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London faces renewed public transport disruption as more than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers begin another round of strike action over working conditions during extreme summer heat. The industrial action, beginning Tuesday, August 25, is expected to disrupt dozens of routes across North London and parts of Essex. Further walkouts are planned through September […]
Munich Airport and Lufthansa have expanded their Munich Stopover Programme to five major Asia-Pacific markets, creating new opportunities for travellers from India, China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand to turn connecting journeys into short holidays in Bavaria. The expansion significantly broadens the initiative after the programme initially became available to passengers beginning journeys in Singapore
Riyadh Air is preparing to celebrate a major loyalty milestone as its Sfeer lifestyle membership programme approaches one million members, highlighting growing international engagement with Saudi Arabia’s emerging national airline. The Public Investment Fund-backed carrier is marking the occasion with substantial rewards. The one millionth Sfeer member will receive one million Sfeer Points and become
Heathrow Airport is reminding passengers to arrive at the appropriate time before departure as one of the world’s busiest international aviation hubs works to maintain smoother passenger movement and reduce unnecessary terminal congestion. Under Heathrow’s current guidance, travellers should arrive at least two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight.
Fiji’s international travel network is facing temporary disruption as limited aviation fuel availability at Nadi International Airport forces airlines to alter aircraft, refuelling and flight arrangements. The fuel shortage is putting pressure on Fiji’s most important international aviation gateway, with Air New Zealand among the carriers adapting operations to maintain passenger connections. Airlines serving Nadi
International travellers heading to Ecuador, Mexico and several Caribbean destinations are being urged to review updated official security guidance as concerns over crime, kidnapping and localized violence affect some popular tourism regions. The latest U.S. Department of State advisories show that Ecuador, Mexico, Jamaica, Grenada and the Bahamas currently carry Level 2 guidance, meaning travellers
Meghalaya tourism is facing a short-term connectivity challenge as disruptions affecting travel between Guwahati and Shillong create uncertainty for visitors heading into the hill state. The impact is primarily linked to transport and road movement rather than tourism activities within Meghalaya. Travellers planning visits to Shillong, Sohra, Dawki, Mawlynnong and other popular destinations should therefore
Thailand has taken a significant step toward developing a modern urban rail system in Songkhla Province after the Cabinet approved in principle the legal framework allowing the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand to advance a monorail project in Hat Yai. The proposed system will extend for 12.54 kilometres and include 12 stations, three major
Chile has launched a major intermodal freight experiment connecting the Metropolitan Region around Santiago with the Biobío Region, combining electric trucks and rail across a journey exceeding 500 kilometres. The initiative is designed to test whether long-distance cargo can move more efficiently when trucks handle shorter first- and last-mile sections while trains carry freight over
Japan is preparing to introduce a major new scenic rail experience as JR Hokkaido advances plans for its Red Star tourist train, a luxury sightseeing service designed to showcase Hokkaido’s winter scenery, wetlands, mountains and regional communities. The Red Star is scheduled to begin operating in February 2027 between Sapporo and Abashiri before moving to
Heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley has forced the temporary suspension of passenger services on sections of the Pathankot–Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway, as railway teams carry out safety inspections in vulnerable mountainous areas. The disruption affects services linked with Baijnath-Paprola and Jogindernagar, with four passenger trains cancelled until further notice. Continuous rain has increased
ScotRail recorded more than 8.4 million passenger journeys in July 2026, marking an all-time monthly high as major events, additional capacity and permanently lower peak-time fares strengthened rail demand across Scotland. A total of 8,423,512 journeys were made during the month, up by 897,359 compared with July 2025. That represents annual growth of 11.9%, highlighting
