#easyjet? no issues

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So many people saying online check in isn't reliable but literally I have never had issues checking in online before which is why I'm stressing to high heaven lmao

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🔅Monday afternoon - ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Realtime

🔻ATTACK - DRONES - from Hezbollah - north west border towns: Idmit, Eilon, Goren, Gornot HaGalil, Hanita, Ya'ara, Arab al-Aramshe 

🔻IRAN WARNS.. Al Jazeera: Tehran sent a new message to the US through Turkey after the attack on Israel yesterday. An "important and unprecedented" warning message was also sent to Israel via Cairo referring to the fact that there will be an Iranian response to any new "bold act" on Israel's part.

🔻DID BIDEN GIVE IRAN PERMISSION TO HIT ISRAEL?  (Maybe Fake)  “Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters, adding that Washington had conveyed to Tehran via Ankara that any action it took had to be "within certain limits.””

(( This is possibly FAKE NEWS. It is on many sites and channels, on some is quoted in the name of Reuters, but I can’t find an actual source. ))

🔻ISRAEL RESPONSE (PLANNING).. Israeli sources to CNN: The War Cabinet is determined to respond to the Iranian attack, and is discussing the timing and extent of the response.

Commander of the Home Front Command: "We are in a long war and there may be changes in the coming days in light of the situation assessment. Continue to listen and act according to the instructions - they save lives.”

▪️BOMB ON THE LEBANESE BORDER.. injures 4 soldiers. Hezbollah takes responsibility.

▪️ATTEMPTED TERROR.. at the Deir Sharaf intersection in Samaria: a female terrorist armed with a knife arrived at the soldiers' position at the intersection, who opened fire on her in a suspicious arrest procedure, and she was arrested.  

▪️AIR TRAVEL.. EasyJet and Air India suspend flights to Israel.  Travelers to and from Israel are struggling to find options.

▪️BETTER FOOD FOR TERRORISTS!  The "Association for Civil Rights in Israel" filed a petition with the High Court of Justice against the Minister of National Security as well as against the Israeli Security Service Commissioner, following the reduction of conditions of the Arab convicted prisoners since the outbreak of the war in accordance with the policy of Minister Ben Gvir.

As part of the petition they demand that the court issue a conditional order to the Israeli Security Service to explain why the Arab terrorists, including those who committed the most horrific acts humanly possible, are not given higher quality food and the possibility to buy food (the prison canteen) like criminal prisoners.

▪️ISRAELI HACKERS.. “We launched a broad attack on cellphone systems in Iran and over 20 million telephones received SMS messages, that they must be prepared for war in the coming hours.  The Iranians felt the  pressure and started withdrawing money from the banks which put the authorities in Iran under pressure.”

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6 LONG YEARS

Last time I posted here it was 2018. I’d just met the love of my life and taken a flight to Dublin and then that was it. That was the last time I flew.

It’s not that I haven’t travelled since. I have. I’ve been back to Amsterdam, I went to Ghent and I’ve been back to Paris a couple of times. It was different though because since that last flight I haven’t been able to get myself anywhere near a plane. I’ve tried, I really have. There were trips planned, there was money spent but I just could not shake the fear of flying that enveloped me since a crosswind landing at the end of 2015. That’s right, 9 years ago! The utter fear and conviction that I would die in a horrible crash has stopped me from even getting to the airport on most occasions. On one occasion I got to the gate and then had to turn back. It’s been hard.

It’s not that I haven’t wanted to fly or travel, I’ve been desperate but I just could not get out of my head. This post though, marks the beginning of a new era of travel for me. It’s an era where I can return to the way I used to travel and celebrate seeing the world again in the way that I want to.

Now, there have been some big developments in the last 6 years. I’ve moved cities multiple times, I’ve graduated and I’ve done a LOT of therapy. Oh and there was the small matter of a global pandemic in amongst all of that. No big deal eh. None of those are the biggest development though. The biggest development comes in the form of an ADHD diagnosis and my current place on a waiting list for an Autism assessment.

It’s helped me to reframe what may have been happening when I’ve been travelling and it’s something I never ever considered. For so many years I’ve described myself as “anxious” but it turns out that wasn’t ALWAYS the word for what I was experiencing. New words have entered my vocabulary since then, they include: shutdown, meltdown, overwhelm, overstimulated, burnout and disregulated. All those words have a different specific feeling and meaning to my own experience of the world and it may well be that it’s affected my experience of travelling as well as my daily life.

For instance, I now know that I can become disregulated when I’m not looking after my physical and emotional needs. I know that I can shutdown or meltdown if I don’t address that disregulation. I know that I have sensory issues that can lead me to be overstimulated and if I take on too much at work I can become overwhelmed and burnout. These are all things that feed into each other and they are not “stress” or “anxiety” but symptoms that arise from stress and anxiety. Knowing this has changed my entire world view because it’s not about “treating an illness” it’s about understanding why my brain works the way it does and how I can work with it rather than against it.

Anyway, all of that aside I’ve realised that one of the most overstimulating experiences for me is travel. I have to work to a schedule that isn’t set by me, get on planes that are full of noise, go through airports that are full of light and are just generally a very overwhelming environment even for people who aren’t neurodivergent. Do you know what though, every other method of travel comes with the same overwhelm. It’s something that I’ve come to realise whilst avoiding flying. I can still have meltdowns on trains, coaches and ferries. I can still have shutdowns because of the stress of those situations and nothing I can do will prevent that if I’m disregulated. That’s a wild realisation that I’m currently working through in counselling.

So with that knowledge, I’ve embarked on a fear of flying course. I used to think it was the plane crashing that was the main source of my fear, I’m not saying that isn’t still something that scares me. What I’ve learned though is that my biggest fear is being out of control. The fear of flying course is run by easyJet and will end in a flight over my adopted homeland of Merseyside. I’m excited to hopefully see my house and/or place of work from above. For the last 6 months I’ve stood in the playground and work watching constant streams of landing planes just before they touchdown at Liverpool airport and thought “this is ridiculous. What exactly is stopping me getting on a plane and enjoying my life” and the answer is me! Huge shock to everyone I’m sure. I’ve been stopping myself because I can’t handle a lack of control. What I do have control over though, is how I react to situations and how I handle all these new elements (they’re not new but they have new names for me now) of life as a diagnosed neurodivergent.

Now what does this look like?

- Well, it starts by getting on a flight next Saturday. EasyJet have put this course together to focus on fear of flying and it focuses on taking control of our own emotions/reactions, understanding how fear works and most importantly understanding why flying is the safest form of travel.

- I have to use the tools as my disposal. Those are things that EasyJet have given me - knowledge, coping strategies and confidence that I can do this. They also include things that new knowledge about neurodivergence has given me - earplugs!, forewarnings about how my day might look (times, places, possible emotions, possible obstacles such as a late bus/train) and knowledge that my brain just works differently and that’s ok. I’m going to handle things differently, I’m not going to be able to “just concentrate on something else and don’t think about it” but I am going to know how to deal with those things because I have coping strategies.

- Knowledge that discomfort is not the equivalent of unsafe. This isn’t the first moment this year that I’ve faced my fears. Earlier this year I went to the dentist for the first time in 25 years, fully expecting a huge lecture and multiple fillings. I came away with one scheduled filling that lead to my worst fear, having to be injected. Once I had dealt with the injection my second worst fear happened, the filling turned into a tooth removal instead. I had been forewarned but I hadn’t expected it to become reality. I had no choice but to go through with it. It was overstimulating, it was horrible, I was out of control but I dealt with it. They gave me the option to come back later and I refused because the anxiety was worse than the reality. So she took it out there and then. So I’m down a wisdom tooth but do you know what, I went back since and the anxiety was less because I knew what to expect and I knew that I could handle it. This is exactly the same as my fear of flying. I know that I can handle it and I know that someone with far more training than me is in control and that’s ok.

So this time next week I’ll post about my experience with the easyJet fearless flying course and tell you exactly how it went down. I’m back and I’m ready to travel again, let’s go!!!

[phonemantra-blog]

European budget airlines have been rocked by a hefty fine from the Spanish government, raising questions about hidden fees, passenger rights, and the future of budget travel. Here's a breakdown of the situation: Budget Airlines Fined A Hefty Fine for "Abusive Practices": Spanish Government Cracks Down The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has levied a €150 million fine against four major low-cost carriers: easyJet, Ryanair, Vueling, and Volotea. This hefty fine, the largest ever issued by the ministry, targets practices deemed "abusive" towards passengers. Specifically, the airlines were penalized for: Charging extra for cabin luggage: Passengers were routinely required to pay additional fees to bring their carry-on bags onboard. Charging extra for seat selection: Passengers faced additional costs to choose seats together, particularly for families with children or dependents. These practices have been a growing concern for consumer groups, who argue they inflate travel costs and create an unfair pricing structure. Airlines Hit Back: Transparency, Pricing Freedom, and Passenger Choice The Spanish Airline Association (ALA), representing the airlines in question, has strongly contested the decision. Here's their argument: Disproportionate Fines: The ALA argues that the imposed fines are excessive and disproportionate to the alleged offenses. Right to Appeal: The airlines maintain their right to appeal the fines, potentially leading to a legal battle over the regulations. Consumer Choice and Pricing Freedom: The ALA asserts that the airlines have the right to set their fares, including offering baggage allowances and seat selection as paid add-ons. This, they argue, allows passengers who don't need these services to pay less for their tickets. The ALA argues that forcing airlines to include cabin baggage and seat selection in the base fare would raise overall ticket prices, potentially harming budget-conscious travelers. Consumer Groups Celebrate, Transparency and Fairness Take Center Stage Consumer groups, such as Facua, who initially filed the complaint, have hailed the decision as a victory for passenger rights. Here's their perspective: Long Fight for Fairness: Facua highlights its years-long struggle to push for government intervention and ensure transparency in airline pricing practices. Hidden Fees and Unfair Practices: Consumer groups argue that charging extra for essentials like cabin baggage creates a misleading fare structure and disproportionately burdens passengers. Transparency in Pricing: The focus lies on ensuring transparency in airline pricing so consumers can make informed choices based on the total cost, including any required add-on fees. Consumer advocates believe this decision sets a precedent for fairer treatment of passengers by promoting clear and upfront pricing.

[tritonmarketresearchamey]

Food Waste Management Market: Initiating Efficiency Via Sustainability

Over the years, the share of global food wastage has risen significantly, having a detrimental effect on the economy and the environment. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization, nearly one-third of the food gets wasted annually, accounting for around 1.3 billion tons. Moreover, the UN Food Waste Index Report 2021 reported that approximately 17% of the food is wasted at the retail and consumer levels. This food loss indicates the depletion of natural resources, necessitating the development of waste management systems to enhance food security and sustainability. Triton’s analysis suggests that the global food waste management market is estimated to expand with a CAGR of 5.66% from 2023 to 2030.

Additionally, the market is expected to garner revenue worth $63.31 billion by 2030. Governments globally are acknowledging the importance of food waste management solutions. For instance, in February 2023, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested more than $9.4 million in 45 compost and food waste reduction projects that support scalable waste management plans to decrease and deflect food waste from landfills.

Global food depletion has paved the path for innovative solutions, from organic feed production to technology-driven waste management. Let’s take a deeper look into these major trends.

Harnessing Organic Waste Power: Driving Efficiency in Animal Feed and Fertilizer Production

One of the key sustainable solutions to reduce food wastage in landfills is its use in animal feed production, particularly livestock. This waste management solution simultaneously helps address issues like food security, resource conservation, pollution, and climate change. As per Triton’s analysis, in terms of the recycling service segment, the animal feed category is estimated to advance with a CAGR of 6.29% over 2023-2030.

Moreover, this sustainable method contributes heavily to a circular economy, prompting various strategic initiatives. For instance, in January 2023, Nest Co-Founder Matt Rogers introduced a new service that enables consumers to turn household waste into chicken feed for $33 per month.

Further, foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, cereals, bread, etc., have emerged as key fertilizing agents, enhancing soil health, reducing erosion, and improving water quality. Likewise, organic food waste can be used for natural gas and biofuel production, lessening reliance on fossil fuels. Given these parameters, fruits and vegetables is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing waste type at a CAGR of 6.02% during the forecast period 2023-2030. In addition to being a good source of micro and macronutrients, food waste eliminates various plant diseases. Hence, the increasing trend of conversion of organic food waste to animal feed and fertilizer widens the global scope of food waste management.

Combating Food Wastage with Tech-Driven Management

In the waste management sector, there has been a growing inclination among the leading players to reconsider conventional methods and adopt cutting-edge solutions. In this regard, big data has enabled organizations to accurately gain data on garbage levels, increasing operational efficiency. Further, smart waste management via AI, machine learning, and IoT improves every facet of trash management, from collection to recycling.

Accordingly, easyJet Holidays, in March 2023, introduced an AI-powered hotel food waste reduction scheme in partnership with Winnow. This scheme will enable partner hotels to leverage AI to run more sustainable kitchens.

Furthermore, according to the US Department of Agriculture, around 30-40% of the food supply is wasted, costing approximately $218 billion. Moreover, food accounts for 24% of the solid waste in landfills. This high wastage resulted in the introduction of a federal interagency strategy between USDA, EPA, and FDA to address food waste under the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Initiative. As a result, government initiatives backed by technological advancements fuel the North America food waste management market’s expansion, spearheaded by the United States.

Increased Food Demand Necessitates Effective Management

As per United Nations, the global human population reached 8 billion in mid-November 2022. This number is expected to surge by nearly 2 billion by 2050. This will boost food consumption, simultaneously adding to food wastage levels. Additionally, the growing demand for ready-to-eat meals and flexible packaging solutions has soared retail and eCommerce food sales in recent years.

What’s more, with around 11.3% of the world’s population suffering from chronic hunger and malnutrition, effective food management has become crucial for businesses and communities. As a result, the need to create workable, sustainable solutions to escalating food waste is estimated to create opportunities for the food waste management market.

FAQs:

Q1) What is the size of the food waste management market?

In 2022, the global food waste management market garnered $40.55 million.

Q2) Which are the major food waste types?

Fruits & vegetables, processed food, cereal, and dairy products are major food waste types.

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here’s what you need to know about flying with pets

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here’s what you need to know about flying with pets

Thinking of flying with pets? Check out the full details on flying with pets from the biggest airlines, including British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet, and know what your options are before you fly. Travelling abroad to EU countries and Northern Ireland with your pet changed on January 1, 2021. Any pet passports issued in England, Scotland, […]

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easyJet's Surprising Move: Dividends Set for a Comeback After Massive Profit Surge in 4Q

Title: Global Efforts Increase to Protect Endangered Species As concerns rise over the declining populations of endangered species, various countries and organizations have ramped up their efforts to protect and preserve these valuable animals and plants. The urgency to address this issue is driven by the potential consequences of losing these species, including detrimental effects on ecosystems…

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New Post has been published on All about business online

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We can avoid flight chaos in future, says air traffic boss

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By Katy Austin & Sam Hancock

BBC News

The flight chaos caused by a data processing glitch should not happen again, the head of National Air Traffic Services has said.

Martin Rolfe told the BBC that measures were in place to protect against the “incredibly rare” system failure which has left hundreds of flights cancelled.

“If that happens again, we can resolve it very, very quickly,” he said.

Thousands of passengers faced a nightmare Bank Holiday Monday, with many left stuck abroad and in the UK.

Some people slept on airport floors or in makeshift beds, while many scrambled to rebook flights.

Passengers reported being left out of pocket after arranging alternative transport and accommodation following the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights on Monday.

The delays and cancellations continued into Tuesday despite the air traffic control issue being fixed as the disruption had left planes and pilots out of place.

Nats controls most aircraft in UK airspace and receives millions of flight plans every year.

Airlines submit every flight path to the national control centre and these should automatically be shared with Nats controllers.

But on Monday, Nats received data that it could not process.

Mr Rolfe said the system was designed to “fail safely” if this happened, to make sure erroneous information could not be passed on to air traffic controllers.

This caused Nats to revert to a manual system – meaning fewer flights could be handled. For several hours they had to manually input flight routes, rather than it happen automatically, which was slower and caused a huge backlog.

Mr Rolfe apologised to those affected, insisting he was confident the situation would not arise in the same way again.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Air traffic disruption caused by flight data issue

Children sleep on floor due to flights chaos

“We understand the way the system didn’t handle the data… the way it failed, if you like,” he said.

He added that procedures had already been put in place to make sure the error could be solved quickly were it to arise again.

Nats remedied the fault around three hours after announcing it just before midday on Monday, but widespread disruption had already occurred in that time.

The incident will be investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Nats has confirmed there were no signs the failure was caused by a cyber-attack.

Tim Jeans, a former director of Ryanair and Monarch Airlines and chair of Newquay Airport until 2021, said regulations meant that people would entitled to claim expenses incurred from airlines and tour operators, including for accommodation, as a result of flights being cancelled.

He said the data glitch was “certainly perplexing” and added it was “very concerning that one piece of flight data can bring down the whole system”.

He said airlines pay hundreds of millions of pounds per year to Nats for the service and would be “rightly asking” questions over the system.

After chairing a meeting between Nats, the CAA, airlines, airports, trade bodies and Border Force, Transport Secretary Mark Harper said on Tuesday that knock-on effects of the disruption were likely to continue over the coming days.

He advised anyone due to travel in that time to check with airlines before heading to the airport.

In its latest statement, EasyJet offered to put on extra flights to help bring people back to the UK. The boss of Ryanair, meanwhile, said it had had to cancel about 250 flights already, affecting around 40,000 passengers.

One such passenger, Sarah Skellern, told BBC News she and her family were forced to sleep on the floor of Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain, after waiting on a Jet2 aircraft for six hours before it was cancelled.

Mrs Skellern, from near Preston, Lancashire, described “absolute chaos” at Palma de Mallorca Airport. She and her family eventually got a flight home the next day.

Jonny Beattie was due to fly back from Faro in Portugal to Belfast with his family on Monday, but now is unable to get a flight until next Monday, which means his children are missing the start of the school year.

He said he received a phone notification from easyJet when he and his family arrived at the airport to say their flight was delayed, before being told it was cancelled.

“You could see everybody went [to] panic stations,” he said. “Some people were already checking flights and we could see we couldn’t get any flights until next Monday.

Mr Beattie said he managed to rebook the accommodation that they had just left, but added it was going to cost him just under £1,000.

“My wife was due to go back to work on Wednesday, my kids were supposed to be starting back at school but there’s been no further communication from easyJet at all,” he added.

Analysis of flight data websites showed at least 281 flights – including departures and arrivals – were cancelled on Tuesday at the UK’s six busiest airports.

This consisted of 75 at Gatwick, 74 at Heathrow, 63 at Manchester, 28 at Stansted, 23 at Luton and 18 at Edinburgh.

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First Take: Greatest Days - take that back to the writers’ room and don’t do it like this

SYNOPSIS: A feature adaptation of the 'The Band' musical, featuring the songs of Take That.

Well, of all the ideas for films, Amazon had to plough some money into a little indie film based on Tim Firth and Take That’s musical which premiered a couple of years ago. Obviously it was only really gonna do well here in the UK for very understandable reasons, but the fact that there’s been no press kit and only a trailer should’ve been sounding the alarm bells. It’s not good. At all.

Coky Giedroyc directs this one (the Giedroycs seem to have a lot of involvement with this musical, as her younger sister Mel helped cast the original musical via BBC show Let It Shine), and while she’s still fairly new to directing at feature length, her experience working on TV shows came in handy, because at 1 hour 52 minutes, it does feel more like an extended TV special than a film made for the big screen. Firth’s script has some serious issues too, one minute we’re seeing that group of friends during the peak of Take That - or to give them their name in the film, The Boys’ popularity, the next, we get emotional moments, then back to the joy of the reunion - it is so disjointed that you could tell it was literally just the book from the show but adapted for the big screen. It’s shot decently by Mike Eley, and Nick Foster and Oli Julian’s score is alright - but don’t get me started on the obvious product placement for Easyjet, that apparently isn’t product placement because they loaned that aircraft free of charge as it was being refurbished. Would it be a birthday marathon film review without at least one rant?

On to the cast then, and Aisling Bea carries this film single handedly, partly as she was a script consultant herself - supporting her is Alice Lowe, Amaka Omafor, Jayde Adams and Marc Wooton. Then you have a boyband who *look like* the actual band this film is about, but don’t sound, or act like the actual band. And speaking of the real deal, would it be a musical biopic without a cameo from the actual subjects? Yes, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen do appear briefly in a cameo, but aside from that, there aren’t too many good things to report. It’s had its cinema run, it’ll be on Prime fairly soon, and it’ll probably have more success on a streamer compared to on the big screen - the most interesting thing about my screening was a projector issue just before the film started. Yes, really.

THE VERDICT

There was some serious potential for Greatest Days - if rumours are true this was initially going to be a Hollywood film with Rebel Wilson being involved - but the studios said no. And to be honest, if that happened, why did they push on and make this thing regardless? At least the songs are actually good though.

RATING: 2/5

[tritonmarketresearch]

Food Waste Management Market: Initiating Efficiency Via Sustainability

Over the years, the share of global food wastage has risen significantly, having a detrimental effect on the economy and the environment. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization, nearly one-third of the food gets wasted annually, accounting for around 1.3 billion tons. Moreover, the UN Food Waste Index Report 2021 reported that approximately 17% of the food is wasted at the retail and consumer levels. This food loss indicates the depletion of natural resources, necessitating the development of waste management systems to enhance food security and sustainability. Triton’s analysis suggests that the global food waste management market is estimated to expand with a CAGR of 5.66% from 2023 to 2030.

Additionally, the market is expected to garner revenue worth $63.31 billion by 2030. Governments globally are acknowledging the importance of food waste management solutions. For instance, in February 2023, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) invested more than $9.4 million in 45 compost and food waste reduction projects that support scalable waste management plans to decrease and deflect food waste from landfills.

Global food depletion has paved the path for innovative solutions, from organic feed production to technology-driven waste management. Let’s take a deeper look into these major trends.

Harnessing Organic Waste Power: Driving Efficiency in Animal Feed and Fertilizer Production

One of the key sustainable solutions to reduce food wastage in landfills is its use in animal feed production, particularly livestock. This waste management solution simultaneously helps address issues like food security, resource conservation, pollution, and climate change. As per Triton’s analysis, in terms of the recycling service segment, the animal feed category is estimated to advance with a CAGR of 6.29% over 2023-2030.

Moreover, this sustainable method contributes heavily to a circular economy, prompting various strategic initiatives. For instance, in January 2023, Nest Co-Founder Matt Rogers introduced a new service that enables consumers to turn household waste into chicken feed for $33 per month.

Further, foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, cereals, bread, etc., have emerged as key fertilizing agents, enhancing soil health, reducing erosion, and improving water quality. Likewise, organic food waste can be used for natural gas and biofuel production, lessening reliance on fossil fuels. Given these parameters, fruits and vegetables is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing waste type at a CAGR of 6.02% during the forecast period 2023-2030. In addition to being a good source of micro and macronutrients, food waste eliminates various plant diseases. Hence, the increasing trend of conversion of organic food waste to animal feed and fertilizer widens the global scope of food waste management.

Combating Food Wastage with Tech-Driven Management

In the waste management sector, there has been a growing inclination among the leading players to reconsider conventional methods and adopt cutting-edge solutions. In this regard, big data has enabled organizations to accurately gain data on garbage levels, increasing operational efficiency. Further, smart waste management via AI, machine learning, and IoT improves every facet of trash management, from collection to recycling.

Accordingly, easyJet Holidays, in March 2023, introduced an AI-powered hotel food waste reduction scheme in partnership with Winnow. This scheme will enable partner hotels to leverage AI to run more sustainable kitchens.

Furthermore, according to the US Department of Agriculture, around 30-40% of the food supply is wasted, costing approximately $218 billion. Moreover, food accounts for 24% of the solid waste in landfills. This high wastage resulted in the introduction of a federal interagency strategy between USDA, EPA, and FDA to address food waste under the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Initiative. As a result, government initiatives backed by technological advancements fuel the North America food waste management market’s expansion, spearheaded by the United States.

Increased Food Demand Necessitates Effective Management

As per United Nations, the global human population reached 8 billion in mid-November 2022. This number is expected to surge by nearly 2 billion by 2050. This will boost food consumption, simultaneously adding to food wastage levels. Additionally, the growing demand for ready-to-eat meals and flexible packaging solutions has soared retail and eCommerce food sales in recent years.

What’s more, with around 11.3% of the world’s population suffering from chronic hunger and malnutrition, effective food management has become crucial for businesses and communities. As a result, the need to create workable, sustainable solutions to escalating food waste is estimated to create opportunities for the food waste management market.

[levadamadeira]

Eleven flights to and from Madeira airport by TAP, easyjet and Swiss International are canceled throughout today due to weather conditions, according to information available on the ANA – Aeroportos website. ANA Madeira Aeroporto informs in a message published on the 'site' that the weather forecasts, of strong wind, "point to a continuation of restrictions on departures and arrivals", asking passengers to confirm the status of their flight, before going to the airport. According to information available at 07:30, throughout the day there are 11 flights to and from Madeira from TAP, easyjet and Swiss International cancelled. This morning, on departures, a TAP flight (06:00) to Lisbon was canceled, and three easyjet flights at 08:45, 09:30 and 10:50 to Porto, Lisbon and Milan, respectively With regard to arrivals, easyjet flights from Porto (08:15), Lisbon (09:00) and Milan (10:20) were cancelled. On Monday, strong winds caused nine flights to diverge and four to be cancelled. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) has placed Madeira under yellow warning due to the forecast of strong northeast winds, with gusts of up to 75 kilometers per hour until 18:00 today. The port authority of Funchal also issued on Monday warnings of bad weather and strong wind for the coastline of the Madeira archipelago, which will be in force until 18:00 today.

[best2daynews]

BA-owner and EasyJet hold millions of unclaimed travel vouchers - news today

BA owner IAG and EasyJet issued the vouchers instead of cash when flights were cancelled in the pandemic. Source Link

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BA owner IAG and EasyJet issued the vouchers instead of cash when flights were cancelled in the pandemic.

[minicabride]

How to Make Your London Luton Airport Transfer a Breeze

London Luton Airport is a major airport located in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. It serves as a hub for several airlines, including EasyJet and Ryanair, and is a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers. However, as with any airport, the transfer process can be stressful and time-consuming. In this article, we will provide tips on how to make your London Luton Airport transfer a breeze.

Plan ahead

The first step to a smooth airport transfer is to plan ahead. Research your options and choose the best one for your needs. There are several ways to get to and from London Luton Airport, including public transportation, taxi, and London Luton Airport private car service. Each option has its own set of pros and cons, so it's important to consider your budget, time constraints, and travel preferences before making a decision.

Book your transportation in advance

Once you've decided on your preferred mode of transportation, book it in advance. This will ensure that you have a ride waiting for you when you arrive at the airport, and it will also save you from the hassle of having to find a taxi or car service on the spot. Many private car services, like Uber or Lyft, can be booked in advance through their respective apps. If you're planning on using public transportation, make sure to check the schedule and plan your route in advance.

Pack light

Traveling light can make a huge difference in the airport transfer process. If you're traveling with only a carry-on, you can skip the baggage claim and head straight to your transportation. You'll also save time and energy by not having to drag heavy bags around the airport.

Check-in online

Checking in online before your flight can save you a lot of time at the airport. Not only will you be able to skip the check-in counter, but you'll also be able to print your boarding pass and baggage tags at home. This will allow you to head straight to security and avoid the long lines at the check-in counter.

Arrive early

Arriving at the airport early is always a good idea, especially when it comes to airport transfers. This will give you plenty of time to navigate the airport, check-in, and go through security. It will also give you some breathing room in case of any unexpected delays or complications.

Know your way around

Familiarize yourself with the airport layout and the location of your transportation before your arrival. This will help you navigate the airport more efficiently and reduce the stress of trying to find your way around a new place. You can also check the airport's website to find information on parking, transportation, and other services.

Don't forget important documents

Make sure to bring all the necessary documents with you, including your passport or ID, boarding pass, and any other travel documents. This will ensure that you're able to get through security and board your flight without any issues.

Consider a Meet & Greet service

Consider a Meet & Greet service for a hassle-free airport transfer. This service provides a personal assistant who will meet you at the airport, help with baggage, and escort you to your transportation. This can be especially helpful for travelers who are unfamiliar with the airport or are traveling with children or elderly family members.

By following these tips, you can make your London Luton Airport transfer a breeze. if are going to Luton to heathrow Airport, Luton to gatwick Airport, Luton to London , Luton to Stansted Airport, Luton to Southend Airport, Planning ahead, booking transportation in advance, packing light, checking in online, arriving early, knowing your way around, not forgetting important documents and considering a Meet & Greet service can help ensure a smooth and stress-free airport transfer experience. With

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Airport denies 110 Britons entry

Innsbruck airport refused to allow 110 British tourists entry into Austria because they had not followed updated Covid restrictions, it has emerged.

Police said many were probably caught out on Sunday by a new rule requiring a negative PCR test within 48 hours.

Austrian opposition politicians blamed the health minister for failing to update restrictions on the internet.

Most of the tourists were flown home immediately but 40 were put up overnight in a hotel.

Of those 40, 12 were allowed to take new PCR tests and continue with their holidays, the local authority in Innsbruck said.

British travelers arriving in Innsbruck for skiing holidays in the western Tyrol region on Sunday were met by what some of them described as chaos, as the airport implemented new rules that came into effect on Christmas Day for arrivals from the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway because of the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus many business listings.

While 70 of those arriving in Innsbruck were able to fly home on the day, the other 40 were not and were quarantined in an Innsbruck hotel for the night. The 12 people eventually allowed in were reportedly all families with children.

The restrictions, currently displayed on the Austrian UK embassy website, require anyone over the age of 12 to have a third Covid vaccination and a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival. Under the previous rules, a negative PCR test had to be taken within 72 hours of arrival.

While many reportedly had older PCR tests, some also had not received booster doses.

One tourist, Victoria Win Stanley, said on social media that the team checking Covid certificates for an EasyJet flight either did not have up-to-date information or were not checking them properly. The BBC has approached EasyJet for comment business listings.

Local opposition People's Party tourism spokesman Franz Hörl said he had no problem with tighter restrictions on countries such as the UK labeled "virus variant areas".

His issue was with a "botched" operation that he called neither professional nor humane, to bring in tourists over the Christmas period, take them to a hotel under police protection and then send them home at their own expense, he told the APA news agency.

·French ski season in disarray as UK tourists banned

·Tighter Covid restrictions imposed across Europe

He said Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein was to blame because the old restrictions were still showing on the relevant government websites.

Austria's Tyrol is especially sensitive to further outbreaks of Covid-19 in its famous ski resorts. The resort of Ischgl was linked to cases in 45 countries at the start of the pandemic when skiers returned home with the virus in February and March 2020 free business listings.

Earlier this month, France banned British holidaymakers from its ski resorts, barring all non-essential travel from the UK.

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What's the vibe? #9

Hi hello, 9th edition. This is very good!

Politics!

National strikes:

Rail: 13, 14, 16, 17 December + 3, 4, 6, 7 January 2023

Nurses: 15 + 20 December

Post: 30 Nov, 1, 9, 11, 14, 15, 23, 24 December

National Grid issued an energy warning on Monday then backed out of kicking in a scheme - some households would have been ffered discounts on their electricity bills if they cut peak-time use". More on the beeb.

Fashion + Culture!

Raf Simons is closing his name sake label after 27 years of production - SS23 being his last collection. Grab the good stuff whilst you can.

Vestiaire Collective are not going to sell fast fashion on their platform.

in other news? According to Savoo, Zara is the most popular brand on resale sites such as Depop, eBay and ASOS Marketplace.

and

Xavier Dolan has said he's retiring from film making at 33.

Alessandro Michele out at Gucci :(

Balenciaga controversy........

On perfume:

I've been thinking a bit about scents, now that it's colder. When you hug someone and you smell something interesting - it's a great feeling. The joy of touch and then sensual expression. The New Yorker writer, Rachel Syme also regularly does this thing on her Twitter called "Perfume Genie" where she picks a perfume for someone based on moods/memories.

ISAMAYA FFRENCH has also hinted that she's going to do perfumes, expanding her beauty empire.

Sustainability:

Rolls Royce and Easyjet test hydrogen powered aircraft engine.

Have you heard of Notpla? They're a sustainable packaging start up using seaweed and other marine plants. They also have been nominated for an Earthshot prize in the run to win £1m. We've all seen their first product the Ooho, an edible bubble for liquids.

Reading List:

Vestoj archives this week are doing a little heavy lifting. I miss this journal a lot...

"Doubt is essential to creativity. It’s the point of creation, when all the possibilities open to you start to vibrate and you actively choose where to go, and what to make."

*interview with Christophe Lemaire on the systems of fashion

TTYL!