News for Jetsetters

Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a volcanic eruption that has damaged key hot water pipes, affecting thousands of residents on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The public has been urged to conserve hot water and electricity as repairs could take days. The eruption, marking the third on the peninsula since December, has raised concerns about the potential impact on other vital pipelines near the Svartsengi power station.

Lufthansa has faced significant operational disruptions as ground staff at five German airports initiated a mass walkout. The 27-hour strike, which began early on February 7 and is set to last until the morning of February 8, involves ground employees represented by the Vereinigte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (Ver.di) union.

Boeing is facing another setback with its 737 Max aircraft, as a new quality-control issue has been identified, leading to a delay in the delivery of approximately 50 planes. Stan Deal, head of Boeing's commercial airplanes division, revealed in a staff memo that a supplier notified the company about a discrepancy in the drilling of two holes in the bodies of some 737 Max planes. The issue, while not an immediate flight-safety concern, requires rework on about 50 undelivered airplanes.

Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa in March, ahead of the cherry blossom season, offering a new opportunity for remote workers to live and work in the country for up to six months. This initiative, reported by local outlets and cited by the country's Immigration Services Agency, is part of Japan's efforts to attract international remote workers.

Eligibility and Requirements

Southwest Airlines has revealed the first glimpse of its new-look interior for aircraft scheduled for delivery starting early next year. The redesigned cabin features a color scheme of deep-blue tones with sky-blue accents, integrating the Southwest heart logo throughout, including in the carpet and on seat headrests.

Enhanced Comfort and Design