Cabin Bag Proposal “meddling in issues MEPs don’t understand”, says IATA

 

GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accused the European Parliament of meddling in operational and commercial issues that it doesn’t understand, following moves to make cabin luggage allowance obligatory, regardless of whether the passenger needs it or not.

ForsaTEK 2025 offers platform for high-impact, scalable innovation

 

Dubai, UAE 23 June 2025: The Emirates Group’s annual flagship innovation and technology forum, ForsaTEK, is once again bringing cutting-edge technology partnerships, dynamic start-ups, thought-provoking discussions, and emerging talent developing game-changing concepts to the fore.

] Ecolodge in Cambodia Wins Major Asian Responsible Tourism Award

 

Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has won a gold award in the 2025 ICRT Southeast Asia Responsible Tourism Awards in the “Nature Positive” category.

LOT Polish Airlines with a 4-star SKYTRAX World Airline Rating

 

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  LOT Polish Airlines has joined the ranks of Europe’s best airlines, receiving 4 stars in the prestigious Skytrax ranking.

Carnival Cruise Line to Launch New Loyalty Program in 2026 Dubbed 'Carnival Rewards'

 

MIAMI, June 18, 2025 –

Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will launch its new loyalty program with a cruise industry first, adding new features, new ways to earn status, new reward categories and a new name: Carnival Rewards™. The new program will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time to learn about the changes while they continue to earn status in the current Very Important Fun Person (VIFP)™ program that will be their entry point into the new program.

Eve Air Mobility Twenty-Year Market Outlook highlights growth of urban air mobility globally

 

PARIS – Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, published its inaugural Global Market Outlook. The Outlook highlights the growth and demand surrounding the urban air mobility category for the next 20 years and provides insights into the societal, regional, and use case-specific factors driving demand.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: Passing One Big Beautiful Bill is a Down Payment for a Brand-New Air Traffic Control System

On 20/6/25, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy urged Congress to pass President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill to begin upgrading the U.S.’s aging air traffic control systems at a press conference following his tour of San Diego International Airport (SAN)’s Air Traffic Control Tower. The Secretary was joined by Air Traffic Organization Chief Operating Officer (A) Frank McIntosh.

Qatar Airways, Barzan Holdings, and Satys Aerospace to establish aircraft painting facility in Qatar

 

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Barzan Holdings, and Satys Aerospace, a global specialist in aircraft painting and surface treatment solutions, to establish a pioneering widebody aircraft painting facility at Dukhan Air Base.

World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Set to Dazzle in Just Five Days as Tanzania Prepares to Host a Booming Celebration of Excellence in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality

 

As the countdown reaches its final days, anticipation is building for the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, set to unfold at the elegant Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, 28 June 2025. Nestled along the stunning shores of the Indian Ocean, this five-star venue, a key part of the iconic MNF Square development, is expected to host the region’s most influential leaders and visionaries in the travel and tourism sectors.

Glorious Education Announces New Plans for SGX IPO with Pink Tower Childcare Centre as It Partners with MCI Capital for Strategic Financial Guidance

 

Malaysia-based early childhood education company Glorious Education Sdn Bhd (Glorious Education), which owns and operates the renowned Pink Tower Childcare Centre, plans to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX)