Airlines

Boeing 737 MAX can resume commercial operations

November 19, 2020

The FINANCIAL — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of Boeing (NYSE: BA) 737-8s and 737-9s. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA’s jurisdiction, including those in the U.S., to take the steps necessary to resume service and Boeing to begin making deliveries. “We will never forget the lives lost in

Qantas celebrates 100th birthday

The FINANCIAL — Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) today marks

by The FINANCIAL

November 16, 2020

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Airline alliances join together to urge governments implement testing protocols

The FINANCIAL — The three global airline alliances, oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance,

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

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KLM reduces capacity in Europe in response to second wave of COVID-19

The FINANCIAL — In the coming months, KLM will serve around 90-95%

by The FINANCIAL

November 13, 2020

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Travel News

Qatar Airways launched 6 new simplified fare families offering greater choice and flexibility

Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families across all travel classes in a bid to offer greater choice and flexibility to its passengers. From today, Qatar Airways will offer a total of six fare families. By travel class, these are: Business

by The FINANCIAL

November 10, 2020

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Travel News

Lufthansa starts free COVID-19 antigen testing

The FINANCIAL — On November 12, Lufthansa will start the first test runs for comprehensive Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on selected routes between Munich and Hamburg. In close cooperation with Munich and Hamburg airports as well as with the biotech companies Centogene

by The FINANCIAL

November 10, 2020

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Travel News

Air Canada Rouge returned to the skies

The FINANCIAL — The departure of Air Canada flight AC1810 from Toronto to Cancun on November 2 marked the return of Air Canada Rouge to the skies. “Air Canada Rouge remains an important part of our overall strategy in rebuilding Air Canada’s global network. As leisure traffic

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

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Travel News

Singapore Airlines achieved Envirotainer’s QEP accreditation

The FINANCIAL — Singapore Airlines has achieved Envirotainer’s Qualified Envirotainer Provider Training and Quality Program (QEP) accreditation. QEP recognises SIA’s proficiency and capability in managing Envirotainer’s temperature-controlled container shipments in accordance with industry standards. SIA is the first airline to be accredited

by The FINANCIAL

November 6, 2020

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Travel News

Dutch Airline Pilots Association VNV agreed to contribute to KLM’s cost-reduction efforts

The FINANCIAL — KLM is in the midst of the worst crisis in its 101-year history, with the COVID-19 pandemic eroding its strong performance of recent years. The EUR 3.4 billion loan package, consisting of a government loan and guarantees on bank

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

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Business

Air cargo recovery continues

The FINANCIAL — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8% below previous-year levels

by The FINANCIAL

November 4, 2020

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Tech

KLM Cityhopper introduces VR training for pilots

The FINANCIAL — KLM subsidiary KLM Cityhopper has a fleet of Embraers serving European destinations. It decided to investigate the capabilities of VR in an effort to respond more flexibly to pilots’ differing training needs. “Virtual Reality (VR) makes training more accessible.

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

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Travel News

Easyjet aircraft was the first to land at Berlin’s new airport

The FINANCIAL — As the largest airline based in Berlin-Brandenburg, easyJet opened a new chapter with the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport “Willy Brandt”. The first easyJet aircraft, special flight EJU 3110, was the first to land on time at 2pm at

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

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Travel News

Southwest Airlines published initial flight schedules for Chicago O’Hare and Colorado Springs

The FINANCIAL — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) published its initial flight schedules for both Chicago O’Hare International and Colorado Springs Municipal airports as the carrier continues expanding to bring the value and Hospitality of Southwest closer to more travelers and offers more

by The FINANCIAL

October 29, 2020

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Tech

Alaska Airlines and Microsoft collaborate to cut carbon emissions

The FINANCIAL — Microsoft Corp. employees who fly between their global headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and California on Alaska Airlines will fly more sustainably thanks to the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cover their business travel. The SAF, supplied by

by The FINANCIAL

October 23, 2020

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