Lufthansa Group assures return flights
Frankfurt – For this reason, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are offering not only flexible rebooking options but also a basic return flight guarantee on all European routes and thus additional security. The return flight guarantee applies to all customers … Continue reading Lufthansa Group assures return flights
Future of business travel: Higher fares
New York – US-based corporate travel managers are bracing for hefty price tags in the “new normal” travel programme when business trips restart, while industry observers stress that the ecosystem and standardisation of services across the entire supply chain will … Continue reading Future of business travel: Higher fares
Biotechnology solutions for aviation security
Toulouse – Airbus and Koniku Inc. have made a significant step forward in the co-development of a solution for aircraft and airport security operations by extending research activities to include biological hazard detection capabilities, as well as chemical and explosive threats. … Continue reading Biotechnology solutions for aviation security
Bali: Coronavirus hideout for many foreigners
Jakarta – When Chinese tourist Jingjing Zang arrived in the Indonesian holiday island of Bali last August for a scuba diving course, the 28-year-old did not expect to be stuck there almost a year later after a pandemic had closed borders … Continue reading Bali: Coronavirus hideout for many foreigners
IATA: Industry Losses to Top $84 Billion in 2020
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its financial outlook for the global air transport industry showing that airlines are expected to lose $84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1%. Revenues will fall 50% to … Continue reading IATA: Industry Losses to Top $84 Billion in 2020