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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it will bring forward the launch of its four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March to 29 January 2021. The airline will operate a four-times weekly service operated by its state-of-the-art Boeing 777 featuring 42 seats in Business Class and 312 seats in Economy Class. Continue reading Qatar Airways announces launch of four weekly flights to Seattle at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.  Earlier this month the DOT said it will no longer require airlines to make the same accommodations for emotional support animals as is required for trained service dogs. Changes to the DOT rules came after feedback from the airline industry and disability community regarding numerous instances of emotional support animal misbehavior which caused injuries, health hazards and damage to aircraft cabins.  “This regulatory change is welcome news, as it will help us reduce disturbances onboard, while continuing to accommodate our guests traveling with qualified service animals,” said Ray Prentice, director of customer advocacy at Alaska Airlines. Continue reading Alaska Airlines says no to emotional support animals at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

At the close of an extraordinary year and one of the most challenging in the history of aviation, Qatar Airways reflects on its achievements in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “This year has been unlike any other, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting people and businesses all around the world. Continue reading Qatar Airways: One of most challenging years in aviation history at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

The 2020 Gay Travel Awards announced the winners today.  In its fifth year, the Gay Travel Awards mission is to recognize and reward select accommodations, destinations, and transportation companies worldwide. These distinguished organizations lead by example and help inspire other companies and brands to follow their spirit of diversity and inclusiveness. Continue reading 2020 Gay Travel Awards winners revealed! at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Some European travel insurers warned that while COVID-19 vaccination is not currently needed to purchase a travel insurance policy for visiting European Union, it will become mandatory if the EU chooses to require the coronavirus shots for all incoming visitors. According to EU insurer Europ Assistance, the firm would be far from the only travel insurer to require customers to get an experimental vaccine, which only received its emergency use authorization last week for the EU – a vow that has unsettled those who haven’t made up their mind about taking a jab. Continue reading Travel insurers: COVID-19 jab may become mandatory for Europe trip at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Qatar Airways continues to expand its portfolio of strong, globally strategic partnerships by signing an expanded codeshare agreement with Oman Air that will boost connectivity and provide more flexible travel options for both airline’s customers. The expanded code-share agreement is the first step in further strengthening strategic cooperation between the two airlines that first began in 2000. Continue reading Qatar Airways expands codeshare agreement with Oman Air at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Qatar Airways is delighted to welcome this festive season by creating special moments that will surprise and delight our passengers both on board and on the ground. Passengers departing to and from Qatar Airways’ destinations in the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and select destinations in Asia and Africa, will enjoy the airline’s festivities from 19 December until 26 December. Continue reading Qatar Airways surprises and delights passengers this Holiday Season at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Air Greenland, the flag-carrier for Greenland, is the latest airline to order Airbus’ next generation A330neo widebody aircraft. The new A330-800 will replace the airline’s ageing Airbus A330-200ceo to secure operations linking the Arctic island with Denmark from end of 2022 onwards and beyond. Air Greenland’s CEO’s Jacob Nitter Sørensen said: “The A330neo is a fundamental part of Air Greenland’s fleet strategy. Continue reading Air Greenland places Christmas order for Airbus A330neo at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Beginning February 11, JetBlue Airways is to add seasonal nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport  (JFK)  and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Key West International Airport (EYW). Service from JFK to EYW is scheduled Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays, with flights arriving in Key West at 1:22 p.m. Continue reading JetBlue announces Key West flights from New York City and Boston at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Russia suspended all flights with the UK amid news of the discovery of a new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 in the country, according to the latest reports by Russian TASS news agency. The restrictions will go into effect from midnight Tuesday, December 22, and will initially last for one week. Continue reading Russia suspends all flights with Great Britain 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

JetBlue today announced it has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the start of a new era for the airline’s fleet. The aircraft – tail N3008J – is scheduled to arrive at JetBlue’s home at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this evening from Airbus’s U.S. Continue reading JetBlue rings in the New Year with new Airbus A220-300 jet at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

The OTT Airlines, a newly-founded subsidiary business run by China Eastern Airlines (CEA), made its maiden Shanghai-Beijing flight. The flight was completed by an ARJ21, the first turbofan regional passenger jetliner produced by China, which is able to carry as many as 90 passengers. The ARJ21 airliner features comfort of trunkliners. Continue reading New OTT Airlines makes maiden flight from Shanghai to Beijing at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Press secretary of the Warsaw Chopin Airport announced that Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has resumed commercial flights to Poland’s capital city of Warsaw. The first direct flight of Aeroflot from Moscow since spring has arrived at the capital of Poland on Saturday. “Aeroflot flights will be made every Saturday from December 26 to March 27, 2021,” the press secretary said. Continue reading Russian Aeroflot resumes Warsaw passenger flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) airspace restrictions over additional national security sensitive locations, effective December 30. In cooperation with its federal partners, the FAA will restrict UAS operations in the airspace over two locations. The first facility is Rock Island Arsenal located between Davenport, Iowa and Rocks Island, Illinois. Continue reading FAA restricts drone operations over national security sensitive locations at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Russia’s official COVID-19 response center announced that the country has extended suspension of all flights between Russian Federation and the United Kingdom trough January 12, 2021. “The Response Center for Prevention of Import and Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Infection made the decision to extend the term for the suspension of air traffic with the United Kingdom. Continue reading Russia extends UK flight ban through January 12 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies* and processed through the ARC settlement system. Data figures are for the seven days ending December 27, 2020.   Tickets Issued for All Itineraries:   7-Day Period EndingTicket Variance vs. Continue reading ARC: Air ticket sales by US travel agencies still in the red at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Air Canada said today that with the flight of AC 7227 from Toronto to Lima it has now operated 4,000 all-cargo flights since launching into the cargo-only-flight business in March of 2020. By successfully establishing a dedicated, cargo-only operation, Air Canada Cargo is well-positioned to play a key role in carrying COVID-19 vaccine shipments for Canadians and to capture future growth opportunities in the global air cargo market. Continue reading Air Canada operates 4,000th all-cargo flight at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways fully committed today to one of its New Year’s resolutions: launch first-ever flights at Miami International Airport. JetBlue has set February 11, 2021 – the airline’s 21st birthday – as the start date for its Miami route expansion, which will include service to four U.S. Continue reading JetBlue adds Miami flights to its New Year’s resolutions at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Latest travel analytics research reveals that despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent collapse in aviation, there has been a last-minute surge in flight bookings for the Christmas period. In a normal year, tickets issued for travel in the week before Christmas tend to grow progressively throughout the year.  However, in 2020, the pattern has been different, with a late rush taking place during November. Continue reading Last-minute surge in flight bookings for Christmas period at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Airbus Helicopters and its historical partner Héli-Union have signed a contract for the purchase of two multi-mission H160s to address a wide range of operations.  “We are excited to be one of the first customers to onboard the H160 which will expand our fleet of 40 helicopters. Continue reading Héli-Union to purchase two Airbus H160 helicopters at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Neste has signed an agreement to supply SAF to DHL Express, the express service arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, world’s leading mail and logistics company. The Group is renowned as a pioneer of green logistics, utilizing its expertise to make the logistics of its customers greener and more sustainable. Continue reading Neste supplies DHL Express with sustainable aviation fuel at San Francisco Airport at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.