Masks necessary for mass transportation, TSA reminds
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding the public that face masks are still required for mass transportation within the U.S. as Texas and Mississippi lift their own coronavirus safety restrictions, including mask mandates. TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein shared the message on Wednesday, referencing the govt order signed by President Joe Biden in January. “TSA REMINDER: The Federal masks mandate remains in effect in […]
VISTARA inaugurated non-stop flight services to Malé from Mumbai
New Delhi: Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines inaugurated its non-stop flights between Mumbai, India, and Malé, Republic of Maldives. Vistara, thus, becomes the only airline to offer the choice of Premium Economy class of travel on the route, in addition to Business class and Economy […]
Allow chartered flights from ‘safe’ places to Goa, Tourism body urged Goa Govt.
An apex tourism body has urged the Pramod Sawant government to permit chartered flights within the state from “safe destinations” to boost tourism. The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG), in a memorandum to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday, stated various trade bodies have suggested forming travel bubbles with Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, other CIS […]
Lufthansa Group prepares for strong demand growth in 2021 after operating loss of 5.5 billion euros
Cost reductions further accelerated and operating cash drain limited to around 300 million euros per month in the fourth quarter Carsten Spohr: “Internationally recognized, digital vaccination and test certificates must take the place of travel bans and quarantine” Lufthansa Group Airlines prepared to offer up to 70 percent of capacity again in the short term […]
January Passenger Demand Falls Further
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020). Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to January 2019 […]
Japan to decide on abroad spectators for Tokyo Olympics by end-March – officials
TOKYO – Japan’s government will decide whether to let abroad spectators attend the Summer Olympics in Tokyo by the end of March, Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa mentioned on Wednesday. Her comments were echoed by the head of the organizing committee for the Games, Seiko Hashimoto, who mentioned she would like to reach the decision by […]
Covid-19: Germany extends lockdown with the plan to ease restrictions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Wednesday evening a plan to relax COVID-19 restrictions, including conditions to reopen businesses. Merkel made the announcement following a meeting with the 16 state premiers on Wednesday that lasted more than 9 hours. The five-step plan Step one: Schools, daycare, and hairdressers reopen. This step already took place on Monday, March 1. Step two, beginning […]
QANTAS launces Mystery Flights Weekend Adventure for domestic tourism
Qantas has announced the newest in its series of highly popular concept flights to combat the border blues, with plans to operate three domestic mystery flights for travellers keen to enjoy unique travel experiences in Australia whereas international borders remain closed. The nationwide carrier last operated mystery flights within the 1990s when travelers would turn […]
American and United Airlines offering coronavirus vaccine for Chicago O’Hare employees
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available to qualifying staff of United Airlines and American Airlines at O’Hare International Airport from Thursday, who stay and work in Chicago. United Airlines is offering the vaccine by appointment at its health clinic in Terminal 2 on the baggage claim level, United O’Hare VP Omar Idris informed employees in a letter. […]
Needs to work with international partners on travel resume, UK
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s aviation minister stated that restarting travel after COVID-19 lockdowns must be done by nations working together and that the government hoped holidays would be allowed as soon as possible after May 17. “That is likely to involve working with other international partners,” aviation minister Robert Courts told a parliamentary committee on […]
