Uber has launched a new service named "Boat" on the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, as Greece anticipates welcoming millions of tourists this summer. The innovative service allows both visitors and residents of the island to book a speedboat trip via the Uber app.
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Planned Strikes at Gatwick Airport for July and August Cancelled
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The ground handler strikes that were scheduled for the end of July and early August at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) have been called off. The decision comes after members of Unite the Union accepted an increased pay offer from ground handling companies ASC Cargo Handling and Menzies Aviation.
The union confirmed that its members accepted a "double-digit" pay raise following successful negotiations. This development also follows the cancellation of strikes by Gatwick DHL workers earlier this week, after workers voted to accept a 15% pay deal.
Los Angeles International Airport Bans Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic water bottles, becoming the second major U.S. airport to implement such a measure in an effort to promote sustainable travel. The ban, which also applies to Van Nuys Airport (VNY), exempts bottled water served on aircraft.
The decision follows a two-year phase-out period approved by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners in June 2021. This allowed vendors at the airports to sell their existing bottled water inventory and adjust their purchasing contracts.
United Airlines to Introduce Braille Signage on its Aircraft
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United Airlines announced on Thursday that it will introduce Braille signage in its aircraft cabins, a move that will enhance accessibility for passengers who are blind or have significant vision impairment. This initiative makes United the first U.S. airline to implement fleet-wide Braille signage.
Holland America Announces Epic 42-Night Mediterranean Cruise
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Holland America has unveiled plans for a 42-night round-trip cruise from North America to the Mediterranean, inspired by a similar voyage the company offered in 1925. The "Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage" itinerary is set to commence on November 9, 2024, and will provide North American travelers an extensive tour of the Mediterranean without the need for a transatlantic flight.