‘Flight shaming’ threatens air travel demand beyond Europe

‘Flight shaming’ threatens air travel demand beyond Europe

This summer, U.S. airlines have enjoyed booming flight demand, immune to a Swedish-born “flight shaming” movement that has hit air…

Greece proposes Parthenon marbles swap, says still wants their permanent returnDestinations

Greece proposes Parthenon marbles swap, says still wants their permanent return

Greece confirmed its readiness to loan treasures to the British Museum in return for being able to temporarily exhibit the…

61% of spaniards gain weight during summerReborn2

61% of spaniards gain weight during summer

Summer is coming to an end, and you might be starting to notice the need to loosen your belt one…

Britain’s Prince Harry backs sustainable tourism planSound & Sense

Britain’s Prince Harry backs sustainable tourism plan

Britain’s Prince Harry, who himself has come in for criticism for using private jets, announced a new tourism initiative on…

Norwegian Air asks for more time to pay off bondsTransport

Norwegian Air asks for more time to pay off bonds

Norwegian Air is asking bondholders for up to two more years to pay back $380 million of outstanding debt, in…

Singapore hotels see best month in years amid Hong Kong turmoilHotels

Singapore hotels see best month in years amid Hong Kong turmoil

Singapore’s hotel occupancy rates have climbed to their highest in over a decade as travellers and business events switched from…

Artillery fire shuts airport in Libyan capital

Artillery fire shuts airport in Libyan capital

The only functioning airport in the Libyan capital was closed after being struck by artillery fire overnight. There were conflicting…

Hong Kong protesters target airport but planes keep flying

Hong Kong protesters target airport but planes keep flying

Thousands of protesters blocked roads and public transport links to Hong Kong airport yesterday in a bid to draw world…

American pulls 737 MAX flights through early December, still sees approval this year

American pulls 737 MAX flights through early December, still sees approval this year

American Airline Group Inc said on Sunday it is extending cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights through Dec. 3 but…

Norwegian Air asks for bond repayment extensions

Norwegian Air asks for bond repayment extensions

Budget airline Norwegian Air is asking bondholders to extend the maturity of its debt by up to two years, pledging…