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Heathrow shutdown is a ‘dramatic learning curve’ in airport crisis management, expert
The closure of London's Heathrow Airport due to a nearby fire on Friday has put the focus on the aviation industry's ability to handle a crisis, according to a travel industry expert.At the time of writing, Heathrow remained shut after a…
Heathrow Airport closes after a nearby fire causes power outage, prompting major travel
A plane taking off from Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom.Tim Ireland | Xinhua | Getty ImagesLondon's Heathrow Airport closed on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, airport officials…
People are selling Singapore Airlines miles online. Here’s what the airline says about
When Tracy Ren decided to go to the 2024 Summer Olympics, she booked her flight to Paris on Singapore Airlines using miles.But she didn't earn them — she bought them.Rather than purchasing miles directly from the airline, which sells…
Foreign visitors have been driving Japan’s economy. A stronger yen could reverse that
Tourists take photos of early blooming Sakura trees in front of a convenience store in Tokyo. Early blooming Sakura trees in Tokyo, particularly varieties like Kawazu-zakura, typically start flowering in late February to early March,…
Boeing shares jump after CFO gives upbeat outlook, says cash burn is easing
Boeing workers are pictured exiting a gate below an image of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft as Boeing's 737 factory teams hold the first day of a "Quality Stand Down" for the 737 program in Renton, Washington on January 25, 2024. Jason…
Singapore is more expensive than regional peers. So it’s using a different playbook to
A night view of Singapore's "Supertrees," a collection of sustainable vertical gardens at the city's Gardens by the Bay.Athanasios Gioumpasis | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBritish national Tony Cross first set foot in Singapore in…
‘See you in four years’: Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue
A "Shop Canadian" sign is seen at the entrance of a supermarket in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 4, 2025. Liang Seng | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesCanadians are swapping their friendly auras for a fierce sense of…
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years. CEO Ted Christie says the carrier is leaner and ready to take on competitors, including rival Southwest…
NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after
A Delta Air Lines plane is towed into position to prepare for takeoff at Reagan National Airport after an American Airlines plane crashed on approach to the airport, in Arlington, Virginia, on Jan. 30, 2025.Tasos Katopodis | Getty…
Social media chatter about Thailand pops 60% following ‘White Lotus’ premiere
Social media conversations about traveling in Thailand rose 60% after the premiere of the third season of "The White Lotus" on Feb. 16.The data measured social media chatter during the three days before and after the show's airing,…