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Malaysia-Singapore borders reopening talks likely resume, Johor

Malaysia-Singapore borders reopening talks likely resume, Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: With Malaysia’s COVID-19 immunization program underway, Johor’s chief minister hopes negotiations on travel arrangements between the nation and Singapore will resume. “Opening of borders, the green travel bubble, all other arrangements should be considered upon completion of vaccination,” Hasni Mohammad told reporters. He added that those that received the COVID-19 vaccination would be given a […]

Odyssey of the Seas provide Vaccinated Guests Sailings from Israel

Royal Caribbean Reveals Four World-class Ships Head To Alaska In 2023

Royal Caribbean confirmed Haifa in Israel to be the vessel’s homeport in May of this yr. Odyssey of the Seas, the global cruise line’s highly-anticipated new ship, will offer Israelis a combination of 3- to 7-night getaways on the Greek Islands and Cyprus. The new sailings will go on sale on Tuesday, March 9. Royal Caribbean […]

Rex Airlines announces Sydney-Melbourne flights to Gold Coast, Adelaide

Istanbul – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and regulators to encourage stronger European cohesion and economic development by embracing policies to promote greater air connectivity. Key to this is recognizing the different strengths and benefits offered by the diverse types of carriers operating in Europe. “Europe, just like the rest of the world, relies on air connectivity, which is vital for society, tourism, and trade. Business users of the European air transport network--large and small—have confirmed this in a recent IATA survey: 82% say that access to global supply chains is “existential” for their business. And 84% “cannot imagine doing business” without access to air transport networks. The deregulation that delivered the Single Aviation Market is one of the significant successes of the European project and it would be a travesty if regulations that failed to take proper account of the realities of the airline business were to undermine this achievement. New evidence shows that Europe benefits from many different kinds of airlines and it needs all these different business models – and the services they provide – to thrive,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. European regulators have chosen to tackle several challenging air transport issues in the coming months, including airport slots, passenger rights, and sustainability. These all have a potential impact on the choice and value that European travelers have come to expect, and it is vital that regulators have the full picture on the contribution different airline business models bring to air connectivity. To assist policymakers, IATA Economics developed a report analyzing the extent of the connectivity provided by Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) and network carriers in Europe. The report shows that they offer different and complimentary types of connectivity, while also competing on many popular routes. The report was launched at the IATA Wings of Change Europe event being held in Istanbul, Türkiye, 8-9 November. Its key findings include: The number of European-registered LCCs has nearly doubled since 2004 to 35, while the number of network carriers has fallen slightly over the same period (from 149 to 131) The number of passengers on origin-destination non-stop flights within Europe carried by LCCs reached 407.3 million in 2019, compared to 222.5 million for network carriers Within Europe, the number of origin-to-destination flight itineraries served by network carriers is 2-4 times greater than the flight itineraries served by LCCs before the pandemic. The importance of transit passengers in facilitating services to remote or small urban centers is crucial. The network carriers’ hub-and-spoke model enables a large network of connections even where demand is relatively low. This ensures that even the smallest or most remote European city with a runway can be fully connected to a multitude of destinations across the world, enabling trade and economic development. The report details how The number of passengers flying connecting itineraries within Europe carried by LCCs was less than 9 million in 2019 compared to around 46 million carried by network carriers. While 72% of intra-European passenger demand flies on routes that have competition between LCCs and network carriers, that demand comprises only 6% of total intra-European itineraries. Some 79% of European itineraries are flown by network carriers only (compared to 15% which are LCCs-only). Thus, LCCs tend to compete with network carriers on the most popular routes, but network carriers perform a vital function providing connectivity to less popular European destinations, which is only viable because of the hub-and-spoke model. On intercontinental travel, network carriers unsurprisingly provide the vast bulk of connectivity. For intercontinental travel, there is competition for 13.5% of passenger demand, but the overlap in routes offered is just 0.3%. Cargo capacity is crucial for Europe’s trade. 99.8% of belly capacity is provided by network carriers, reflecting the huge demand for air cargo to intercontinental markets compared to the relatively low demand for intra-European air cargo. It should be noted that intercontinental belly capacity is supported by the viability of passenger hub-and-spoke connections. “Stakeholders from across the aviation sector are united on the need for regulations which promote the coexistence of different business models, encouraging healthy competition and maximum consumer choice. Türkiye is a good example of how to grow national connectivity and allow different kinds of carriers to succeed. And what is crucial is that policies for growth go hand in hand with sustainable solutions,” said Mehmet T. Nane, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Pegasus Airlines and Chair of the IATA Board of Governors. Pegasus Airlines is the host of the third Wings of Change Europe conference, bringing together some 400 delegates to discuss key aero-political topics and promote a stronger European aviation sector. Sustainable growth Travel at every level must be sustainable. Aviation has set out a clear commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions to net-zero by 2050. This industry target was recently matched by governments at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Achieving net-zero will require a huge effort from industry with government support. Policies to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), to push for the development of zero-emissions aircraft, and to accelerate emissions savings through airspace and airport infrastructure, are vital. “European States talk a good game on sustainability, but their record on delivery does not often match the ambition of their words. While some politicians flirt with ideas like banning short-haul air travel, which would save less than 5% of emissions at huge economic cost, practical measures like the Single European Sky for air traffic control, which would cut emissions up to 10%, remain politically frozen. The focus on SAF is welcome but forcing it to be delivered equally at all airports across the EU makes no sense. A book and claim system would facilitate faster adoption at much lower cost without in any way diminishing the environmental benefits. We should be focusing on incentivizing SAF production in the greatest quantities at the lowest cost, wherever that may be,” said Walsh.

Regional Express will add the Gold Coast and Adelaide to its east coast Boeing 737 jet service, which begins with the launch of direct flights between Sydney and Melbourne. However, with only six Boeing jets in its ‘Phase One’ fleet, those aircraft would be hard-pressed to bring Brisbane under their wing on top of the first […]

Sustainable tourism only way of expanding the sector, Tourism Secretary India

Sustainable tourism only way of expanding the sector, Tourism Secretary India

Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh on Sunday mentioned sustainable tourism is the only way of expanding the sector and bringing expected change within the industry in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh attended the 5th Skiing Graduation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg. The vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to transform […]

Norway permits Sweden and Finland’s commuters back to work

Strong growth for Norwegian tourism in 2022

After Norway tightened its entry regulations on 29th January, almost all staff from Sweden and Finland who commute every day to Norway have been prevented from going to work, with the exception of health staff and other people transporting goods. This has had significant consequences on a group of around 3000 individuals who have been unable […]

Hawaiian Airlines records top-flight punctuality in the US

Hawaiian Airlines and Mokulele Announce New Agreement for Interline Ticketing

HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines had the nation’s top on-time performance last yr with 87.5% of its flights arriving at their destinations on time, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported. Hawaiian Airlines has led the nation for 17 years after beginning its streak in 2004, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Saturday. The national average was 79%. “I […]

Australia gradually returning to pre-pandemic life

Australia’s Melbourne working on a plan to easing lockdown as a decline in cases reported

MELBOURNE: Life across Australia inched toward pre-pandemic normal on Saturday with New South Wales and South Australia states allowing some dancing and Victoria permitting larger crowds at sporting occasions. The three states, house to nearly two-thirds of Australia’s 25 million individuals, recorded no community transmissions on Saturday of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. For […]

HARNESSING THE POWER OF CULTURE AND CREATIVITY IN TOURISM RECOVERY

UNWTO and FAO Strengthen Partnership as Leaders Meet in Rome

The shared values and shut ties between tourism and culture stakeholders mean both sectors can work together to ensure inclusive access to heritage, as nations around the world recover from the pandemic. In recognition of this mutually reinforcing relationship, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and UNESCO have collaborated to produce a set of new guidelines […]

Germany restrict travel from the French region over virus variant

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BERLIN — Germany announced Sunday that travelers from France’s northeastern Moselle area will face further restrictions due to the high rate of variant coronavirus cases there. Germany’s disease control agency, the Robert Koch Institute, mentioned it would add Moselle to the list of “variant of concern” areas that already includes nations such as the Czech […]

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