Aviation

Since hotels reopened in March, Chinese travelers started to enjoy traveling way before than many other people in the world.

Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published comprehensive guidance for airports to implement at security screening checkpoints as they prepare to restart operations.

Effective Aug. 19, 2020, and following the most recent recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), face coverings with exhaust valves or vents will no longer be allowed for travel with American Airlines.

Passengers looking for a winter getaway to sunny Orlando will find increased service into the region after United Airlines announced plans to add daily nonstop flights from some of the region’s top destinations.

American Airlines has extended its offer to waive change fees for customers who purchase tickets by Sept. 30, 2020, for travel through Dec. 31, 2020.

APG Airlines has signed 9 new airlines to its IET programme this year so far, an average of one new airline per month, despite the current COVID pandemic.

Southwest Airlines announced that it will allow qualified travel funds to be converted to Rapid Rewards® points now through December 15, 2020.

Qatar Airways strengthens its position as the market-leading international carrier in Australia with the resumption of services to Adelaide, Australia.

Qatar Airways – the only Gulf carrier that never stopped flying to the U.S. during the crisis in an effort to take over 160,000 stranded people home – has continued to work closely with the U.S. government and airports as the airline rebuilds its U.S. network.

Thai Vietjet has inaugurated its maiden flight VZ330 from the capital city of Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Nakhon Si Thammarat, an administrative center of southern Thailand and one of the most ancient cities of the country.

United Airlines promoted the resumption of its flights from Munich Airport to Newark Airport with the Statue of Liberty, the iconic symbol of New York.

Qatar Airways announced the resumption of services to two African destinations from its award-winning home and hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Emirates has announced it will resume its A380 operations to Toronto starting 16 August, taking its A380 network to six cities.

Qatar Airways updates its mobile app that allows passengers to plan their travel with greater ease, helping minimise physical contact and interactions throughout their journey.