Aviation

In accordance with measures recently imposed by the U.S. government in its strategic plan to combat Covid-19, the government of the state of Yucatán, led by Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal, will allow travelers to undergo a rapid antigen test.

Qatar Airways announced its target to become the first airline in the Middle East to begin trialing the innovative new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. But it is not alone; Etihad Airways and Emirates also apply to use it.

flydubai announced the latest additions to its growing European flight network.

Eastern Airways is to introduce the first two of its planned French Regional destinations commencing in April, from the airlines growing Southampton, UK, hub.

Israel will halt most air travel in and out of the country for at least a week starting from midnight Monday-Tuesday, in an effort to block the invasion of emerging virus variants.

Having become the largest international carrier during the early stages of the pandemic, Qatar Airways increases its frequencies to African destinations.

Lufthansa Group airlines are introducing a requirement to wear a medical protective mask on their flights to and from Germany.

Starting on January 20, 2021, Singapore Airlines once again be operating three flights per week between Singapore and Munich, Germany.

Etihad Airways announced its resumption of services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Doha, Qatar, subject to the applicable government approvals. 

With the upcoming launch of Seattle and the resumption of Atlanta, Qatar Airways will reach 12 gateways in the U.S, two more than pre-COVID.

“2020 is the most difficult as well as the most bizarre year in airport history," says Julian Jäger, Member of the Management Board of Flughafen Wien AG and shares forecast for passenger development in 2021.

Every member is a winner at Velocity Frequent Flyer, with the loyalty program of Virgin Australia giving all members the opportunity to obtain a share in 20 million Velocity Points, from today.

Air Canada will be resuming Boeing 737 MAX commercial operations on February 1, 2021.

The International Air Transport Association announced a partnership to launch the IATA Travel Pass for guests of Emirates and Etihad Airways.