Solo Travel Weekly Issue 15
Welcome to the 15th issue of Travel Weekly, which curates travel industry news and alerts.
Welcome to the 15th issue of Travel Weekly, your go-to source for expertly curated travel industry news and alerts, providing you with the latest updates, trends, and insights from around the globe.
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Venice limits tour groups to 25 and bans megaphones in fightback against overtourism | CNN
It’s about to get just a little bit quieter in Venice –- at least that’s the hope of the city council, which has banned tour guides from using megaphones and limited the groups to 25 people.
Barbie Natza Ladeau and Jack Guy, CNN
An airline in Asia is removing a popular snack from flights. Turbulence is to blame | CNN
Ramyeon instant noodles will no longer be served to passengers in economy class on long-haul flights on Korean Air due to risk of accidents during bumpy flights.
Lilit Marcus
‘Biohazard’ prompts United Airlines flight diversion | CNN
A “biohazard” on a United Airlines flight is the newest midair incident to trigger an unplanned, early landing of a commercial plane.
Pete Muntean
American Airlines Is Cutting These 5 U.S. Routes From Austin Airport
American Airlines recently confirmed it will be discontinuing several routes, including nonstop flights to Las Vegas, Orlando, New Orleans, Reno, and Palm Springs.
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UNESCO Just Added 24 New World Heritage Sites
Including remarkable archaeological sites in South Africa and Brazil’s stunning Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
Booking.com on Its ‘Subpar’ U.S. Short-Term Rentals Biz: ‘We’re Not There Yet’
Booking CEO Glenn Fogel said he’s disappointed that the company’s U.S. short-term rental portfolio isn’t “fully competitive.”
Dennis Schaal
Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule
An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”
Meghna Maharishi
IAG Drops Plans to Acquire Air Europa
IAG is once again scrapping its plans to acquire Air Europa after it seemed likely that regulators would reject the deal.
Meghna Maharishi
An airline in Asia is removing a popular snack from flights. Turbulence is to blame | CNN
Ramyeon instant noodles will no longer be served to passengers in economy class on long-haul flights on Korean Air due to risk of accidents during bumpy flights.
Lilit MarcusLufthansa to exit A340s, B747-400s by 2028
Several daily Operator News updates covering all Operator Route Network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft orders, start-ups and bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions and partnerships and alliances.
Singapore Air, Taiwan Carriers Detour Iran on Conflict Risk
Asian carriers Singapore Airlines Ltd., Eva Air Corp. and China Airlines Ltd. have temporarily stopped flying over Iranian airspace as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
ScotRail travel misery over double disruption to Sunday trains
ScotRail is already running a reduced timetable after a pay dispute with drivers.
BBC News
Italy’s famous ‘Path of Love’ reopens after more than 12 years | CNN
One of the most iconic and romantic trails in the world — Italy’s Via dell’Amore (“Path of Love”) – will reopen Saturday, July 27, after a lengthy refurbishment and an overall investment of more than $24 million, the Italian Tourism Ministry announced Friday.
Sharon Braithwaite, CNN
Croatia Airlines takes delivery of its first A220 in new livery - Skies Mag
This delivery is part of the renewal of the airline’s entire fleet with new-generation aircraft, the biggest project in the history of the company which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
Airbus Press Release | July 29, 2024
Air Canada Flight Cancelled After Crew Member’s Meltdown Over Passenger’s Blanket Request
The altercation occurred when a passenger requested a blanket due to excessive air conditioning, which enraged the flight attendant.
Ritu Singh
WestJet, Air North announce deal for single-ticket travel involving both airlines | Globalnews.ca
Westjet says the deal means there will be a single check-in point and checked bags will be delivered directly to the final destination for connecting itineraries starting July 31.
The Canadian Press
Berlin train services disrupted, vandalism suspected – DW – 08/02/2024
Rail service between the German capital’s main railway station and the western district of Spandau has been severely disrupted. Authorities believe the fire was deliberatly started.
