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IHG Hotels & Resorts has acquired German hotel chain Ruby, with plans to expand the brand to over 120 hotels worldwide by 2030, including new markets in the USA and Asia

The code share addition between the companies includes 60 additional routes in 12 Indian cities and 26 European cities. In total, Air India and the Lufthansa Group will share codes on 100 routes worldwide

This morning (February 17, 2025), heavy snow fell in major Balkan cities - Sofia, Belgrade, and Skopje - as well as other European cities like Bucharest, bringing extreme winter conditions. See the photos and video

According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic

easyJet relaunches the direct route between Berlin and Liverpool. The route joins a series of announcements about new routes from the international BER airport to destinations in Morocco, France, Egypt, and more

Winter changes the destinations Israelis travel to, with the UAE led by Dubai and Abu Dhabi topping the list, yet Greece and Cyprus still maintain a high position, and the Eastern European country that made it into the top ten

FLYYO enters Israel with charter flights starting in March, connecting Tel Aviv to top European destinations in partnership with leading Israeli tourism companies

The prestigious conference, where Passport Group serves as a key media partner, will focus on green technologies, enhancing passenger experiences, innovation, and the advancement of the aviation sector, with the participation of top European companies

The company unveils River Cruises, bringing Celebrity Cruises' premium experience to European river voyages. The first sailings are set for 2027

Ursula von der Leyen marked International Holocaust Day with a tweet on platform X, stating: "We will not forget the 6 million Jews murdered in cold blood. It is our duty as Europeans to remember the unspeakable crimes". The European Parliament was specially illuminated in tribute