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Why the CrowdStrike crash hit Delta harder

When a software update by cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike crashed Microsoft Windows operating systems around the world on July 19, each of the major U.S....

Summer holiday nightmare as hundreds of EasyJet flights cancelled at the last minute

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailHundreds of flights have been cancelled to...

ATNS setback hits OR Tambo

Strong winds in Johannesburg on Wednesday, August 14, meant that Air Traffic Navigation Services' (ATNS) delay in finalising its audit of instrument approaches at...

Mozambique tourism fights for revival

Mozambican tourism and its hotel sector have had to adopt new strategies to address falling demand due to the fear of political instability along...

Seabourn extends Antarctica season

Seabourn is increasing expedition cruises to Antarctica for the 2025-2026 season, due to demand. In addition to existing voyages on Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit...

Tens of thousands of train fare fines to be quashed, court rules

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailTens of thousands of people privately prosecuted...

Unlimited flights for a year on Wizz Air: How does the deal work?

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailHow does the prospect of a year...

Lufthansa opens premium lounge at Newark Airport

Lufthansa has opened its newly renovated premium lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport – which serves the New York metropolitan area – inside Terminal...

Tip-top agents wanted!

Corporate agency, The Travel Group, has started a travel agent recruitment drive, looking for the right people with good values and good business sense....

Industry applauds Booking.com ruling

South Africa’s hospitality industry has welcomed the agreement between the Competition Commission and Booking.com to address price parity clauses in its contracts with accommodation...

Unlimited standby flights are back – but terms and conditions apply

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailLooking back, it is one of those...

Advantage Global Business Travel plans ‘high-powered’ advisory board

Advantage Global Business Travel, the UK-based consortium of small and mid-sized travel management companies, is launching an advisory board. The “high-powered” board will bring together...

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