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Virgin Atlantic: Privately-Funded Rescue?
It has come to light that British leisure airline Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) is currently undergoing discussions this weekend with private stakeholders to secure a rescue package of £800m or a potential £900m. Internal sources have said that they are now focused on “an informal deadline” in early July to have the agreement in place.
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Princess Cruises is sending Majestic Princess to Los Angeles for 2021/22 season
Princess Cruises has added Majestic Princess to its five-ship line-up for the US West Coast during 2021/22 cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries from Los Angeles to Mexico and destinations on the California coast. Majestic Princess will sail from Los Angeles for the first time next year, sailing 7-day Mexican Riviera voyages th… read more
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Show Initial Signs of Recovery in May
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) yesterday released data showing that ARC-accredited travel agencies experienced a 69% month-over-month increase in net sales from April to May 2020, showing preliminary signs of air travel recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Year-over-year net sales were still down 102%, with the consolidated dollar value of ticke… read more
Europe as an example for cautious restart of tourism
Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that 22% of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions, with Europe leading the w… read more
Dubai’s Reopening starts in July
Yesterday, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines (EK) and Group, and Chairman of flydubai (FZ) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum announced that Dubai would once again welcome tourists starting July 7.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that caused the shutdown of touri… read more
Brussels Airlines-Lufthansa Relationship Nearing End
According to La Libre Belgian newspaper, the partnership between Brussels Airlines (SN) and the Lufthansa Group is reaching the end. The partnership could end shortly where Lufthansa Group would put 55% of its shareholding up for sale or in the worst case scenario SN would go bankrupt. The Lufthansa Group, following the wors… read more
Lufthansa says its fleet of A380s may never return to skies
German airline Lufthansa’s fleet of Airbus A380 jets will be mothballed for at least two years and may never return to service as demand for long-haul travel remains subdued in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
With Lufthansa - Europe’s biggest carrier - already retiring about half of its 14 superjumbos, remaining jets will be r… read more
Lufthansa and Fraport implement enhanced hygiene standards at Frankfurt Airport
Following strict travel restrictions in recent months, numerous countries have relaxed entry and quarantine regulations. In fact, all countries that offer visitors the classic holiday experience, such as seaside retreats, country escapes and city breaks, are opening up for tourists. During the past few weeks, Lufthansa is continuously expanding … read more
Qatar Airways to delay Airbus and Boeing plane deliveries
Qatar Airways will defer Airbus and Boeing aircraft deliveries due in 2020 and 2021, the airline's chief executive said, as the Covid-19 pandemic saps demand for air travel. "Quite a lot of them will be deferred, we've already notified Boeing and Airbus that we will not be taking any aeroplanes this year or next year and all the ot… read more
Istanbul inaugurates third runway at new airport
Istanbul Airpor t opened the third independent runway that was inaugurated in a ceremony by president Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling it “Turkey’s pride” when three Turkish Airlines flights took off from Istanbul Airport simultaneously last Sunday. It makes Istanbul Airport the first airport in Turkey and only the second in Europe to operate… read more
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