Month: January 2021

Recognition from APEX and SimpliFlying underscores that United will continue to innovate and raise the standard when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19 Continue reading United Airlines receives hospital-grade certification for cleaning and safety at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge financial impact on tourism globally, affecting all countries around the world, as well as airlines, travel operators and other hospitality providers in the sector Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic has cost global tourism industry $935 billion at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Spangler will oversee Jetcraft’s strategic partnerships in the region, including Aerolineas Ejecutivas which operates as a Jetcraft authorized representative in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the Latin market in Florida and Texas Continue reading Jetcraft appoints Americas Sales Director at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Qatar Airways will operate a daily service to Riyadh on wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A350, Boeing 777-300 and Boeing 787-8 Continue reading Qatar Airways resumes flights to Riyadh at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Airbus A321P2F is the first aircraft in its size category to offer containerized loading in both the main and lower deck Continue reading World’s first Airbus A321P2F delivered at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Emirates resumes flights to Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York JFK, Toronto and Washington DC Continue reading Emirates expands its operations in the Americas at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

ARC reports that airline ticket sales by US travel agencies are still in the red Continue reading US travel agency air ticket volume still down nearly 70% at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

European aviation is in dire straits, and the current discussion on airport slots is doing little to address aviation workers’ main concerns Continue reading ETF: Discussion on slots ignores aviation workers’ main concerns at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Traveling on a private jet is out of reach for most people, but it's a safe way to travel. The British Islands will help to make it more affordable and to help the hurting idsland travel and tourism industry Continue reading British Virgin Islands helps pay for your private jet at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

At least 65 people - 53 passengers, including 10 children, and 12 crewmembers were on board of crashed Indonesian Boeing 737-500 passenger plane Continue reading Indonesian authorities confirm that Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 with 65 on board crashed into Jakarta Bay at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

62 passengers and crew are assumed dead after Sriwijaya Air flight #SJ182 a 737-500 (classic narrow-body airline jet) disappeared on a domestic flight on Saturday afternoon. The aircraft lost more than 10,000 feet in less than 60 seconds and debris has been found in the area. Continue reading Passenger Plane Crash in Indonesia at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Aeromexico and unions negotiate necessary adjustments to face the adverse effects caused to the airline industry by the global pandemic of COVID-19 Continue reading Aeromexico continues negotiations with Unions at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

WestJet Group to stand down equivalent of 1,000 employees and reduce capacity by a third Continue reading WestJet slashes capacity over ‘rushed government testing regime’ at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Aeromexico's December passenger numbers up 20.5% versus November 2020, driven by increases in both domestic and international passenger demand Continue reading Aeromexico: 1.116 million passengers in December 2020 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

In 2020, Alaska added 12 new routes from LAX Continue reading Alaska Airlines launches Austin-Los Angeles and New York-San Diego flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

WestJet announced that it is “safely” returning its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets to passenger service as of January 21. Continue reading WestJet announces Boeing 737 MAX return-to service plan at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Lufthansa raises 500 million euros to refinance existing liabilities which are maturing in 2021 Continue reading Lufthansa raised €500 million in aircraft financing since July 2020 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Severe travel restrictions and quarantine measures cause air travel demand to slow down and come to a complete stop in November Continue reading IATA: Passenger demand recovery grinds to a halt at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Cathay Pacific flights to London’s Heathrow airport will resume on January 12, followed by a total of seven more up until January 24. But a flight to Manchester on January 15 was axed. Continue reading Cathay Pacific suspends all flights from UK to Hong Kong until January 25 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty program of Etihad Airways,  concluded 2020 with a positive outlook following a series of corporate social responsibility activations and member initiatives. During 2020, the program and its members donated 48 million miles to support relief campaigns for COVID-19, Australia’s bushfires and the explosion in Beirut. Continue reading Etihad Guest offers more flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

What makes COVID-19 different from previous diseases in the speed and reach of the virus and the extent of the contagion beyond the traveler to the destination? Tourism is about movement. Pandemics are about stopping a spread. Continue reading Tourism and Pandemics: Do They Coexist? at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Qatar Airways teams up with LATAM on flights from Doha to South America| Qatar Airways accept bookings on Brazil based LATAM Airlines | Qatar Airways carbon policy | Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has increased São Paulo services to 10 weekly flights and expanded codeshare cooperation with LATAM Airlines Brasil optimizing connectivity for both airline’s passengers to and from destinations in Asia, the Middle East and South America. Continue reading Qatar Airways and LATAM expand South America networks at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) domestic traffic numbers in the United States | Number of tickets issued in the United States down up to 82.9% | Number of tickets sold by segment released | Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. Continue reading No sign of recovery for airline ticket sales by US travel agencies at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Today former UNWTO Executive Director for many years, Mr. Carlos Vogeler gave 21 Important Reasons which make it necessary to have a different UNWTO Secretariat Carlos Vogeler, former UNWTO Executive Director is joining two previous Secretary-Generals Francesco Frangialli and Dr.Taleb Rifai, and Professor Geoffrey Lipman in the World Tourism Network Campaign for Decency to ensure decency at the upcoming UNWTO Election. Continue reading 21 Incredible Reasons to Replace UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

PIA resumes flights to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia reopens travel New strain of COVID-19 virus in Saudi Arabia The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday announced the resumption of two-way flights to the kingdom after Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on international travel.  Continue reading Pakistan and Saudi Arabia resume passenger flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

New flights from Dubai to London Premium Economy Class only available as an Upgrade on Emirates Emirates introduced A380 Emirates has announced that it will deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new premium economy seats and luxurious enhancements across all cabins to London Heathrow. Continue reading This Premium Economy Class is only available for upgrades at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of three brand new Boeing 777 freighters today, bringing its total freighter fleet count to 30 freighters, consisting of two Boeing 747 freighters, 24 Boeing 777 Freighters and four Airbus A330 freighters.   Qatar Airways Cargo will introduce these freighters on its long haul scheduled routes and will also operate them as cargo charters, supporting global trade and the movement of time and temperature sensitive goods. Continue reading Qatar Airways Cargo takes delivery of three new Boeing 777 Freighters at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.