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Manila's NAIA Ranked Fourth Worst Airport in Asia by Business Travelers
San Miguel Corp wins bid to upgrade NAIA, ranked fourth worst in Asia for business travelers, promising improvements.
Brits Traveling To U.S. Will Be Asked For Social Media Usernames, Passwords, Phone Contacts
Tourists visiting the U.S. might be searched for their phones and passwords upon entering the country. Those who wouldn't comply with the policy will be declined entry to the U.S.
Airbus 350-900 Graces Mumbai's International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines brought the new Airbus 350-900 XWB to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The initiative is seen to boost economic trade and ties between Africa and India.
Movies Await Passengers At Portland International Airport's Microcinema
The Hollywood Theatre at PDX has a 1920s-themed neon pavilion and a seating arrangement good for 49 people and a $200,000 state-of-the-art technology that awaits moviegoers.
US Airports To Conduct More Meticulous Body Searches
U.S. airport security workers have discovered that many people still have gotten passed through the security point while carrying dangerous weapons with them. To help curb the issue, the Transport Security Administration (TSA) has changed the policy of body searches for a more rigorous screening process.
This Airport Jacket MIght Be The Answer To Excess Baggage Problems
Why have your luggage checked in when you can just wear it with the new Airport Jacket that has 14 deep pockets that could carry items up to 15 kg. Manufacturing company, Juice Promotions Australia, wants tourists to have a seamless travel experience by getting rid of excess baggage problems.
China To Collect Fingerprints Of Tourists
As an added security measure in airports, foreign visitors in China will have their fingerprints collected and capture facial images of passport holders with ages 14 to 70 years old starting this week. The new policy will take effect first in Shenzhen airport before rolling out nationwide.
Airline Tray Tables Become Artists' Canvas
Upon boarding Delta Air Lines 767 you'll find its tray tables turned into works of art that "celebrates themes of optimism, travel, refreshment, and happiness." In cooperation with the Coca-Cola Company, Delta invited 12 artists around the world to showcase their works 35,000 feet above the ground.
India To Change Names Of Its Airports For Tourists Who Are Not Familiar With Indian Personalities
India proposed to change the names of its airports according to their respective cities instead of famous Indian personalities and historical figures to lessen confusion among travelers. At the moment, the country has airport names like Veer Savarkar International Airport, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport that have foreign guests shaking their heads in confusion.
UK Parking Rates Skyrocket; Draws Rage Among The Public And Airlines Sector
UK airports are charging travelers double than their usual car park rates when they want their vehicles to stay put on the venue grounds upon vacationing on school breaks and summer peaks. The recent move to increase park charges has angered the public and some airline officials, even calling it outrageous profiteering.
Do You Even Lift In The Airport? Now You Can With Airport Gyms
Bro, do you even lift? Gyms in airports are seen to rise over the trend and would be available in all major ports in the USA.
Scotland Charges £2 For Goodbye Airport Kisses
Scotland sees this also as a problem and enacts a "kiss and drop" policy at the terminal entrance of £2 for 10 minutes. Anyone staying longer in the entrance for a kissy-wissy time will be subjected to "an incremental charge."
