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Dating back to the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited cultural sites in Turkey, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO has expressed concern over Erdogan’s vision for the historic structure, noting in a statement on Friday that the building has a“strong symbolic and universal value.” It called on Turke… read more
The Portuguese government announced Thursday the renationalisation of its flagship airline TAP Air Portugal. The state will acquire 72.5% of the capital to prevent a collapse of the airline due to the coronavirus crisis.
The government already owns 50% of the shares and will invest 55 million euros to increase its equity to 72.5% in… read more
ForwardKeys, the travel analytics company, has revealed that a rebound is underway in domestic aviation in the United States and the high spot is the upcoming long weekend to mark American Independence Day.
An analysis of new flight tickets issued between the start of the year and mid-June shows that the bottom of the market was dur… read more
Israeli flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines (LY) has announced all flights and other operations have been suspended. The announcement comes in a turbulent time for the airline, with Q1 cash loss and workforce union disputes. El Al CEO Gonen Usiskhin ordered all aircraft to return to Israel, and the airline is reportedly refusing to rebook … read more
At Munich Airport, passengers have the opportunity to get tested for a possible infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The tests, which must be paid for, are provided by MediCare, a subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH, at the airport’s medical centre (Terminal 1, area E).
Anyone interested in taking a test must call the airport… read more
Somalia citizens wishing to travel to the European Union will have to wait longer after Europe opens its external borders later this week. Somalia has not been listed among countries whose citizens can be given Schengen visas in the interim.
This is after the European Union countries failed to agree on a common list of the countries… read more
MSC Cruises has marked the first major milestone in the construction of its new mega-ship MSC World Europa, with the laying of her keel and a traditional coin ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The ship will be the cruise line’s first LNG-powered vessel and the largest ship in its rapidly g… read more
The European Union has approved flights from 12 African countries into the region as it prepares to open its borders to international operations from July while excluding South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
According to schengenvisainfo.com, citizens from 54 countries will benefit from the reopening which is expected to happen b… read more
It has come to light that British leisure airline Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) is currently undergoing discussions this weekend with private stakeholders to secure a rescue package of £800m or a potential £900m. Internal sources have said that they are now focused on “an informal deadline” in early July to have the agreement in place.
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Princess Cruises has added Majestic Princess to its five-ship line-up for the US West Coast during 2021/22 cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries from Los Angeles to Mexico and destinations on the California coast. Majestic Princess will sail from Los Angeles for the first time next year, sailing 7-day Mexican Riviera voyages th… read more
Istanbul; Hagia Sophia to be converted into a mosque
Portugal re-nationalises TAP Air Portugal
El Al Suspends Operations Indefinitely
Somalia Citizens to Wait Longer Travel to EU Countries
MSC Cruises lays keel for new Middle East-bound mega-ship MSC World Europa
EU approves 12 African Countries for Flights while Banning South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya
Virgin Atlantic: Privately-Funded Rescue?
Princess Cruises is sending Majestic Princess to Los Angeles for 2021/22 season
