Canada and European nations moved to close their airspaces to Russian aircraft, in an unprecedented step aimed at applying pressuring on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion of Ukraine. Following the move, in a statement Russian airlines Aeroflot… Read More ›
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Airlines to take extreme caution in airspace 100 nautical miles from Belarus Ukraine and Russia Ukraine borders: European Union Aviation Safety Agency
In a statement on Thursday, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warned airlines to avoid flying over Ukraine and exercise “extreme caution” in airspace within 100 nautical miles (185 km) of the Belarus-Ukraine and Russia-Ukraine borders.
Ukrainian insurance companies received notification that airlines were not covered for war risks
Although Russia and Ukraine hinted at new diplomatic efforts aimed at avoiding a conflict, two Ukrainian airlines have disclosed problems in securing insurance for some of their flights with foreign carriers beginning to avoid Ukrainian airspace. Ukraine’s biggest airline said,… Read More ›
Omicron surge increasing drag in Australia’s economic recovery
On Wednesday, Australia’s New South Wales, its most populous states, saw a significant increase in Omicron infections leading to staff shortages that have disrupted supply chains hampering its economy’s recovery. Businesses are grappling with a growing toll of workers who… Read More ›
Global airlines prepare to deal with Omicron fallout
Global airlines are bracing for a fresh round of volatility following the emergence of yet another COVID-19 variant Omicron which is likely to force them to adjust schedules and destinations at short notice and once again force them to rely… Read More ›
EU to broaden sanctions on Belarus on Monday
In a statement the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, on Monday EU foreign ministers will widen sanctions on Belarus to include airlines and travel agencies involved in bringing migrants to the bloc’s border. The EU has accused… Read More ›
Fully vaccinated travelers can now travel to the United States
On Monday, in the first time in two years, the United States allowed non-US citizens to fly into the country as long as they were fully vaccinated. In 2020, the United States had imposed travel restrictions to stem the spread… Read More ›
Thailand opens up tourism sector for vaccinated visitors from low risk countries
On Tuesday, shares of Thailand’s airlines and hotels rose in early morning trade, following an announcement by the prime minister that from November more vaccinated tourists would be allowed to visit the country. Late on Monda, Prayuth Chan-ocha said mandatory quarantine… Read More ›
Lufthansa boosts flight to woo business travelers
An executive member of Lufthansa has been quoted as saying, the airlines aims to win back business travelers by boosting the number of flights and improving in-flight catering. Currently, the German airline is carrying around 50% of the passengers it flew… Read More ›
WSF to sell entire 20% stake in Lufthansa by 2023
On Monday, a German finance agency said, Berlin plans on selling up to a quarter of its 20% stake in Lufthansa over the coming weeks citing positive developments at the bailed-out airline. With the news reaching the market, Lufthansa’s shares… Read More ›