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Flyadeal Gears Up For Hajj 2025, Targeting 75,000 International Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s budget airline expands charter operations to accommodate increased demand during pilgrimage season.Flyadeal is gearing up to transport over 75,000 pilgrims on dedicated international charter flights for this year’s Hajj season, marking a major milestone in its ongoing expansion. The airline has been steadily increasing its Hajj-related services since 2023, and this year’s growth underscores its commitment to facilitating religious travel. Having flown approximately 35,000 pilgrims into Saudi Arabia last year—a 35% increase compared to 2023—flyadeal now aims to more than double that figure in 2025. To support this surge, the airline is deploying additional widebody charter flights to Jeddah and Madinah, key entry points to the Holy City of Makkah.

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Lanzarote hosts ‘Epicentro Lanzarote’ to advance sustainable tourism practices

Lanzarote is set to host “Epicentro Lanzarote,” a two-day event on February 13-14, 2025, at Jameos del Agua, focusing on sustainable tourism practices.This initiative is a collaboration between the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), the Lanzarote Society for External Promotion (SPEL – Turismo Lanzarote), and the UN Global Compact Spain. The event aims to equip key stakeholders in Lanzarote’s tourism sector with practical tools and showcase best practices for sustainability.The opening session will feature Héctor Fernández, CEO of SPEL – Turismo Lanzarote, GSTC Chair Luigi Cabrini, and Silvia Rial, Corporate and Sectoral Sustainability Manager at the UN Global Compact Spain.They will discuss the significance of collaborative efforts in advancing sustainable tourism.

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India’s North East Tourism & Economy to Benefit from Over Forty-Seven Percent Budget Increase

The Union Budget 2025-26 boosts India’s North East with a 47.6% fund increase, enhancing tourism, infrastructure, connectivity, and economic growth.The Union Budget 2025-26 has significantly increased financial support for the North Eastern Region (NER), with a 47.6% rise in the allocation for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). For the upcoming fiscal year, the budget estimate stands at Rs 5,915 crore, a sharp increase from Rs 4,006 crore in the revised estimates for 2024-25. This move highlights the government’s focus on improving infrastructure, connectivity, industry, and social development across the region.

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Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Germany, France, UK, Australia, USA, Canada, and more Feature Air India’s Irresistible ‘Namaste World’ Sale with Fares Starting at ₹14,709

Air India’s Namaste World sale is now live, offering exclusive discounts on domestic and international flights. Travelers from Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Germany, France, UK, Australia, USA, Canada, and more can book now! India’s flagship carrier, Air India, has unveiled ‘Namaste World,’ a global promotional sale designed to provide travelers with enticing discounts across all cabin classes on both domestic and international routes. This limited-time offer is available from 12:01 AM on February 2, 2025, and will run until 11:59 PM on February 6, 2025. Passengers can take advantage of these special fares for travel scheduled between February 12 and October 31, 2025. The promotional fares are accessible for bookings made in foreign currencies at international points of sale, alongside reservations made within India.

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Sun Country Airlines and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Reach Powerful Breakthrough for Flight Crew Contracts

Sun Country Airlines and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have successfully reached an Agreement in Principle for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that will cover approximately 800 flight attendants employed by the airline. With this initial agreement in place, both Sun Country and IBT will now collaborate to finalize the detailed terms of the CBA. Once the final document is completed, the proposed agreement will be presented to the airline’s flight attendants for a ratification vote, expected to take place next month. This development marks a significant step in strengthening labor relations between Sun Country Airlines and its flight crew, ensuring improved working conditions and operational stability for the airline. The agreement reflects the ongoing commitment of both parties to achieving fair and beneficial employment terms for the workforce while supporting the airline’s continued growth and service excellence.

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Kenya Airways Secures Coveted Top Employer Award, Prioritizing Employee Growth and Well-Being

Kenya Airways (KQ) has been honored as the Top Employer of the Year 2025 by The Employers Institute, a prestigious recognition that highlights the airline’s steadfast commitment to creating a workplace culture that prioritizes employee development, inclusivity, and overall well-being. This distinction follows a comprehensive assessment by The Employers Institute, which evaluates organizations based on critical workplace factors such as talent management, organizational culture, professional development opportunities, diversity, equity, and leadership. Kenya Airways has demonstrated excellence in these areas, reinforcing its reputation as an employer that values and nurtures its workforce.

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