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Travel Daily News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
iCoupon adds charter and ACMI airline Jettime to their roster
Jettime partners with iCoupon to enhance delay compensation, streamlining operations and improving guest experience through automated digital voucher solutions. LONDON, UK – iCoupon, the global leader in intelligent vouchering solutions, has agreed a new deal with Danish-owned charter and ACMI airline Jettime to welcome them to their expanding network. The Danish charter airline's guests will now benefit from iCoupon's leading disruption vouchering service in the case of delays, ensuring guests receive swift and hassle-free compensation directly via their boarding pass. By integrating iCoupon's automated solution, Jettime can enhance the guest experience while at the same time streamlining its internal operational processes. The system eliminates the need for paper vouchers or manual handling, making disruption management more efficient for both the airline and their guests. Jettime, headquartered in Kastrup, Denmark, has primary bases at Copenhagen Airport, Billund Airport, and Helsinki Airport as well as a crew base at Arlanda Airport. The charter and ACMI airline specialises in providing flight transportation solutions to tour operators in the Nordic Region, partner airlines, private companies, and public institutions. CEO of iCoupon, Richard Bye said: 'It's really great to be adding Jettime to our host of partners and to welcome another chartered airline. Whether scheduled or chartered, all airlines share the same goal – ensuring their passengers have the best possible experience, even in unexpected situations. Our technology works for all those who take travellers into the skies, helping them to make sure their passengers have as little inconvenience as possible and allowing them to focus on what matters most: their customers.' Chief Commercial Officer at Jettime, John Uggerhøj said: 'We focus on delivering on time departures and arrivals for our guests onboard our aircraft every day. Sometimes longer delays happen due to unforeseen circumstances and when it does it is important with a swift and seamless process for our guests to buy food and beverages on our expense. iCoupon can help us in this regard.' iCoupon works with partners across the globe, and currently more than 190 airlines, 300 airports and 2,500 retail units are benefiting from iCoupon's hassle-free solutions. Helping the industry move towards a more connected future.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Greenland slams planned Trump delegation visit as ‘highly aggressive'
Greenland's prime minister has attacked a planned visit by a US delegation to the island as 'highly aggressive' and has called on the international community to respond. Usha Vance, the wife of vice-president JD Vance and second lady, and Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser are among those travelling to Greenland, which Mr Trump has vowed to take over 'one way or the other'. The Danish-owned, semi-autonomous territory of about 57,000 people is mineral-rich and strategically important in the Arctic region. Mr Trump has claimed its ownership is vital for US national security. On Monday, Mute B Egede, Greenland's outgoing prime minister, said: 'It should be said clearly that our integrity and democracy must be respected without foreign interference.' He added that the visit 'cannot be seen as just a private visit'. 'What is the US national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us,' Mr Egede told local media. 'His mere presence in Greenland will no doubt fuel American belief in Trump's mission — and the pressure will increase.' 'We are now at a point where it can no longer be described as an innocent visit from a politician's spouse... the international community must now react.' Mr Egede said every effort to be diplomatic with the US just 'bounces off Donald Trump and his administration in their mission to own and control Greenland'. Mrs Vance will join a delegation of senior Trump administration officials travelling to the island on Thursday. It comes after Donald Trump Jr toured Greenland in January on a 'personal day trip'. The timing of the trip has drawn criticism as Greenland's political parties are deep in coalition negotiations to form a new government after elections earlier this month. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who led his centre-Right Demokraatit party to victory in this month's election, has told Mr Trump that Greenland is 'not for sale'. Commenting on the latest visit, Mr Nielsen said: 'The fact that the Americans are well aware we are in the middle of negotiations once again shows a lack of respect for the Greenlandic people.' All of Greenland's major political parties support independence from Denmark but are divided over how quickly it should happen. According to polls, most Greenlanders support independence from Denmark, but not annexation by the US. Credit: X/@RapidResponse47 The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, is in a caretaker period following the March 11 general election won by Mr Nielsen's pro-business party, which favours a gradual approach to independence from Denmark. On Sunday, Mr Vance increased pressure on Denmark, suggesting it was not doing enough to guarantee security in the Arctic, where Russia and China are competing with the US for influence. 'Denmark's not doing its job, not being a good ally…if that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland that is what President Trump is going to do,' he said. 'He doesn't care about what the Europeans scream at us, he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first.' Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister, said: 'The visit from the United States cannot be seen in isolation from the public statements that have been made. This is something we take seriously.' The White House said Mrs Vance and the delegation will visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersua, Greenland's national dogsled race.'Mrs Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity, it added.' A spokesman for Mr Waltz said: 'The United States has a vested security interest in the Arctic region,' adding: 'This is a visit to learn about Greenland, its culture, history and people.' During a recent Oval Office meeting with Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, Mr Trump said: 'Denmark's very far away from Greenland. A boat landed there 200 years ago or something. And they say they have rights to it. I don't know if that's true. I don't think it is, actually.' All five parties in Greenland's parliament issued a joint statement last week rejecting Mr Trump's remarks. Denmark has recognised Greenland's right to independence at a time of its choosing. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Greenland slams planned Trump delegation visit as ‘highly aggressive'
Greenland's prime minister has attacked a planned visit by a US delegation to the island as 'highly aggressive' and has called on the international community to respond. Usha Vance, the wife of vice-president JD Vance and second lady, and Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser are among those travelling to Greenland, which Mr Trump has vowed to take over 'one way or the other'. The Danish-owned, semi-autonomous territory of about 57,000 people is mineral-rich and strategically important in the Arctic region. Mr Trump has claimed its ownership is vital for US national security. On Monday, Mute B Egede, Greenland's outgoing prime minister, said: 'It should be said clearly that our integrity and democracy must be respected without foreign interference.' He added that the visit 'cannot be seen as just a private visit'. 'What is the US national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us,' Mr Egede told local media. 'His mere presence in Greenland will no doubt fuel American belief in Trump's mission — and the pressure will increase.' 'We are now at a point where it can no longer be described as an innocent visit from a politician's spouse... the international community must now react.' Mr Egede said every effort to be diplomatic with the US just 'bounces off Donald Trump and his administration in their mission to own and control Greenland'. Mrs Vance will join a delegation of senior Trump administration officials travelling to the island on Thursday. It comes after Donald Trump Jr toured Greenland in January on a 'personal day trip'. The timing of the trip has drawn criticism as Greenland's political parties are deep in coalition negotiations to form a new government after elections earlier this month. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who led his centre-Right Demokraatit party to victory in this month's election, has told Mr Trump that Greenland is 'not for sale'. Commenting on the latest visit, Mr Nielsen said: 'The fact that the Americans are well aware we are in the middle of negotiations once again shows a lack of respect for the Greenlandic people.' All of Greenland's major political parties support independence from Denmark but are divided over how quickly it should happen. According to polls, most Greenlanders support independence from Denmark, but not annexation by the US. The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, is in a caretaker period following the March 11 general election won by Mr Nielsen's pro-business party, which favours a gradual approach to independence from Denmark. On Sunday, Mr Vance increased pressure on Denmark, suggesting it was not doing enough to guarantee security in the Arctic, where Russia and China are competing with the US for influence. 'Denmark's not doing its job, not being a good ally…if that means we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland that is what President Trump is going to do,' he said. 'He doesn't care about what the Europeans scream at us, he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first.' Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister, said: 'The visit from the United States cannot be seen in isolation from the public statements that have been made. This is something we take seriously.' The White House said Mrs Vance and the delegation will visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersua, Greenland's national dogsled race.'Mrs Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity, it added.' A spokesman for Mr Waltz said: 'The United States has a vested security interest in the Arctic region,' adding: 'This is a visit to learn about Greenland, its culture, history and people.' During a recent Oval Office meeting with Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, Mr Trump said: 'Denmark's very far away from Greenland. A boat landed there 200 years ago or something. And they say they have rights to it. I don't know if that's true. I don't think it is, actually.' All five parties in Greenland's parliament issued a joint statement last week rejecting Mr Trump's remarks. Denmark has recognised Greenland's right to independence at a time of its choosing.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump says he loves Canada, but it should not exist
It's rare for threats of annexation to be delivered with a smile. But in the Oval Office on Thursday afternoon, Donald Trump repeated his intention to eliminate Canada from the map and occupy Greenland with the same casualness that one might order lunch. 'I love Canada. I love the people of Canada. I have many friends in Canada — the great one, Wayne Gretzky, the Great. How good is Wayne Gretzky? He's the great one. I know many people from Canada that are good friends of mine,' Trump said with a smirk, before explaining why the country shouldn't exist anymore. 'Canada only works as a state,' he went on. 'If you look at a map, they drew an artificial line right through it, between Canada and the U.S., just a straight artificial line. Somebody did it a long time ago — many, many, decades ago, and makes no sense. It's so perfect as a great and cherished state.' It was not all bad news for Canadians, however. In this terrible vision of the future imagined for them, presumably after a brutal insurgency by the Royal Mounties has been crushed in the Canadian Rockies, and after millions have fled to become refugees in other parts of the Commonwealth, Trump promised that those left behind could keep their national anthem — but as a state anthem. ''O Canada,' the national anthem. I love it. I think it's great. Keep it, but it will be for the state, one of our greatest states, maybe our greatest state,' Trump continued. Trump's comments come as a trade war between the two former close allies has spiraled out of control in recent days. Just as concerning as the casualness of the threat was the justification behind it. It is perhaps the first time in modern history that a leader has threatened to annex a country for aesthetic reasons. 'This would be the most incredible country visually,' Trump said of the new land he would create from the ashes. Trump's threats were made all the more jarring because they were interspersed with repeated calls for peace between Ukraine and Russia. 'Thousands of young people are being killed a week, and we want to see that stop,' Trump said. 'They're not Americans, and they're not from the Netherlands for the most part. They're from Russia and they're from Ukraine, but they're people.' There was a grim irony here in that his rhetoric on Canada bears a striking resemblance to Vladimir Putin's own words on Ukraine. For years before he launched his invasion of Ukraine, Putin engaged in a similar campaign of attacks on the validity of Ukraine's existence, repeating the falsehood that it was 'not even a real country.' Sitting alongside Trump as he laid out his plans for world domination was the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, who would in theory lead the fighting force that would be forced to respond militarily if Trump followed through on his threats. Moving on to Greenland, with an appetite that would make Napoleon blush, Trump suggested that the NATO chief might be able to help him take over the Danish-owned territory. 'Well, I think it'll happen,' Trump said in response to a reporter's question. 'And I'm just thinking, I didn't give it much thought before, but I'm sitting with a man who could be very instrumental. You know, Mark, we need that for international security,' Trump said, addressing Rutte. Rutte had obviously watched the horror shows of Volodymyr Zelensky and Keir Starmer's visits and trained for weeks in the art of deflection and flattery. He masterfully batted away each of Trump's invitations to sanction his sweep across the northern hemisphere. 'So when it comes to Greenland, yes or not, joining the US, I would leave that outside for me this discussion, because I don't want to drag NATO in that,' he said. 'But when it comes to the high north and the Arctic, you are totally right. The Chinese are using these routes. We know that the Russians are re-arming. We know we have a lack of ice breakers,' he continued, dodging an international incident. With Greenland, too, Trump offered up a lackluster justification for invading the territory of a fellow NATO member. 'Denmark's very far away,' he said. 'A boat landed there 200 years ago or something, and they say they have rights to it. I don't know if that's true. I don't think it is, actually,' he added, as Christopher Columbus turned in his grave. But he was insistent that the annexation of Greenland would happen, and for the first time raised the prospect of military action to achieve it. Again, with a wink. 'You know, we have a couple of bases on Greenland already, and we have quite a few soldiers, and maybe you'll see more and more soldiers go there,' he said. 'I don't know, what do you think about that, Pete?' he asked U.S. defense secretary Pete Hesgeth, the former Fox News host who now runs the most powerful military force the world has ever seen, and who was standing nearby. 'Don't answer that, Pete. Don't answer that,' Trump said, with a laugh.
The Independent
13-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump says he loves Canada, but it should not exist
It's rare for threats of annexation to be delivered with a smile. But in the Oval Office on Thursday afternoon, Donald Trump repeated his intention to eliminate Canada from the map and occupy Greenland with the same casualness that one might order lunch. 'I love Canada. I love the people of Canada. I have many friends in Canada — the great one, Wayne Gretzky, the Great. How good is Wayne Gretzky? He's the great one. I know many people from Canada that are good friends of mine,' Trump said with a smirk, before explaining why the country shouldn't exist anymore. 'Canada only works as a state,' he went on. 'If you look at a map, they drew an artificial line right through it, between Canada and the U.S., just a straight artificial line. Somebody did it a long time ago — many, many, decades ago, and makes no sense. It's so perfect as a great and cherished state.' It was not all bad news for Canadians, however. In this terrible vision of the future imagined for them, presumably after a brutal insurgency by the Royal Mounties has been crushed in the Canadian Rockies, and after millions have fled to become refugees in other parts of the Commonwealth, Trump promised that those left behind could keep their national anthem — but as a state anthem. ''O Canada,' the national anthem. I love it. I think it's great. Keep it, but it will be for the state, one of our greatest states, maybe our greatest state,' Trump continued. Trump's comments come as a trade war between the two former close allies has spiraled out of control in recent days. Just as concerning as the casualness of the threat was the justification behind it. It is perhaps the first time in modern history that a leader has threatened to annex a country for aesthetic reasons. 'This would be the most incredible country visually,' Trump said of the new land he would create from the ashes. Trump's threats were made all the more jarring because they were interspersed with repeated calls for peace between Ukraine and Russia. 'Thousands of young people are being killed a week, and we want to see that stop,' Trump said. 'They're not Americans, and they're not from the Netherlands for the most part. They're from Russia and they're from Ukraine, but they're people.' There was a grim irony here in that his rhetoric on Canada bears a striking resemblance to Vladimir Putin's own words on Ukraine. For years before he launched his invasion of Ukraine, Putin engaged in a similar campaign of attacks on the validity of Ukraine's existence, repeating the falsehood that it was 'not even a real country.' Sitting alongside Trump as he laid out his plans for world domination was the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, who would in theory lead the fighting force that would be forced to respond militarily if Trump followed through on his threats. Moving on to Greenland, with an appetite that would make Napoleon blush, Trump suggested that the NATO chief might be able to help him take over the Danish-owned territory. 'Well, I think it'll happen,' Trump said in response to a reporter's question. 'And I'm just thinking, I didn't give it much thought before, but I'm sitting with a man who could be very instrumental. You know, Mark, we need that for international security,' Trump said, addressing Rutte. Rutte had obviously watched the horror shows of Volodymyr Zelensky and Keir Starmer's visits and trained for weeks in the art of deflection and flattery. He masterfully batted away each of Trump's invitations to sanction his sweep across the northern hemisphere. 'So when it comes to Greenland, yes or not, joining the US, I would leave that outside for me this discussion, because I don't want to drag NATO in that,' he said. 'But when it comes to the high north and the Arctic, you are totally right. The Chinese are using these routes. We know that the Russians are re-arming. We know we have a lack of ice breakers,' he continued, dodging an international incident. With Greenland, too, Trump offered up a lackluster justification for invading the territory of a fellow NATO member. 'Denmark's very far away,' he said. 'A boat landed there 200 years ago or something, and they say they have rights to it. I don't know if that's true. I don't think it is, actually,' he added, as Christopher Columbus turned in his grave. But he was insistent that the annexation of Greenland would happen, and for the first time raised the prospect of military action to achieve it. Again, with a wink. 'You know, we have a couple of bases on Greenland already, and we have quite a few soldiers, and maybe you'll see more and more soldiers go there,' he said. 'I don't know, what do you think about that, Pete?' he asked U.S. defense secretary Pete Hesgeth, the former Fox News host who now runs the most powerful military force the world has ever seen, and who was standing nearby. 'Don't answer that, Pete. Don't answer that,' Trump said, with a laugh.
