IATA’s passenger survey shows that air travelers are frustrated with the COVID-19 travel restrictions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that air travelers are increasingly frustrated with the COVID-19 travel restrictions. A survey… Read More »
Air India pilots are demanding their pre-COVID salaries back
Eighteen months into the pandemic and with approaching privatization, Air India pilots have written to top management demanding their pre-COVID… Read More »
United poised to lay off nearly 600 employees who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines announced Tuesday it is poised to lay off nearly 600 employees who refused to get the company-mandated COVID-19… Read More »
Airlines warn erratic global COVID-19 rules could delay recovery at IATA’s annual meeting
Global airlines on Oct. 5 wrapped up their first meeting since COVID-19 brought their industry to its knees, voicing optimism… Read More »
How Ryanair used S3 Object Lambda to deliver their COVID-19
On 10-Mar-2021, Ryanair launched a new Covid-19 Travel Wallet, which is available from their mobile application. Ryanair customers can… Read More »
IATA’s latest global airline financial outlook shows improved results amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its annual general meeting in Boston and announced its latest outlook for airline… Read More »
Hawaii Extends COVID Regulations Another 60 Days
Continued high rates of COVID-19 infections in Hawaii have forced Gov. David Ige to extend emergency orders requiring masks and… Read More »
New Zealand Entry Requirements: Foreign Travelers Must Be COVID-19 Vaccinated
New Zealand’s government announced that starting November 1, all foreign nationals entering the country will need to be fully COVID-19… Read More »
Under federal rules American, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines tell employees they must get Covid vaccinations
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways told their employees that their work as government contractors means they must be… Read More »
St. Kitts & Nevis Continues Combatting COVID-19 With 75% Receiving First Vaccine Dose
The dual-island Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis has spent over EC$18 million (US$6.7 million) on measures for fighting… Read More »
Feinstein introduces bill to require COVID vaccination or negative test for domestic flights
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would require people to be fully vaccinated, have recently tested negative,… Read More »
New Private COVID-19 Screening Facility At KLIA Now Open
20th September 2021: SEPANG – International passengers arriving at KL International Airport (KLIA) can now experience its new private… Read More »
Westjet CEO Ed Sims: JVs, not alliances, in post-COVID plans
WestJet’s departing CEO Ed Sims has outlined a comprehensive new international growth strategy for the airline, which includes the establishment… Read More »
Results of a study to reduce the number of Covid infections on board U.S. commercial flights
A study conducted earlier this year shows there may be a way to reduce the number of Covid infections on… Read More »
England Working to Ease COVID Restrictions for International Travelers
The British government is working on a plan to ease England’s COVID-19 rules for international arrivals ahead of the winter… Read More »
European low-cost airlines have clear advantages over larger flag carriers in a post-Covid world
European low-cost airlines have clear advantages over larger flag carriers in a post-pandemic world, analysts have told CNBC, despite the… Read More »
Southwest Airlines offers extra pay for staff to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Southwest Airlines introduced new incentives to get staff vaccinated against Covid-19, following similar policies that other carriers rolled out earlier… Read More »
Australia Trialing COVID-19 Vaccine Passports for Select Countries
On Sunday, the Australian federal government announced that it will begin trials of a new vaccine passport program with select… Read More »
Japan Airlines finalises $2.7 bln raising to position for post-COVID-19 era
Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) (9201.T) said on Friday it had finalised plans to issue 300 billion yen ($2.73 billion)… Read More »
First COVID-19 Detection Dogs Deployed at any US Airport Arrive at Miami International
Eighteen months into the pandemic, Miami International Airport (MIA) has just become the first U.S. airport to utilize special COVID-19… Read More »
Study shows benefits of pre-flight testing
Pre-flight testing significantly decreases rate of active COVID-19 infections on board aircraft. This is the headline takeway of a study… Read More »
Airlines lower forecasts, blaming rising Covid cases for weaker travel demand
Several U.S. airlines on Thursday lowered their financial forecasts, citing weaker bookings amid a rise in Covid-19 cases in recent… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Study Shows COVID Testing Before Flights Helps Stop Spread
A new study found the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while traveling drops to less than 0.1 percent when all… Read More »
Ireland To Ease COVID-Related Restrictions in October
Ireland is planning to drop almost all of its restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning October 22 after the… Read More »
Carnival Setting up Pre-Cruise COVID-19 Testing Sites
Carnival Cruise Line plans to set up pre-cruise rapid testing sites at its homeports to make it easier on passengers… Read More »
Mexican Tourism Ministers Looking to Add COVID-Related Requirements
State tourism ministers in Mexico are asking the federal government to implement new coronavirus-related health and safety protocols. According to… Read More »