In a significant development, following the wrapping up of the first meeting of global airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said confusion over air travel restrictions is holding back the sector’s fragile recovery from the Coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic which… Read More ›
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Delta Air orders 30 A321neo narrowbody aircraft from Airbus
In a statement Delta Air Lines said, it has ordered 30 A321neo narrowbody aircraft from Airbus. The development comes at a time when the U.S. carrier prepares for a rebound in travel. Following the new orders, Delta Air’s outstanding orders total… Read More ›
Airbus signs key restructuring deal with trade unions
In a significant development, major French unions have signed a keenly awaited labor deal with Airbus which covers job reductions and furloughs for production workers who have been affected by coronavirus-blighted demand for passenger jets. The development comes in the… Read More ›
Airlines industry outlines new safety measures with air travel set to resume
In order to mitigate issues surrounding COVID-19, airports and airlines are recommending a layered approach to stop-gap safety measures with air travel set to restart. A single measure on its own will not mitigate all of the risks revolving around… Read More ›
JetBlue, United Airlines implementing spending cuts backed on reduced air travel demand
JetBlue Airways Corp and United Airlines Holdings Inc have cut down flights and have implemented cost controls measures in the wake of China’s coronavirus spreading in the United States depressing travel demand. In a letter to employees, United Airlines announced… Read More ›
Air freight demand weak from China: Air cargo operators
On Wednesday, big air cargo carriers stated, they dont have any immediate plans to add flights to China to replace the capacity lost midst steep cuts to passenger travel due to the coronavirus, with many factories choosing to remain closed… Read More ›
Big banks looking to alter credit card rewards program
Big banks, including Citigroup Inc, JP Morgan Chase & Co, American Express Co, are looking for ways to boost credit card usage while cutting back on the rewards program. This is a must read if you were eyeing that free… Read More ›
Global hotel prices and airfares set to rise in 2019
The annual forecast by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and those from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) state cost of hotel stay and travel is likely to shoot up in 2019. According to an industry forecast, rising oil prices and… Read More ›