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Latin America budget airline competition to intensify

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LATIN AMERICA

The expansion of low-cost airlines in Latin America.

New Indonesian safety measures will constrain airlines

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INDONESIA

The outlook for Indonesian and Asian airlines after AirAsia QZ8501's crash.

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

World Cup will benefit Gulf states' tourism sectors

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GULF STATES

Hotels in Qatar are fully booked and expensive. Many fans are opting to stay in neighbouring countries, from where dozens of newly introduced shuttle flights will transport them…

Argentine domestic tourism up but foreign flows lag

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ARGENTINA

Domestic tourism has started to recover from the pandemic due to the weak currency and PREVIAJE, a government-sponsored programme. The rebound in international tourism is lagging…

Foreign airlines could boost competition in Brazil

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BRAZIL

In late May, Congress voted to allow foreign airlines to operate domestic flights. Previously, foreign participation in domestic airlines was limited to 20%, concentrating the…

Mexican airline deals will spur greater competition

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MEXICO

The approval follows the Mexican Senate's ratification on April 29 of an agreement with the United States to allow unlimited flights between the countries, permitting the opening…

Mexico City airport challenges look set to endure

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MEXICO

The move follows the March 21 inauguration of the new Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) -- one of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s (AMLO) flagship projects -…

Tighter restrictions on drones promise limited gain

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INTERNATIONAL

Drone activity.

Egypt tourism sector will grow, dependent on security

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EGYPT

Mashat emphasised the importance of the event in the context of Cairo's recent initiatives to boost the tourism industry, long a pillar of the economy. Last November, the Ministry…