Press Release: United makes COVID-19 tests available to customers
United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for t... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Pandemic
Lufthansa doubles down on airport testing — and “premium” model
As airlines continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that a polyvalent, multifaceted approach – inclusive of airport tes... Continue Reading
Government directives on PaxEx leave Indian operators scrambling
A string of directives and clarifications issued by civil aviation regulators in India during the COVID-19 crisis has created confusion and ... Continue Reading
Airlines urge pre-flight COVID testing deployment as outlook dims
Facing an anemic outlook for international air travel recovery, a leading airline trade group is calling on governments to develop and deplo... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing licenses ultraviolet wand to Healthe, Inc.
Boeing entered into a patent and technology license with Florida-based Healthe® Inc. today under which Healthe will manufacture an ultraviol... Continue Reading
Press Release: Finnair to offer coronavirus testing for travellers
Finnair has started co-operation with private Finnish healthcare service company Terveystalo to offer its customers easy and fast access to ... Continue Reading
Recaro aims at density, quality with revamped CL6720 suite
When premium class travel demand returns after COVID-19, the landscape will look very different: fewer first class products, fewer older and... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Canada offering complimentary COVID-19 insurance
Air Canada today announced that it is including complimentary COVID-19 emergency medical & quarantine insurance for eligible customers b... Continue Reading
Will COVID-19 drive Basic Business class segmented fares?
In financial terms, the seats on a flight are the most distressed of inventories: once the aircraft doors shut, they have hit a hard “use by... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Pandemic sets the stage for AI take-off at airports
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Siobhan Boyle, the marketing manager at airport optimization specialists, Veovo. Since the arrival of COV... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic Avionics unveils Welcome Aboard Collection
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has unveiled the “Welcome Aboard Collection” – a selection of inflight products and solutions des... Continue Reading
Press Release: Travizory streamlines travel in Seychelles
The Republic of Seychelles is today going live with Travizory technology to facilitate the collection and analysis of traveler documentation... Continue Reading
Clean Slate Considerations: Making Room For Accessibility On board
New market conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic together with the long-established needs of disabled flyers and the aging population ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Jamco reveals hands-free lavatory technologies
Jamco Corporation has revealed its new hands-free lavatory lock knob and door handle, which enable passengers to unlock and open the lavator... Continue Reading
Canadian upstart OWG to offer wireless IFE via Bluebox
Canadian charter company Nolinor Aviation’s new leisure carrier, OWG, will offer streaming entertainment to passengers when it launches Boei... Continue Reading