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United Airlines will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between nation's top seven business markets and London Heathrow Continue reading United Airlines announces new flight from Boston Logan to London Heathrow at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

How to Travel to India as a tourist during COVID-19? India issues very different entry regulations for passengers coming into india from the UK, Europe and Middle East, compared to the rest of the world. Continue reading Exact Regulations for Travel to and from India at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be front and center in the minds of everyone no matter what occupation or stage of life, and the effects around the globe vary from still raging to almost under control. How does an international airline interpret these wide swinging scenarios and make a plan for going forward? Continue reading President of Emirates Sir Tim Clark: Candid discussion during interesting times at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Not the former Airbus A380, but a Boeing 777 will operate a relaunch of an Emirates route from Dubai via Athens to Newark, New Jersey ,USA. Continue reading Emirates Airlines is becoming Greek for Americans at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

From Delta Air Lines to EasyJet to Lufthansa Airline, interest in the procurement of Alitalia Airline has gone through several potential transformations since 2017. Continue reading Alitalia: the Lufthansa hypothesis returns at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its digital Covid Travel Pass will be ready “within weeks” Continue reading IATA’s digital Covid Travel Pass will help recovery of international travel at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Airbus SE urged EU government in Brussels to issue an ‘appropriate’ response to the newly announced US trade tariffs. European multinational aerospace giant also warned that new tariffs on aircraft parts could and most likely will backfire on US workers. The bitter EU-US trade row over aerospace subsidies to plane makers Airbus and Boeing is set to further escalate in 2021, as the US Trade Representative’s office (USTR) unveiled plans to raise duties on French and German wines as well as “aircraft-related parts.” It is not clear when the new tariffs will be introduced, while the rate of the levies has not been revealed so far.  Continue reading Airbus urges ‘appropriate’ EU response to new US tariffs 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.

Responsibility Creates Opportunities Tourism is going through a tough new reality that needs a new response For those of us in the sector, we do not need short-term fixes, we don’t need open borders yet, and we cannot promote international travel at this time. Politically and also economically this is a hard pill to swallow. Continue reading World Tourism Network urges Kuleana for 2021 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

UIA restores a number of flights that were canceled due to quarantine restrictions and increases the number of frequencies on the most popular routes Continue reading Ukraine International Airlines begins spring restart of flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Unfortunately, with new and increasingly restrictive policies, we are left once again, with no other option than to suspend service to these communities Continue reading WestJet suspends service to four domestic airports at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Both United Airlines B777 flights were bound for the Aloha State of Hawaii. Both flights had issues with a Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. How many more airlines are in danger? Continue reading List of Airlines operating Boeing 777 after United Airlines Second Engine Incident on Hawaii flights at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Boeing 777 aircraft with Pratt & Whitney 4000-112 series engines are being banned from British airspace. Continue reading UK bans Boeing 777s with faulty engines from its airspace at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

New offer initially available on Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul and from Newark to Frankfurt and Munich Continue reading Lufthansa integrates COVID-19 test certificates into digital travel chain at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Until the end of April, Ukraine International Airline plans to operate flights to Heydar Aliyev Airport on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Continue reading Ukraine International Airlines resumes flights to Baku, Azerbaijan 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Indian authorities have informally requested all domestic and international air carriers not to fly any Chinese passengers into India. India’s strong retaliatory move comes after China’s not-so-subtle push to stop Indian nationals from flying into China, something that has only tightened since November. While flights between India and China are currently suspended, Chinese nationals eligible to travel as per current norms for foreigners have been doing so by first flying to a third country with which India has a travel bubble. Continue reading India asks airlines not to fly Chinese passengers into the country 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.

Air India has been in the news recently regarding being sold by the government. Air India, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the flag carrier airline of the country. It is owned by Air India Limited, a government-owned enterprise, and operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft serving 102 domestic and international destinations. Continue reading AirAsia India Stakes Sold for $38 Million at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.