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12609 STORIES · UPDATED 8D AGOPhilippine Airlines (PAL) will fly directly from Manila to Melbourne starting November 19. | via ANC 24/7 Link to full story in the comments section.
facebook.com · 14d ago
Japan to Significantly Increase Immigration and Residence Permit Fees from October 1, 2026
Newland Chase · 15d ago
New winter flight routes will connect Guadalajara with New York while boosting Mexico links
- Aeroméxico will fly daily nonstop between Guadalajara and New York JFK from Dec 17, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 on a 166-seat Boeing 737.
- The seasonal Guadalajara-New York route expands Guadalajara airport's winter network from 66 to 71 destinations.
- Viva will launch a new Tuxtla Gutiérrez-Oaxaca route on Mondays and Fridays starting October 30.
- Aeroméxico adds a Sunday and Monday flight on Mexico City-Querétaro from Oct 25, raising frequency to four daily flights.
- The Mexico City-Querétaro route's monthly capacity rises from about 16,000 seats in September to 23,000 in November, a nearly 40% increase.
Mexico News Daily · 15d ago
Avianca reactivates flights between Caracas and Bogota this Sep 1 and launches a direct route from Maracaibo
- Avianca resumes direct Caracas-Bogota flights on Sep 1 with daily frequency in both directions.
- New daily direct route Maracaibo-Bogota launched Aug 28, connecting La Chinita and El Dorado airports.
- Avianca projects over 7,500 weekly seats between Venezuela and Colombia using Airbus A320 aircraft.
- Flights from Valencia to Bogota continue daily, expanding air connectivity options between the two countries.
- Avianca transported about 150 tons of humanitarian aid and over 134 medics after Venezuela earthquakes.
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Read the full article on Google News — Bogotá (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Bogotá (local) · 15d ago · translated from Spanish
The tragedy left by the earthquake in Colombia: figures of affected people, structures, and animals continue to be updated
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, with impacts still being tallied as of August 28.
- The quake affected 16 departments and 496 municipalities, impacting 196,614 families (406,963 people).
- Official figures report 331 deaths, 4,449 injured, and 152 missing, with 364 people rescued alive.
- Damage includes 187,852 homes damaged, 33,395 destroyed, 6,383 buildings damaged, and 655 collapsed.
- Essential services hit: 388 health centers, 3,925 schools, 4,366 community centers, 472 roads, and 125 aqueducts affected.
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Read the full article on Google News — Colombia (nacional) (in Spanish)Google News — Colombia (nacional) · 15d ago · translated from Spanish
Barranquilla to New York Without a Layover? Mayor Alex Char Announces New Direct Route
- Mayor Alejandro Char announced a planned nonstop Barranquilla-New York route on Aug. 27, 2026, at the ANATO congress.
- No airline, launch date, schedule, or New York airport has been confirmed for the new route yet.
- Currently, no nonstop service exists between Barranquilla and New York; all itineraries require at least one connection.
- Air Europa will launch nonstop Barranquilla-Madrid flights on Dec. 18, with three weekly services.
- Local reports suggest operations could begin in 2026 or 2027, but no official start date is confirmed.
ColombiaOne.com · 15d ago
TyreXpo Asia slated for 2027 return to Singapore beside AutoMROtive
Tyrepress · 15d ago
Kite flyer faces up to 10 years after disrupting 16 flights at Vietnam's busiest airport
- A 42-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City faces up to 10 years in prison for kite-flying that disrupted 16 flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport.
- Three kites with flashing lights drifted into the landing approach at about 400 m, halting arrivals for 35 minutes on Aug. 13.
- The suspect, Than Van Tan, was detained Aug. 28 on suspicion of obstructing air traffic under Article 278 of the Penal Code.
- Initial damage from the incident is estimated in the billions of dong, or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Two days earlier, drones shut down the same airport twice, disrupting over 100 flights and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
VnExpress International · 14d ago
Bilt Rent Day: Up to 100% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic / Virgin Red
- On Sept 1, 2026, Bilt offers a 25%-100% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, depending on Bilt status.
- Blue members get 25%, Silver 35%, Gold 45%, Platinum 75%, and Platinum with a $200 Bilt Cash boost gets 100%.
- Transfer bonus is capped at 150,000 Bilt points and valid only on 9/1/26.
- Bilt cardholders can earn 2x points on Rent Day purchases, up to 1,000 bonus points.
- Virgin points can book US-UK economy from 6K points, premium economy from 10.5K, and business from 29K plus fees.
Frequent Miler · 15d ago
BIGBANG add 2nd 'XX: COSMOS' concert in Singapore this October
- BIGBANG added a second Singapore concert on 18 October at the National Stadium, after the 17 October show sold out in two hours.
- The trio's Singapore return marks their first performance in the country in a decade, since the MADE V.I.P Tour in 2016.
- VIP membership holders get presale access to the new show on 1 September from 4 PM to 11:59 PM, via B.stage with survey completion.
- General ticket sales for the additional concert begin on 3 September at 4 PM, organized by AEG Presents Asia.
bandwagon.asia · 15d ago
Hanoi commenced and inaugurated 17 key projects and works with a total investment of over 397 trillion VND.
- Hanoi broke ground or inaugurated 17 key projects totaling over 397 trillion VND on Aug 28, 2026.
- 11 projects were inaugurated and opened to traffic, including Ring Road 1 and several flood-control reservoirs.
- 6 projects commenced, including Ring Road 3.5, railway relocations, and urban renovations.
- 10 water infrastructure projects added about 78 hectares of reservoir surface and 3.4 million cubic meters of storage.
- The projects aim to improve flood control, connectivity, and urban development in Hanoi.
Vietnam.vn · 15d ago
Frontier Airlines Guts Elite Status—Cuts Mileage Earning Up To 90%, Takes Away Benefits And Sells Them Back
- Frontier Airlines is cutting mileage and status point earning by up to 90% for Basic fares starting September 1, 2026.
- Elite benefits like free seat selection, change/cancel fee waivers, and upgrades are removed and must be bought via bundles.
- Diamond status threshold drops from 100,000 to 75,000 points, but earning rates drop so requalification may cost more.
- Silver and Gold qualification thresholds rise by 50% and 25%, respectively; Platinum stays at 50,000 points.
- Platinum loses unlimited companion travel, replaced by two companion certificates, and Diamond's 24-hour refund ability is eliminated.
View from the Wing · 15d ago
Avianca expanded its operation in Venezuela with a new Bogota-Maracaibo route
- Avianca launched a new direct Bogota-Maracaibo route on August 28, 2026, with daily flights in both directions.
- Daily Bogota-Caracas flights resume on September 1, 2026, after an operational and safety review.
- The new Maracaibo route uses flight AV94 departing Bogota at 3:05 p.m. and AV95 returning at 7:00 p.m.
- Avianca now offers over 7,500 weekly seats between Colombia and Venezuela across three routes.
- All flights operate with Airbus A320 aircraft, carrying up to 180 passengers, including the existing Bogota-Valencia route.
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Read the full article on Google News — Bogotá (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Bogotá (local) · 15d ago · translated from Spanish
Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open landmark London exhibition next Wednesday
- Macron opens the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum in London on Wednesday 2 September.
- The tapestry leaves France for the first time in over 900 years, displayed flat along its full 70-metre length.
- Public exhibition runs from 10 September to 11 July 2027; 100,000 tickets already sold for the first four months.
- Macron will meet UK PM Andy Burnham for a first in-depth exchange and may greet King Charles.
- The loan sparked protests over risks to the tapestry, which has 30 tears and nearly 10,000 holes.
Euronews.com · 15d ago
Paraguay is a refuge for foreign capital, but the boom generates concern over prices
Google News — Paraguay (nacional) · 15d ago · translated from Spanish
Skip LAX: $49 First Class Companion Fares From Santa Monica To Vegas, Napa, Scottsdale And Oakland
- JSX offers $49 companion fares on all Santa Monica routes with promo code FLYSMO, bookable Aug 31-Sep 1 for travel through Oct 31.
- The deal covers flights from Santa Monica Airport to Las Vegas, Napa, Scottsdale, and Oakland, with Oakland service starting Sep 14.
- The first passenger pays the prevailing fare; e.g., a $149 regular fare means two travelers pay $198 total plus taxes.
- Flights use 30-seat ATR 42-600 turboprops with no middle seats, free Starlink internet, two checked bags, and snacks and drinks included.
- Santa Monica Airport is set to close after Dec 31, 2028, and JSX secured a permit despite local opposition and a shortened 3,500-foot runway.
View from the Wing · 15d ago
Sean Paul and Farruko at RBC Amphitheatre: Setlist, tickets, and complete guide to Toronto concert tonight
- Sean Paul and Farruko co-headline tonight, Aug. 28, at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, doors open ~6 p.m.
- Show starts with DJ Spex Da Boss; main acts onstage ~7 p.m., expected to end before 11 p.m.
- Take transit to Exhibition Station; public parking at Ontario Place unavailable except accessible spots.
- Tickets remain: 400-level seats from ~$114, general admission floor from ~$208.
- No official setlist yet; likely hits include "Temperature," "Gimme the Light," "Pepas," and "Diles."
NOW Toronto · 15d ago
The 'fair virus' fills Malaga's emergency rooms: cases of flu A, covid-19, rhinovirus and adenovirus skyrocket
- Malaga ER visits rose 20-30% after the August fair, driven by flu A, covid-19, rhinovirus and adenovirus.
- The 'fair virus' is not new; it's a mix of common respiratory viruses that spike after mass gatherings, mostly in people aged 20-30.
- Most cases are mild and need no antibiotics; treatment is rest, hydration, and symptom relief like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- Doctors advise wearing a mask if coughing, frequent hand washing, and ventilating rooms to curb spread.
- Cases also rise in children and adults over 75, with symptoms like cough, mucus, fever, and throat plaques.
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Read the full article on Google News — Málaga (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Málaga (local) · 15d ago · translated from Spanish
Highest-Ever Chase Ink Business Unlimited Bonus: Earn 100K Bonus Points
- Chase Ink Business Unlimited now offers a highest-ever welcome bonus of 100,000 points after spending $8,000 in the first four months.
- The bonus is marketed as $1,000 cash back, but can be worth up to $1,700 if transferred to Ultimate Rewards partners.
- The offer may not be available if you've had this card or another Chase no-annual-fee business card before.
- The card has no annual fee, earns 1.5x points on all spending, and includes primary rental car coverage.
- Chase's 5/24 rule may apply, and it's best to wait 30 days between Chase business card applications.
One Mile at a Time · 15d ago
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