United to Close Three International Flight Attendant Bases
Virtually all travel experts agree that the recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic will start small – road trips close to home, road trips in the U.S., domestic …
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Emirates' cargo operations have kept 'the wolf from the cash door,' says Tim Clark
Dubai-based carrier has been using 96 aircraft from its 777 fleet to transport cargo over the world during the Covid-19 pandemic Emirates have also been using 11 freighters, utilising 96 …
Read MoreGulf Air resumes Pakistan operations with Islamabad flight
Further direct flights from other cities in Pakistan are expected to be added in the coming days Gulf Air was one of the few airlines regionally and globally to operate …
Read MoreEmirates airline opens bookings for flights to some Arab countries
Dubai-based carrier is distributing free hygiene kits to passengers as part of increased health and safety measures Bookings are now available on the Dubai-based carrier’s website for destinations including Algeria, …
Read MoreUnited Airlines Turns Old Uniforms Into Masks for Frontline Workers
United Airlines announced Wednesday it had delivered 7,500 face masks crafted from old uniforms over the last week to frontline workers. The airline worked with Looptworks to produce masks from …
Read MoreAirlines Will Rely on Travel Advisor Insights to Aid Recovery
Top-level sales executives at Delta and American Airlines spoke candidly with Travel Weekly about airlines’ anticipated reliance on travel agencies for guidance when the time comes to truly revitalize passenger …
Read MoreUber launches 'UberMedics' in UAE
The initiative will provide healthcare workers with discounted trips to and from work during the Covid-19 pandemic Uber has launched the ‘UberMedics’ initiative in the UAE, which will provide healthcare …
Read MoreATPCO automates coronavirus waivers for travel agents
ATPCO has developed an automated solution enabling airlines to override existing fare rules and waive change fees in the GDSs. The solution will go live in the Sabre, Amadeus and …
Read MoreDOT to Allow Airlines to Pause Flights to Five Percent of Destinations
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued two air service notices today, which are destined to impact both airlines and customers. One addresses airlines’ problematic policies regarding ticket refunds, and …
Read MoreIATA opposes mandatory blocking of middle seats
IATA will oppose any government proposals to require airlines to keep middle seats empty during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Evidence suggests that the risk of transmission on board aircraft is …
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