward.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict doubled jet fuel prices, pushing up airfares and prompting flight cuts. Full-year arrivals are now expected to fall below 2025 levels.
“Unless we change how we do tourism at a basic level, foreign arrivals are likely to stay near today’s levels into next year,” noted Domingo.
He added, “The clearest evidence for what works comes from China and India. Where the Philippines made travel easier, through visa-free entry and additional direct flights, arrivals from both markets grew by more than 50 percent in the first quarter, and China has sustained that pace since February. Reducing travel friction produces results.”
The same logic shows up in the hotel pipeline, with about 70 percent of planned hotel rooms located in areas with direct international flights, which shows that private developers are building where access is strongest.
However, there is a gap as some destinations with strong private-sector commitment, such as Puerto Princesa City in Palawan province, are served by international airports that sit underused because they have no direct international routes.
“Developers are betting on these places, but travelers cannot yet fly to them directly. Government can match that commitment quickly by introducing direct international routes to these destinations. Compared with building or expanding airports, new routes can be put in place sooner and can lift arrivals faster,” said Domingo.
On domestic tourism, which earns four times what foreign travelers bring in, Domingo said, “we also need a closer look at the relocation of turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark. Island destinations that depend on turboprops report that business is down.”
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the Philippines will end up having lower foreign tourist arrivals this year compared to last year? Do you think the national government neglected the tourism industry this year due to its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and meetings at the United Nations (UN)?
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Lesser Korean Visitors Arriving in Vietnam
With almost eighteen million foreign tourists counted during the January-September period of this year, Vietnam is on-track to exceed its 2025 record of foreign tourist arrivals. While tourism is indeed booming, there are observations that lesser travelers from South Korea are visiting Vietnam and there are a lot of factors as to why this has been happening for some time now, according to a news article by VnExpress.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…
Korean arrivals to Vietnam have fallen for two years amid a weaker won, fewer flights and growing competition.
Vietnam welcomed 17.7 million international visitors in the first nine months, up almost 15% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office reported. South Korea ranked second, after mainland China, with 3 million arrivals, but was the only top-10 market to record a decline, down about 5%.
Korean arrivals also fell 5% in 2025, when total arrivals hit a record of more than 21 million.
South Koreans made over 19 million overseas trips in the first eight months, up 2%, according to the Korea Tourism Organization.
Martin Koerner, commercial director of Anam Group, which manages two resorts in Mui Ne and Cam Ranh, says Korean demand is still growing but shifting elsewhere.
Yanolja Research found that only three of the 12 most-visited destinations for Koreans grew in the first half. Japan rose 18.6% to 5.6 million visits, 40% of Korean outbound travelers. Mainland China rose 16%, while Macau grew 0.7%.
The other nine destinations, mostly in Southeast Asia and the U.S., all declined. Vietnam fell more than 2%, and Thailand dropped the most, at 24%.
Pham Hai Quynh, director of the Asia Tourism Development Institute, attributes the decline partly to growing competition from China and Japan.
Quynh says Japan offers a good exchange rate, easy transport and quality service. China has attractive tour prices, visa-free entry for Koreans since late 2025 and more direct flights.
A weak won is a factor. The currency fell to 1,536 won per U.S. dollar on June 3, its lowest since 2009, and now sits around 1,350.
Korea JoongAng Daily reports that the weak currency is changing how South Koreans travel. They are shopping less, opting for Airbnb-style rentals over luxury hotels.
Hanatour, one of South Korea’s largest travel companies, says Korean travelers used to favor cheap tours with shopping stops. Now they choose pricier packages without shopping to cut down on extra spending.
However, travel spending in Japan continues to rise, as the weak yen makes the destination more affordable. In 2025, South Korean visitors spent a record $5.7 billion in Japan.
Koerner adds that beyond cost, the convenience of the trip also shapes Korean choices. A flight of two to three hours to Japan or China beats a six-hour trip to Southeast Asia.
“In this context, Vietnam’s edge as a low-cost destination no longer creates a big enough gap to hold on to Korean visitors,” Quynh says.
Saturation is another problem. Quynh says a destination’s life cycle lasts three to four years, after which travelers seek something new. Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc have been promoted in Korea since around 2023, and golf and spa packages have grown familiar.
Fewer flights have hurt too. Higher fuel prices from the Middle East conflict led Korean airlines, mainly low-cost carriers, to cut 1,000 flights between April and June.
Yanolja Research also says Vietnam’s image has been linked to Cambodian scam compounds. Negative sentiment toward Vietnam once reached 18%.
To win Koreans back, Quynh says Vietnam should refresh its image, rely less on cheap beach holidays, and develop cultural, ecological and wellness products. He also urges more promotion in Busan, Daegu and Gwangju cities.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think the falling number of Korean travelers visiting Vietnam is growing into a serious problem for the Vietnamese tourism industry? What do you think Vietnam and South Korea should do when it comes to flight connectivity and visa matters?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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Chaos across Italian airports as flights grounded and delayed over glitch
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Helicopter declares mid-air emergency moments after taking off from Aberdeen
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Flight chaos across Italy over air traffic control network fault
ENAV rules out cyberattack as data fault forces reduction in air traffic capacity. Air traffic was heavily disrupted…
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Aircraft Exhaust Particles Become More Harmful Over Time
Fine particulate matter from jet emissions increases in toxicity as sunlight and air reactions alter chemical properties over…
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Sydney Airport strikes: Disruptions expected as security staff push for better pay and conditions
Major delays are expected to affect travel through Sydney Airport on Friday. Hundreds of security screening staff will…
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Istanbul Airport becomes world’s best-connected air hub in 2026
Istanbul Airport, a sprawling mega hub on Istanbul’s Black Sea coast, has become the world’s best-connected airport, according…
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Helsinki Airport's train station is 32 metres below the airport.
How long does it take me to get from the terminal to the platforms?
Leave your guess in replies.
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#Finland #Helsinki #VisitHelsinki #MyHelsinki #VisitFinland #HelsinliAirport #AirTravel #TrainTravel #TravelTips #AirportTips #Travel
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"I have a biting habit"
Celebrities are dangerous
https://theblast.com/867734/selma-blairs-biting-habit-resurfaces-multiple-charges/
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#shoutout to #NewZealandAirport security - how they handle passengers with #insulinPump is absolutely exemplary #AirTravel #Travel #Diabetes
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Malaysia Attracts Almost 29 Million Foreign Tourists in First 8 Months of 2026
Malaysia is unsurprisingly the top tourist destination of Southeast Asia as it successfully attracted almost 29 million foreign tourists during the first eight months of 2026, according to a news article by VnExpress. Having attracted over 42 million foreign tourists last year, Malaysia is aiming for 47 million this year.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…
Malaysia’s tourism sector continues to show positive momentum, recording 28.8 million international visitors from January to August this year, up 1.8% year on year and retaining its crown as Southeast Asia’s most visited country.
Tourism Malaysia Deputy Director-General (Promotion) Mohd Akbal Setia said the strong performance reflects Malaysia’s continued appeal as a tourism destination and underscores the importance of strengthening international tourism partnerships, The Sun Malaysia reported.
Mohd Akbal said tourism is an important economic driver, contributing more than 15% to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with its benefits extending across the tourism value chain to support businesses and livelihoods, from hotels and e-hailing services to local artisans and family-run restaurants, Malay Mail reported.
Thailand, traditionally the region’s favorite, ranked second after welcoming 20.93 million foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2026, down 3.08% from the same period last year, Bangkok Post reported.
Vietnam followed Thailand with nearly 16 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2026, increasing 14.4% from the same period in 2025 and equivalent to 63.6% of the full-year target, according to the General Statistics Office.
Malaysia has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s tourism bright spots in recent years, supported by flexible visa policies and infrastructure improvements.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? If you have visited Malaysia over the past six months, what do you think makes it a very attractive destination for tourists from around the world? Do you think Malaysia has enough momentum to achieve its target of 47 million foreign tourists by the end of the year?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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New UK Foreign Office warning after shooting in Brit holiday hotspot
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/new-uk-foreign-office-warning-37766011
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New UK Foreign Office warning after shooting in Brit holiday hotspot
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/new-uk-foreign-office-warning-37766011
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Bomb threat on Delta flight from New York to Tel Aviv prompts huge emergency response
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/delta-ben-gurion-bomb-threat-37765245
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Bomb threat on Delta flight from New York to Tel Aviv prompts huge emergency response
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https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/35303/ Middle East travel advice updated after Saudi Arabia attack and alleged attempted plane hijacking #AirTravel #ConflictAndWar #MiddleEast #MiddleEastTravel #News #OnTheShow #SaudiArabia #Sunrise #travel
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Vietnam Tourism Insiders Say Easier Entry, Stronger Connectivity and Better Tourism Services Are Needed
Having attracted almost eighteen million foreign tourists in the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam is clearly one of the must-visit places not only in Southeast Asia but in Asia as a whole. For some tourism insiders, however, Vietnam needs easier entry, strong connectivity by air and land and better tourism services to bridge the so-called competitiveness gap with its Southeast Asian neighbors, according to a news article by VnExpress.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…
Vietnam needs easier entry, stronger air and land connectivity, better tourism services, and stricter environmental enforcement to bridge its competitiveness gap with Southeast Asian rivals, tourism insiders have said.
The country climbed seven places to 52nd out of 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index, its highest ranking since the Covid-19 pandemic.
But it ranked behind major Southeast Asian markets. Singapore was 13th globally, Indonesia was 23rd, Malaysia was 26th, and Thailand was 38th.
The expansion of visa-free policy for more nationalities remains an important feature of Vietnam’s strategy to develop its tourism industry.
Martin Koerner, commercial director of The Anam Group, a chain of Vietnamese luxury resorts, tells VnExpress International: “Vietnam should continue to make entry as frictionless as possible. Visa policies have improved considerably, but we should continue benchmarking ourselves against the easiest destinations in the region.”
Every additional administrative barrier matters when an international traveler can choose between Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other destinations, he says.
Vietnam has made it easier for foreign visitors to enter and stay in the country, including through 90-day e-visas and 45-day visa exemptions for citizens of 24 countries, including several in Europe.
But the country has not yet waived visas for some major tourism markets such as China and India, unlike Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Vietnam also needs stronger air connectivity, with more direct flights from major cities in Europe, Australia, North America, India, and the Middle East as connections influence long-haul travelers’ destination choices, Koerner adds.
Dr Matt Kim, a lecturer in tourism and hospitality management at RMIT Vietnam, says infrastructure and accessibility require further improvement, particularly international air connectivity and transport links between destinations in the country.
Long Thanh International Airport scheduled to begin commercial operation later this year will be transformational, but an airport alone does not create a destination, he says.
Efficient connections between airports and tourism centers, better roads, rail infrastructure, and seamless domestic transportation will be equally important, he says.
He wants the tourism industry to improve service quality and develop skilled professionals.
“To compete more effectively with regional destinations such as Thailand and Singapore, Vietnam needs to improve not only its facilities, but also service standards and professional training.“
Environmental pollution is another concern, with foreign tourists frequently complaining about it despite praising Vietnam’s scenery.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you agree with the opinions of the tourism insiders about what Vietnam needs to do to remain competitive with its regional neighbors? If you have been to Vietnam over the past six months, how do you rate the quality of entry, tourism services, air-land connectivity and the tourism workers? With the way things are going now, do you think Vietnam will be able to attract 30 million foreign tourists in 2027 or 2028?
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#AirFrance #AirTravel Air France to Serve Nashville and San Diego in the United States https://www.travelagentcentral.com/transportation/air-france-serve-nashville-and-san-diego-united-states?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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I’ve come across so many stories about inconsiderate airplane passengers that I’m starting to wonder what some people consider acceptable behavior in …
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Riyadh airport struck again one day after fatal attack killed 13 and inured hundreds more
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Airlines in the past had to provide amenities or compensation to passengers who they wrongfully delay or whose flights they cancel. The Trump Administration is letting airlines harm passengers in more ways, but without these passengers receiving compensation.
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Google Flights has published an analysis based on five years of aggregated data for flights departing from the US.
Christmas fares are usually lowest 56 days before departure, with a low-price range of 33–67 days.
For domestic flights, the typical low is 39 days ahead (range: 22–57); for international flights, it is 89 days (range: 50–133).
These figures describe patterns in the data, rather than one booking da…
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Not all plane toilets are created equal...
Imagine taking a pee at 39,000 feet in the air and seeing the golden hues of the North Pole's annual sunset.
The North Pole only experiences only one sunset every year, and golden hour lasts for weeks as midnight sun transitions to polar night.
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Jazz Aviation flight attendants ratify new five-year labour agreement
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/09/jazz-aviation-flight-attendants-ratify-new-five-year-labour-agreement/
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“Cities can’t keep working to cut emissions while allowing their own advertising spaces to encourage more flying and fossil fuel consumption.”
#Helsinki has intention. There's a ten-year delay and a strong international tourism growth plan, but it's symbolic, at least.
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Singapore Leads Southeast Asia in Tourism Development
Singapore emerged as the best among the economies of Southeast Asia in the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index of the World Economic Forum (WEF), according to a news report of VnExpress. Globally, Singapore ranked 13th in a field of 110 economies.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…
Singapore ranked 13th among 110 economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index, the highest position among ASEAN.
The city state scored 4.89 points, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 in the biennial ranking released on Friday by the World Economic Forum, an international advocacy non-governmental organization and think tank based in Switzerland.
Indonesia ranked at 23rd, followed by Malaysia at 26th, Thailand at 38th, Vietnam at 52nd, the Philippines at 57th, and Laos at 75th.
The index measures factors and policies that enable sustainable and resilient development of tourism like business environment, safety and health conditions, price competitiveness, air transport infrastructure, ground and port infrastructure, tourist services and infrastructure, natural resources, and cultural resources.
Singapore received high scores in business environment, safety and security, travel policy and enabling conditions, and infrastructure and services.
Singapore, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia after Indonesia by nominal GDP, is known for its strict laws and low crime rates. It has earned (its) reputation as one of the safest countries in Asia.
The city-state is ramping up investment in large-scale tourism infrastructure as it seeks to strengthen its position as a leading travel and business hub in Asia.
The government announced a S$740 million (US$584 million) tourism funding package, more than twice the S$300 million allocated under the Tourism Development Fund in 2024, in May to strengthen industry resilience until 2040.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Have you visited Singapore over the past twelve months? Do you think Singapore can keep innovating and improving itself on tourism development?
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"Thanks to a lot of book-related travel over the past couple of years, I have "Elite" status with Air Canada. Yesterday, I needed to book a last-minute, one-way fare on a route that is only serviced by Air Canada (AC enjoys a monopoly over many Canadian routes, even between major Canadian cities). I checked it out on Google Flights and found a fare for the eye-watering sum of USD829.73.
Now, my normal daily-use browser is Firefox, but I know from long experience that I can't log in to my Air Canada frequent flier account on any browser except Chromium, which I keep installed on my system for just this kind of hostile garbage website. So I tabbed over to Chromium and pasted the Google Flights outbound link that would take me to a pre-populated reservation form on aircanada.com. To my amazement, that same flight was showing as a USD1200 fare!
These were identical trips, loaded via identical referrer URLs. The difference was that in the browser where Air Canada knew that I was an extremely loyal and prolific customer, they had whacked me with a *44.8% premium* to punish me for my loyalty!
I couldn't believe it. I actually called Air Canada's customer service line for "Elite" fliers, and the customer service rep was at a loss for an explanation and could only apologise and suggest that I write a letter to the company.
I'm publishing this instead, because a) this will do more to punish Air Canada for trying to screw me over; and b) this can help you book your tickets in the future."
https://pluralistic.net/2026/10/07/gouged/
#PriceDiscrimination #Surveillance #AdTech #AirTravel #AirCompanies #AirCanada
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UK islands feel a world away with 'childhood vibes,' white sand for autumn stays
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-islands-feel-world-away-37741549
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Beautiful city with great food named best in the US — and it's not New York or San Francisco
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UK travellers told 'check passports' as new border rule 'now in effect'
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-travellers-told-check-passports-37739793
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You've got to give this government credit for its ability to find new and creative ways to kill us all. Now they want to remove all requirements for what airlines include in emergency medical kits. As though profits won't figure into the airlines' calculations.
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I love airplanes doing airplane things 😍
