Tourism

Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 08:52 UTC
Jet fuel shortage grounds numerous flights in Colombia

Jet fuel shortages have led airlines operating in Colombia to reschedule their services. The problem was reportedly caused by an electrical failure at the Cartagena refinery on Aug. 16.
Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 07:29 UTC
Norwegian cruise company promotes South Atlantic and Antarctica in China market

A leading Norwegian cruise line, pioneer in South Atlantic and Antarctica expeditions is pushing its marketing efforts in China with a new road-show that will visit three cities in the country.
Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 07:24 UTC
Punta Arenas expects some 170 cruise calls this season, beginning 14 September

Some 170 cruise calls and an estimated 100,000 visitors are what the Punta Arenas, Austral Ports Enterprise, Epaiustral, is expecting for the coming 2024/25 season. Of these 128 are internationally flagged vessels, while the remaining fifty belong to local Chilean cruise companies, the Ventus and the Stella Australis.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 14:30 UTC
Paraguayan carrier allowed to serve domestic route in Uruguay

Paraguayan carrier Paranair reached an understanding with Montevideo to add a stopover in Salto to some of its bidaily flights between the Uruguayan capital and Asunción,
Transport Undersecretary Juan José Olaizola announced.
Friday, August 23rd 2024 - 09:49 UTC
US Embassy in Buenos Aires issues “black widow” travel alert

The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires Thursday issued an alert to American travelers willing to visit the Argentine capital given an increase in cases of “black widows,” women who drug their occasional partners to steal their belongings, particularly at bars and among users of dating apps.
Friday, August 16th 2024 - 21:00 UTC
Panama Canal ups vessel draft to 50 feet

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has sent a notice to shipping lines announcing that the maximum draught for vessels passing through the Neopanamax locks between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has been increased to 50 feet (15.24 meters). The ACP explained this decision was made in light of the current and projected water levels in Lake Gatun for the coming weeks.
Monday, August 12th 2024 - 06:33 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots' protests affecting travel arrangements

Aerolineas Argentinas flights might be canceled or delayed in the coming days as the Airline Pilots Association (APLA) is planning to stage a series of measures over wages pending updating and other claims. In addition, the union grouping flight attendants is also considering a similar attitude, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Friday, August 9th 2024 - 21:10 UTC
Brazilian airliner falls with 62 people on board

An ATR-72 twin turboprop of Voepass Linhas Aéreas crashed Friday in the Sao Paulo State residential area of Vinhedo while approaching Guarulhos International Airport. None of the total 62 people (58 passengers and four crew members) on board is believed to have survived.
Friday, August 9th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Argentine gov't lifts operational restrictions from BA's Aeroparque

The Argentine administration of President Javier Milei adopted new measures to further deepen the open skies policies regarding Buenos Aires' metropolitan Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP/SABE) airfield.
Wednesday, August 7th 2024 - 10:50 UTC
Record 2023/24 cruise season for Uruguay; port incentives for 2024/25 season

Uruguay will be reducing 20% port tariffs for cruise vessels this coming season 2024/25, announced further infrastructure facilities in Maldonado and marinas for large yachts in the harbors of Carmelo and Colonia, just across from Buenos Aires.