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Qatar Airways to Operate Limited Relief Corridor from Doha

Qatar Airways to Operate Limited Relief Corridor from Doha

Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities. A further update will be provided on 8 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC). Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, Qatar Airways intends to operate repatriation flights on 07 March, departing from Hamad International Airport to the following airports: London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA).

Wizz Air UK obtains regulatory approval to operate flights to the United States

Wizz Air UK obtains regulatory approval to operate flights to the United States

Wizz Air UK proudly announces that it has officially received the necessary permits to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. As communicated earlier, the airline has no intention or plans to launch regular commercial flights to the US, the new authorization represents a significant achievement and reflects months of preparation, regulatory coordination, and operational planning.

Wedding Destinations: Anantara Curates Europe’s Most Romantic Wedding Destinations for 2026

Wedding Destinations: Anantara Curates Europe’s Most Romantic Wedding Destinations for 2026

After the “yes” is joyfully spoken, most couples turn to the search for a setting worthy of the moment. Even better if that place honours their dream while giving those nearest and dearest a chance to connect and explore. To guide that journey, Anantara presents a collection of Europe’s most evocative destinations, where connection, culture and celebration come together in one well composed bouquet.

‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro

‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro

Mountain hikes, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on a trip to the Balkans ‘Uno, Uno, Uno No Mercy!” the six-year-old son of our hosts for the day bellows while leading my boys, 10 and 12, into his dimly lit corrugated iron home. I let out a little sigh of relief. The popular card game is a much-needed icebreaker as ominous clouds close in on the remote stan (the Albanian word for a shepherd dwelling). Despite the language barrier, much laughter and consternation soon spill out of the darkness, just as hail hammers down on the tin roof. Dogs bark, chickens cluck and sheep bleat as the thunder grows louder, and we all – our eight hosts, seven guests and one guide – shelter in the tiny kitchen, the living room-cum-bedroom (now Uno parlour), or on the veranda. It’s day two of a seven-day trip with Undiscovered Balkans, crisscrossing between Albania and Montenegro on foot and by car. Having always wanted to hike the Peaks of the Balkans trail, a 119-mile (192km) hike linking Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania, I jumped at the chance to sample this new guided itinerary. Combining some of the region’s most famous hikes with gentler excursions for kids, such as a day experiencing life as a shepherd, or visits to remote swimming spots, it seemed a novel alternative to our usual “get a map and hope for the best” approach to hiking holidays. Continue reading...

‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro

‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro

Mountain hikes, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on a trip to the Balkans ‘Uno, Uno, Uno No Mercy!” the six-year-old son of our hosts for the day bellows while leading my boys, 10 and 12, into his dimly lit corrugated iron home. I let out a little sigh of relief. The popular card game is a much-needed icebreaker as ominous clouds close in on the remote stan (the Albanian word for a shepherd dwelling). Despite the language barrier, much laughter and consternation soon spill out of the darkness, just as hail hammers down on the tin roof. Dogs bark, chickens cluck and sheep bleat as the thunder grows louder, and we all – our eight hosts, seven guests and one guide – shelter in the tiny kitchen, the living room-cum-bedroom (now Uno parlour), or on the veranda. It’s day two of a seven-day trip with Undiscovered Balkans, crisscrossing between Albania and Montenegro on foot and by car. Having always wanted to hike the Peaks of the Balkans trail, a 119-mile (192km) hike linking Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania, I jumped at the chance to sample this new guided itinerary. Combining some of the region’s most famous hikes with gentler excursions for kids, such as a day experiencing life as a shepherd, or visits to remote swimming spots, it seemed a novel alternative to our usual “get a map and hope for the best” approach to hiking holidays. Continue reading...