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Lufthansa Allegris seats can now be booked
FRANKFURT – From March 30, 2025, travelers will have the opportunity to book flights with the new cabin configuration on long-haul routes, Lufthansa Allegris, and to select special Allegris seats. The first routes on which targeted booking of Allegris seats … Continue reading Lufthansa Allegris seats can now be booked
PATA Travel Mart 2025 Returning to Bangkok
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that PATA Travel Mart 2025 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 26-28, 2025. This announcement, made by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid during the closing of the PATA … Continue reading PATA Travel Mart 2025 Returning to Bangkok
BREAKING: President Yoon Lifts Martial Law Amid Protests
SEOUL – In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reversed his declaration of martial law just hours after its imposition, following widespread public outcry and heated protests in parliament. The initial move, announced in a … Continue reading BREAKING: President Yoon Lifts Martial Law Amid Protests
BREAKING: South Korea Declares Martial Law
SEOUL – In a surprise announcement late last night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a state of martial law across the nation. The unexpected move, delivered in a televised address, cited the need to safeguard the country from … Continue reading BREAKING: South Korea Declares Martial Law
Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case
HANOI– Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese property mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for orchestrating the world’s largest banking fraud. Found guilty of misappropriating $27 billion and embezzling $12 billion via Saigon Commercial Bank, her punishment is … Continue reading Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case
Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
GUANGZHOU – Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star … Continue reading Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
BEIJING – In a move aimed at bolstering international ties and tourism, China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 12 countries, including France, until the end of 2025. Initially introduced in December 2023, the … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
KHAO LAK – A 57-year-old German tourist suffered a serious leg injury yesterday at 11 am after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Phang Nga, Thailand. The deep wound, approximately 15cm wide and … Continue reading Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack
Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
DELHI – A potentially serious incident involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 was narrowly averted at Delhi Airport on Monday evening, November 25. After landing safely at around 8 p.m., the aircraft, registered as 9V-SKR, began rolling backward unexpectedly while … Continue reading Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards