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UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), via the eighth edition of its Travel Restrictions Report, stated (02-Dec-2020) 152 of 217 global destinations (70%) have eased restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 115 destinations on 01-Sep-2020.
59 destinations (27%) continue to keep the… read more
The accused were stopped while trying board a flight to Dubai International Airport when they were stopped by customs and security officers with assistance from port health officials from the Ministry of Health.
The arrested reportedly issued fraudulent polymerase chain reaction COVID-19 test certificates to enable travel to Dubai, … read more
gategroup meets all requirements of the EU Commission and receives green light to take over LSG’s European business In December 2019, Lufthansa Group and gategroup concluded a purchase agreement for the European operations of LSG Group. This accounts for about one-third of LSG Group’s total business. gategroup now meets all require… read more
Emirates is making travels to Dubai more attractive with a complimentary stay at the JW Marriot Marquis Dubai, one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels.
The skyscraper hotel features award-winning dining options, its own shopping galleria and a world renowned spa; and is conveniently located near attractions… read more
While German and Italian cruise lines have leveraged their home markets in Europe to stage a limited return to service with a handful of ships, Royal Caribbean has now commenced cruises once more from Singapore with Quantum of the Seas.
The first departure of Quantum of the Seas from Singapore since the COVID-19 pandemic brou… read more
Qatar Airways announced that it will resume three-weekly flights to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from 11 December 2020. Services to the capital city of Japan will be operated by the modern, Boeing 77W offering 42 flatbed seats in Business Class, and 312 seats in Economy Class. The airline also currently operates seven-weekly flights … read more
Congo Airways has announced the resumption of its regional flights. From December 13, 2020, the national company of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), will relaunch its connection to Johannesburg in South Africa, from Kinshasa.
The line will be operated by A320-200, via Lubumbashi every Sunday.
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Analysis reveals a potential overall loss of airline business trips ranging from a low of 19% to a high of 36%.
Travel for “sales activity and securing clients” is the largest category of business air travel (25% of the total); it’s projected to show a modest loss ranging from zero up to 20%. Intra-company meetings comprise 20% of a… read more
On November 30, Emirates performed its first EK 131 flight as a part of the renewed flight schedule on the route Dubai (DXB) – Moscow (DME) - Dubai (DXB). With additional flights, Emirates will commence daily services to Dubai.
Due to the rising demand for flights to the United Arab Emirates, the carrier will operate … read more
Comair (South Africa) confirmed (01-Dec-2020) the "vast majority" of its shareholders voted to approve the shareholding restructuring proposed in the company's business rescue plan.
The approval resulted in the Comair Rescue Consortium injecting fresh equity of ZAR500 million (USD32.8 million) in return for a 99% shareho… read more