And other travel news you may have missed.
This week in travel, we’ve uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: U.S. airlines are implementing stringent no-show policies; a flight from London to Ibiza becomes a loud, nightmarish party hellscape; and Turkey is cracking down on passengers who are in a hurry to leave their flight.
Dive into these and more as we examine the latest in travel news.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES INTRODUCES NO-SHOW POLICY
Failing to show up for your flight will now affect your entire itinerary. Hawaiian Airlines implemented a no-show policy starting May 15. The airline requires passengers to notify them in advance if they cancel or miss a flight; otherwise, their return and connecting flights will be canceled. The website states, “For non-refundable fares, payments or mileage cannot be provided as credits available for future flights.”
The policy applies to all non-refundable tickets purchased in the United States. The airline says there are options available for those at the airport who miss their flight—they should contact check-in desks or customer service agents at kiosks. Alaska Airlines has a similar policy. Both airlines are part of Alaska Group, following its purchase of Hawaiian Airlines last year.
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FLIGHT TO IBIZA BECOMES A NIGHTMARE FOR ONE TRAVELER
A traveler described a recent flight from England to Ibiza as “real hell” on TikTok. Erika Barrachina shared a video of fliers screaming “come to Ibiza” on May 17 and said she was scared on a “plane full of English animals.” She mentioned that people were drinking and taking pills, and said they should not sell alcohol. “We do not want this type of tourism in Ibiza. [They should] stay at home!” she said in the caption in Spanish.
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EasyJet confirmed the flight had disruptive passengers and was met by authorities on arrival. “Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously and do not tolerate disruptive behaviour onboard. The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority,” the airline said.
@kiribarrachi Mi viaje de ayer London-Ibiza con easy jet fue un auténtico horror!!pasé miedo , un avión lleno de auténticos animales ingleses!! Todo el mundo de pie, chillando chicos pegandose, bebiendo botellitas de alcohol una detrás de otra… impidiendo a los asistentes del avión hacer su trabajo! Un auténtico infierno!!! Este vídeo solo és el final, lo que paso durante el trayecto no pude grabar.. antes de subir al avión ya iban borrachos, colocados! Tomando pastillas y alcohol a la vez( lo vi con mis propios ojos) fue un vuelo de 2h1/2 muy muy salvaje! Esto no se puede permitir! No deberían dejar subir a esta gentiza al avión ni vender alcohol dentro! No queremos este tipo de turismo en Ibiza, que se queden en su casa!! Lo pasé muy muy mal.. y los azafato@D sin poder hacer nada porque Como controlas dentro de un avión a estos animales salvajes?? Tiene que haber una solución!!! @easyJet #easyjet #turismoinglés #turismoibiza #animales #viajes #londonlife #londresibiza #londontiktok #ibizalondres #inseguridadavion #turismodecalidad ♬ sonido original – kiri
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BRITISH TOURIST IS ARRESTED FOR TAKING NUDE PHOTOS OF KIDS IN NAMIBIA
Douglas Robert Brook, a 65-year-old tourist, was arrested in central Namibia for allegedly taking nude photographs of children and sexually molesting them. Authorities say he offered sweets and money to 34 minors in exchange for taking their pictures and is also accused of inappropriate touching. He faces 38 charges, including rape and child exploitation. Authorities say that nude photographs of minors were found on his camera after his arrest. He was denied bail and remains in custody.
The children are members of the indigenous San community. Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism called the actions deeply disrespectful and unacceptable and condemned the exploitation of indigenous communities.
NO.4
POLICE IN ROME CHASE GERMAN TOURIST FOR CARRYING ANCIENT ARTIFACT ON SCOOTER
Last week, Italian police chased a German tourist in Rome who was spotted riding an e-scooter near the U.S. embassy with an ancient artifact weighing about 66 pounds. The piece, a marble column fragment of historic interest, was seized, and experts are working to determine its origin. The 24-year-old tourist is being investigated for receiving stolen cultural goods. The artifact was reportedly taken as a souvenir, but it is unclear whether he paid for it.
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NO.5
TURKEY WILL FINE PASSENGERS FOR RUSHING AFTER LANDING
If you’re in a hurry to get off a flight in Turkey, you might want to wait your turn. Passengers who get up before the plane is parked may now be fined $70. The Turkish Civil Aviation Authority is cracking down on those who rush to the aisle before it’s time to deplane. The authority stated, “According to the regulation, airlines are obliged to remind passengers to fasten their seatbelts during and after landing until they reach the parking position and to explicitly point out that any infringement will be reported to the aviation authority, and a fine will be imposed.”
It’s a common scene on flights around the world as passengers unbuckle their seat belts as soon as the wheels touch the ground, forcing flight attendants to repeatedly ask them to stay seated. Until the plane is parked, it is unsafe to get up. As a courtesy, passengers should also wait for others ahead of them to disembark.
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