Penang’s storm in a T-shirt
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
GEORGE TOWN: Less than three months after they were smartened up with new T-shirts, Penang’s trishaw riders are not looking…
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Airlines to mobile users: Call again later
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
DUBAI: Airline passengers will have to wait a bit longer before they receive the go-ahead to use their Blackberrys on…
Paella or pizza? Lufthansa eyes the menu
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
FRANKFURT: Cash-rich Lufthansa is still weighing up the benefits of making a bid for either Iberia or Alitalia as prospects…
Hong Kong passengers first to arrive at Heathrow T5
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
LONDON: The first flight to be served by Heathrow airport’s new Terminal 5 in March next year will be a…
Mickey and Minnie to welcome gays to Disney weddings
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
BURBANK, Calif: Several US newspapers have run a report that Walt Disney Co. has changed its policy to allow same-sex…
Transplant tourism under the microscope
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation is showing increasing concern over “transplant tourism”. The authority said demand for human organ transplants…
Singapore Girl, you really are a great way to fly
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
NEW YORK: Singapore Airlines was the favourite among travellers for in-flight amenities in a survey conducted by TripAdvisor.com. SIA snatched…
Thailand’s tourism challenges continue
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism efforts continue to stall as visitors from neighbouring countries remain wary of a destination that is perceived…
EasyHotel India: It really stacks up
Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2026
MUMBAI: Dubai-based Istithmar Hotels and the UK’s easyHotel have confirmed launch plans for a new hotels concept in India. Easy…
Amadeus and BA fail to meet deadline over distribution deal
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Amadeus has agreed to pay compensation to agents after failing to reach a distribution agreement with British Airways. It is…
Two missing as cruise ship sinks off Santorini
Phil Davies - Apr 10, 2026
Two French passengers were reported missing following the sinking of Louis Cruise Lines' ship Sea Diamond. The vessel with 1,154…
Virgin pilot cleared over allegation of drunkenness
Bev - Apr 10, 2026
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that the pilot who was questioned by police following an allegation of drunkenness made at Heathrow…
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