Disney movies can act as the perfect inspiration for family travel, highlighting lesser-known destinations as a possible location for the next trip — Colombia in the Oscar-winning Encanto, for example, and the South Pacific in Moana. With the studio marking its 100th anniversary this October, there are new ways to get inspired. Start with Disney100: The Exhibition, running at ExCeL London from 13 October 2023 and celebrating the centenary through 10 interactive galleries of memorabilia. It gives the whole family a chance to revisit their favourite Disney flicks — and, through them, some of the real-life destinations that inspired their beloved storylines.
A pair of Lufthansa flights had to turn around, and others were canceled, to avoid flying over Azerbaijan after it launched an assault on a breakaway region
21.09.2023 - 11:33 / insider.com / Airlines
A pair of Lufthansa flights were forced to U-turn to avoid flying over Azerbaijan on Tuesday, as the country's military launched an assault on a breakaway region.
Flight LH716 departed Frankfurt, Germany for Tokyo at 2:42 p.m. on Tuesday. But data from Flightradar24 shows it had to turn back after around an hour.
The Boeing 747 had to circle over Germany for another hour as it burned fuel before landing back at Frankfurt three hours after it had left.
Another Lufthansa flight, LH648 from Frankfurt to Almaty in Kazakhstan, had taken off at 1:43 p.m. but also turned back to Germany after two hours, per Flightradar24.
The airline also cancelled several other flights to Asia on Tuesday, to destinations like Seoul, Beijing, and Shanghai.
Some reports on social media claimed the diversions were because Azerbaijan had closed down its airspace. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Insider this was not the case, but rather the airline "decided to not use the area."
The diversions coincided with the news that Azerbaijan was launching a military assault on a breakaway region of the country called Nagorno-Karabakh.
The enclave has 120,000 residents who are mostly ethnic Armenians, and is governed by the Republic of Artsakh, which isn't recognized by any United Nations members.
A blockade against the mountainous area began last December, prompting the International Association of Genocide Scholars to warn of the risk of genocide, CNN reported.
On Tuesday, Azerbaijan's government began an offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, before announcing a ceasefire 24-hours later, saying the breakaway region's forces surrendered, per the BBC.
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
euronews.com
06.10.2023 / 17:45
Inside Austria’s new night trains are connecting Vienna with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands
Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains - a response to demands from travellers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars.
euronews.com
06.10.2023 / 17:45
Bulgaria: Experts say tourism is booming thanks to cheap beer and friendly locals
Bulgaria is seeing a near return to normal after the pandemic.
euronews.com
06.10.2023 / 17:45
Lush rainforests and remote beaches: Angola is granting tourists visa-free access
The announcement comes as Angola has been working hard to open its tourism industry, with famous tourist attractions including the Sub-Saharan Namib desert and the Calandula Falls.
thepointsguy.com
05.10.2023 / 17:59
Our new season of Airplane Mode takes you exclusively behind the scenes with Singapore Airlines, Airbus, British Airways and more
If you know me, you know how much I love planes, and as an AvGeek to the core, it gives me joy to share my love of everything aviation.
euronews.com
04.10.2023 / 07:35
Winter travel: Are we likely to see the return of COVID travel rules and restrictions?
A new COVID variant has sparked a rise in hospitalisations and prompted governments to bring forward booster vaccines.
travelpulse.com
03.10.2023 / 18:57
Delta Air Lines Cutting Flights to Major Cities
Just days after announcing plans for its largest-ever schedule for flights from the U.S. to Europe next year, Delta Air Lines revealed it would cut flights to six major cities in the coming months, starting in October.
insider.com
03.10.2023 / 15:47
I booked the wrong Airbnb while backpacking through Europe, and it completely derailed my sleep schedule
After a sleepless night on an overnight train from Berlin to Vienna, I couldn't wait to check into my Airbnb in the Austrian city.
euronews.com
02.10.2023 / 22:33
Austria’s new night trains are connecting Vienna with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands
Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains - a response to demands from travellers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars.
forbes.com
30.09.2023 / 19:29
Where To Eat And Drink In Brussels
Often overlooked by its French and German neighbours, Brussels is bursting with life. Whether you’re traveling for food, architecture, or museums, there’s something for everyone here—from crispy frites and mitraillettes straight from a food truck fryer to colorful, architecture straight from the art deco era, this unpretentious city is full of surprises.
insider.com
24.09.2023 / 11:33
I flew business class on 6 airlines this year and there was a huge difference between the best and the worst
Over the past 12 months, I have experienced six different international business class products thanks to my job as Insider's aviation reporter. And — among this particular bunch — I've found that none of them are like the other.
thepointsguy.com
22.09.2023 / 13:45
Delta unveils 2 new flights, 11 expanded routes in largest-ever transatlantic schedule
As the leaves start turning, Delta Air Lines is already gearing up to whisk you away for your dream summer vacation.