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Fly Jinnah has made history in Pakistan's aviation sector with the launch of direct flights connecting Lahore and Dubai. The airline has taken a significant leap in making air travel more accessible, affordable, and convenient for travelers across the region. The inaugural flight from Lahore's Allama
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Starting November 12, Ryanair passengers will no longer receive paper boarding passes upon check-in, as the airline shifts to a completely digital system. The move aims to reduce airport costs and fares for its customers, while also promoting a more environmentally friendly travel experience. By the end of the year,
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Senator Jerry Moran, the authors of the bipartisan SAFEGUARDS Act, aim to end the diversion of 9/11 Passenger Security Fee (PSF) revenues for non-security uses and invest those funds in airport security. The legislation would allocate $500 million in PSF revenue annually for checked bag
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Hong Kong Customs made a significant bust at the Hong Kong International Airport on October 27, confiscating approximately 4kg of suspected cocaine and 12kg of suspected ketamine with a combined estimated market value of $7.9 million. Two individuals, a 26-year-old male and a 50-year-old female, were arrested in connection
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Police call-outs to drunken airport incidents have tripled in just five years, with 337 recorded incidents in 2024, compared to 121 in 2019. The rise in "disruptive airline passengers" has led to concerns over safety and disruption to travel. Air travel chiefs and experts are urging passengers to
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Uttar Pradesh has experienced a remarkable growth in air passenger movement and cargo traffic in the current financial year, driven by upgraded airport facilities, expansion of flight networks, and the increasing role of emerging regional airports. As a result, the state has witnessed a significant increase in passenger traffic, with
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Aviation students from Newcastle College's Aviation Academy are participating in the Ambassador Programme, a partnership with Newcastle Airport, to develop essential industry skills and gain hands-on experience. This year, 92 students are part of the programme, a significant increase from last year, with almost 50% of participants going
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Airport officials intercepted two passengers carrying 1,40,200 cigarette sticks valued at approximately Rs 14 lakh at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. Key Takeaways: * The Customs Department at Nagpur, acting under the guidance of Avinash Thete, Commissioner of Customs, Nagpur, launched a special operation to monitor passengers
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Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has successfully completed and passed the final acceptance inspection for the general aviation airport projects in Horqin Right Middle Banner and Horqin Right Front Banner of Xing'an League. The two projects, commenced on May 28th and 29th, 2025, are crucial components of the region&
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Latin American airlines are expressing concern about the impact of increasing connection fees and high airport taxes on airfares, which they say could divert traffic to other hubs and hinder the region's growing air connectivity. The association representing the airlines, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association,
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Liberty Defense, a leading technology provider of AI-based next-generation detection solutions, announced the award of multiple HEXWAVE systems to a prominent international airport in the United States. This implementation will enable fast and contactless threat detection, enhancing security while streamlining the screening experience. HEXWAVE uses millimeter wave technology, advanced 3D
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The Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh wore a deserted look on Monday despite the relaxation in the closure order due to runway repair work. The airport remained largely empty, with only airport staff visible, as partial flight operations failed to draw passengers. The Indian Air Force had earlier
