Russian officials announced that on January 27, 2021, Russia will resume flights with four countries, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting this coming Wednesday, Russian citizens will be able to fly to Qatar, India, Vietnam and Finland. Citizens of these countries, accordingly, will be able to fly to Russia. The same […]
Effective March 1, 2021, Southwest Airlines will accept only trained service dogs for travel and will no longer transport emotional support animals Southwest Airlines Co. today announced that, consistent with new regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the carrier is making changes to its policies regarding trained service animals and emotional support animals. […]
‘Travel-Ready Center’ gives customers a personalized, step-by-step guide of what is needed for their trip United Airlines today launched the “Travel-Ready Center” – a new, digital solution where customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required testing and vaccination records for domestic and international travel, all in one place. […]
Alaska’s first Boeing 737-9 is scheduled to enter passenger service on March 1 with daily roundtrip flights between Seattle and San Diego, and Seattle and Los Angeles Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline’s fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew […]
Qatar Airways increases its Cape Town, Casablanca, Durban, Johannesburg, Maputo and Tunis frequencies Qatar Airways continues to be the leading global carrier connecting Africa, operating one of the largest and most reliable networks in the region. Having become the largest international carrier during the early stages of the pandemic, the airline has applied its unrivalled […]
US consolidated airline ticketing volume variances still low compared to the same period in 2019 Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies* and processed through the ARC settlement system. Data figures are for […]
The restrictions are a significant effort by the government of a major global tourism destination to safeguard against the risks presented by COVID-19 Dubai’s decision to cancel all entertainment events to curb the spread of COVID-19 will rattle confidence in Dubai’s hospitality and tourism sector. With the global economy remaining fragile in the face of […]
Wizz Air’s launch will certainly disrupt the market, offering competitive fares and opening up underserved destinations The launch of Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi arm could pay dividends for the low-cost carrier by tapping into underserved markets and support the emirate by stimulating inbound tourism. This recent development reinforces the necessity for low-cost competition, and the […]
Israel will make exceptions only for cargo flights, emergency aircraft and airliners crossing Israeli airspace without landing Israeli government officials announced that Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport will be closed for passenger flights and private jets from January 26 to 31. This is another measure taken by the authorities of the Jewish state to combat the […]
Lufthansa announces partnership with dean&david and Dallmayr for new catering concept In autumn 2020, Lufthansa announced that it would soon be offering Economy Class passengers a range of high-quality food and beverages for purchase on board short- and medium-haul flights. The airline has now decided on its catering partners: With dean&david, Lufthansa was able to […]