Press Release: SIA pilots online solution for COVID pre-departure testing
Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will be able to book pre-departure Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and serology tests, and recei... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Hawaiian Pre-Clear program means less time at airports
Hawaiian Airlines has begun pre-clearing guests departing from select U.S. mainland cities to Hawai‘i under a program allowing travelers wit... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aeromexico signs with labs for COVID testing discounts
To support customers who wish to get a COVID-19 detection test, Aeromexico has signed agreements with two of the largest medical laboratorie... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa to depart on its longest passenger flight
On February 1, 2021, Lufthansa will embark on the longest passenger flight in the history of its company, marking one of the most unique fli... Continue Reading
Press Release: Etihad Airways to launch IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a partnership to launch the... Continue Reading
Press Release: Emirates to trial IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering with Emirates to become one of the first airlines in the world to trial IAT... Continue Reading
Press Release: ATPCO buys SITA’s fare management system
ATPCO today announced it has purchased SITA’s fare management system, Airfare Insight (AFI). The deal enables product consolidation with the... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air New Zealand to study saliva testing for COVID-19
Air New Zealand is teaming up with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) to look at the effectiveness of saliva testing ... Continue Reading
Aviointeriors aims for the other side of COVID with new seats
With aircraft fleets grounded, many routes operating on a lifeline essential-only basis, and growing restrictions in many parts of the world... Continue Reading
Hughes sees big aero capacity opportunities in the Americas
If airlines adopt free or “freemium” inflight connectivity models for their passengers, as many are expected to do, the amount of satellite ... Continue Reading
My kingdom for a slimline: honesty and reality in PaxEx
Once COVID-19 vaccinations enable safe, sensible and responsible travel, there’s a generational opportunity for some airlines to change tack... Continue Reading
Press Release: IEG and Gunnebo offer contactless eGates for lounges
IEG and Gunnebo are working together to implement contactless solutions for VIP Lounges as part of their 2021 re-opening strategy. The gates... Continue Reading
SmartSky plans to launch nextgen ATG service this summer
After grappling with delays, nextgen air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider SmartSky Networks this summer plans to launch service in t... Continue Reading
Press Release: Norwegian simplifies structure to focus on short haul
Norwegian’s Board of Directors has today outlined a simplified business structure and dedicated short haul route network. With this plan, No... Continue Reading
US FAA cracks down on unruly airline passengers
The US Federal Aviation Administration is adopting a stricter legal enforcement policy against unruly passengers after observing “a disturbi... Continue Reading