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July 19, 2023

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July 19, 2023

Dogs and cats on flights: How to book “tickets” for four-legged friends

Amely Mizzi July 19, 2023 05:31

Travelling with pets such as dogs and cats is becoming increasingly popular as many pet owners do not want to leave their furry friends behind. European airlines usually offer the option of taking pets on board, but certain policies and booking procedures apply. This article explains how to go about it and how to book the additional service with the airlines. Taking pets on European airlines requires careful planning and compliance with specific policies. By researching the airline in advance, booking the additional service well in advance and making the necessary preparations, you can ensure that your pet travels safely and comfortably. However, please note that certain airlines, such as Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air, do not allow pets on board as a matter of principle. If you want to travel with your pet, you should choose an airline that offers this option. Please note that the information provided is based on current knowledge, but it is always advisable to check the current airline policies and consult directly if necessary. How to take pets: Check the airline: Before planning your trip, it is important to check whether the airline you have chosen allows pets. Most European airlines have specific policies and regulations regarding pets, which are published on their website. Important: Before buying the flight tickets for your human companions, you should find out whether pets are allowed at all (for a fee). Otherwise, you run the risk of

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Air Malta: old and new livery comparison

Amely Mizzi July 19, 2023 05:06

Air Malta's Airbus A32neo fleet currently flies in two different liveries. The 9H-NEF already has the state carrier's latest livery. Other aircraft, such as the 9H-NED, continue to fly in the "old livery". The photo below was taken on Apron 9 at Luqa Airport and shows the two Airbus A320neos with the registrations 9H-NEF and 9H-NED. 

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Unruly PAX lashes out at Air India executives

Jan Gruber July 19, 2023 04:32

During an Air India flight from Sydney to Delhi on July 9, 2023, a senior executive of the company who was on board as a passenger was physically attacked by an unruly PAX. The incident occurred on flight AI301. According to a media report in the Hindustan Times, the victim of the attack was the manager responsible for cabin service, Sandeep Verma. He was said to have been on board as a passenger, so he was not part of the crew. The executive was actually supposed to fly in business class, but he was downgraded to economy class because the seat was needed for a paying passenger. In the "C" seat, a seat was temporarily defective. In the "Eco" seat, Verma was then confronted with an "unruly PAX". At first, the PAX is said to have been extremely loud. The Air India manager repeatedly tried to get the PAX to be quieter and less disruptive. This really enraged the “unruly PAX”, who is said to have hit Verma on the head, among other things. The violent misbehaviour of the troublemaker then escalated to such an extent that five flight attendants and an unspecified number of passengers were needed to subdue him. The Air India manager was taken to the back of the cabin and given first aid by flight attendants. The flight to Delhi continued – not least for geographical reasons. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was already close to its destination airport at the time of the incident. The airline concerned has issued the following statement: “A passenger on board the AI301 aircraft, which

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Emirates continues to expand airline partnerships

Jan Gruber July 19, 2023 04:08

The route network of Gulf carrier Emirates Airline now consists of around 800 destinations. Many of these are served by partner airlines as part of codeshare and interlining agreements. The Dubai-based airline currently has 29 codeshare, 117 interline and 11 intermodal rail partners in over 100 countries. The network extends over 5.250 additional sectors in over 800 cities. In North, Central and South America, cities beyond the major airports can also be reached, such as Corpus Christi with United and Halifax with Air Canada. In Asia, travelers have good connections to leisure destinations such as Koi Samui in Thailand and Luang Prabang in Laos with partner Bangkok Airways. In Africa, South African Airways and Kenya Airways connect Emirates travelers with a number of underserved locations such as Vilanculos, Kilanmanjaro, Juba and Maputo. Since the signing of the first interline agreement, Emirates' global partner network has grown exponentially across Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. The airline's focus remains on expanding the interline agreements into full codeshare agreements to further strengthen the network. 

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