“Cabin cleaning is carried out to high standards”
New York – As new cases of novel coronavirus are growing, the travel industry is feeling the impact – with vacationers and business people debating whether or not to cancel or postpone trips, and some countries, including the US, implementing travel restrictions. But … Continue reading “Cabin cleaning is carried out to high standards”
Corona Virus: How do Airlines Protect Travellers?
Hong Kong – The coronavirus, which emerged in Wuhan, China, has crossed borders and arrived in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide. Though many carriers have temporarily cut flights or suspended routes to affected regions due to a drop … Continue reading Corona Virus: How do Airlines Protect Travellers?
Airlines losing business as coronavirus spreads
LONDON – European airlines stepped up their warnings over the coronavirus outbreak on Friday, with British Airways-owner IAG and Finnair flagging a hit to profits and easyJet reporting a big drop in demand into and out of a virus-affected region … Continue reading Airlines losing business as coronavirus spreads
China Eastern to operate Chinese-made jets
BEIJING – China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd launched on Wednesday a fresh subsidiary – OTT Airlines – to push home-grown aircraft to wider markets, the carrier said on its official account on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The Shanghai-based airline … Continue reading China Eastern to operate Chinese-made jets
Delta waives cancellation fees for South Korea flights
Atlanta – U.S. airlines on Monday said they would waive cancellation and change fees for travelers booked to South Korea as the coronavirus spreads beyond China, prompting a warning from government officials about travel there. Earlier on Monday, the U.S. … Continue reading Delta waives cancellation fees for South Korea flights
UAE suspends most China flights
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates is the latest country to announce suspension of flights to and from China — with the exception of the capital Beijing — in an effort to contain the new coronavirus, its state-run WAM news … Continue reading UAE suspends most China flights
Corona virus: Airlines take security measures
Bangkok – Passengers on some flights to China will have to make do without hot meals, blankets and newspapers, as airlines step up measures to protect crew and travelers from a new virus that has killed more than 130 in … Continue reading Corona virus: Airlines take security measures
LOT plans to expand flights to China
Warsaw/Beijing – Poland’s national airline PLL LOT wants to increase its presence on the Chinese market and, within at least the next ten years, to fly to both airports in Beijing on a daily basis, LOT CEO Rafal Milczarski has … Continue reading LOT plans to expand flights to China
Hong Kong: Airlines allowed to keep airport slots
Hong Kong – Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they temporarily cut capacity due to weak travel demand through March, according to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. … Continue reading Hong Kong: Airlines allowed to keep airport slots
AAPA: New head, tighter aviation standards
Kuala Lumpur – The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has appointed Singapore Airlines Group’s (SIA) Subhas Menon as its incoming director general with effect from March 1, 2020. He will take over from current director general Andrew Herdman, who … Continue reading AAPA: New head, tighter aviation standards