Air Canada Eliminates Free Carry-On Baggage for Basic Economy Fares
Starting January 3, 2025, Air Canada will eliminate free carry-on baggage for economy basic fares to various destinations, impacting travelers with added baggage fees of $35-$42 each way; only a personal item will be allowed.
Air Canada Eliminates Free Carry-On Baggage for Basic Economy Fares
Starting January 3, 2025, Air Canada will eliminate free carry-on baggage for economy basic fares to various destinations, impacting travelers with added baggage fees of $35-$42 each way; only a personal item will be allowed.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
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36% Bias Score
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
Kalamata Airport Concession Awarded for €71.2 Million
A consortium including Fraport, Peleas, and Delta Airport Investments won a €71.2 million concession to upgrade Kalamata International Airport, with €28.3 million earmarked for initial infrastructure improvements, aiming to boost tourism in Messinia and the wider Peloponnese.
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60% Bias Score
RMV's 1% Service Increase Highlights Funding Challenges Amidst Billions in Promised Investment
Despite billions in promised funding, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) only increased service by 1% due to a 34% cost increase (vs. 10% revenue increase) since 2019, driven by energy prices and personnel costs, hindering climate goals.
RMV's 1% Service Increase Highlights Funding Challenges Amidst Billions in Promised Investment
Despite billions in promised funding, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) only increased service by 1% due to a 34% cost increase (vs. 10% revenue increase) since 2019, driven by energy prices and personnel costs, hindering climate goals.
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52% Bias Score
100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on December 3, 2024, carrying goods from Chongqing, China, marking a significant milestone in the growth of this rail link, which has increased from 1,702 trips in 2016 to over 17,000 annually, boosting economic development along...
100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on December 3, 2024, carrying goods from Chongqing, China, marking a significant milestone in the growth of this rail link, which has increased from 1,702 trips in 2016 to over 17,000 annually, boosting economic development along...
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48% Bias Score
Russian Woman Deported After Stowing Away on Delta Flight
A Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, evaded security at JFK airport on July 4, stowing away on a Delta flight to Paris before being deported back to New York City on July 12, prompting a TSA investigation into security breaches.
Russian Woman Deported After Stowing Away on Delta Flight
A Russian woman, Svetlana Dali, evaded security at JFK airport on July 4, stowing away on a Delta flight to Paris before being deported back to New York City on July 12, prompting a TSA investigation into security breaches.
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36% Bias Score
JetBlue Cuts Unprofitable Flights, Restructures Europe Service
JetBlue is cutting several unprofitable US flight routes, including those from JFK to Austin, Houston, Miami, and Milwaukee, and ending service to San Jose, to improve profitability after better-than-expected November and December bookings; it will also adjust its Europe service and redeploy Mint bu...
JetBlue Cuts Unprofitable Flights, Restructures Europe Service
JetBlue is cutting several unprofitable US flight routes, including those from JFK to Austin, Houston, Miami, and Milwaukee, and ending service to San Jose, to improve profitability after better-than-expected November and December bookings; it will also adjust its Europe service and redeploy Mint bu...
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
Israeli Women's E-Scooter Use: Safety Concerns Outweigh Perceived Benefits
A Lime survey in Israel found that 20% of women in the Gush Dan region use e-scooters, compared to 22% nationally; road safety concerns, especially lack of bike lanes, are the main barriers, though women feel safer on e-scooters at night than on buses or taxis.
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36% Bias Score
€3.75 Billion Secures Hessian Public Transport for Three Years
Hessian public transport will receive €3.75 billion over three years from federal and state funds, preventing service cuts and ensuring continued operation of buses, trains, and ride-sharing services, despite budgetary pressures.
€3.75 Billion Secures Hessian Public Transport for Three Years
Hessian public transport will receive €3.75 billion over three years from federal and state funds, preventing service cuts and ensuring continued operation of buses, trains, and ride-sharing services, despite budgetary pressures.
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32% Bias Score
Sicily Expands Christmas Airfare Discount to 50%
The Sicilian regional government increased its Christmas airfare discount from 25% to 50% for all Sicilian residents and former residents, costing an additional €17.2 million, and includes reimbursements for previously purchased tickets, impacting over 400,000 Sicilians.
Sicily Expands Christmas Airfare Discount to 50%
The Sicilian regional government increased its Christmas airfare discount from 25% to 50% for all Sicilian residents and former residents, costing an additional €17.2 million, and includes reimbursements for previously purchased tickets, impacting over 400,000 Sicilians.
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40% Bias Score
Aircraft Shortages to Cause Two Years of Record Flight Prices
A shortage of aircraft and engines, caused by strikes at Boeing and issues with Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engines, is expected to cause record flight prices for at least two years, impacting airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which have already cut routes.
Aircraft Shortages to Cause Two Years of Record Flight Prices
A shortage of aircraft and engines, caused by strikes at Boeing and issues with Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engines, is expected to cause record flight prices for at least two years, impacting airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which have already cut routes.
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44% Bias Score
Construction Begins on €1 Billion Section of Frankfurt's Regionaltangente West
Construction has begun on the €1 billion third section of the 52km Regionaltangente West in Frankfurt, encompassing the expansion and tunneling of Höchst station and ten bridges, aiming for train operations by the end of 2028.
Construction Begins on €1 Billion Section of Frankfurt's Regionaltangente West
Construction has begun on the €1 billion third section of the 52km Regionaltangente West in Frankfurt, encompassing the expansion and tunneling of Höchst station and ten bridges, aiming for train operations by the end of 2028.
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40% Bias Score