Seychelles has welcomed the recent announcement of Aeroflot’s launch of flights from Moscow to Mahe, after the western Indian Ocean country reported the re-opening of its borders on March 25, 2021. This route was previously served from 1993 to October 2003 and linked the island destination to Russia’s capital city. Now, as from April 2, […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

In a World Tourism Network (WTN) event, Alan Wozniak of Pure Air, Juergen Steinmetz, and Dr. Peter Tarlow talk about the importance of clean air in hotel rooms especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Tarlow opened the discussion saying that the whole issue of pure air in hotel rooms, conference centers, or wherever people gather […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Along with organizing the association meeting to discuss guidelines and measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 situation, the Thai Airlines Association appointed its inaugural President, Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways. Continue reading Thai Airlines Association names inaugural President at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

A former JetBlue Airways flight attendant claims she was “held hostage” – her words – in Jamaica in a dirty hotel room, because she tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading Kidnapped in Jamaica: JetBlue plus Jamaica equals International Controversy at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Destination Seychelles welcomes Qatar Airways back on its shores as the airline landed at the Seychelles International airport of Pointe Larue on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 8:55 am. The national airline of the State of Qatar announced the resumptions of flights to Seychelles earlier in December with an operation of three weekly flights. Ensuring […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

The Seychelles International airport of Pointe Larue welcomed British Airways again on its grounds on Sunday, December 13, 2020, after a four-week break from the safe tropical island destination. British Airways resumes its weekly flight to Seychelles, providing the perfect opportunity for British visitors to escape to endless summer.  With the United Kingdom loosening restrictions […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Sunny Seychelles draws closer to its Israeli market with the resumption of Air Seychelles flights on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. A resounding success, as flight HM022, operated by the destination’s national carrier from Ben Gurion Airport on the evening of Tuesday, November 17, 2020, landed at Seychelles International Airport at 0745hrs. The resumption of these […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

United Airlines free COVID-19 testing was provided today to every passenger over 2 years old and all crew members on board flight 14 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR). These passengers and crew were the first to experience the airlines free rapid testing transatlantic COVID-19 testing program guaranteeing everyone* onboard tested […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

The tropical paradise of the Seychelles Islands will now become more accessible to visitors in the Southern African region with Air Seychelles resuming its commercial operations to Johannesburg as of Saturday, November 7, 2020. The restart of the Seychelles national airline to South Africa materialized three weeks after the local authorities have reviewed the Category […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

When the buck stops here, and you are the here, how do you handle a ruthless entity like COVID-19 and all its ramifications on your airline that have been going on for over a year now? - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

As COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered around the world, the hope for the return of travel and tourism looms on the horizon. The first step to kick starting travel will be through the airlines. Continue reading Air Serbia and Swiss/Lufthansa airline executives: Leading an airline in 2021 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue Airways, Robin Hayes, issued a personal apology to the Jamaican Government and the people of Jamaica earlier today, following the recent controversial actions of one of the company’s employees. Mr. Hayes conveyed his sentiments during a phone call with Jamaica Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, who has welcomed the apology. Continue reading Jetblue CEO Issues Apology to Jamaican Government and People of Jamaica at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

For aviation in Saudi Arabia to take off, the country must allow more visitors and expand tourism while dealing with the coronavirus. Continue reading Aviation and COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: As seen by flyadeal CEO at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Aeromexico airline and pilots union, Asociación Sindical de Pilotos Aviadores de Mexico (ASPA) which represents Mexican pilots, are still at odds over current negotiations. Agreement is necessary in order for the airline to meet the commitments and objectives required by bankruptcy lenders allowing the company to access subsequent disbursements under the Senior Debtor in Possession Credit Facility (DIP Financing). Continue reading Aeromexico Airline and Pilots Union Still At Odds at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Three days ahead of the start of the traditional winter tourist season, Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, elatedly welcomed the return of British Airways (BA) flights to Montego Bay. The first fully loaded Boeing 777 flight, BA2265 from London Gatwick, touched down at the Sangster International Airport late Saturday afternoon (December 12). Joining Minister […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Some 224 visitors from Germany and its surroundings disembarked in Seychelles as Condor airlines made a special return to paradise Seychelles, on Saturday, November 14, 2020.  The airline operated a special charter in collaboration with DER Touristik, a German tour operator and the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) in the aim to ignite the spark for […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

A spotlight is shining on concerted efforts by Hong Kong Tourism Board public and private sectors in preparation for tourism revival in the post-pandemic city. From aviation and hotels, to retail/food and beverage and attractions, and from the MICE industry to transportation, tourism-related industries in Hong Kong have adapted new safety measure and technologies to […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

The Seychelles Islands is now more accessible to European visitors since Sunday, September 27, 2020, with the return of direct flights from Europe to Seychelles. The Swiss airline, Edelweiss Air, the first European direct commercial flight to land at the Seychelles International airport of Pointe Larue since the destination has reopened for tourism in August […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News