Dubai Airport Sets Record with 92.3 Million Passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport announced a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, exceeding its pre-pandemic high and highlighting the city's economic recovery, though challenges remain as it plans to move operations in 10 years to Al Maktoum International Airport after a $35 billion upgrade.
Dubai Airport Sets Record with 92.3 Million Passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport announced a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, exceeding its pre-pandemic high and highlighting the city's economic recovery, though challenges remain as it plans to move operations in 10 years to Al Maktoum International Airport after a $35 billion upgrade.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Border Control System Suffers Nationwide IT Failure, Causing Airport Delays
A nationwide IT failure in Germany's automated border control system caused significant delays at major airports for non-Schengen travelers from 2 PM on Friday, resulting in manual checks and increased wait times at airports like Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Munich, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, and Hamb...
Germany's Border Control System Suffers Nationwide IT Failure, Causing Airport Delays
A nationwide IT failure in Germany's automated border control system caused significant delays at major airports for non-Schengen travelers from 2 PM on Friday, resulting in manual checks and increased wait times at airports like Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Munich, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, and Hamb...
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36% Bias Score
China to Build World's Largest Man-Made Island Airport
China is constructing the world's largest airport on a man-made island off its northeast coast, the Dalian Jinzhou Bay International Airport, projected to handle 80 million passengers annually by 2035, overcoming complex geological challenges to address the capacity limitations of the existing airpo...
China to Build World's Largest Man-Made Island Airport
China is constructing the world's largest airport on a man-made island off its northeast coast, the Dalian Jinzhou Bay International Airport, projected to handle 80 million passengers annually by 2035, overcoming complex geological challenges to address the capacity limitations of the existing airpo...
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48% Bias Score
Mississippi to Control Jackson Airport
A federal appeals court ruling gives Mississippi state control of Jackson's airport, prompting criticism from city officials.
Mississippi to Control Jackson Airport
A federal appeals court ruling gives Mississippi state control of Jackson's airport, prompting criticism from city officials.
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40% Bias Score
Haiti Airport Closed Amidst Gang Violence
Haiti's Port-au-Prince airport temporarily closed after gang attack; ongoing violence and political instability plague the nation.
Haiti Airport Closed Amidst Gang Violence
Haiti's Port-au-Prince airport temporarily closed after gang attack; ongoing violence and political instability plague the nation.
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0% Bias Score
Moscow Drone Attack: November 10, 2024
A large-scale drone attack on Moscow on November 10, 2024, resulted in downed drones, airport closures, and one reported injury.
Moscow Drone Attack: November 10, 2024
A large-scale drone attack on Moscow on November 10, 2024, resulted in downed drones, airport closures, and one reported injury.
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Dubai Airport Sets Record, Plans 10-Year Relocation
Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak due to a real estate boom and high tourism, but prompting a planned 10-year move of operations to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to accommodate growth.
Dubai Airport Sets Record, Plans 10-Year Relocation
Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak due to a real estate boom and high tourism, but prompting a planned 10-year move of operations to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to accommodate growth.
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48% Bias Score
German Airport Border Control System Failure Causes Delays
A nationwide IT failure in Germany's automated border control system on January 25th caused significant delays at major airports for non-Schengen travelers, forcing manual checks and leading to extensive wait times and backlogs; the Schengen area was less affected.
German Airport Border Control System Failure Causes Delays
A nationwide IT failure in Germany's automated border control system on January 25th caused significant delays at major airports for non-Schengen travelers, forcing manual checks and leading to extensive wait times and backlogs; the Schengen area was less affected.
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32% Bias Score
Colombia Rejects UN Report on 20,000 Unidentified Bodies
The Colombian government rejected a UN Committee report claiming 20,000 unidentified bodies are in a Bogotá airport hangar, calling it baseless and prompting investigations that found no such facility; the Committee's full report is due in April 2025.
Colombia Rejects UN Report on 20,000 Unidentified Bodies
The Colombian government rejected a UN Committee report claiming 20,000 unidentified bodies are in a Bogotá airport hangar, calling it baseless and prompting investigations that found no such facility; the Committee's full report is due in April 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Oakland Airport Renaming Blocked
A federal judge ruled against Oakland's renaming of its airport, citing trademark infringement by San Francisco.
Oakland Airport Renaming Blocked
A federal judge ruled against Oakland's renaming of its airport, citing trademark infringement by San Francisco.
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Chris Martin's Airport Ritual and Australian Tour
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's unusual tarmac-kissing ritual, his act of kindness at a concert, and the band's challenges during their Australian tour.
Chris Martin's Airport Ritual and Australian Tour
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's unusual tarmac-kissing ritual, his act of kindness at a concert, and the band's challenges during their Australian tour.
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Lombardy Airports: Synergies and Integration
The joint assembly of Confindustria Bergamo and Brescia discussed integrating Brescia-Montichiari airport into the Lombardy system, leveraging Milan Bergamo's growth and focusing on sustainability.
Lombardy Airports: Synergies and Integration
The joint assembly of Confindustria Bergamo and Brescia discussed integrating Brescia-Montichiari airport into the Lombardy system, leveraging Milan Bergamo's growth and focusing on sustainability.
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0% Bias Score