May cabin demand up on April - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Recovery in international traffic in particular continued to be stymied by extensive government travel restrictions.
IATA invites nominations for diversity awards
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Carriers, Heathrow in Covid vaccination trial
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow Airport have joined forces to verify those arriving into the UK who are fully vaccinated – an identification process already in place for outbound travel to several countries.
Earlier this week, Germany became the latest country to confirm it would accept fully vaccinated UK travellers without the need to quarantine. The new UK proving trial, enabling inbound travellers to present their fully vaccinated status, will support the government to move forward with its plans to remove quarantine for double jabbed passengers entering the UK from ‘amber list’ countries.
Choice produces consumer protection plan
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Consumer group Choice has called on Australian governments to fix Australia’s travel “cancellation chaos” with seven reforms, starting by making it easier for travellers to obtain refunds when plans are cancelled.
Air NZ plans international return
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Air New Zealand is planning a return to international skies from October 31, with flights to Los Angeles, Taipei, Vancouver, San Francisco, Honolulu, Singapore, Narita and Hong Kong.
Viking battens the hatches
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Viking says that because of the Australian government's position on travel (its Biosecurity Emergency Period is extended until 17 September), all bookings held by Australian passengers are cancelled until cruising returns.
Tokyo to declare a 'state of emergency'?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The UK recorded 32,548 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with 'hot spots' including areas with large student populations.
An-26 crashes in Russia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Early reports say there were no survivors after an Antonov An-26 Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise plane crashed into the ocean in far eastern Russia while on a flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport to Palana.
BA settles data breach claim
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The UK's British Airways (BA) has settled a case born out of the 2018 data breach that saw 420,000 passengers' personal information leaked, with those affected to receive a 'confidential settlement'.
UK divided on mask use from July 19
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Despite an official easing of Covid regulations from July 19 in England, some businesses including Heathrow airport will continue to demand their customers wear masks.
Italy targeted by budget airlines
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Italy is being targeted by budget carriers as the region gradually escapes Covid restrictions, with Wizz Air, Ryanair and Volotea among those adding airports and/or capacity in the country.
Germany eases arrivals rules
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Restrictions on people travelling from the UK, Portugal, Russia, India, and Nepal to Germany have been eased, meaning visitors full-vaccinated against Covid will not be quarantined upon arrival and unvaccinated visitors who test negative for coronavirus after five days avoid a 10-day isolation period.
Air Cairo adds two A320s
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of the first of two leased A320-200neos, with a second aircraft due in August.
May cabin demand up on April - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Recovery in international traffic in particular continued to be stymied by extensive government travel restrictions.
IATA invites nominations for diversity awards
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Carriers, Heathrow in Covid vaccination trial
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow Airport have joined forces to verify those arriving into the UK who are fully vaccinated – an identification process already in place for outbound travel to several countries.
Earlier this week, Germany became the latest country to confirm it would accept fully vaccinated UK travellers without the need to quarantine. The new UK proving trial, enabling inbound travellers to present their fully vaccinated status, will support the government to move forward with its plans to remove quarantine for double jabbed passengers entering the UK from ‘amber list’ countries.
Choice produces consumer protection plan
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Consumer group Choice has called on Australian governments to fix Australia’s travel “cancellation chaos” with seven reforms, starting by making it easier for travellers to obtain refunds when plans are cancelled.
Air NZ plans international return
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Air New Zealand is planning a return to international skies from October 31, with flights to Los Angeles, Taipei, Vancouver, San Francisco, Honolulu, Singapore, Narita and Hong Kong.
Viking battens the hatches
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Viking says that because of the Australian government's position on travel (its Biosecurity Emergency Period is extended until 17 September), all bookings held by Australian passengers are cancelled until cruising returns.
Tokyo to declare a 'state of emergency'?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The UK recorded 32,548 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with 'hot spots' including areas with large student populations.
An-26 crashes in Russia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Early reports say there were no survivors after an Antonov An-26 Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise plane crashed into the ocean in far eastern Russia while on a flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport to Palana.
BA settles data breach claim
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The UK's British Airways (BA) has settled a case born out of the 2018 data breach that saw 420,000 passengers' personal information leaked, with those affected to receive a 'confidential settlement'.
UK divided on mask use from July 19
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Despite an official easing of Covid regulations from July 19 in England, some businesses including Heathrow airport will continue to demand their customers wear masks.
Italy targeted by budget airlines
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Italy is being targeted by budget carriers as the region gradually escapes Covid restrictions, with Wizz Air, Ryanair and Volotea among those adding airports and/or capacity in the country.
Germany eases arrivals rules
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Restrictions on people travelling from the UK, Portugal, Russia, India, and Nepal to Germany have been eased, meaning visitors full-vaccinated against Covid will not be quarantined upon arrival and unvaccinated visitors who test negative for coronavirus after five days avoid a 10-day isolation period.