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🛩 Jetstar Asia, a subsidiary of the Qantas Group, based in Singapore, will cease operations on July 31 due to increased supplier costs, high airport fees, and intensified regional competition. Its fleet of 13 Airbus A320s will return to Jetstar Airways for use in Australia and New Zealand. This follows the closure of American airline Silver Airways yesterday.

💥 Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, India, en route to London, with 230 passengers and 12 crew members on board, likely resulting in no survivors. The incident happened today, investigations are underway to uncover the cause, including black box retrieval. Initial reports suggest premature takeoff after less than two kilometers of runway. A potential bird strike is also being considered. Emergency response has been activated, and Boeing plans an internal investigation.

✈️ WestJet expands in Europe with a new interline agreement with SAS Scandinavian. Effective late June 2025, travelers can access numerous European destinations, especially in Northern Europe. The agreement was finalized at the IATA AGM in Delhi, India. Tickets will be available from June 26, 2025. Paul Verhagen, WestJet's Chief Commercial Officer, highlights connecting Scandinavia with Canada and enhancing travel options between Europe and major Canadian cities.

🚄 Eurostar plans an expansion connecting London with Frankfurt and Geneva. CEO Gwendoline Cazenave noted rising train travel demand. New services will begin in 2030, supported by a €2 billion investment to expand beyond the current fleet of 17 trains. By the end of 2025, services to Rotterdam and Amsterdam will increase to 5 daily departures.

🚂 Treni Turistici Italiani del Gruppo Fs introduces new autumn routes from Rome to Umbria, Tuscany, and Piedmont. From September 6 to December 1, the Espresso Val d'Orcia departs Roma Termini for Siena every Saturday and Sunday. The Espresso Langhe-Monferrato starts October 19, aligning with Alba's Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco, departing Friday evenings. The Espresso Assisi runs from October 5 to December 7, exploring Umbria and Tuscany, ending in Arezzo.