Health & Leisure

Air France Group boosts A350 totals

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 12 December 2019

The Air France–KLM Group is to place an order for 10 additional wide-body A350-900s, taking its total order for the type to 38.

The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, a carbon fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines.

Samoa vaccinates 34,000 - American Samoa next

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Last week's mass inoculation drive in Samoa saw more than 34,000 people vaccinated against measles.

Volcanic eruption kills tourists in NZ

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 10 December 2019

A volcanic eruption in New Zealand has left five dead and several missing, with 23 rescued.

Tourists were walking inside the crater of White Island (Whakaari) volcano moments before Monday's eruption.

Jetstar services at risk

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 09 December 2019

Australian airline Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew have voted in favour of taking protected industrial action after the company rejected demands, including 30 guaranteed hours of work per week and increases to current wages.

Thai government invites public to coronation event

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 05 December 2019

The Thai government has invited the public to attend an audience with the country's King and Queen and view the procession of royal barges along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Thursday, 12 December, 2019.

This historic event to honour the occasion of the coronation of His Majesty King Rama X will be the first Royal Barge Procession in the present reign.

United widens network reach with 50 A321XLR order

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 05 December 2019

USA-based United Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft as it begins to phase out older models and launches an expansion of transatlantic routes from its key hubs in Newark/New York and Washington DC. United plans to take delivery of the first A321XLR in 2024 and expects to begin international service with the aircraft in 2025.

Gold Coast Airport to improve cabin bag security

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 28 November 2019

Australia’s Gold Coast Airport is to enhance cabin bag screening at both existing and upcoming terminals.

Medical tourism spending dominated by USA - in and outbound

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 21 November 2019

New research reveals the spectacular growth of global medical tourism, with the US leading the way in terms of both inbound and outbound spending.

More October passengers for SIA Group, but cargo falls

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 21 November 2019

Singapore Airlines Group carriers report passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger-kilometres) grew 8.7 per cent in October 2019 compared to last year, outpacing capacity (measured in available seat-kilometres) growth of 5.5 per cent.