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Iceland’s Play Airlines is fairly new on the aviation scene, but it’s already making an impression on the industry. Founded in 2021, it has become well known for allowing its crew to express themselves with tattoos, piercings, and whatever hair colour they feel like having. Each staff member can wear gender neutral uniforms and trainers, as opposed to tight outfits and high heels. Einar Örn Ólafsson was only installed as the CEO of Play in April, but that approach is something he’s sticking to. “We like to think of ourselves as a fun, progressive and playful airline and we encourage our crew t...
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The UK government is preparing for chaos ahead of the launch of the EU’s Entry-Exit system (EES). The incoming EU border scheme, set to be in place from 6 October, is expected to cause delays at the Port of Dover, south east England. Guy Opperman, a minister in the UK’s transport department, has now explained the scheme will have a “six-month soft launch” to make the process more simple. Speaking at the House of Commons’ European Scrutiny Committee, Opperman said the plan will enable a “greater freedom of passage of vehicles” if queues build due to the EES. The scheme will see travellers from ...
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Airbnb is well known for promoting unusual - some may say gimmicky - listings, ranging from Barbie’s Dream House to Shrek’s Swamp from the animated classic. For May, the holiday rental company has launched a new category they’re calling Icons. Eleven have been released so far, ranging from a once-in-a-lifetime stay at Paris’ iconic Musée d’Orsay during the Olympics, to a night in the balloon festooned house from Pixar favourite ‘Up’. None of the Airbnbs on offer are permanent, meaning very few people will be able to try them out. If you’re keen, though, the Icons are featured in their own cate...
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Qantas Airways has agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars (€74 million) in compensation and a fine for selling tickets on thousands of cancelled flights. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued the Sydney-based airline in the Federal Court last year. They alleged that Qantas engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by advertising tickets for more than 8,000 flights between May 2021 and July 2022 that had already been cancelled. Qantas agreed to settle the suit by paying a AU$100 million (€61 million) fine to the Australian government and a projected AU$20 ...
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The world’s top 10 cleanest airports have been announced - and only one hub in Europe features on the list. In fact, the ranking is almost exclusively made up of airports in Asia, with the exception of Zurich in Switzerland, which comes in tenth place. The research was undertaken by airline rating organisation Skytrax as part of its World Airport Awards. Here are the cleanest airports worldwide - and what qualified them for that accolade. Japan snags four out of the 10 top spots on Skytrax’s listTokyo’s Haneda Airport came in first place as the world's cleanest airport. Skytrax praised the cle...
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The EU's post-Brexit Entry-Exit System (EES) was originally supposed to launch in 2022, then was rescheduled for May 2023 before being pushed back even further to the end of last year. Despite continuous setbacks, it’s finally set to launch this autumn. But a significant chunk of UK adults say they have no idea about how the EES will work. Luckily for those puzzled about the new system, ABTA - The Travel Association - has laid bare exactly how the EES will look in practice. Here’s what to expect. What exactly is the EU Entry/Exit system?Put simply, the EES is a new electronic system which will...
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A Japanese town, known for its near-perfect views of the iconic Mount Fuji, is fighting back against hordes of tourists. Fujikawaguchiko, in the northern foothills of the mountain, boasts a number of scenic photo spots that offer stunning shots of the legendary destination. This week, though, the town has begun constructing a large, black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason? Misbehaving foreign tourists. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there are many things about their manners ...
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If you’re a foodie, you likely have a visit to a Michelin Star restaurant on your bucket list. However, many of them are prohibitively expensive for most of us. Since its launch 124 years ago in France, the Michelin Guide has remained the world’s most prestigious restaurant rating system. As of 2024, it features more than 3,500 restaurants in over 40 countries and territories worldwide. New research from international food magazine Chef’s Pencil shows that a visit to one of these special eateries does not come cheap, with a median price tag of €167 - not including drinks, extra charges or tips...
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Namibian authorities have heavily criticised a group of tourists who posed naked on the popular ‘Big Daddy’ dune in the Namib desert. Three male visitors are said to have taken their clothes off for pictures and videos during a dune safari after hiking up the sandbank, which is more than 300 metres tall. The resulting images were then shared on social media and circulated widely. That prompted local officials to say they were “shocked” by the incident and to claim that the act was a public indecency violation of park regulations and national law. How did the incident at Big Daddy dune come abo...
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It’s one of the most famous - and well-trodden - streets in the world and now the Champs-Élysées is set to welcome delighted visitors for an entirely unique event. On Sunday 26 May, the Parisian avenue will transform into an enormous picnic site, hosting 4,000 residents of the French capital as well as tourists. Thought up by the Champs-Élysées committee in collaboration with LG Electronics France, the event will give lucky attendees the opportunity to gather around a giant, traditional red and white chequered picnic rug. Each attendee will be provided with a free picnic basket packed to the b...
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