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Airline passenger group commends TSA for keeping knives off planes

Paul Hudson, President of FlyersRights.org expressed "relief" that the TSA today announced it was shelving not just postponing its announced rule change allowing passengers to carry knives up to 6 centimeters on airliners.

Hong Kong-Taiwan launch joint cruise promotion

— The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (Taiwan Tourism Bureau) jointly organised a press conference, including a signing ceremony, wednesday (5 June) to announce that they will step up their collaboration to promote cruise tourism in Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as the region at large.

IATA: High airline accident rate in Africa still a concern

Despite the global air transport industry achieving a record improvement in jet safety performance, the high airline accident rate in Africa is still a concern, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Dutch cannabis cafes stage open revolt by selling dope to tourists

Authorities in the Dutch drug tourism hub of Maastricht are striking back after cannabis cafes staged an open revolt by selling marijuana to foreigners in defiance of a controversial ban.

Proflight Zambia celebrates first international flight

Champagne celebrations marked the launch of Proflight Zambia’s first international scheduled air service yesterday (June 4) from Lusaka to Lilongwe.

Official: Modified starch fear can hurt Taiwan s tourism

Foreign visitor arrivals in Taiwan could be hurt by an ongoing scare over the use of banned industrial ingredients in edible modified starches, tourism industry representatives said Wednesday.

Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia and Philippines agree to work on ASEAN common visa

Ministers and tourism authorities of Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Secretary of Tourism of the Philippines have expressed their intention to collaborate with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to facilitate travel in the region

Airbus announces crew for A350 XWB First Flight

When the first A350 XWB to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight Test Engineers.

Airbus launches the second edition of the "Carnet de Vol Alternance" initiative

Airbus is working to promote the employment of work-study trainees (students on professional training or apprenticeship contracts) in the aeronautical sectors.

New Cedar Rapids Convention Complex is Poised to Serve as Premier Destination for Business and Leisure Travelers

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide monday announced the opening of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex at the U.S. Cellular Center following a dramatic two-year $144 million capital improvement and expansion plan led by the city of Cedar Rapids