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CTV News
an hour ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Flight cancellations and delays at YVR
Vancouver Watch More than 20 flights at YVR were cancelled and others faced delays after crews were forced to keep one of the airport's runways closed Friday.
Arabian Business
a day ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia's flynas launches Riyadh to Damascus flights to boost Syria tourism
Saudi Arabia's flynas has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Damascus will start on June 5. Flynas is adding the Syrian capital to its growing to meet travellers needs and to enhance air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region. Adding Damascus to its expanding network is the latest step in the airline's growth and expansion plan. Flynas launches Saudi-Syria flights It also meets the objectives of the National Civil Aviation Strategy to enable national air carriers to contribute to connecting KSA with 250 International destinations and to accommodate 330m passengers and to host 150m tourists yearly by 2030 and the objectives of the Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP) to facilitate access to the Two Holy Mosques. Bander Almohanna, CEO and Managing Director of flynas, said: 'We are pleased to resume our flights to Syria. flynas has always been a pioneer in providing air routes between the Kingdom and various Syrian cities. 'We previously operated direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening the connectivity between the two brotherly nations. Now, we are returning to relaunch our operations to the Syrian capital.' Flynas operates 139 routes to more than 70 domestic and international destinations in 30 countries with more than 2,000 weekly flights and has flown more than 80m passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, and in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Daily Mail
a day 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.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
States of Jersey may act if Blue Islands airline delays continue
The Jersey government says it could take action against a regional airline if its services do not in Jersey have faced cancelled or delayed Blue Islands flights - with one aircraft having to return back to Birmingham on Sunday due to an engine failure. The company also announced a cut to 28 of its flights in the summer schedule due to one aircraft being damaged and another new addition to its fleet being delayed. Ministers said they had contacted Blue Islands with their concerns - especially about flights for medical Islands has been contacted for comment. The government added: "Delayed and cancelled flights can cause a great deal of stress, particularly for people travelling for hospital appointments and other important engagements. "Blue Islands provided crucial lifeline services for Jersey throughout the pandemic and continues to contribute to our growing network through flights to a range of European and UK destinations. "We know that Blue Islands takes their responsibilities seriously and we expect them to achieve more effective operations as soon as possible."The government said it remained in "constant contact" with the company and that it would "continue to monitor the situation and consider further potential action where necessary".
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Boston Logan airport has 3 new nonstop flights to U.S. cities, see routes here
Summer is a very popular time to take a vacation. The kids are out of school. The weather is nice. It's the perfect time to pack a bag and fly somewhere in search of adventure. It's around this time of the year that airports start bringing back more direct flights so the influx of travelers can get where they want to go. Massachusetts' Boston Logan International Airport is no exception, adding new direct flights to make it easier to get where you want to go this summer. Here are the new summer services being offered at Logan airport, according to a Massachusetts Port Authority spokesperson. Logan's new nonstop domestic routes include Jetblue's service to Norfolk, Virginia and Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as Delta Airlines' direct flight to Pensacola, Florida. "So the only new international destination announced so far is Milan, with Delta starting flights this week," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson for Logan airport also said that other airlines have stated that they will be having new nonstop routes to existing international destinations. "Delta with service to Barcelona, JetBlue to Madrid, Edinburgh and London-Gatwick, TAP to Porto and WestJet to Vancouver," the spokesperson said. Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@ This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Logan airport has new non-stop flights this summer. See where
