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STA Travel has gone into liquidation, a casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic. With assets of R3.7 million and liabilities of R213.5 million, few people will see their money back. About 200 employees and 27,000 customers are owed money.
The first report by the provisional liquidators of STA Travel paints a grim picture of the … read more
Singapore (SIN) believes a potential air travel bubble (ATB) with Hong Kong (HKG) and its border restriction protocols and COVID-19 testing could be used… read more
On November 12, Lufthansa will start the first test runs for comprehensive Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on selected routes between Munich and Hamburg. In close cooperation with Munich and Hamburg airports as well as with the biotech companies Centogene and the Medicover Group’s medical care centre, MVZ Martinsried, the airline is offering… read more
Brazil's Ministry of Tourism announced (03-Nov-2020) tourism sector revenue in Sep-2020 reached BRL12.8 billion (USD2.3 billion), a 28% month-on-month increase.
More than half that revenue was generated in the states of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. Passenger transport totalled BRL2.7 billion (USD476.7 mil… read more
British Airways has announced that it will close its airport lounges at London Heathrow owing to the UK government’s latest national restrictions. The Galleries South Club and First lounges at Heathrow Terminal 5 will be closed from Thursday November 5. This news comes after the UK government announced a ban on non-essential tra… read more
CAAC announced the following international services will be temporarily suspended after passengers tested positive to COVID-19:
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Airlines have canceled flights and called for additional government support after the UK announced plans to enter a second lockdown for at least a month after rising cases of COVID-19.
The new restrictions, which come into force on Thursday Nov. 5, mean that all UK residents are banned from non-essential international travel.… read more
The Dutch Airline Pilots Association VNV joined seven other unions today in agreeing to contribute to KLM’s cost-reduction efforts by signing a “commitment clause”. The airline and the eight trade unions have thus satisfied a key requirement, clearing the way for the Minister of Finance to assess whether KLM now meets the Dutc… read more
The world’s four largest cruise lines have cancelled their December itineraries in the US, extending their pause in operations into 2021 following the CDC’s withdrawal of its No Sail Order at the end of November. The move by Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises may appear contradictory, as the CDC’s… read more
Hi Fly is planning the phase-out of its Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year, following almost three years of successful operations worldwide. The decision to not extend the initial agreed lease period came as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, that drastically reduced the demand for very large aircraft.… read more
Collapsed STA Travel owes millions to customers and staff
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble could set global standard
Lufthansa starts first trial run for Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on selected Hamburg-Munich flights
Brazil's Ministry of Tourism reports 28% month to month increase in tourism revenue
British Airways to close Heathrow lounges
CAAC: Three airlines must temporarily suspend international route
Airlines react to new UK lockdown
KLM pilots’ trade union VNV signs commitment clause
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC cancel cruises into 2021 in preparation for restart
Hi Fly to phase out its only Airbus A380 at the end of the year
