starflyergold
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BRU based Irish #avgeek #aviation & #travel geek. The views expressed are my own. he/him. Also on flyertalk.com
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“The Danish Defense Intelligence Service published a new report on Wednesday morning.
For the first time, the US is mentioned as a security threat to Denmark.“
www.vg.no/nyheter/i/7p...
For the first time, the US is mentioned as a security threat to Denmark.“
www.vg.no/nyheter/i/7p...
Ekspert om ny dansk trusselvurdering: – Ikke overrasket
USA nevnes for første gang negativt. Usikkert om landet fremdeles er en garantist for Europa, heter det i rapporten.
www.vg.no
December 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“The Danish Defense Intelligence Service published a new report on Wednesday morning.
For the first time, the US is mentioned as a security threat to Denmark.“
www.vg.no/nyheter/i/7p...
For the first time, the US is mentioned as a security threat to Denmark.“
www.vg.no/nyheter/i/7p...
Plaza Premium to reopen Hong Kong arrivals lounge www.executivetraveller.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong is getting a new arrivals lounge
This is the first of two arrivals lounges expected to benefit from increased passenger numbers over the coming years.
www.executivetraveller.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Plaza Premium to reopen Hong Kong arrivals lounge www.executivetraveller.com/news/hong-ko...
www.bbc.com/travel/artic... How convenience store socks became Japan's coolest souvenir
How convenience store socks became Japan's coolest souvenir
A simple pair of striped socks from Japanese convenience stores has become a global cult item. But how did an everyday essential turn into the souvenir travellers seek out?
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
www.bbc.com/travel/artic... How convenience store socks became Japan's coolest souvenir
Luas Green Line remains suspended following power failure www.rte.ie/news/2025/12... (what a circus 🤡)
Luas Green Line remains suspended following power failure
Services on Dublin's Luas Green Line remain suspended this morning while repair works continue following a power failure.
www.rte.ie
December 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Luas Green Line remains suspended following power failure www.rte.ie/news/2025/12... (what a circus 🤡)
Turkish Airlines opens first European lounge abroad in Edinburgh www.tradearabia.com/News/331375/...
Turkish Airlines opens first European lounge abroad in Edinburgh
Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, aside from the world-famous one at its İstanbul hub, bringing another dimension of its renowned hospitality to travelle...
www.tradearabia.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Turkish Airlines opens first European lounge abroad in Edinburgh www.tradearabia.com/News/331375/...
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NEW: Iceland not to take part in Eurovision - RUV
December 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
NEW: Iceland not to take part in Eurovision - RUV
Ryanair scraps 1 million seats and 20 routes from Belgium after 'wholly stupid' tax hikes www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1874...
Ryanair scraps 1 million seats and 20 routes from Belgium after 'wholly stupid' tax hikes
"We have been left with no choice due to this ill-judged economic policy, which is going to do untold damage," Ryanair's COO told The Brussels Times.
www.brusselstimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ryanair scraps 1 million seats and 20 routes from Belgium after 'wholly stupid' tax hikes www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1874...
Paris-Charles de Gaulle To Rename All Its Terminals www.businesstraveller.com/news/paris-c...
Paris-Charles de Gaulle To Rename All Its Terminals
The airport has made the decision to rename its 11 terminals in March 2027 – coinciding with a new rail link to Paris.
www.businesstraveller.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Paris-Charles de Gaulle To Rename All Its Terminals www.businesstraveller.com/news/paris-c...
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Eurovision used to be a campy joy – but it has become a cynical way to whitewash war | Arwa Mahdawi
Eurovision used to be a campy joy – but it has become a cynical way to whitewash war | Arwa Mahdawi
The song contest continues with its mission of ‘unity and cultural exchange’ by rolling out the red carpet for Israel, even though at least four countries have pulled out in protest, writes Arwa Mahdawi
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Eurovision used to be a campy joy – but it has become a cynical way to whitewash war | Arwa Mahdawi
That will do wonders for tourism to the US..... 🙄
Travelling to the US, e.g. for the 2026 World Cup?
Soon you will need to provide details of social media activity for the past five years.
Aim is to comply with President Trump’s demand for all visitors to be “vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible”.
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Soon you will need to provide details of social media activity for the past five years.
Aim is to comply with President Trump’s demand for all visitors to be “vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible”.
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Trump ramps up tourist checks with mandatory social media inspection plans
Exclusive: ‘These barriers will hit UK travel to the USA hard’ said Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Partnership
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
That will do wonders for tourism to the US..... 🙄
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French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) grounded all planes belonging to Caribbean airline Air Antilles after suspending its operating license, following significant safety concerns raised during a recent regulatory audit.
www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...
www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...
www.lesechos.fr
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) grounded all planes belonging to Caribbean airline Air Antilles after suspending its operating license, following significant safety concerns raised during a recent regulatory audit.
www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...
www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...
Lufthansa is increasing the pressure on flight planning and staff to increase efficiency - to the detriment of safety according to internal reports. 🤔 (Safety is the last vestige of LH's ailing reputation)
Lufthansa: Effizienzsteigerung könnte Sicherheitsrisiken erhöhen: Bei der Lufthansa wächst der Druck, effizienter zu fliegen. Das könnte auf Kosten der Sicherheit gehen, legen interne Dokumente nahe. Insider berichten von Fehlern.
Lufthansa: Effizienzsteigerung könnte Sicherheitsrisiken erhöhen
Bei der Lufthansa wächst der Druck, effizienter zu fliegen. Das könnte auf Kosten der Sicherheit gehen, legen interne Dokumente nahe. Insider berichten von Fehlern.
www.spiegel.de
December 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Lufthansa is increasing the pressure on flight planning and staff to increase efficiency - to the detriment of safety according to internal reports. 🤔 (Safety is the last vestige of LH's ailing reputation)
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💙 Happy birthday to the European flag!
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💙 Happy birthday to the European flag!
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
Adopted 70 years ago by the Council of Europe, it became the #EU emblem in 1985.
12 stars. Blue sky. A circle of unity. A symbol for the whole of Europe and shared values.
Learn more: go.coe.int/HmDIt
Qantas, Jetstar eye direct flights to Las Vegas www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-...
Qantas, Jetstar eye direct flights to Las Vegas
Seasonal non-stop flights could connect Sydney or Brisbane to Sin City.
www.executivetraveller.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Qantas, Jetstar eye direct flights to Las Vegas www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-...
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Electro-diesel Stadler Flirts selected to replace Dublin – Belfast Enterprise trains www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and....
Electro-diesel Stadler Flirt trains selected to renew Dublin – Belfast Enterprise fleet
EUROPE: Ireland's national railway Iarnród Éireann and North Ireland's Translink have jointly selected Stadler Flirt trainsets to replace locomotive-hauled rolling stock on the cross-border Dublin - B...
www.railwaygazette.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Electro-diesel Stadler Flirts selected to replace Dublin – Belfast Enterprise trains www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and....
Train action in Frankfurt 😜
December 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Train action in Frankfurt 😜
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At some point politicians and commentators in Europe might want to start defending our system as really not too bad and far better than any realistic alternative notwithstanding frustration that we aren't all richer.
Elon Musk and his Russian friends call for the abolishment of the EU
December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
At some point politicians and commentators in Europe might want to start defending our system as really not too bad and far better than any realistic alternative notwithstanding frustration that we aren't all richer.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Russian tourists diverted from Venezuela to Cuba amid US strike threat
Russian tourists diverted from Venezuela to Cuba amid US strike threat
Threat of military action disrupts flow of holidaymakers travelling to Margarita island
giftarticle.ft.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... Russian tourists diverted from Venezuela to Cuba amid US strike threat
Naive. Cop yourself on. Your job is to defend our interests, not to sell us out. It's the same stupidity the EU showed when Project 2025 came along. Everybody downplayed it but here we are....
Kaja Kallas said the United States is still Europe's main ally as she sought to downplay a new US document critical of European institutions.
Washington's National Security Strategy said Europe is facing 'civilisational erasure' due to immigration jrnl.ie/6895521
Washington's National Security Strategy said Europe is facing 'civilisational erasure' due to immigration jrnl.ie/6895521
US is still Europe's biggest ally, says EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas
Washington’s new National Security Strategy took aim at Europe, calling it over-regulated and facing ‘civilizational erasure’ due to immigration.
jrnl.ie
December 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Naive. Cop yourself on. Your job is to defend our interests, not to sell us out. It's the same stupidity the EU showed when Project 2025 came along. Everybody downplayed it but here we are....
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Starting to suspect FIFA might not be an entirely reputable organisation.
December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Starting to suspect FIFA might not be an entirely reputable organisation.
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wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
wtf is a FIFA peace prize? that's like being an NFL laureate in physics
There is always a way for FIFA to debase itself to levels lower then previously expected.
Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize.
Trump awarded new peace prize from FIFA during 2026 World Cup draw
Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize.
l.euronews.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
There is always a way for FIFA to debase itself to levels lower then previously expected.
US national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe www.ft.com/content/27e8... (one wonders how long it will take for the EU bubble to notice, never mind act..)
US national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe
Policy document blasts traditional allies while failing to criticise Russia
www.ft.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
US national security strategy calls for ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe www.ft.com/content/27e8... (one wonders how long it will take for the EU bubble to notice, never mind act..)
Expect more Netflix style dross
Breaking news: Netflix has agreed an $83bn takeover of the studios and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery, in a deal set to reshape Hollywood and create a new global entertainment powerhouse. on.ft.com/3MGC59K
December 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Expect more Netflix style dross
What an amateur outfit. The rules were first announced two years ago so there was plenty of time for IndiGo to prepare.
India’s airports in chaos as largest airline cancels hundreds of flights on.ft.com/4pQd7Di
India’s airports in chaos as largest airline cancels hundreds of flights
Crisis at IndiGo leaves thousands of passengers stranded
on.ft.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
What an amateur outfit. The rules were first announced two years ago so there was plenty of time for IndiGo to prepare.