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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 15, 2021

Brits prepared to pay £22 on average for PCR test before international travel

After almost 12 months together under lockdown restrictions, families should be looking forward to escaping to warmer climes and reunite with loved ones on holiday. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 15, 2021

EU pilots join initiative to ramp up use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

The aviation industry is conscious about its impact on environment and, as pilots, we are taking our responsibility for curbing the climate threat - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda·
Aviation Feature
·March 15, 2021

Uganda Airlines secures prime landing slot at London Heathrow

Uganda Airlines' targeted initial routes with the A330 are London, Dubai, Guangzhou and Mumbai - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 15, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines expands Pre-Clear Program to Japan, South Korea

Expanding Pre-Clear Program to Japan and South Korea simplifies the travel experience for Hawaiian Airlines' international guests - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Juergen T Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 15, 2021

Sir Richard Branson is winning the race for Survival for Virgin Atlantic

Even a guy like Sir Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Atlantic has no crystal ball when it comes to the damage the COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting on the aviation industry including his airline. The light at the end of the tunnel with vaccine and some help is visibile - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 13, 2021

4 people killed in Kazakhstan plane crash

The aircraft, on its way from the capital Nur-Sultan, reportedly crashed when attempting to make a landing at the runway - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Mario Masciullo - Special to eTN·
Aviation Feature
·March 12, 2021

Fast trains replace planes: Lufthansa-DB Bahn agreement

The recent initiative between Lufthansa and DB Bahn confirms the trend in Europe - fast trains are replacing domestic flights. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 12, 2021

Touchless tech: Delta Air Lines introduces onboard contactless payment

Delta Air Lines is investing in touchless features throughout the travel journey and testing digital seatback menus on select international flights - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 12, 2021

Updated ICAO recommendations support airline industry restart

It is crucial that states implement this guidance, particularly as they plan for the restart of international aviation when borders are able to open - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 12, 2021

FAA to fine passenger $14,500 for interfering with flight attendants

$14,500 civil penalty proposed against airline passenger for interfering with flight attendants who instructed him to wear a face mask and stop consuming alcohol he had brought on board the aircraft - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 12, 2021

Lufthansa doubles number of Easter travel season flights

For the last two weeks, up to 80 percent more bookings were received for Mallorca, 20 percent more bookings for the Canary Islands, as well as 50 percent for Mexico - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Juergen T Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 12, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines brings nonstop Aloha to Florida

Hawaiian Airlines is among the safest airlines in the world. Domestic long-haul flights are however a risk for the United States having a tremendous spread of COVID-19 virus Hawaii has the lowest infection rates in the US. Hawaii needs tourists, Florida needs tourists. How safe is it to connect Orlando with Honolulu during the COVID-19 pandemic? - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Linda Hohnholz eTN editor·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

The future of LATAM Airlines according to CEO Peter Cerda

The CEO of LATAM Airlines, Roberto Alvo, speaks about taking over as CEO of the premier airline in Latin America, which has been particularly hard hit from COVID-19. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Linda Hohnholz eTN editor·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

Roberto Alvo on stepping in as CEO and the future of LATAM Airlines

The CEO of LATAM Airlines, Roberto Alvo, speaks about taking over as CEO of the premier airline in Latin America, which has been particularly hard hit from COVID-19. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

FAA extends Noise Research and Survey comment period

The FAA continues to work with airport authorities, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, state and local governments, and communities to address noise concerns - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Juergen T Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

Safest Airlines during COVID are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Delta Air Lines plus 14 more

Safe Air travel during COVID-19 is critical, specifically when re-launching the travel and tourism industry. 19 airlines made the score of excellent in regards to safety. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

Spirit Airlines bringing seven cities nonstop access to Florida’s beaches

Today's announcement further demonstrates Pensacola's foothold in the national marketplace for air service - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

Mexican Caribbean continues tourism reactivation

This week marks a strong chapter in the reactivation of flights to the Mexican Caribbean - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

Qatar Airways first airline in the Middle East to trial IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’

Passengers on Qatar Airways' Doha to Istanbul route will become the first group to experience the ‘Digital Passport’ app - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 11, 2021

Global Travel Taskforce could kickstart global Britain – if ministers get a grip on Border Force

UK ministers must get a grip of Border Force’s performance so that visitors get a warm welcome to Britain, not a 6 hour queue - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Juergen T Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Frankfurt Airport Still Impacted by Major Passenger Decline

Frankfurt Airport achieves continuing robust cargo growth – Traffic decreases reported at most of the Group airports worldwide. Fraport Traffic Figures – February 2021: - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Alaska Airlines launches new Boise, Chicago, Idaho Falls and Redding flights

Alaska Airlines expands Pacific Northwest service with four new routes - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Air Seychelles to operate weekly direct flights from Dubai

Seychelles is a safe and travel worthy holiday destination with strict measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Juergen T Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Boeing Max still unsafe, FAA and US Secretary of Transportation knows

The two Boeing MAX 737 crashes not only killed hundreds of airline passengers in more than 35 countries but also destroyed the reputation of Boeing, the largest maker of planes in the world. In addition, a game of avoiding the truth was played not only by Boeing but by the FAA, the US Government agency assigned to investigate. Today Victims of Ethiopian Airlines met with U.S. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The message is: FAA needs new leadership and Boeing must be held accountable. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines launches Long Beach-Maui flight

Travelers will love the ease and convenience of flying Hawaiian Airlines to and from Long Beach Airport - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Gulf Air steps up its retailing capabilities

Gulf Air achieves NDC Level 4 certification from the International Air Transport Association - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

Airlines urged to provide refunds, extend voucher deadlines for pandemic-canceled flights

Millions of Americans who booked flights in good faith in 2020 were prevented from flying because of government lockdowns and safety concerns brought on by a once-in-a-century global pandemic - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 10, 2021

US tourism industry to recover for years

US travel agencies and tour operators 2021 revenue to hit $63.5 billion, $530 million less than in 2019 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Mario Masciullo - Special to eTN·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2021

China first country in the world to launch virus passport

China has launched a Green Virus Passport in the form of a health certificate program and is thought to be the world's first known "Virus Passport." - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Linda Hohnholz eTN editor·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2021

Seychelles welcomes Moscow flights to Mahe

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
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2021

Czech Airlines Technics signs Base Maintenance Agreement with Air Corsica

The agreement with the French air carrier includes the performance of complex scheduled base maintenance checks and repairs based on the manufacturer and operator guidelines - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2021

IATA: Travelers gaining confidence, time to plan for restart

While there is public support for travel restrictions, it is becoming clear that people are feeling more comfortable with managing the risks of COVID-19 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 9, 2021

Air Astana resumes direct flights to Georgia

Kazakhstan citizens traveling to Georgia must present a negative PCR test result certificate taken no more than 72 hours before arrival - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 8, 2021

Singapore Airlines to test ‘COVID-19 passport’ on London flights

The decision to pilot the app on flights to London will likely raise eyebrows in the UK, where there is currently a heated debate about plans to introduce a health passport for international travel - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 8, 2021

Russian Aeroflot launches flights to Seychelles

The air service with the Seychelles has been opened following the relevant resolution by the emergency response center for preventing the import and spread of the new coronavirus infection in the Russian Federation, and border opening for tourists, including Russians, by the Seychelles authorities - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 8, 2021

Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn unveil extra-fast DB Sprinter trains to Frankfurt Airport

By expanding their cooperation, Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn are setting a new standard in the environmentally friendly networking modes of transportation - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 8, 2021

FAA: Laser strikes increase even with fewer planes flying

FAA works closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to pursue civil and criminal penalties against people who purposely aim a laser at an aircraft - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 6, 2021

Unruly Indian passenger forces Air France emergency landing in Bulgaria

Passenger's aggressive behavior forced the plane's captain to request an emergency landing in Bulgarian capital's airport - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 5, 2021

US Travel supports President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

American economic recovery is contingent on a robust recovery within the travel industry, which is why it will continue to need substantial relief for travel industry businesses - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 5, 2021

FlyArystan launches international service from Turkistan to Istanbul

FlyArystan was the first airline to fly into the new Turkistan airport and it currently operates regular services from Almaty, Nur-Sultan and Atyrau - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Linda Hohnholz eTN editor·
Aviation Feature
·March 4, 2021

easyJet CEO tells it like it is

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
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 4, 2021

Etihad Airways: Lower demand and flight capacity, 76% fewer passengers in 2020

COVID-19 shook the very foundation of the aviation industry, but Etihad stood firm and is ready to play a key role as the world returns to flying - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 4, 2021

Lufthansa Group prepares for strong 2021 demand growth after operating loss of 5.5 billion euros

Travel restrictions and quarantine have led to a unique slump in demand for air travel - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 3, 2021

Air Astana sees recovery after loss-making 2020

Whilst the devastating effect of the pandemic on international travel needs no elaboration, the airline is resilient - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 3, 2021

Lufthansa Supervisory Board announces personnel changes

The Chairman of the Executive Board of Fresenius has been a member of the Lufthansa Supervisory Board since April 2015 and has chaired the Audit Committee since January 2018 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 3, 2021

Heathow CEO: Chancellor continues to ignore UK’s aviation sector

Failing to even mention aviation, let alone provide full business rates relief for airports in today’s Budget, is a missed opportunity to ensure the sector can play a key role in the country’s economic recovery Failing to even mention aviation is a missed opportunity to ensure the sector can play a key role in the […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 2, 2021

FAA selects five airports to evaluate unmanned aircraft risks

The research will lead to the implementation of new technologies that will make airports safer for passengers and manned aircraft - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Linda Hohnholz eTN editor·
Aviation Feature
·March 2, 2021

Clean Air in Hotel Rooms: How and Why

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
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 2, 2021

CDC requires airlines collect contact information from DRC and Guinea passengers

This order follows the February 2020 interim final rule that authorized CDC to require airlines and other aircraft operators to collect certain data from passengers before they board a flight to the United States, and to provide the information to CDC within 24 hours of a CDC order - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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Harry Johnson·
Aviation Feature
·March 2, 2021

Etihad Airways and Hub71 to boost global tech ecosystem at Abu Dhabi

Following the MOU signing, Etihad Airways will become the official airline partner of Hub71 which will offer more than 100 global startups within its tech community special rates and access to a dedicated booking platform to simplify their travel needs - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
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