March 1, 2021 2:04 pm ET
February 26, 2021 9:04 am ET -
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Announce Travel Recovery Plan
Prolonged travel restrictions and comprehensive entry requirements for international travelers continue to be significant obstacles for airlines. Partially as a result, airlines have recorded low travel demand and aircraft load factors throughout the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Nevertheless, Cathay Pacific —…
February 23, 2021 8:00 am ET -
Air New Zealand Trials IATA’s Travel Pass
Following Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand is going to trial the Travel Pass app developed by International Air Transport Association (IATA) on its Auckland-Sydney route in April. Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Jennifer…
February 23, 2021 7:00 am ET -
British Airways Signs New Agreements to Strengthen Liquidity
During this COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have arranged several agreements with their national governments to save the business. However, none of them expected this crisis to last so long, and some carriers are asking their national institutions for new funds…
February 22, 2021 1:25 pm ET -
Qantas Unveils Locations For New Crew Training Facilities
The COVID-19 catastrophe has forced airlines to reevaluate and make changes to current route networks, fleets and flight schedules to accommodate fluctuating travel demand. The ongoing dilemma also led airlines to furlough thousands of crew members worldwide. Even still, Qantas…
February 22, 2021 6:00 am ET -
Emirates Operates First Flight With Fully Vaccinated Frontline Staff
Emirates has operated its first flight where all staff involved have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The news comes just over a week after Singapore Airlines announced its crew had operated fully-vaccinated flights, which followed on from Emirates' rival…