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The first pet-friendly commercial flights have taken off in Australia this week. Operated by Virgin Australia, the flights allow pet owners to bring their furry friends inside the airplane cabin for the duration of the flight. Here’s what you need to know about the new service. What animals can be brought into the cabin?…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » United States and United Kingdom Lead Visitor Surge to Saint Lucia as Signature Travel Group Partners with CBRP for Cultural Immersion Tours, Supported by American Airlines, British Airways, and Sandals Resorts Published on October 17, 2025 United States and United Kingdom visitors are leading a significant surge in tourism to…
Insurance companies have to assess the risk factors when it comes to deciding the premium for Guangdong vehicles travelling to Hong Kong under a scheme that is set to start next month, according to a lawmaker. Under the Southbound Travel Scheme that starts with a daily booking quota of 100, drivers have to purchase third-party…
Pets on flights can be classified as baggage, the European court of justice has ruled, meaning airlines are not required to pay higher compensation if the animal is lost. The ECJ, Europe’s highest court, was asked to intervene after a dog was lost during a journey from Buenos Aires to Barcelona, triggering a claim for…
By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER Published: 16:30 BST, 16 October 2025 | Updated: 16:44 BST, 16 October 2025 Pets on flights can be classified as baggage, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled. This means airlines are not required to pay higher compensation if the animal is lost. The decision comes from a case…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) dealt with a pair of aviation appeals on Thursday, issuing advisory judgments after queries from courts in Austria and Spain. In both instances, it sided with airlines over the appellants — with a passenger seeking compensation for a lightning-enduced seven-hour delay, and with a woman seeking additional…
The four-year-old managed to finish one place better than last year in the ParisLongchamp showpiece when third behind Daryz and Minnie Hauk. Retirement had been mooted for the Sea The Stars colt, who is a three-time Group One winner, but Fabre is targeting the Hong Kong Vase, which he has won three times previously with…
Brussels – Dogs and cats? They count as baggage, so when travelling by air, it is good to keep in mind what to do in the event of loss or damage. The Court of Justice of the EU, with a judgment, made it clear that “although the common meaning of the term ‘baggage’ refers to…
Published on October 16, 2025 Hong Kong Cyclothon, the Sun Hung Kai Properties sponsored, offers an array of rides and activities to be held on November 30, 2025, and will continue to draw competitive and recreational cyclists to the international metropolis. Competitive and recreational cyclists will continue to be drawn to the international metropolis. Sport,…
Two-thirds of dog owners and 80% of cat owners said they took their pets on a flight at least once in the previous year, according to a recent survey from the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Nearly a third said they’d taken their pets with them on three or more trips in that time. The…