Summertime is supposed to be joyful for travelers heading to vacation destinations—and airlines, too, because that’s when they typically rake in cash by the barrel. But 2022 has ushered in a summer of discontent for passengers and airlines worldwide, as airlines’ plans for rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic travel slump have hit one logjam after…
Globar Air Travel Logjam Stumps Airlines, Disrupts Countless Summer Travel Plans
July 28, 2022
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Global Air Travel Logjam Stumps Airlines, Disrupts Countless Summer Travel Plans
July 28, 2022
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Summertime is supposed to be joyful for travelers heading to vacation destinations—and airlines, too, because that’s when they typically rake in cash by the barrel. But 2022 has ushered in a summer of discontent for passengers and airlines worldwide, as airlines’ plans for rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic travel slump have hit one logjam after…
South Korean Series to Be “Made in Australia”
July 27, 2022
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Queensland’s iconic beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, and island escapes will be on the bucket list of millions of people in South Korea as one of the Asian nation’s biggest broadcast stations is set to produce a new TV series in Queensland later this year. Titled ‘Bucket List Travel to Australia’, the show will follow…
Strike of Baggage Handlers Loom at Australia’s Already Chaotic Airports
Flight delays and long queues are expected to worsen from today as ground crews at Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane airports launch the first steps of industrial action. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission on July 26 for a ballot on strike action as it negotiates a new workplace agreement with…
Six More Nations Added to CDC’s ‘High Risk’ COVID-19 Travel Category
July 26, 2022
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In its latest update to COVID-19 travel recommendations, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six countries to its list of level three “high risk” nations. The July 25 update added Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, El Salvador, Fiji, Honduras, and Poland to the high risk category. The CDC has now added…
Australian Domestic Airfares up 24 Percent in Two Months
July 21, 2022
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Domestic airfares in Australia have risen sharply since May by as much as 96 percent in some areas, with industry experts expecting that air ticket prices will remain high for some time. The average round-trip price for a domestic flight was AU $409 (US$282) in July, up 24 percent from May, according to a market…
Sydney Opera House Gets a Facelift
During the two years of concert cancellations amid a pandemic, the Sydney Opera House has undergone extensive renovations and will be ushering in a new epoch before turning 50 next year. Sydney’s World Heritage landmark will be unveiling a historic transformation of its largest performance space, the Concert Hall, to the public on July 20….
Australia to Lift COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Overseas Travellers
July 3, 2022
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Australia will remove COVID-19 vaccine mandates for international travellers and tourists on July 6. Following advice from Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly, the Australian government has made changes to the Biosecurity Act, allowing overseas passengers to enter the country without declaring their vaccination status. Apart from flight passengers, the changes will also apply to travellers…
The Worst Hidden Travel Fees and How to Avoid Them
With travel prices soaring, customers might be tempted to pick the cheapest base option they find. But the base price of airfare and hotels represents only a fraction of the total costs. A parade of add-on fees await any traveler trying to navigate the checkout process, ballooning the final price. Experts call it “drip pricing.”…
Australia Raised Security Level for Travel to UK Due to Terrorism Threats
Australia has raised its security alert for travellers to the United Kingdom because of the threat of terrorism. The warning level for UK has changed from green to yellow, the same as those for travellers to the United States, Peru, France, Greece, and Indonesia. Green is the level one warning, meaning travellers should take normal…
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