IATA: International Travel Still Largely Shutdown
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in March 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels (March 2019) but rose compared to the immediate month prior (February 2021). Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results … Continue reading IATA: International Travel Still Largely Shutdown
BER: Passenger volume remains low in April
BERLIN – Passenger volume at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER) remained at a very low level in April. Approximately 265,000 passengers took off and landed at BER last month. That is around 44,000 more than in the previous month … Continue reading BER: Passenger volume remains low in April
Lufthansa Group pushes ahead with fleet modernization
Frankfurt/M. – Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its fleet. New, highly cost and fuel-efficient aircraft are replacing older types on short, medium and long-haul routes. As a result, the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG decided to buy … Continue reading Lufthansa Group pushes ahead with fleet modernization
LILIUM: Development of 7-Seater electric jet
MUNICH/SAN FRANCISCO – Lilium GmbH (“Lilium”), positioned to be the global leader in regional electric air mobility, with the development of its electric vertical take-off and landing jet, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Qell Acquisition Corp.(“Qell”), … Continue reading LILIUM: Development of 7-Seater electric jet
Virtual ASEAN TRAVEL FEST from May 4-5
SINGAPORE – Travel suppliers in the South-east Asia region can now register their interest to participate in The Great 2021 ASEAN Travel Fest, a year-long B2B and B2C virtual travel festival designed to help regional hospitality suppliers source new business … Continue reading Virtual ASEAN TRAVEL FEST from May 4-5
Indonesia issues new regulation for domestic travel
JAKARTA – On March 26, the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force issued Circular No. 12/ 2021 on domestic travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The circular was issued to clarify the COVID-19 testing requirements for domestic travelling, specifically which tests are needed … Continue reading Indonesia issues new regulation for domestic travel
GBTA: Concept for safe Return to Business Travel
ALEXANDRIA/USA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry – proudly announces the Ready. Safe. Travel. Training Program to unite, educate and … Continue reading GBTA: Concept for safe Return to Business Travel
Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
KOH SAMUI, Thailand – The first Meliá property to open in Thailand has launched a “resort within a resort” called The Level, that sets apart 55 luxurious rooms and suites as well as a private lounge and a raft of … Continue reading Meliá Koh Samui: A Resort within a Resort
U.S. airlines ask Biden to Lift International Travel Ban
WASHINGTON – U.S. airlines and more than two dozen other industry groups on Monday urged the Biden administration to form a plan by May to lift international travel restrictions, including digital vaccine passport standards, after cross-border travel was devastated in … Continue reading U.S. airlines ask Biden to Lift International Travel Ban
GBTA: Solution to Safely Resume Business Travel
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, reported on the findings from its 17th poll looking at the impact of the pandemic on the business travel industry. Two-thirds of GBTA members and stakeholders … Continue reading GBTA: Solution to Safely Resume Business Travel