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CTV News
10 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Strong action will be taken for planes, drones violating G7 no-fly zone, says RCMP
A plane is silhouetted as it takes off from Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., Monday, May 13, 2019. The RCMP says air restrictions will be in place in two main areas during the upcoming G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta this June. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
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Travel + Leisure
12 hours ago
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
Las Vegas Is One Step Closer to Getting a New Airport—What to Know
Las Vegas could soon get a brand new airport. Plans to build a second airport in the Las Vegas metropolitan area just took a major step forward. On May 19, officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Bureau of Land Management issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport in the Ivanpah Valley, located between the small towns of Jean and Primm. Preparing an environmental impact statement is the first step in the federal process for approving a new commercial airport. Local officials called the start of the review a 'major milestone' for the future airport. 'This important step brings us closer to addressing the increasing demand for air travel in one of the nation's fastest growing regions,' Rosemary Vassiliadis, the Clark County director of aviation, said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure . The new airport would have two runways and a single terminal building. The proposed site is about 23 miles from the Vegas strip, and could accommodate both domestic and international flights. Plans to build a second airport for the Las Vegas area have been in the works for more than 25 years, but the project has taken on new urgency. Passenger numbers at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are estimated to meet its full capacity of 63 million to 65 million fliers per year by 2030, according to the Clark County Department of Aviation. 'As a second commercial airport, SNSA will add much-needed capacity, improve service reliability, and ensure Southern Nevada continues to thrive as a global destination for business and tourism,' Vassiliadis said. With its opulent resorts, over-the-top casinos, and thriving nightlife scene, Las Vegas is a perennial hit with travelers. And in recent years, it's been growing even more popular among visitors, thanks to new events and attractions such as the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the immersive concert venue, the Sphere, which opened in September 2023. The next step in the proposed airport's approval process is for the FAA and the BLM to hold a series of three public meetings in July to cover the potential environmental impact the new facility could have on the surrounding area. One concern, according to the local newspaper The Nevada Current , is whether the airport will threaten endangered species in the Ivanpah Valley, including the desert tortoise and the rare white-margined beardtongue wildflower. The first meeting will be held virtually on July 29, and participants can register on the project's website. Two in-person meetings are scheduled to take place on July 30 at the East Las Vegas Library and on July 31 at Primm Valley Casino Resorts.
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Shocking ways people pay 'single tax' without even realizing
If you've ever booked a flight by yourself and thought, 'why does this feel more expensive than it should?' - you might be onto something. The so-called 'singles tax' is very real, and it's not just coming for your dating life - it's hitting your travel budget, too. It started with air travel, where travelers noticed that the airlines were charging higher fares when booking for one person versus two. But what looked like an isolated quirk turned out to be a broader trend. Now, Thrifty Traveler, which first reported the issues, found that all three of the country's largest airlines - Delta, United, and American - have been caught quietly charging solo travelers more on certain domestic flights. And, in some cases, it's not just a few bucks. Some people have seen price jumps of $80 or more, just because they're flying solo. Travel expert Sanjib Adhikari, Executive Director of the Everest trekking company Heaven Himalaya, told that he has seen this firsthand in his clients' bookings. 'Our clients have increasingly been seeing an increase in airline fares on the American domestic legs of their flights and didn't even know until comparing notes with other people on our treks who had also traveled there solo,' he said. So what's happening exactly? According to Adhikari, it's all about market segmentation. 'The airlines are trying to segment out business travelers, who often fly alone and aren't cost-sensitive, versus vacationers, who are more cost-sensitive and are likelier to fly in groups or pairs,' he explained. In other words, airlines are betting that solo travelers - especially those using a corporate card - aren't as worried about price, so they can charge more. So then they do. In one especially bold example, Thrifty Traveler found that a United flight from Chicago to Peoria: $269 for one person. But for two people it was just $181 per ticket. One passenger flying United from its Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) airport to Peoria (PIA) in June results in a $269 one-way fare Increasing to two or more passengers slashes the price by one-third In some cases, solo travelers aren't even shown the cheaper fare classes at all - meaning better deals are literally invisible unless you're booking with someone else. And it's not just limited to airlines. 'Unfortunately, the singles tax isn't unique to airlines, as solo travelers frequently pay more for cruises, accommodations, and holiday packages,' Adhikari adds. It seems that this 'singles tax' spills into every area of your life, especially if you live alone. Think about all of the money you pay when grocery shopping (rather than buying food in bulk) and especially for housing. And while a lot of this is systemic, there are some things you can do to avoid this singles tax, at least while flying. If you're a solo traveler who's over paying more just because you didn't come with a plus-one, Adhikari has a tip. 'I recommend solo travelers start doing price searches for group bookings to see if they can reduce their price. 'It's also a good idea to read the fare rules. 'It's a lot of fine print, but you can use an AI to summarize it for you so you at least have an idea of whether the fare has a singles tax or not.'
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Flight passenger branded a 'diva' after giving cabin crew a bizarre note with list of demands
A flight attendant has shared a ridiculous list of demands she received from a passenger as they boarded the flight. The cabin crew member, believed to be from the US, took to Reddit to reveal the extensive list of 'allergies' printed on a sheet of A4 paper that was handed to her as the passenger boarded the flight. The traveller, who revealed they were seated in seat 4A, requested a ban on the smell of coffee, perfume, and 'airplane fuel' as they were 'highly allergic' to these items. They asked the cabin crew member to ensure they weren't exposed to any related odors for the entire duration of the flight. Sharing the full list on the r/flightattendants subreddit, she captioned her post: 'Time to take the bus.' The note read: 'No coffee (highly allergic even to smell) No cashews. No fragrances or chemical smells. No gasoline or airplane fuel. 'I have a cashew allergy so if you could refrain from serving nuts I would appreciate it.' The passenger also mentioned that they were on 'several medications' and would, therefore, need to drink a lot of water. The note continued: 'If you could spare a large bottle of water from the onset of the flight, that would be greatly appreciated, this way I don't have to constantly ask you for more water. 'Thank you for your patience and understanding in trying to make this flight as enjoyable as possible for me I appreciate you.' Many quickly took to the comments to share their reactions to the unusual request. One person said: 'So they expect y'all just to not brew coffee for the whole flight? How are y'all supposed to control the smell of the gasoline? Another added: 'If you drink a lot of water, bring an empty water bottle or two and fill them after security. Even if everything else is true, this one makes us clear they want others to accommodate them, while doing little mitigation on their end.' Someone else added: 'Guess you should drive? I mean come on. I get severe life-threatening allergies. But you cannot dictate to everyone. It just doesn't work like that. I hate perfumes and get massive migraines from them but I'm certainly not going to make it someone else's issue.' A fourth added: 'I wonder how she got through the airport. I mean really in all honesty, the FA is supposed to deny the whole plane coffee because of 1 person? What a joke!' Meanwhile, other flight attendants chimed in with their own stories of bizarre in-flight requests. One crew member wrote: 'New flight attendant - already ready to get fired for telling off one more person that asks me to refill their water bottle and then acts pained when I give them two cups.' Another said: 'I had a passenger at boarding tell me she was allergic to everything. 'I spoke to the Captain, who said she could not fly with us. I went to relay this information and to have her deplane, and suddenly she changed the story. 'I asked "Which is it? Are you or are you not allergic to everything?" Finally, she stated "No, just peanuts." I said "Fine! We don't serve them!"' Someone else said: 'I had a passenger who was apparently deathly allergic to dogs but didn't bring an EpiPen. 'She was told that the owners of the dogs on board would be using the business class toilets as to not have any cross contamination. She still made a stink. When she was told that she could take the next flight if she was uncomfortable, she was suddenly fine to travel.' It comes after an American Airlines flight attendant revealed she had received a handwritten note from Meghan Markle in a now-viral TikTok video. Nina Vida, who lives in New York and is a flight attendant with AA, gushed about her recent experience with the Duchess of Sussex, who had boarded the plane she was working on. Dressed in her uniform, she shared her experience with her followers in a video on TikTok: 'You guys will not believe who I just had on my flight, who I had the pleasure of serving!' 'The Queen, the princess, the Duchess of Sussex! THE Meghan Markle was on my flight and she is so beautiful in person, she was so sweet. She wrote us a little handwritten note back,' she revealed, in her widely viewed TikTok video. Nina explained in the video that the cabin crew had written Meghan a note when she got on the flight, saying: 'It's a pleasure serving you, we love you real bad', signing it off from the 'AA girlies'. Meghan, who is known to love sending personalised messages and recently sent one to a podcaster who criticised her Netflix show, delighted the girls by responding in her own calligraphic scrawl with a message on a napkin. However, she apparently couldn't resist adding a little plug to her lifestyle brand, As Ever, which she has begun using as her signature sign-off in recent months. The video captures Nina showing off the note to the camera, which read: 'Dear AA girlies, thank you for the love, hospitality and handwritten note - you know me well. All love right back to you. As ever, Meghan.'
Travel Daily News
a day ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
IATA reports April 2025 global passenger growth
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April 2024). International demand rose 10.8% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 8.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% (+1.7 ppt compared to April 2024), the highest ever for April. Domestic demand increased 3.3% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 3.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.7% (+0.1 ppt compared to April 2024). 'April was a positive month for travel. Growth strengthened, especially for international demand which saw record load factors for the month. The return of the transatlantic market to growth is particularly encouraging. But there are some signs of fragility of consumer and business confidence with continued weakness in the US domestic market and a sharp fall in North American premium class travel,' said Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General. 'As we gather in New Delhi, India for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, it is notable that Indian domestic growth is running at over 10%. The development of India's air connectivity in recent years has been nothing short of phenomenal, making this year's gathering a timely and powerful reminder for all on how aviation connectivity drives growth and development,' said Walsh. Air Passenger Market in Detail April 2025 (% year-on-year) World Share1 RPK ASK PLF(%-PT)2 PLF(Level)3 Total Market 100% 8.0% 6.5% 1.1% 83.6% Africa 2.2% 14.2% 10.3% 2.6% 76.3% Asia Pacific 33.5% 10.6% 7.9% 2.0% 84.4% Europe 26.7% 8.3% 6.6% 1.3% 85.1% Latin America 5.3% 10.9% 10.1% 0.6% 82.3% Middle East 9.4% 11.3% 6.7% 3.4% 82.9% North America 22.9% 1.6% 3.2% -1.3% 81.9% 1) % of industry RPK in 2024 2) Year-on-year change in load factor 3) Load Factor Level Regional Breakdown – International Passenger Markets International RPK growth accelerated to 10.8% in April year-on-year, with growth in all regions and load factors increasing everywhere except a slight fall in Latin America. Africa resumed growth after two months of declines, and North American international RPK grew (+5.4%), but suffered a 26% fall in First and Business class travel. Asia-Pacific airlines achieved a 14.4% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 12.7% year-on-year and the load factor was 85.3% (+1.3 ppt compared to April 2024). European carriers had a 9.4% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 7.7% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.5% (+1.3 ppt compared to April 2024). Middle Eastern carriers saw an 11.2% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 6.6% year-on-year and the load factor was 83.1% (+3.4 ppt compared to April 2024). North American carriers saw a 5.4% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 2.6% year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.4% (+2.2 ppt compared to April 2024). Latin American airlines saw a 13.9% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity climbed 14.6% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.2% (-0.6 ppt compared to April 2024). African airlines saw a 13.6% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 8.9% year-on-year. The load factor was 76.3% (+3.1 ppt compared to April 2024). Domestic Passenger Markets Domestic RPK rose 3.3% over April 2024 and load factor increased just 0.1ppt to 82.7% on the back of 3.1% capacity expansion. Domestic US traffic was the only market to contract (-0.5%) for a third straight month of decline, while India and Brazil expanded at a double-digit pace. India's capacity expansion was even faster, leading to a slight fall in load factor, but its PLF is still the highest of the major domestic markets. April 2025 (% year-on-year) World Share1 RPK ASK PLF(%-PT)2 PLF(LEVEL)3 Domestic 38.2% 3.3% 3.1% 0.1% 82.7% Domestic Australia 0.8% 2.4% -2.2% 3.7% 81.5% Domestic Brazil 1.1% 13.5% 7.7% 4.2% 81.1% Domestic China P.R. 11.3% 7.0% 3.7% 2.6% 83.9% Domestic India 1.6% 10.1% 11.3% -0.9% 85.7% Domestic Japan 1.0% 7.3% 2.3% 3.4% 73.6% Domestic US 14.4% -0.5% 3.4% -3.1% 80.6% 1) % of industry RPK in 2024 2) year-on-year change in load factor 3) Load Factor Level Note: the six domestic passenger markets for which broken-down data are available account for approximately 30.2% of global total RPKs and 79.1% of total domestic RPKs.
