In a significant development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said starting from Monday, the U.S. government will require all airline passengers coming from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure. All… Read More ›
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Norway announces travel restrictions on Britain following discovery of COVID-19 strain
In a statement on Monday, Norway’s health minister said, Flights from Britain to Norway will be suspended with immediate effect for a minimum of 48 following the discovery of a new strain of the coronavirus. On Saturday, British Prime Minister… Read More ›
Indian air carriers to resume ground handling operations in the U.S.: Transportation Department
In a statement, the U.S. Transportation Department said, it plans to restore the ability of Indian air carriers to conduct ground handling operations at U.S. airports. The quid-pro-quo moves comes in the wake of India allowing U.S. air carriers to… Read More ›
Berkshire Hathaway Inc sold 100% stakes in 4 biggest U.S. airlines in April
On Saturday, in a statement Warren Buffett, the Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc said, Berkshire Hathaway had sold 100% stake in the four largest U.S. airlines in April, at the company’s annual general meeting wherein he said, “the world has… Read More ›
Ryanair grounds 99% of flights until July 2020
On Friday, Europe’s biggest low cost carrier Ryanair announced, it will be grounding more than 99% of its flights until July. It has also commenced negotiations with Boeing for cutting the number of aircraft deliveries over the next 24 months…. Read More ›
British Airways likely to suspend 36,0000 employees
In a news bulletin, BBC News said, IAG-owned British Airways is likely to announce the suspension of around 36,000 employees. The development comes in the wake of the airline reaching a broad deal with Unite union that will include “suspension… Read More ›
Passenger airlines industry could lose up to $113 billion revenues in 2020 because of Coronavirus: IATA
On Monday, in a statement the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific stated, airport passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to shrink by 24% due to China’s coronavirus, thus causing a loss of $3 billion in airport revenues. Cancellation… 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 ›
Ultra-long haul flights are key to Boeing’s growth
According to an executive from Boeing, the airplane maker has identified flights lasting 14 hours or more as a “key consideration” for its global growth strategy over the next 20 years. In recent weeks, these ultra-long haul flights have grabbed… Read More ›