WestJet announced that John Weatherill will be stepping into the role of Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer Continue reading WestJet announces departure of Chief Commercial Officer at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Flight safety has been often compromised due to crew being impaired or even totally incapacitated from exposure to contaminated air. The Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE) has today launched its ‘Clean Air Campaign’ calling on regulators and Governments globally, to mandate the introduction of effective ‘bleed air’ filters and contaminated air warning sensors on passenger aircraft. Continue reading Global campaign launched, calling for the mandatory introduction of effective filtration and warning systems, to be installed on all commercial passenger jet aircraft 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.

A modern framework, with a campus model and ab-initio training will be offered for cockpit crews of Lufthansa Group Airlines in the future Continue reading Lufthansa Group streamlines pilot training program at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

US DOT must address concerns about COVID-19 health risks, refunds for flights cancelled during the pandemic, and a new rule adopted last November by the previous administration that will hamper the agency’s ability to curb abusive airline practices Continue reading US DOT urged to adopt consumer protections for airline passengers at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

The partners will work together to optimize joint operations on the Bahrain-Abu Dhabi route, with improvements to network connectivity over each of the partners’ hubs Continue reading Gulf Air and Etihad Airways announce cooperation agreement at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Beginning June 3, Allegiant Air will add nonstop service from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Key West International Airport (EYW) Continue reading Allegiant Air to launch nonstop Key West flight from Pittsburgh at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

This latest generation aircraft will join Air Côte d’Ivoire’s existing Airbus fleet of six aircraft Continue reading Air Côte d’Ivoire receives its first Airbus A320neo 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The engine is on fire. Passengers on UA 328 sitting on the right side of the Boeing 777 watched with horrors the right engine of the aircraft on fire and falling apart while they are trying to gain height and speed after tale off in Denver for their flight to Honolulu Continue reading United Airlines on Fire: Denver-Honolulu UA328 at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

Emirates Gateway has transformed the way the airline's fares and services are distributed to travel service providers around the world, empowering them to better service their customers and ensure consistency across retail touchpoints. Continue reading Emirates has a new certified technology partner 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.

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.

Frugal cost-cutting measures taken and operational responsiveness will see low-cost carriers move quickly to absorb pent-up demand and capitalize on any opportunities Continue reading Low-cost airlines will lead post-COVID-19 recovery at eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online.

US travel agencies report very low air ticket sales No signs of recovery for travel agency air ticket sales ARC report sharp decline in travel agency air ticket volumes Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. Continue reading ARC: Air ticket sales by US travel agencies still almost nonexistent 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.