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With rising concerns over climate change and increasing commitment from travel companies to become carbon neutral in the future, cleaner aviation is needed. It is vital that airlines adapt to this emerging demand and harness technology to create new, greener ways of flying, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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UK's Government introduced (24-Nov-2020) a new testing strategy for international arrivals into England, reducing mandatory quarantine by at least one week, effective 15-Dec-2020.
Passengers arriving from countries not featured on the government's travel corridor list will be provided the option to take a test after five days… read more
According to the head of the Department of State Tourism Projects and Tourism Safety of Russia‘s Federal Agency for Tourism, the country’s business travel sector’s 2020 revenues plunged 80% compared to the prior year. The official contributed such a dire loss of the revenues to rampaging COVID-19 pandemic.
“Before the end of this year and,… read more
Qantas Airways Chief Executive Officer has announced that the Australian flag carrier is planning to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all international travelers boarding their flights.
In an interview with Australian television news program, Alan Joyce said that a coronavirus shot may not be necessary for domes… read more
The agreement allows the 34 party nations to conduct aerial reconnaissance over each others’ territory.
On 22 May 2020, the United States submitted notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. Senate Democrats questioned the legality, wisdom, and appropriateness of the planned withdrawal so close to the 2020 United States pre… read more
At Brussels Airlines, there was a first test flight with rapid coronavirus tests on Friday 20 November.
Passengers and crew on flight SN3157 leaving Brussels Airport at 09:30 to Milan Malpensa were asked to have a rapid test taken at the Brussels Airport test centre managed by Ecolog before departure. They were only allowed t… read more
The results of the latest US cruise customer survey were announced today. The new poll of 3,602 US respondents reveals that the vast majority of cruisers do intend on hitting the high seas again, once the pandemic wanes.
The survey comes following the expiration of The Centers for Disease Control‘s No Sail Order (NSO), enabling a phased ap… read more
WTM Latin America has announced its new dates in 2021. The decision was taken in consultation with customers and partners in order to meet and serve their expectations for next year. As a result, the event has been moved from April 2021 to 23- 25 June 2021 at Expo Center Norte’s Green Pavilion in São Paulo.
The i… read more
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways and Israel’s national carrier El Al have signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce codeshare services and further deepen co-operation amid growing transport links between the two countries.
The agreement will allow both airlines to expand their global flight networks beyond the… read more
On 16 November, the South-Korean Government and the Korea Development Bank (KDB) announced the acquisition of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air. The board of directors of Korean Air approved the deal worth $1.6 billion, which also included low-cost regional carrier Air Busan, largely owned by Asiana Airlines, and fully-owned low-cost A… read more
Shifting traveler demands could provide an opportunity for airlines, says GlobalData
UK Government introduces coronavirus testing strategy for international arrivals
Qantas to require mandatory COVID-19 vaccination before restarting international flights
Brussels Airlines introduces rapid Covid-19 tests on some flights
WTM Latin America announces new dates for 2021
Etihad and El Al to explore codeshare opportunities
In a deal worth $1.6 billion, Korean Air acquires Asiana Airlines
