American Airlines will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. With the investment, the carrier is hoping to demonstrate its focus on emerging technologies to reduce carbon emissions and investing in innovative ways that could improve the customer journey. As part of its …

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Wizz Air is launching its first ever domestic service, with flights from its Doncaster Sheffield and Cardiff bases to Jersey. Beginning in July, these flights will operate twice weekly. With a short flight time and sunny climate, Jersey is an ideal getaway on England and Wales’ doorstep. Those who are looking forward to a well-deserved …

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Did you ever want to pack your bags, go on an adventure and live a nomadic life? If yes, Airbnb might just be your launchpad. The company is looking for 12 individuals to live exclusively in listings on Airbnb for 10 months, as a part of its programme called Live Anywhere on Airbnb. And the …

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It is not a secret that there are thousands of foreign tourists interested in the culture, history, gastronomy and attractions of Peru. This great influx of travellers from all over the world has helped the destination receive recognition from the World Travel Tech Awards. The official tourism portal is nominated in the category World’s Best …

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Listings with misleading pricing information and firms that did not offer testing services at all have been allowed to appear on the list of travel test providers from the UK government, a Which? investigation has found. Amid concerns about prices, regulatory oversight and the capacity of the system when mass travel resumes, the consumer champion …

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The three global airline alliances are calling on G7 governments to agree on a common set of travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders. oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance said the move was needed to facilitate the safe restart of international travel. Covid-19 has significantly impacted the travel and tourism sector, …

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MSC Cruises has become the latest line to confirmed restart plans for cruising from United States, with the first departures set for August. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Corporation are also preparing to return over the summer. The announcement follows approval from the Centres For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for MSC Cruise’s …

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the relaxation of Covid-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers by Spain and France this week. The body also praised the broader use of affordable antigen testing adopted in the European destinations. This is tempered, however, by ongoing disappointment at the failure to implement harmonised measures across Europe …

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Prime minister Boris Johnson and US president Joe Biden have agreed a new Atlantic Charter. The original Atlantic Charter included landmark agreements to promote democracy, free trade and increased opportunity for all. It was one of the greatest triumphs of UK and US relations and did more than any other agreement to shape the world …

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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has debuted the Maldives’ first aqua wellness centre. Further elevating the luxury wellness experience available to guests, the expansive facilities feature a brand-new hydrotherapy pool and a new menu of water therapy treatments. The 7,735 square-foot elaborate aqua wellness centre features a custom-built hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, steam room and sauna. …

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