Seatrade Cruise Global announces a new addition in programming to the 2017 conference line-up 13-16 March 2017 at the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. The new Seatrade Cruise Global Safety & Security Symposium will debut at this year’s show serving as a focal point for specialized professionals as well as all conference attendees interested in learning about current and new developments in these critical fields. Beginning Tuesday 14 March, the symposium is a...
Five West African nations are banning ‘dirty’ European fuels – exported fuels with higher sulphur levels – in response to concerns over vehicle emissions and in an effort to bring safer, cleaner air to more than 250 million people, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) said today. According to UNEP, last week, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire introduced strict standards that will ensure cleaner, low sulphur diesel fuels, and better emissions standards, thus...
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today $300.3 million in grants to 32 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation. The announcement includes awards of up to $72.5 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016. Subsequent awards using Federal FY17 – FY20 funding will be made annually, subject to availability of funds and grantee compliance with grant terms and conditions. “Our...
United Airlines Flight 5588, a member of Star Alliance made an emergency landing today in San Antonio, International Airport Sunday afternoon in Texas. The incident happened before 15h local time. The aircraft was operated by Skywest. The captain reported a landing gear issues and made an emergency landing. All passengers were able to evacuate the plane safely. Some passengers complaint about minor injuries. The flight was attempting to land on runway 4 when the landing gear collapsed. The...
The Executive Board and 89th General Assembly of the International Union of Railways (UIC) were held on 1 December in Saint Petersburg, at the invitation of JSC Russian Railways (RZD). The meetings were chaired by UIC Chairman Mr Oleg BELOZEROV, President of RZD, together with Mr Renato MAZZONCINI, CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and Mr Jean-Pierre LOUBINOUX, UIC Director General. Mr BELOZEROV, who terminates his mandate after four years of successful UIC Chairmanship held by JSC...
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved environmental and aesthetic plans related to the proposed Terminal 1.5 Project, which would enhance the guest experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) by providing additional space for ticketing, security screening, and baggage claim, along with connecting Terminals 1 and 2. The proposed project, which requires final approval from the Los Angeles City Council, includes a 417,515-square-foot, six-level building that will...
Following on from radical MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW ‘Vision Next 100’ concepts in 2016, the BMW Group has rounded off its quartet of centenary celebrations by reinventing the motorbike. Even staunch four-wheel advocates will be salivating at the outrageous tech that Motorrad, BMW’s bike arm, has thrown at its showpiece. Firstly (and most importantly if you value your limbs) it’s impossible to tip over, despite sticking with the traditional layout of two wheels and an engine between your legs...
This week United Airlines begins the roll-out of its all-new United Polaris business class, the airline’s most significant product transformation in more than a decade, featuring a reimagined, sleep-enhancing experience for intercontinental travelers. United Polaris begins service at 12:01 a.m. local time on December 1 in all of the airline’s markets.
Today, Ramit Kar, General Manager for Uber Alberta, issued the following statement following the approval by City Council of changes to its regulations for ridesharing in Calgary.
A record 1.6 million guests boarded iconic Maid of the Mist vessels during the 2016 season in Niagara Falls, N.Y., a nine percent increase over the 2015 record.
Virgin America is assisting the City of San Francisco Animal Care & Control (SF ACC) by flying Chihuahua pups in need of homes from San Francisco to the New York area.
Due to an increased demand for polar cruises, Oceanwide Expeditions, the leading exploratory Polar cruise company since 1996, has commissioned the building of an innovative 180-passenger vessel.
An Airbus A380 requires 300,000 liter of fuel for a long hall flight. Currently 2 million liters of aviation aviation fuel is available at the country’s second busiest airport after a shipment of imported fuel failed quality controls following its arrival by ship in Melbourne. A major fuel shortage at Melbourne Airport sparked by a substandard shipment of imported aviation fuel has forced some international flights to divert and re-fuel and could cause flight delays later today. The fuel...
Sharply lower yields, following their decision a few weeks ago to drop tariffs and increasing problems with discontented drivers whose income was sharply reduced as a result have now been compounded by a rival’s decision to drop rates from previously 55 Kenya Shillings per kilometre to just 30 Kenya Shillings. This literally halves the price passengers have to pay and backed by Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile network, will affiliate Little Rides take full advantage of their move...
In Canada the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, and the Honourable Monica Ell-Kanayuk, Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, co-chaired the Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers’ (CCTM) meeting. At the meeting, federal, provincial and territorial partners* agreed to a declaration committing to collaboration on important issues in order to grow and increase the...
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is adding his voice to calls by the police for motorists to exercise care while travelling on the nation’s roadways. This as the Minister expressed deep regret at the passing of two employees of the Bahia Principe Hotel, who were involved in a two-vehicle collision along the Dunn’s River main road on November 22, 2016. “I am extremely saddened to hear of the untimely death of Jodian Duncan and Shanique Grey. I also regret the fact that...
Preparations are ongoing for the celebrations of Kenya’s Independence Day on the 12th of December. Subsequently, in order to allow Kenya’s air force to train for their fly by maneuvers on the day, will Jomo Kenyatta International Airport be temporarily closed today, 25th of November from 11.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs noon and then again on the 07th of December during the same time. On Independence Day 12th of December will the same restriction apply and flights into and out of Jomo...
The 2016 China (Hainan) International Marine Tourism Fair (CIMTF) will be held on November 26 – 28 at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center.
A Pegas Touristic charter flight from Russia carrying 400 tourists landed in Aqaba, Jordan today. Aqaba is a seaside resort in Southern Jordan and after Amman a second international gateway into the country. Sandwiched in between trouble-spots in the world, Jordan Tourism is working hard to make the tourism world understand the country is safe, beautiful and ready to receive tourists. A recently concluded UNWTO conference in Petra, Jordan brought attention to the situation in Jordan. The latest...
The maritime industry is exploring alternative energy technologies for vessel propulsion and auxiliary systems, with a view toward greater efficiency, lower costs and reduced air emissions. To further these objectives the Maritime Administration (MARAD), in cooperation with the American Bureau of Shipping, and the American Society for Testing and Materials, will hold a workshop on the use of high-power batteries in maritime transportation.
Are you in the U.S? Are you planning to go anywhere this Thanksgiving? Get ready to spend some serious Turkey on Airline fees. As a matter of fact Americans will pay the equivalent of 21 million turkeys in hidden airline fees while traveling over thanksgiving It’s time to talk turkey about hidden airline fees. Travelers United estimates the enormous impact of these fees on travelers’ pocketbooks over the busy Thanksgiving travel period — a whopping $360 million, the...
Lufthansa is known as an airlines with constant strikes. Today alone the airline cancelled 876 flights giving airlines like Ryan Air or Air Berlin to cover Lufthansa’s obligation. Star Alliance carrier Lufthansa today notes that, for incomprehensible reasons, the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced an additional strike for Thursday before Wednesday’s strike has even begun. Once more, they are inflicting extensive damage on our company and especially on our customers. The union...
When you head out the door in the morning, you probably don’t consider the number of organizations that work together to operate, maintain, and oversee the transportation systems you use to travel to work, school, and other destinations. However, you do expect to arrive safely and on-time.
CLICKATICK, the ticketing platform for booking cool and unique things to do and see, has announced their new partnership with App in the Air, the popular pocket companion for air travel with over 1.5 million active users.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today proposed updates for the passenger train safety standards used in the United States as the country looks to add high-speed trains that can travel up to 220 miles per hour and replace its aging passenger fleet.
40 dead and counting after Express train derailed near Pukharayan, Kanpur in Northern India. Latest tweets indicate 40 dead after Patna-Indore Express derailed during the wee hours of Sunday morning near Pukharayan at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Initial reports suggest that at least 14 coaches of the train have derailed. Read more:
It’s that time of year again, when thoughts of getting away from the Canadian winter, even for a short while, start to itch on my mind. And scratch I must.
Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, is gearing up for one of the busiest Thanksgiving holiday seasons in recent history, with more than 540,000 customers expected to travel to more than 2,300 destinations across the United States, the equivalent of 58,557 fully loaded 737 aircraft.
"We need to make sure that road safety is a top priority as marijuana is legalized"
US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases August 2016 US airline traffic data
