The U.S. aviation watchdog FAA has launched a new investigation into Boeing. This happens after an employee reports that mandatory checks are not being carried out, but are being ticked off. It concerns the 787 Dreamliner, which is used for long distances. During construction, the connection between the wings and the fuselage of the aircraft was apparently not checked, writes … [Read more...] about Aviation watchdog re-examines Boeing
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High fine for selling tickets for cancelled flights
Australia's Qantas has reached a settlement with the national consumer watchdog ACCC worth 61 million euros. The reason: even though Qantas knew that flights had been canceled, it still continued to sell tickets, reports the German dpa. After the coronavirus pandemic, Qantas Airways sold tens of thousands of tickets, although some flights had been cancelled weeks before. This … [Read more...] about High fine for selling tickets for cancelled flights
‘Inbound tourism in the US is heading positively’
The inbound travel sector in the U.S. is on a positive trajectory, with strong visitor numbers and positive sentiment among consumers. This was stated by Chris Thompson, president and CEO of Brand USA (the national marketing organization of the United States) at the opening of the American tourism trade fair IPW in Los Angeles. The fair has visitors from more than 60 countries. … [Read more...] about ‘Inbound tourism in the US is heading positively’
Investor Certares takes over FTI’s debts
The Certares-led consortium of investors that announced the purchase of the German FTI will also take over the financial obligations of the FTI Group. FTI announced this in a press release. As a result, the travel organization will mainly lose the expensive government loans (WSF) that were provided during the corona crisis. The consortium, led by the American investor Certares, … [Read more...] about Investor Certares takes over FTI’s debts
BBI Travel makes Finnish Lapland offer bookable for next winter
While the summer holidays have yet to start, BBI Travel has prepared its offer to Finnish Lapland for next winter for bookings. The north of Finland has been high on the wish list of many holidaymakers for years. These are our own charter flights with Transavia from Schiphol to various destinations in Finnish Lapland, including Levi, Saariselkä, Ruka and Ylläs. Levi is … [Read more...] about BBI Travel makes Finnish Lapland offer bookable for next winter