Be ready to pay more if you’re a frequent flyer
October last year saw the definition of the new standard where the airlines will be allowed to ask customers searching…
Read MoreNews and updates on airports and airlines
Here are some news and updates on various airlines and airports that we didn’t post last week: El Al websites…
Read MoreSilverRail introduces multi-country cross-operator rail ticketing in Europe and North America
SilverRail Technologies has announced that its rail search and ticketing platform SilverCore integrates multiple rail connections from around the world…
Read MoreTravel highlights around the world
Some of the travel news from all over the world. Travelzoo launches iPhone app for UK and Europe Travel deals…
Read MoreBing introduces maps for U.S. airports
Bing announced today the launch of airport maps for 42 major airports across the U.S., with plans to expand to…
Read MoreLonely Planet puts ten city guides on sale for World Tourism Day, until Friday
In celebration of World Tourism Day, Lonely Planet is giving away ten bestselling City Travel Guide apps for iPhone and…
Read MoreTSA’s ‘Known Traveler’ program to kick off in four U.S. airports
A few lucky frequent flyers will start whizzing through airport checkpoints next week under a pilot program that federal security…
Read MoreIncrease in Kenya’s park fees
Visitors to Kenya’s national parks now pay US$80 per person, per day to enter into the prime national parks across…
Read MoreTSA will soon stop making you remove shoes
Most of us travelers have seen it over and again that it’s only at U.S. airports that one is asked…
Read MoreSouth Africa revises Yellow Fever policy
The Department of Health has informed South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM) of the following amendments in its Yellow…
Read MoreNew rules protecting passengers went into effect (U.S. only)
August 23, 2011 saw the implementation of some new airline regulations meant to address hidden ticket fees, long waits on…
Read MoreStrategic Airlines to start services between Honolulu and Melbourne, Brisbane
New Australian carrier, Strategic Airlines, is taking reservations for flights between Melbourne-Honolulu and Brisbane-Honolulu starting from US$499 one way. Services…
Read MoreIndian state of Karnataka will host hot-air balloon festival in December
Indian state of Karnataka will be hosting a Hot-air Ballooning Festival from December 29, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Providing…
Read MoreSamoa will lose a day in December
The pacific island nation of Samoa had switched from driving on the right side of the road, as most of…
Read MoreMalaysian considering child-free first class flights
Malaysian Airlines has already banned infants in the first class section of its Boeing 747-400 jets and, now, has plans…
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