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10/17/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ Delta will fly to Tulum's new airport
Delta will become the first U.S. airline to fly to Tulum, Mexico. Tulum's airport is slated to open this December. Daily flights between Atlanta and Tulum will begin March 28 and operate year-round. The airport is approximately 90 miles south of Cancun. Tulum draws tourists for its beaches, resorts and seaside Mayan ruins. Delta's alliance partner, Aeromexico, will also be an early operator out of Tulum, flying twice daily from Mexico City beginning Dec. 1.
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10/17/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ Democrats ask U.S. airlines to resume Israel service
More than 30 Democrats in Congress have asked the three global U.S. carriers to resume service to Tel Aviv. We know there are a number of factors that make any resumptions of flights difficult, but we, as members of Congress, stand ready to assist you all in any way necessary to get the job done," reads the letter, which was delivered on Oct 13. That same day, the State Department began operating charter flights between Tel Aviv and Athens. Departures will continue on a rolling basis through Thursday, the department said in a Monday update. American hasn't added new Athens flights but began using a larger version of the Boeing 777 on its Athens-JFK flight on Saturday, with plans to continue doing so through Oct. 18. The safety and security of all passengers and crewmembers remains the top priority for U.S. airlines amid the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East," A4A said. The group didn't directly address the request to resume Tel Aviv service.
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10/16/2023

UK 🇬🇧 ~ London London’s Luton Airport: Flights to resume after ‘significant’ fire
Flights at London’s Luton Airport are due to resume hours after the break out of a “significant” fire in the airport’s Terminal 2 parking lot, the airport said in a statement on Wednesday. The first flights were expected to depart from 3 p.m. local time, according to the airport, with passengers already beginning to re-enter. The teams have worked hard to get the airport operational, with the passengers now re-entering the terminal and the first flights expected to depart from 3 p.m. Chief Fire Officer Andy Hopkinson told reporters that he estimated that around 1,500 vehicles were in the parking lot when the fire broke out on Tuesday evening. Luton Airport said earlier the fire had resulted in “partial structural collapse.” It stressed that its “priority remains supporting the emergency services and the safety of our passengers and staff.” The airport earlier advised passengers to contact their airlines for more information about the status of their flights.
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10/16/2023

Cambodia 🇰🇭 ~ Cambodia opens a new airport to serve Angkor Wat as it seeks to boost tourist arrivals
Commercial operations began Monday at Cambodia’s newest and biggest airport, designed to serve as an upgraded gateway to the country’s major tourist attraction, the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex in the northwestern province of Siem Reap. A Bangkok Airways flight from Thailand was the first to land, with 16 additional flights scheduled for the first day of operations at the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia received some 3.5 million international tourists in the first eight months of 2023, while for the whole of 2019 — the last year before the coronavirus pandemic — it received some 6.6 million foreign visitors. Tourism is considered one of the main pillars supporting Cambodia’s economy. Another Chinese-funded airport is being constructed at a cost of $1.5 billion to serve the capital Phnom Penh. The new Phnom Penh international airport, formally known as the Techo International Airport, is set on 2,600 hectares (6,425 acres) and scheduled for completion in 2024.
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10/16/2023

Mexico 🇲🇽 ~ Flight delayed by a mosquito swarm in the passenger cabin
A flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City was delayed for more than 2 hours due to a mosquito infestation aboard the plane. Video recorded by passengers shows the mosquitos being swatted by passengers and sprayed with bug spray by flight attendants. Passengers aboard the flight said the mosquitoes dissipated once the lights were turned off in the passenger compartment. Guadalajara International Airport is located amid heavy vegetation and frequent floodwaters, making for an ideal mosquito breeding ground, officials said.
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09/29/2023

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09/27/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ US admits Israel into Visa Waiver Program, in major boost to bilateral ties
Israel has been admitted into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), US President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Wednesday after years of efforts from both governments, solidifying a major boost to bilateral ties. After long being forced to wait many months to apply for and secure a visa, Israelis will, going forward, only be required to fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form several days before embarking on a tourism or business trip to the US that is up to 90 days in length. The US still needs time to prepare its electronic systems for Israel’s admittance into the VWP, but Biden administration officials briefing reporters on Tuesday ahead of the official announcement said they expect to have them in place by November 30. While Israel has sought entry into the VWP for several decades, this past fiscal year was one of the first times it met a key requirement — a visa application refusal rate below three percent. However, it took until the last minute for the countries to iron out the details of another key component of the VWP — that Israel grant reciprocal travel rights to all US travelers akin to those provided by the US to citizens of countries participating in the program.
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09/27/2023

Italy 🇮🇹 ~ Venice ‘not at risk’ after all? UNESCO leaves city off its heritage in danger list
The Italian city of Venice and its lagoon were not listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger list during a meeting of the UN agency in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, according to Italy’s culture ministry. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee had warned earlier in July that Italy was not doing enough to protect the city from the threat of overtourism, development and climate change. It recommended that it be added to its heritage danger list. The Italian culture ministry welcomed the outcome of the UNESCO vote in Saudi Arabia, describing the attempt to register the city on the list as “purely political.” After the decision not to list the city on its “in danger” list, the World Heritage Committee noted that the site still faces major challenges and asked Italy to continue to protect the site.
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09/27/2023

Egypt 🇪🇬 ~ New discoveries off the Egyptian coast reveal ‘treasures and secrets
An underwater archaeological team led by Franck Goddio has uncovered new "treasures and secrets" at the sunken temple site of god Amun in Thonis-Heracleion, off Egypt's Mediterranean coast. They explored the city's south canal, where stone blocks from the temple collapsed in a mid-second century BC cataclysmic event. The temple was where pharaohs received titles of power from the supreme god of ancient Egypt. The excavation, conducted by Goddio's team and the Department of Underwater Archaeology of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt, revealed well-preserved wooden structures dating back to the 5th century BC. Advanced geophysical prospecting technologies were crucial in making these discoveries.
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09/27/2023

Spain 🇪🇸 ~ Spain’s Andalusia region will expand the Doñana wetlands park. Critics applaud but want more action
The government of Spain’s southern Andalusia region plans to expand a prized national park that is home to one of Europe’s largest wetlands but is in danger of drying up. Andalusia’s regional president Juan Moreno announced his administration’s plan to allow the Doñana park to annex some 7,500 hectares (18,500 acres) that it plans to purchase from a private owner for 70 million euros ($75 million). Doñana currently covers 74,000 hectares (182,000 acres) on an estuary where the Guadalquivir River meets the Atlantic Ocean on Spain’s southern coast. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, Doñana is a wintering site for half a million waterfowl and a stopover spot for millions more birds that migrate from Africa to northern Europe. Spain’s Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera applauded the planned expansion of the park, but she said that adding more land wouldn’t solve the problem of water scarcity in the area. She also insisted that Andalusia drop its plans to expand irrigation near Doñana.
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09/27/2023

Russia 🇷🇺 ~ A Russian passenger jet with a hydraulics problem makes a safe emergency landing in an open field
A Russian passenger plane with 170 people on board made a successful wheels-down emergency landing in a field Tuesday, and no one was seriously injured, officials said. The Airbus A320 belonging to Ural Airlines was flying from the Black Sea resort of Sochi to Omsk in eastern Siberia when the crew reported a problem with the hydraulic system and requested permission for the plane to land at Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk, which has a longer runway. Ural Airlines Director General Sergei Skuratov said the pilots later realized they did not have enough fuel to make it and decided to land instead in a field about 200 kilometers (about 125 miles) west of Novosibirsk. Russian media carried footage of a plane sitting in a field with no visible sign of damage, and they cited passengers praising the crew’s skill and composure. Skuratov rejected allegations that it resulted from poor plane maintenance amid the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies over Russia’s military action in Ukraine. The sanctions banned the transfer of spare plane parts from the West, among other restrictions. The Ural Airlines chief insisted the company has maintained the safety of its fleet despite the sanctions.
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09/26/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ Delta Air Lines will restrict access to its Sky Club airport lounges as it faces overcrowding
Delta Air Lines passengers who have long enjoyed access to free meals, alcohol and a quiet place to relax before their flight are in for some major cutbacks in coming years. The Atlanta-based airline said it plans to cap the number of entries to its Sky Clubs starting Feb. 1, 2025 for holders of the American Express Platinum Card as well as the Delta Reserve American Express Card. Those holding the Platinum Card will be allowed six visits per year, while the Delta Reserve Card holders will get 10 annual visits. Those who book a basic economy ticket will no longer be allowed in Delta’s lounges starting Jan. 1, 2024, regardless if they carry a Platinum Card or any other premium credit card. Without a premium AmEx card, the lounge was only available to those traveling on business or first-class flights or those willing to pay $695 a year for a membership. Along with the lounge cut backs, Delta is also making it increasingly more difficult for its customers to qualify for status on its SkyMiles program. Passengers will no longer earn status based on the number of miles they fly with Delta, but instead will earn status based exclusively on the amount of money they spend with the airline.
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09/26/2023

Italy 🇮🇹 ~ Ancient ‘power’ Palazzo on Rome’s Palatine Hill reopens to tourists, decades after closure
An ancient Roman imperial palazzo atop the city’s Palatine Hill was reopened to tourists on Thursday, nearly 50 years after its closure for restoration. The nearly 2,000-year-old Domus Tiberiana was home to rulers in the ancient city’s Imperial period. The sprawling palace allows for sweeping views of the Roman Forum below. The public is now able to tour it, following decades of structural restoration work to shore the palace up for safety reasons. Excavations uncovered artifacts from centuries of Roman life following the decline of the empire. The director of the Colosseum Archeological Park, which includes the Palatine Hill, in a written description of the restored palazzo, dubbed it “the power palace par excellence.” Thanks to the palazzo’s reopening to the public, visitors today can get a better idea of the path ancient emperors and their courts enjoyed en route to the domus.
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09/26/2023

Europian Union 🇪🇺 ~ EU’s ETIAS travel system set for further delay
The European Union is reportedly planning to delay the implementation of its ETIAS travel system for non-EU visitors until May 2025, with the possibility of further postponement. ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, has faced multiple delays due to technical issues, and it was initially slated for launch in 2024. However, the European Commission has not yet officially confirmed this latest delay. When ETIAS is eventually launched, visitors from outside the EU, including those from the UK and the US, will be required to apply for an ETIAS to visit any of the 26 countries in the Schengen Zone. To obtain an ETIAS, applicants will need to pay a €7 fee through an official website or app, and each ETIAS will be valid for three years or until the travel document's expiry date.
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09/26/2023

Thailand 🇹🇭 ~ Chinese tourists receive a VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins
Chinese tourists received a personal welcome from the Thai prime minister Monday as they arrived in Bangkok under a new visa-free scheme the government hopes will give the kingdom’s vital tourism sector a boost. Traditional dancers accompanied a smiling PM Srettha Thavisin as he greeted visitors arriving from Shanghai at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport, handing out welcome gifts. Visitors from China accounted for the largest percentage of Thailand’s tourists pre-pandemic, with tourism overall making up around 20 percent of the kingdom’s GDP. Chinese visitors were greeted by tourism police officers and informed of the details of a 24-hour police hotline. The visa-free scheme was launched in time for China’s “Golden Week” holiday period in October and runs until February 29.
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09/26/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ Michigan lighthouse launches messages in bottles offering free stays
The caretakers of a historic Michigan lighthouse are offering free stays at the landmark in an unusual contest involving messages in bottles tossed into the Great Lakes. The White Shoal Light Historical Preservation Society announced the "message in a bottle contest" as part of the lighthouse's 113th anniversary celebrations. The offshore lighthouse, located about 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge in Lake Michigan, is the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
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09/24/2023

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09/24/2023

Italy 🇮🇹 ~ A New Digital Nomad Visa Will Allow You to Live Rent-free on This Beautiful Italian Island
The village of Ollolai in Sardinia, Italy, has introduced a unique digital nomad visa program called "Work from Ollolai." Instead of travelers paying to live in the village, Ollolai will pay them to come and work there. Applicants only need to pay a symbolic €1, and in return, they are provided with one or two-bedroom homes for one month. The village aims to promote an exchange of knowledge and experiences between digital professionals and the local community while encouraging cultural interchange. Although the village doesn't have high-speed internet, guests are advised to use e-sims for fast internet access via Italian mobile network providers.
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09/24/2023

Singapore 🇸🇬 ~ Passport-Free Travel on Horizon for Singapore’s Airport
Singapore is moving towards passport-free travel for travelers visiting in 2024. An immigration bill amendment allows for the implementation of additional biometric sensors at Changi Airport, known as one of the world's busiest airports. Similar systems have been adopted in Dubai, and advancements in biometric technology are making processes such as baggage drops and immigration more efficient and paperless. Modern passports with embedded microprocessor chips and improved facial recognition software enable this transition. Changi Airport plans to install digital biometric scanners to streamline travel, initially affecting departing passengers. The goal is to create a single authentication token for various automated touchpoints, reducing the need for repeated document presentations.
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09/24/2023

Denmark 🇩🇰 ~ Danish Viking Age Ring Fortresses Declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Five historic Danish Viking Age Ring Fortresses, built between 958 and 987 under King Harald Bluetooth, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. These fortresses exhibit remarkable symmetry and were constructed to unite and protect the Danish Kingdom. Aggersborg, the largest of them, is located in Northern Jutland and features a 240-meter internal diameter with a circular rampart. It has four gate openings, timber streets connecting the gates, a central tower, and 48 surrounding houses. Fyrkat, also in Northern Jutland, was likely built to maintain royal power and includes a cemetery and a reconstruction of one of the largest houses, measuring 28.5 meters in length, made of oak.
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09/22/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ A Lucky Traveler Just Won Over $600K at a Las Vegas Airport Slot Machine
Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport has seen several lucky travelers hitting the jackpot on its slot machines. One recent winner, Brittany from Texas, won $643,435 playing Wheel of Fortune in Terminal 1's A Gates, which serves multiple airlines. In July, another passenger won over $1.2 million on a slot machine in Terminal 3. The airport's slot machines generate substantial gaming revenue, with the airport receiving a significant portion. Beyond gambling, Las Vegas' airport offers unique amenities, including a children's play area and an Aviation Museum. The airport has experienced a busy summer, with millions of passengers and an increase in arrivals, including international travelers.
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09/22/2023

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09/22/2023

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09/22/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ The Current State of Traveler Satisfaction With North American Airports
Despite challenges like a pilot shortage and increased passenger volumes, traveler satisfaction with North American airports improved in 2023, with overall satisfaction increasing by 3 points to 780 on a 1,000-point scale, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. The improvement was driven by enhancements in terminal facilities, food and beverage services, retail service, and baggage claims. Satisfied travelers tended to spend more money at the airport, while crowding within terminals remained a concern for many passengers, with 60 percent reporting severe or moderate crowding. Airport improvements and investments in service were noted as key factors in managing passenger volumes and enhancing the passenger experience.
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09/22/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ TSA Officers Stop Flight Attendant From Boarding Plane With Loaded Gun
TSA agents at Philadelphia International Airport prevented a flight attendant from boarding a plane with a loaded .380 handgun, marking the 31st such incident in the city this year. The incident occurred on September 15, and the flight attendant was detained, arrested, and arraigned. The TSA emphasized its vigilance in detecting insider threats and commended its team for these interceptions, which included another similar incident earlier that month.
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09/21/2023

Israel 🇮🇱 ~ Archaeologists find ancient stonemason’s workshop in Jerusalem's outskirts
Archaeologists from the Defense Ministry have uncovered remnants of quarries and a stonemason's shop on the outskirts of Jerusalem during highway expansion work in the West Bank. The site, dating back to the Second Temple period (6th century BCE to 70 CE), is described as "an entire production center" for stoneware, featuring several adjacent quarries. Situated between the Adam settlement and the Palestinian town of Hizma, this area likely served as a hub for quarrying, producing, and distributing stoneware for Jerusalem and the surrounding region. The discovery is considered a significant find, shedding light on the historical and cultural heritage of the area. The head of the Civil Administration's archaeology unit emphasized the importance of uncovering this ancient world, showcasing a life filled with culture and prestige across generations.
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09/21/2023

China 🇨🇳 ~ China’s Y-9 Hospital Aircraft Holds First Mission Abroad
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Y-9 medical rescue aircraft recently participated in its first overseas mission during a military medical services exercise with Cambodia in Phnom Penh. This exercise called the China-Cambodia Peaceful Angel-2023 joint humanitarian exercise, involves over 700 personnel from both sides and demonstrates China's capability to provide international public security through its multidimensional battlefield medical aid system. The Y-9 medical rescue aircraft, based on the Y-9 transport aircraft, is equipped to carry out medical diagnosis, treatment, rescue, and minor surgeries in flight. Additionally, a Chinese hospital ship has previously conducted medical missions in the Pacific region, providing medical treatment and surgeries to thousands of individuals in several countries.
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09/21/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ West Maui will reopen to travelers on Oct. 8
Many have asked when it will be the right time to reopen West Maui to visitors. There is no easy answer to this question, but I can say that if we support Maui's economy and keep our people employed, they will heal faster and continue to afford to live on Maui," Green said in his Sep. 8 public address. "Beginning Oct. 8, all travel restrictions will end and West Maui will be open to visitors again, so people from Hawaii and around the world can resume travel to this special place and help it begin to recover economically," Green said. "This difficult decision [to open West Maui for visitors] is meant to bring hope for recovery to the families and businesses on Maui that have been so deeply affected in every way by the disaster." With this update, travelers will be able to return to Kaanapali, Kapalua, Napili, and other West Maui towns. Lahaina, however, will remain closed.
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09/21/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ Detroit Metro named best major U.S. airport in J.D. Power survey
Detroit Metro Airport achieved the highest customer ranking among major North American airports in J.D. Power's 2023 North American Airport Satisfaction Study, scoring 800 on a 1,000-point scale, an improvement from its 2022 third-place finish. Minneapolis-St. Paul ranked second with 797 points, while Las Vegas' Harry Reid Airport came third with 787 points. Newark Airport ranked lowest with 732 points. Overall, North American airport customer satisfaction increased slightly to 780 from 777 the previous year but remained below the 2021 rating of 802. New York LaGuardia Airport significantly improved its satisfaction ranking after renovations, now placing in the middle for large airports, a notable change from its last position in 2019. The study surveyed over 27,000 U.S. and Canadian residents who had flown within 30 days, conducted from August of the prior year to this past July.
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09/21/2023

US 🇺🇸 ~ Injured hiker, 63, rescued after friends abandoned him during Grand Canyon trek
A 63-year-old hiker was rescued from the Grand Canyon after being abandoned by his four friends during a trek. The group had been backpacking in the North Rim area for several days when the hiker suffered a shoulder injury from a fall around 2 p.m. o on a Friday. They called for help using a satellite connection on an Apple cellphone at 6 p.m. and confirmed the call before leaving the injured hiker behind. The friends continued their hike, which had several days left. Meanwhile, the injured hiker awaited rescue. Search and Rescue, aided by the DPS Western Air Rescue helicopter from Kingman, activated the rescue operation to assist the stranded hiker.
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Mexico 🇲🇽 ~ Flight delayed by a mosquito swarm in the passenger cabin A flight from Guadalajara to Mexico City was delayed for more than 2 hours due to a mosquito infestation aboard the plane. Video recorded by passengers shows the mosquitos being swatted by passengers and sprayed with bug spray by flight attendants. Passengers aboard the flight said the mosquitoes dissipated once the lights were turned off in the passenger compartment. Guadalajara International Airport is located amid heavy vegetation and frequent floodwaters, making for an ideal mosquito breeding ground, officials said. vakazi.com #MosquitoInfestation #GuadalajaraToMexicoCity #PassengerChaos #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Belgium 🇧🇪 ~ Passengers try to storm onto flight to Belgium after it was cancelled twice Brussels Airlines passengers can be seen trying to storm a plane at the airport in a video shared online after their flight was canceled two days in a row. Travelers were originally booked to fly from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Brussels, Belgium, on 15 September, but their flight was axed and moved to the following day. But the same thing happened on Saturday, with technical issues grounding the plane until Sunday. Some passengers booked on the flight were unwilling to take no for an answer when the 16 September flight was also postponed. Breaking Aviation News and Videos went on to report that “OO-SFF has been stuck at the DRC airport due to technical issues. When the passengers heard the news, about seventy furious passengers stormed onto the tarmac and gathered around the aircraft leaving the crew inside. vakazi.com #technicalissues #passengers #flightcancelled #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Israel 🇮🇱 ~An amusing video circulated on Israeli social media on Wednesday of a flight attendant enthusiastically singing “Uman Uman Rosh Hashanah” with Breslover passengers on the way to Uman. The chassidim, who had boarded an Arkia flight from Israel to Kishinev in Moldova, burst into song and the flight attendant followed suit. vakazi.com #UmanUmanRoshHashanah #FlightEntertainment #JewishTradition #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Mexico 🇲🇽 ~ Volaris Flight Cancelled When Man is Discovered Hiding in the Landing Gear The flight was scheduled between Mexico City’s Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). As the crew was preparing to take off they found a man stowing away in the plane’s landing gear. The man apparently was able to jump over a fence and gain access to the airport undetected by security. The ground crew notified the Airbus A320 captain and the plane stopped taxiing to the runway and returned to the gate. Airport authorities said that the man identified as “César N” put his own life and that of dozens of other people at the scene at risk. The flight was canceled as a result. vakazi.com #AirportSecurityBreach #StowawayIncident #MexicoCityAirport #TijuanaAirport #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Spain 🇪🇸 ~ Passengers captured screaming as Mallorca flight experiences severe turbulence amid fierce winds Passengers were captured screaming on a flight over Mallorca, Spain, amidst severe winds and thunderstorms. A traveler named Estela Orts took to her Instagram Story on 27 Sunday to share footage of her flight from Alicante to Mallorca, Spain. Her video - which was documented from her seat - showed the rattling of the plane as it was hit with severe turbulence, while fellow passengers were heard screaming in the background. The video also showed one woman who appeared to be hanging onto the seat in front of her amid the turbulence. Despite some of the shouting from passengers, others appeared to be unfazed by the incident, as one passenger behind Orts was seen smiling. After landing in Alicante, Orts was reportedly scheduled for a flight back to Mallorca on 28 August in the afternoon, as reported by Majorca Daily Bulletin. vakazi.com #FlightTurbulence PassengerReactions #SevereWeather #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Pakistan 🇵🇰 ~ Pakistan army attempts to rescue 8 from the dangling cable car Eight people were trapped in midair on a broken cable car in Pakistan as Army Special Services raced to rescue them on Tuesday. Six schoolchildren are among the eight people inside the dangling carriage on a cable in Allai Tehsil in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Battagram district. Helicopters from the Pakistan Army Aviation and Pakistan Air Force were taking part in the rescue efforts. Officials said the helicopter pilot and rescuer have to be careful of downdrafts, air that is deflected toward the ground, which could be produced by the helicopter's propellers. Vakazi.com #PakistanRescue #CableCarEmergency #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Turkey 🇹🇷 ~ Moment armed police storm Jet2 plane and remove passenger over claims a bomb was on board flight from East Midlands to Turkey A Jet2 flight at East Midlands airport was grounded around 5:15 pm due to a passenger's claim of having an explosive device. Armed police officers boarded the plane and arrested the man, later releasing him on bail. After a search, no bomb was found, and the threat was deemed non-viable. The flight, headed to Antalya, Turkey, initially scheduled for 4:45 p.m., eventually departed at 8:08 pm after the disruptive passenger was removed. Video footage shows armed officers instructing the man, his wife, and a young girl to exit the plane. Police collaborated with airport staff and the aircraft crew to ensure a swift response to the incident, prioritizing public and officer safety. vakazi.com #SecurityResponse #Jet2Incident #DisruptivePassenger #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Israel 🇮🇱 ~ Iron Dome fires at unidentified aircraft over Gaza, for the second day in a row The Iron Dome air defense system shot at an “unidentified aircraft” flying over the Gaza Strip on Monday morning, the military said, a day after a similar incident. The Israel Defense Forces said the device was identified as flying toward Israeli airspace from Gaza but did not end up crossing the border. A video circulating on social media showed a drone flying over Gaza, with Palestinian media reports suggesting the small aircraft was the device that the Iron Dome fired at. On Sunday, the IDF said the Iron Dome shot down a small drone that was flying from the southern Gaza Strip toward Israeli airspace. Israel typically does not interfere when Hamas conducts drone test flights, only when they are being flown out of the Strip. Vakazi.com #IronDome #GazaAircraft #IsraelDefense #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Italy 🇮🇹 ~ Tourist Caught Climbing on Trevi Fountain to Fill Water Bottle Amid a record heat wave in Italy, a viral video shows a tourist trespassing and climbing Rome's historic Trevi Fountain to fill a bottle with water, prompting a security official's intervention. The incident highlights a concerning trend of disrespectful behavior at historic landmarks. Earlier in May, climate activists dumped charcoal into the Trevi Fountain, causing its drainage and cleaning, and a separate incident saw someone carving names into the ancient Coliseum. Similar acts of vandalism have occurred over the years, tarnishing Italy's cherished historical sites. The Trevi Fountain, built in 1762, is a popular tourist attraction millions visit annually. vakazi.com #historiclandmark #trevifountain #historicalsites #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

US 🇺🇸 ~ Escaped goats overrun California neighborhood Police in California put their shepherding skills to the test when they were called to round up a herd of goats that escaped their enclosure and took over a neighborhood. The Pinole Police Department posted a video to Facebook showing the Shea Drive neighborhood overrun with escaped goats. The goats were rounded up and returned to their enclosure.The ownership of the goats was unclear from the post, but the escape took place the same day Bay Area Rapid Transit announced it would be replacing its herd of fire mitigation goats with a flock of sheep. Vakazi.com #GoatEscape #CaliforniaGoats #PoliceShepherding #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Thailand 🇹🇭 ~ The passenger reportedly forces the plane to return to a gate over the forgotten bag A passenger on budget airline Thai Smile Airways was caught on video forcing the plane to return to the airport gate minutes from takeoff because he had forgotten a bag at the terminal. In the footage, the passenger is seen arguing with a flight attendant in the aisle. The Bangkok-bound Airbus A320 was taxiing for takeoff from Chiang Mai International Airport. Thai Smile Airways did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment. According to the New Zealand-based publication Stuff, the flight crew told the man they could remove him from the plane now or he could wait until they landed at Bangkok. Vakazi.com #ForgetfulPassenger #PlaneGateReturn #BagDrama #LostBagMeltdown #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

US 🇺🇸 ~ Emergency slide falls from plane, hits Chicago home A Chicago family experienced a surprising incident when an evacuation slide fell from a plane approaching O'Hare International Airport and struck their house. The slide caused damage to the roof, downspout, and kitchen window screen before landing in their backyard. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a United Airlines Boeing 767 had just landed from Switzerland and was missing its emergency slide. The FAA and United Airlines are investigating the incident. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and the family is grateful for everyone's safety. vakazi.com #FAAInvestigation #GratefulForSafety #TravelSafetyAwareness #TravelSafetyAwareness #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Canada 🇨🇦 ~ An Air Canada Boeing 777-300 narrowly avoided a major fire at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport. The incident occurred when a ground vehicle caught fire while servicing the aircraft after its arrival from Geneva, Switzerland. Prompt action by Montreal firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to the plane. The aircraft, registered as C-FITL, is now undergoing maintenance inspection, and an investigation into the incident has been initiated. vakazi.com #ACFireEscape #AirCanadaFireNarrowEscape #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Israel 🇮🇱 ~ Israeli father and son attempt to intercept the plane, causing a flight delay According to Turkish media outlet OdaTV, a father and son from Israel made an alarming decision after missing their flight from Istanbul to Tel Aviv at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. In an attempt to stop the plane, they breached security protocols and ran onto the airplane runway, subsequently leaping onto the tarmac. Airport security personnel quickly apprehended them, and they were subsequently taken into custody by local police. vakazi.com #AirportRunwayIncident #SecurityBreach #FatherAndSonArrested #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

US 🇺🇸 ~ Delta plane lands safely at Charlotte airport without front landing gear A Delta plane safely landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport without its front landing gear. There were no injuries among the two pilots, three flight attendants, or 96 customers on board. The flight had departed from Atlanta earlier in the morning. The pilots received a "nose gear unsafe" indication and allowed air traffic control to visually inspect the plane. The inspection revealed that the nose landing gear doors were open, but the nose gear itself remained up. The pilots declared an emergency, and passengers were briefed. Despite being told to brace for a rough touchdown, the landing was smooth. The aircraft will be inspected before being moved from the runway. #emergencylanding #Safeflight #DeltaAirlanes #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Norway 🇳🇴 ~ Ever Imagined How Powerful Jet Blast Is? Have you ever thought about the potential power of an airplane engine? Tremendous amounts of aviation fuel combined with strong mechanics result in immense power. On social media recently, a video demonstrating the force of jet engines and depicting people being thrown from their feet by the force went viral. The video, shared by a Twitter account called "Callum Hodgson", shows around 20-30 people standing casually near an aircraft and taking videos of it roaming next to the runway boundary. vakazi.com #AirplaneEnginePower #JetEngineForce #ViralVideo #JetEnginePower #AviationFuel #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

US 🇺🇸 ~ A Chabad Hasid boarded a flight from Los Angeles to New York and discovered that the plane's captain, Chaim Baruch, shared his Jewish heritage. The Hasid suggested that Captain Baruch put on tefillin, the black boxes containing verses from the Torah that are worn by adult Jewish men during morning prayers. The pilot asked the Hasid to wait until the end of the flight, considering the circumstances. After landing, Captain Baruch donned the tefillin and wore them as he bid farewell to the passengers. Expressing his enthusiasm, the pilot commented, "Let's do it, let everyone see," emphasizing the desire to make the act visible to others. In this way, the pilot and the Hasid shared a meaningful moment that allowed the pilot to connect with his faith and demonstrate it to others. vakazi.com #jewishheritage #jewishman #morningvibes #Kosher #Travel #koshertravel #news #aroundtheworld

Kashrus Alert!! Be aware, Fruits from Israel were seen at Costco on route 70 in Lakewood Make sure to double-check when you shop! vakazi.com #doublecheck #awareness #makehealthychoices

US 🇺🇸 ~ Explore the great outdoors at Bear Mountain Park, where breathtaking views and endless adventures await! vakazi.com #greatoutdoors #breathtakingviews #mountainlovers