The protest against Israeli cruise passengers is planned for Tuesday at 09:00 at Souda port near the city of Chania. This is the third protest this year against the ship, following protests held in the summer and on November 4.

The protest is being led, again, by the teachers' union ELME (the Greek teachers' federation), which will allow teachers to stop classes for three hours (09:00-12:00) to enable them to participate in the protest.

"Soldiers taking a break from killing"

In the teachers' union announcement published Monday morning in media outlets on the island, it stated, "Israel, despite the ceasefire, has not stopped bombing Gaza, killing civilians and advancing in the West Bank. The genocidal policy of the murderous state continues and will continue as long as the occupation exists. There can be no peace without justice."

According to the announcement, the cruise ship is not just transporting tourists from Israel, but "constitutes part of a systematic effort to whitewash the genocide in Gaza and the ethnic cleansing in the West Bank through tourism." The announcement claimed that the ship transports soldiers "taking a break from killing" and as "tourists" walk around Greece singing songs like "Death to Arabs" and "Gaza is a cemetery."

As recalled, during the ship's previous visit to Crete on November 4, police made extensive use of tear gas against protesters and made arrests. Ship passengers were delayed for a long time on buses due to the protest. In the summer, the ship's route caused a chain of protests throughout Greece.

As mentioned, this morning's announcement called on tour guides, port workers, and food service and tourism workers in Crete "to make appropriate decisions and not cooperate, not to serve the murderers from Israel."

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The most recent incident occurred on November 8 at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. According to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office, the guest, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said they had "relinquished jurisdiction" and released the body to the guest's personal physician. They did not provide details about the cause of death.

The initial report came from an X account that tracks real-time police calls across Disney World and stated that a person had been found "unconscious" on the property at 3:18 p.m. Later, authorities confirmed the individual had died.

Saratoga Springs, one of Disney's premium resorts, offers spacious villas, a spa and pools, with nightly rates that can reach 2,300 dollars. No additional information has been released so far about the circumstances of the death.

A string of unusual incidents since mid-October

The latest case follows four previous deaths:

October 14 – Sommer Equitz, 31, was found dead at the Contemporary Resort in what authorities ruled a suicide.

October 21 – A man in his 60s with a known medical condition died at Fort Wilderness.

October 23 – Matthew Alec Cohen, 28, died after jumping from the 12th floor of the Contemporary Resort.

November 2 – A woman in her 40s was found unresponsive at the Pop Century Resort and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Disney World and the Orange County Sheriff's Office have not commented on the unusual wave of incidents, and investigations remain ongoing. It is not yet clear whether the cases are connected or if the timing is a troubling coincidence.

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Rather than tweaking various parameters endlessly, travelers describe desires naturally and let the system produce results, Google Flights described. Queries like "week-long trip this winter to a city with great food, nonstop only" or "10 day ski trip to a world-class resort with fresh powder" trigger displays of fitting low prices, including unexpected locations, Google Flights showed.

Advanced AI from Google captures request subtleties, then draws on current Google Flights information for prompt, relevant selections, Google Flights highlighted. Beta rollout begins now to harvest responses and advance AI travel assistance, while traditional Google Flights persists with upgrades such as basic-economy exclusion for domestic North American itineraries, Google Flights mentioned.

Access starts automatically over the following week in the United States, Canada, and India via dedicated page or menu, Google Flights announced. Hopes remain high that remarkable journeys book at remarkable prices with input welcomed, Google Flights finished.

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The Canadian airline's Montreal base will see no resumption of flights destined for Tel Aviv and Delhi in Summer 2026, AirlineGeeks reported. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner previously flew both services three times weekly.

An initial plan called for the routes to restart in May. An airline spokesperson told AirlineGeeks that service to both Tel Aviv and Delhi will be maintained from Air Canada's Toronto hub.

The Montreal-to-Delhi flight leaving Canada is now scheduled to cease on April 28 and restart on Oct. 25, AirlineGeeks confirmed. The spokesperson further noted, "Affected customers will be offered options, including rebooking on alternative gateways or a full refund. Air Canada is enacting the change now to give customers certainty and the opportunity to make alternative travel arrangements. Air Canada remains committed to the India market and will operate daily service from Toronto to Delhi next summer," AirlineGeeks reported.

Air Canada's service from Montreal to Tel Aviv has been removed from its schedule despite being slated for a May 3 resumption. The spokesperson continued by explaining, "Service from Toronto will operate five times weekly, up from four times weekly this winter, but Montreal-Tel Aviv will not operate for summer 2026 for commercial reasons," AirlineGeeks reported. The official added, "Affected customers will be offered options, including rebooking on alternative gateways or a full refund. Air Canada remains committed to the Tel Aviv market and is enacting these changes now to give customers certainty and the opportunity to make alternative travel arrangements."

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The incident occurred Tuesday, when the couple was seen performing sexual activity in daylight, showing no consideration for the presence of other tourists. Some shocked visitors filmed the act and shared it online, sparking widespread public outrage and concerns about Thailand's tourism image.

The Koh Phangan district chief ordered an immediate investigation to identify and track down the couple. Authorities discovered the pair had been staying at a hotel in a village in the district. Wednesday, district and immigration officers, including the deputy police commander, arrested the man and woman at their hotel and took them to the Koh Phangan immigration office for questioning.

According to authorities, the two admitted they were the couple appearing in the sexual clip circulated online, and acknowledged they had engaged in sexual intercourse at the waterfall around midday on November 4. Following their confession, police charged the tourists with "committing an obscene act in public by exposing their bodies or offensive sexual behavior." The couple was transferred to Koh Phangan police station, where legal proceedings began.

Police stated that such behavior not only violates Thai law but also offends local customs and tarnishes the image of a popular nature site. Tourism authorities have long warned that visitors must respect Thai cultural norms, especially at public or sacred sites. This case serves as a reminder that Thailand welcomes tourists but expects them to behave with basic respect.

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A hotel on Ko Lanta island in Krabi province, Thailand, sparked discomfort and anger among Israeli tourists after displaying photos of the property decorated with Palestinian flags in its photo gallery on Booking.com.

Images shown on the Baan Pakgasri Hideaway hotel page feature Palestinian flags hanging in the hotel's outdoor area, above the guest relaxation zone. The gallery also shows a man photographed next to a flag emblazoned with a fist symbol and the text "Free Palestine," along with additional images in the same vein.

"We searched for a hotel on the island and saw these pictures on Booking, and decided to pass," one user shared. Questions also periodically arise from concerned users about whether it's advisable to visit the Ko Lanta and Krabi area, which are associated with a large Muslim population.

Ko Lanta island and the broader Krabi province area in Thailand are known as regions with a traditional Muslim population, unlike other Thai destinations such as Phuket and Bangkok, where the majority is Buddhist. The island, where most residents are Muslim, includes numerous mosques and offers halal menus for the local population and Muslim tourists. Against this backdrop, the decision to display public support for Palestinians at the local hotel reflects the cultural and religious identity of a significant portion of the island's residents.

A response from Booking will be provided when received.

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The applicant detailed the interview and rapid denial, stating the officer posed three questions covering his travel purpose, international travel history, and US connections, HT reported. He disclosed plans to attend Kubecon + CloudNative Con 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. "I am a senior tech lead at a company and my day-to-day work is on Cloud Native technologies. It is important that I attend this conference to stay up to date on the latest events or movements in this field," he told the officer, according to HT. He confirmed travel to Lithuania, the Maldives, and Indonesia, but answered "No" regarding American family or friends. He received a 214(b) refusal slip shortly after.

The technical leader expressed shock at the rapid denial, citing his substantial foundation providing compelling return reasons, HT reported. "I'm employed in India with a stable job for the last 11 years. I make close to a crore annually and have an eight-month-old daughter, so I had very strong motivations to come back to India," he stated. He noted advance preparations for the event unavailable for live streaming. "The conference wasn't available for live streaming, so I had planned everything to attend it in person," he declared, adding that Atlanta reservations, hotel accommodations and detailed schedules were arranged, according to HT.

The B1 visa serves short business trips including conferences, meetings and negotiations, with holders prohibited from traditional employment but permitted to apply for jobs and attend interviews, HT reported. The B2 tourist visa addresses tourism, vacation, visiting friends and family, specific medical treatments and social events. In most instances, a B1/B2 visa is issued jointly for both purposes.

The US Department of State explicitly declares visas constitute privileges, not rights, subject to refusal or cancellation if officers believe applicants are dishonest or unreliable, HT reported. Applications may be rejected for minor discrepancies or alleged lapses in home country ties. The professional asked Reddit users about rejection causes and reapplication strategies, according to HT.

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When working in an aircraft's narrow aisle, there isn't much space to maneuver with the food cart, and certainly no room for gossip about which passengers catch the crew's attention. Therefore, flight attendants employ codes to subtly indicate who makes their hearts beat faster. "If you hear a flight attendant calling someone 'Bob,' it's a covert abbreviation for 'babe on board,' meaning someone especially attractive on the aircraft. And if the flight attendant tells you 'cheerio' when disembarking, it could be a signal that she has a small crush on you," a flight attendant told eShores.

"We always immediately rush behind the galley to inform the rest of the crew where the attractive passenger is seated. We'll be particularly nice to the passenger and spoil them. I can verify that phone numbers have absolutely been written on napkins," she added.

Veteran flight attendant Sherry Martin Peters, founder of the Atlas + Wild website, explained to Mirror that what passengers observe, a courteous smile and pressed uniforms, represents only a small portion of reality. "I've been an international flight attendant for 26 years. Passengers only see our smiling persona, but behind the scenes an entirely different world functions."

"We communicate in codes and abbreviations that have evolved into a language of their own. Flights aren't described by days, but by cities: 'I'm flying to Athens this month.' Lunch in New York and breakfast in Paris, this isn't boasting, it's simply another ordinary Tuesday for us. Those who don't experience this struggle to comprehend. Even partners of flight attendants eventually learn to speak this language."

Beyond "love codes," flight attendants possess numerous other secret expressions: Mermaid: a sharp nickname for a passenger who sprawls across multiple seats to prevent others from sitting beside them. Code 300 or Angel: marking that someone died during the flight. ABP, abbreviation for able-bodied passenger, a physically strong passenger who can help in an emergency. Gate Lice: "gate bugs," a nickname for inexperienced passengers who gather around the boarding gate and obstruct the passage for first class and business passengers.

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Blue Bird responded to the incident and stated, "As an Israeli-owned airline that continued flying to Israel continuously during the war, Blue Bird Airways views this case with great severity and immediately contacted the ground services company in Barcelona with a demand to ensure incidents of this type will not occur in the future on its flights to Israel. We wish to express sincere apologies to the passengers and emphasize our commitment to Israeli customers."

The latest incident joins numerous anti-Israeli incidents from recent months. For example, in August, the organization StopAntisemitism published that a Jewish passenger on an American airline JetBlue flight received the kosher meal he ordered with the offensive expression "Zionazi" written in handwriting on the packaging. The term combines the words "Zionist" and "Nazi" and is considered a distinctly antisemitic slur.

The published photo shows the meal with the inscription. The organization wrote in the post, "We are shocked to see a JetBlue passenger receive his kosher meal with the word 'Zionazi' on it. Whoever is responsible for this must be fired immediately – this feels like 1941, and Jews will not tolerate this hatred."

Additionally, Jewish passengers on a flight from Madrid to Buenos Aires in August who ordered kosher meals received their food trays with writing saying "Free Palestine" or the initials FP, which stands for "Free Palestine."

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The aircraft, measuring 6.7 meters in length and 2.3 meters in width, offers a passenger cabin with a two-meter ceiling height and comfortable seating for nine passengers. According to Otto Aerospace CEO Paul Touw, "You no longer need to crane toward a window to see outside – you can sit in your seat and experience the whole world around you. It's a surreal feeling."

Meanwhile, high demand has already been recorded: private jet company FlexJet has signed a contract to purchase 300 units of the Phantom 3500 at an estimated value of $5.85 billion, with an official price of approximately $19.5 million per aircraft.

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