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Delta will add service from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán this winter
Delta will add service from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán this winter as Aeromexico launches service from Atlanta and Los Angeles to Manzanillo, Newark to Mexico City and Denver to Monterrey.
RYANAIR CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AND 30 MILLION PASSENGERS AT PRESTWICK AIRPORT
Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, has celebrated carrying 30 million passengers through Prestwick in its 30 years of operations. Ryanair was the first low-cost airline to operate at Prestwick, starting with its first flight from Dublin Airport back in 1994. Ryanair now operates 10 routes to/from Prestwick, connecting 3 countries across Europe with its 2 Prestwick based aircraft – an investment of $200m and supporting over 500 local jobs, including 60 high-paid, high-skilled aviation jobs.
Air Charter Service names new Private Jets Director for Dubai
Leading aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has promoted Muzamil El-Zein to the position of Private Jets Director of its Dubai office.
Saudia adds Medan to its route network
Saudia is adding Medan to its scheduled and regular flight network, making it the second destination in the Republic of Indonesia after the capital, Jakarta.
Cruisen Corporation Launches Group Cruise Booking App
Cruisen, an AI-empowered, mobile-first consumer app, is now available as a solution that revolutionizes group cruise bookings. Under the slogan “Better group bookings” Cruisen promises to solve the common headaches associated with organizing a group cruise.
Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes Train Enthusiasts of All Ages for Its Annual Railroad Heritage Weekend
Tweetsie Railroad invites you to celebrate the golden age of steam during its annual Railroad Heritage Weekend August 24 and 25. “We look forward to this event every year,” said Chris Robbins of Tweetsie Railroad. “It is a unique celebration that highlights the park’s history, and a century of narrow-gauge steam locomotive heritage that began with the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (ET&WNC).”
America’s High School Students to Descend Upon Walt Disney World Resort
College fair at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex expected to be among the foundation’s largest ever; More than 8,000 high school students from the Southeast and beyond invited to attend; College admissions and four-year scholarships to be awarded on the spot; Event is part of Walt Disney World’s ongoing support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide
Dusit Thani Kyoto hotel receives coveted ‘Michelin Key’ from the Michelin Guide 2024
Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has been named among the first hotels in the world to receive a coveted Michelin Key from the Michelin Guide 2024.
WIZZ AIR REVEALS SPECIAL 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVERY AIRCRAFT
Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally* , recently welcomed its 132 Airbus A321neo aircraft in a special anniversary livery during a delivery ceremony at the Airbus factory in Hamburg. The new aircraft with tail number 9H-WNM will join the Wizz Air Malta fleet operating across nearly 200 destinations. The unique livery was designed by Éva Kerényi, the winner of the design competition Wizz Air ran last year, encouraging talent from across the world to create a livery for one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft.
It’s National Oyster Day! Wiltons Announces the Return of its Annual Oyster Masterclasses
WILTONS CELEBRATES THE START OF THE NATIVE OYSTER SEASON WITH AN EXCLUSIVE OYSTER MASTERCLASS Starting life as an oyster barrow in London’s Haymarket in 1742, Wiltons restaurant, located on Jermyn Street, has continued to celebrate its love of oysters ever since, with a series of renowned Oyster Masterclasses taking place on the first Friday evening of every month from September to April.
Calling All Dreamers: Vivid Sydney Wants You
Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest multi-artform festival, is calling on the best creative minds to submit ideas for next year’s event. Vivid Sydney 2025 will take place from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025, with a program centred around the theme of Vivid Sydney, Dream
Vietnam Airlines Welcomes Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner to its Fleet
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 aircraft. It is the 30th wide-body aircraft joining the carrier’s growing fleet, further enhancing its position in Vietnam’s aviation industry. Vietnam Airlines marked the milestone with a grand celebration at Noi Bai International Airport.