Turkish Airlines plans Istanbul-Seattle route launch
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Ukraine International Airlines offers possibility to wet-lease currently grounded fleet
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) was forced to suspend its operations already at least until half of April. Depending on the continuation of the war that Russia started on Ukraine, the airline will face many months of grounding. Therefore, the airline decided to offer its fleet for wet-lease operations.
“UIA now has the o… read more
Consumer intent to travel; hesitancy remains despite restrictions lifting
Following last week's announcement that all COVID-19 travel restrictions are now removed in the UK, LoopMe has new data on consumer intent to travel, which reveals 69% of UK consumers are still hesitant or somewhat hesitant about travelling since the pandemic.
The data, from research conducted in March 2022, also shows that consumer… read more
Report: Business travel helps organizations get competitive edge
An analysis conducted by the San Diego State University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that in-person business travel and meetings have undeniable advantages over virtual options, and that businesses and organizations that resume business travel and meetings m… read more
Top travel destinations without Covid restrictions
As vaccination rates increase by the day and people all around the world start accepting that the Covid-19 virus could be part and parcel of their daily lives, more destinations are lifting travel entry requirements entirely for travelers.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says that Covid-19 has entered the endemic … read more
Aeroflot launches international network from Sochi, Russia
Business as usual for Aeroflot, the airline launched ticket sales for international flights from Sochi, Russia. The airline will operate to Armenia, Egypt, Israel, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. The flights will be operated by Rossiya Russian Airlines, part of the Aeroflot group, with Sukhoi Superjet 100.
The Sukho… read more
Costa Cruises offers Magica to Italian government for Ukrainian refugees
Costa Cruises has offered to provide Costa Magica to the Italian government should it need additional accommodation options amid the growing Ukrainian refugee crisis due to the Russian invasion of the country. Costa Cruises will provide Costa Magica as a temporary floating hotel for refugees fleeing Ukraine, which has been sub… read more
77% of business travelers, 64% of workers say return of business travel more important than ever
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel.
Nearly two-thirds of business travelers … read more
Positive signs: B2B exhibition industry improved further in Q4 2021
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reports that the U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions industry improved significantly in the fourth quarter of 2021 from the previous seven quarters. Cancellation rates for physical in-person events dropped to 12.5% from 91.3% in the first quarter, 66.2% in the second quarte… read more
KLM / Air France to raise ticket price amid rising fuel prices; Lufthansa Group closely follows mark
From next Friday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add a fuel surcharge on long-haul tickets due to the strong price increase of oil. Sister company Air France will also forward the extra cost to its passengers. During the latest press of Brussels Airlines, CEO Peter Gerber said to Aviation24.be that the Lufthansa Group hedged fuel contracts… read more
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