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Fraport Group Becomes Poster Boy of “No Good” Pandemic News

2020-04-16 by Phil Butler

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News from Fraport Group’s reveals the latest industry wounds from the coronavirus pandemic. The Germany company is digging a deep debt hole.

Tags: airlines, airports, COVID-19 economics, flight cancellations, flight news, Fraport Group, World airports

Our Global Community – Visa and Immigration Systems Failures

2013-04-09 by Phil Butler

The Munich Monkey Syndrome

In a global community that still harbors the fragmented resentments and fears of past wars and Cold wars, the weary traveler must often be left wanting. Wanting answers as to how come air travel and cross border movement are still do archaic, that is.

Tags: airlines, airport reviews, airport security, airports, Anger Management, Guantanamo Bay, TSA, visa requirements, visa restrictions, World airports

Is Warsaw’s Lotnisko Chopina a Social Media Top 10, Or #2?

2013-02-11 by Phil Butler

The world's airports on social media

Don’t you just hate PR fluff? No matter where you look these days there’s a social media expert lurking around the corner it seems. We found yet another fuzzy Internet engagement this morning, and in of all places, Warsaw.

Tags: airports, Lotnisko Chopina, Poland travel, social media profiles, Warsaw tourism, Warsaw travel, World airports

Emirates – Qantas Sucker Punch Singapore Tourism

2012-09-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Why are these Emirates attendants smiling?

Singapore’s Changi airport took it on the chin recently when Qantas announced their deal with Emirates, making Dubai their new Europe to Australia hub. Starting in April of next year, flights in between London and Frankfurt, and Australia will connect in Dubai.

Tags: Africa Travel, air hubs, air travel, Australia flights, Australia tourism, Changi airport, Dubai tourism, Emirates Airlines, kangaroo route, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Singapore travel, World airports

Beijing Airport Flies Past Heathrow As Second Busiest

2011-03-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Airports Council International today announced that Beijing airport has officially overtake London Heathrow as the world’s second busiest, behind Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the US.

Tags: air travel, Angela Gittens, Beijing, Beijing Airport, China travel, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Heathrow, London travel, World airports

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Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

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The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

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The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

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