Airlines and Aviation

Bonjour, Riyadh! Air France opens direct gateway to Paris from Saudi

Megha Paul Mar 18,2025

With Paris being a major gateway to Europe and a hub for connecting flights worldwide, the new Riyadh service will provide seamless connections to more than 190 destinations across Air France’s extensive network

Dubai

Riding the Wave of luxury travel: Wego expands into high-end yacht experiences

Megha Paul Mar 18,2025

Through this partnership, Wego users can now book yacht trips ranging from 2 to 6 hours, accommodating up to 25 guests for exclusive journeys across Dubai, Kuwait, Jeddah, and Qatar.

Airlines and Aviation

From Muscat to the Maasai: SalamAir’s first African route takes off with inaugural Nairobi flight

Megha Paul Mar 18,2025

Nairobi is expected to be the first of several destinations in East Africa as SalamAir expands its footprint across the region, offering affordable and accessible travel between the Gulf and Africa.

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair holds off on digital-only boarding, new rollout set for winter 2025. Here’s why

Megha Paul Mar 07,2025

From November, passengers will no longer have the option to download and print physical boarding passes. Instead, all travelers will be required to check in and generate digital passes exclusively through the airline’s myRyanair app

Visa updates

No visa, no problem! UK rolls out mandatory ETA for European visitors

Megha Paul Mar 07,2025

The expansion marks the latest phase in the UK’s gradual rollout of the ETA, which was introduced in November 2023 and extended to over 50 countries, including the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, earlier this year

Tourism Boards

Singapore hits record-breaking tourism receipts and 16.5 million visitor arrivals in 2024

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

The strong performance, driven by a robust events calendar, growing air connectivity, and new attractions, reaffirmed Singapore’s position as a global tourism powerhouse

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia and TAT reveal Thailand’s hidden gems—You won’t believe these must-visit spots!

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

AirAsia has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote 16 diverse destinations across the country, encouraging travelers to explore beyond Thailand’s major tourist hubs

Tourism Boards

Namibia introduces online visa-on-arrival to streamline entry for international travellers

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

Under this new system, travelers can apply for a VoA online, at a Namibian consular post, or upon arrival at designated ports of entry

Tourism Boards

Saudi Arabia expands tourism push with ‘Ramadan Lights’ campaign

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

The initiative, introduced by Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia,’ is part of its ongoing global promotion under ‘This Land is Calling’ and highlights the country’s Ramadan experience across key destinations

Dubai

Middle East on a budget? Wizz Air targets Middle East expansion with new London-Dubai route

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

The move aligns with Wizz Air’s broader strategy to challenge traditional full-service carriers by offering no-frills, cost-efficient flights on longer routes

UK

British travellers to get six-month grace period as new EU visa system nears launch

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

The new system, aimed at enhancing border security and streamlining travel, will work alongside the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is set to introduce biometric checks at EU borders by late 2025

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair expands reach with new Southampton base

Megha Paul Mar 05,2025

The airline's decision mirrors a broader industry trend, with several other airlines ramping up regional operations in response to shifting travel patterns.