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Mastercard Inc forecast current-quarter revenue growth short of Wall Street estimates on Thursday, saying the boost from pent-up demand for travel will diminish going forward.

Officials have said that as of Wednesday, 480 million people have travelled across the country since January 7.

Travellers began streaming into mainland China by air, land and sea on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In rules that come into effect on January 5, all travellers to the UK from China must submit a negative test before boarding.

Travelers remained stranded or delayed at airports throughout Christmas Day including in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit and New York.

The outlook for airlines has darkened as the post-pandemic boom in travel wears off and recession looms, with carriers focused on Britain particularly exposed, industry executives warned on Monday.

Ryanair on Monday posted its largest ever after-tax profit for its key summer season and said it expected very strong passenger and fare growth for years to come as customers switch from higher-cost rivals.

Pilots at Delta Air Lines have voted to authorize a strike if negotiators cannot reach agreement on a new employment contract, their union said on Monday.

Qantas Airways Ltd will return to a profit in the first half for the first time since the pandemic began as demand rebounds and it focuses on ensuring reliable operations and sweetens its wages offer to employees, its chief executive said.

Iceland is an amazing country that should be visited at least once in your lifetime - but you probably know that already!

American Airlines Group Inc on Tuesday agreed to buy up to 20 jets from aircraft maker Boom Supersonic, becoming the second major U.S. airline to bet on ultra-fast passenger travel in the last two years.

Norwegian climber Kristin Harila has just three mountains left in her bid to climb the world's 14 "super peaks" in record time after successfully summiting Pakistan's Gasherbrum I.

This curated list of mountain routes offers you options for a hiking experience you will never forget.

Every year, thousands of day-trippers make the short boat journey from France's northern coast to the island of Cezembre.

Pack your overnight bag and plan your next weekend stay at these idyllic locations.

With a long list of hidden gems and exotic hideaways, here are the top four locations you should consider if you're planning on having a UK destination wedding.

Many gardens are in full bloom this summer, perfect for your next staycation.

These hidden gems are secluded areas that are not only picturesque but also places that can provide much-needed peace and relaxation.

The home rental platform logged a net income of $379 million in what it touted as the most profitable second quarter in its history.

New Zealand's borders fully re-opened to visitors from around the world on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March 2020.

Aerospace has turned the page on an unprecedented pandemic demand shock with dozens new orders at its largest air show in three years - only to face mounting worries over supply chains and reminders that its future hinges on decarbonisation.

Earlier, French authorities insisted they had anticipated the increased holiday traffic and put in place plans for maximum staff levels on Friday morning.

The Port of Dover, Britain's main gateway to Europe, on Friday declared a 'critical incident' over long delays, blaming a lack of French customs officials for causing a bottleneck as holidaymakers left for summer breaks.

Airlines, including British Airways and Lufthansa, have been forced to axe thousands of flights owing to a lack of staff.

The head of a body representing global airlines hit out at new restrictions at London's Heathrow on Tuesday, saying the airport had under-estimated the speed of the recovery and was focused on profits at the expense of airlines that must now foot the bill.

Wage talks between Scandinavian airline SAS and its pilots collapsed on Monday, triggering a strike that puts the future of the carrier at risk and adds to travel chaos across Europe as the peak summer vacation period begins.

British Airways staff at London's Heathrow airport voted on Thursday to strike over pay, threatening disruption at one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs during an already chaotic summer for air travellers.

Trade unions representing Ryanair cabin crew in Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have called for strikes this coming weekend, while easyJet's operations in Spain face a nine-day strike next month.

The government and the RMT were engaged in a war of words over the weekend, after the union's general-secretary Mick Lynch said strikes would go ahead as "no viable settlements" had been found to the disputes.