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The increasing meaning of Cybersecurity
The recent ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline in the United States exemplifies the growing sophistication of cyberattacks over the past 12 months. Ever since the Colonial attack, there have been attacks involving the insurance sector in Asia, a European truck lease provider, a French distressed debt purchaser, a… read more
United Airlines sees a supersonic future
United Airlines aims to bring back supersonic travel before the decade is over with a plane that is currently just an artist’s drawing – even the prototype hasn’t flown yet.
The airline said on Thursday that it plans to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic with an option for 35 more once the start-up company desig… read more
Southwest Airlines flight attendant loses two teeth after altercation with a passenger
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant lost two teeth on Sunday morning (23 May) after she was hit (attacked) by a passenger. The female passenger didn’t follow standard safety instructions while the aircraft was landing in San Diego, the airline said in a statement.
Upon arrival, the passenger was taken into custody and was arrested for ba… read more
Most exciting wildlife experiences to travel for in 2021
The world of animals is so full of thrills and excitement that no matter what the season there is never a dull moment in the bush. Whether it is viewing the Big five in Africa or going on a multi-colored Tanager tour to Colombia, you can be rest assured of a spine-tingling encounter with some amazing animals.
Now that the end of the pandem… read more
Airlines expected to cover up lost Air Traffic Control revenues through higher charges
Europe’s airspace users expected to cover up to €5.4 billion in lost ANSP revenues through higher ATC charges beginning in 2023
Revised regulation will see airspace users pay higher air traffic control (ATC) charges as a result of weaker performance targets approved by Member States for air navigation services. Airspace users… read more
Business travel associations support proposal from the EC to lift restrictions
BRUSSELS – An international group of Business Travel Associations welcome the proposal released by the European Commission earlier this week to ease restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU for vaccinated individuals.
The group which includes the Austrian Business Travel Association (ABTA); AFTM (Association Française du Travel Manag… read more
Most Europeans ‘willing to travel’ this summer
Most Europeans are willing to travel by the end of August, demonstrating the “significant amount of pent-up demand which has accumulated following months of travel restrictions,” a new report has found.
Successful vaccination programs and the advent of health certification means that 5… read more
Hotel revenue reaches 50% of 2019 level
Total revenue for U.S. hotels reached 50% of the comparable 2019 level, according to STR ‘s March 2021 monthly P& L data release.
“Vaccinations revive international travel”, says ForwardKeys
The latest research from ForwardKeys, which has the most up to date and comprehensive fight booking data available, reveals that vaccinations appear to hold the key to reviving international travel.
Two destinations, Greece, and Iceland, which have announced that they will welcome vaccinated visitors this summer have seen inbound fl… read more
Corporate Traveller identifies SME trends for resuming travel
Corporate Traveller UK, specialists in managing travel for companies with an SME size annual travel spend of £50K to £2M, has seen significant changes to customers’ travel programmes and policies over the last six months among the 50 per cent of businesses who continued to travel, as well as those preparing to resume business travel.
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