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Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, has outlined the airline's ambitious vision for the new Bishoftu International Airport, set to be completed within five years. The project, which aims to launch international flight services by 2030, is seen as a significant leap forward for Ethiopia's aviation
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The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has achieved Level 4 in the Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme, a testament to its commitment to placing passengers at the core of its operations. The airport has fulfilled parameters such as customer-centric culture, advanced passenger feedback
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August saw a decline in passenger numbers at Ronaldsway Airport, with 56,202 passengers passing through, down from 60,897 in August 2024. This represents a drop of 7.71%. Across the first eight months of the year, passenger numbers are down by 4.83% compared to the same period
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Flight operations between India and Nepal have come to a halt after the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu was forced to shut down due to escalating violence in the country. Hundreds of passengers and multiple flights, including those from Delhi, have been affected, with airlines such as Air India,
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The Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport, Sniawbhalang Dhar, has informed the Meghalaya Assembly that the ongoing expansion project of the Shillong Airport will position the state as a premier destination for tourism and investment. The proposed major developments at the airport include a runway extension by 571 meters, a new
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has convened an emergency meeting with 13 domestic airlines to address the rising incidence of flight delays and cancellations that have been frustrating passengers nationwide. According to Mr. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the regulator has been inundated with complaints
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Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has been closed due to the deteriorating security situation in Nepal, triggered by violent anti-government protests. The airport closure, which started around 2 PM, has resulted in the suspension of flights operated by Indian airlines, including IndiGo and Air India. As the protests intensify,
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Travellers flying to or from Manchester Airport can now experience a level of luxury previously only associated with high-end hotels and restaurants, thanks to the launch of marhaba, a concierge service provided by Emirates-owned dnata. This new premium service aims to make the airport experience as hassle-free as possible, offering
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The upgrade of Grand Reef Airport in Mutare is seen as a significant step towards unlocking the tourism potential of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. This milestone development comes as Zimbabwe has launched a new national Tourism and Hospitality Industry Policy (2025-2030) aimed at transforming the country into a world-class
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A mysterious "potential hazardous materials incident" at Heathrow airport's Terminal 4 on Monday night left 21 people injured, with a London Fire Brigade spokesperson insisting that no elevated levels of hazardous materials were discovered by the brigade. The Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander was monitoring updates, and
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A 29-year-old beauty therapist from Middlesbrough, Kim Hall, has been sentenced to six years in prison for smuggling £15million worth of cocaine through Chicago's O'Hare airport. Hall was charged with possession with intent to supply and faced a substantial sentence, but a plea agreement reduced her
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Kimberly Hall, a 29-year-old beautician from Middlesbrough, was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare airport in 2020 after two suitcases containing 43kg of cocaine were found in her possession. Hall claimed she was forced by two British men to take the suitcases, which she believed contained £185,744,
