TUI continues to ply the choppy waters of Summer vacations bliss in 2021. Meanwhile, the company’s liquidity seems in question over COVID.
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Ryanair Plays the Odds: Adds New Connections to Greek Islands in 2021
The low-cost airline, mindful that Covid restrictions change regularly, has announced three new connections to Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Skiathos in 2021.
Wizz Air Says Seaside Destinations Will Rule in 2021
Wizz Air CEO József Váradi says his airline can rush to meet a potentially huge demand for European summer destinations.
Michael O’Leary’s “Jab and Go” Ads Withdrawn After Backlash
Ryanair has now withdrawn the airline’s controversial “jab and go” COVID travel advertisements after backlash from thousands to officials.
American Airlines Creates New York to Athens Service
Starting June 3rd, American Airlines will launch a new service for summer 2021 New York to Athens using its Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
AEGEAN Airlines: A Company Acts “Big” in Hard Times
The continuation of a travel horror story. Part II, the happy ending everyone wants. A happy ending to a customer relations nightmare.
Has AEGEAN Airlines Gone Ageist – Or Just Plain Careless?
A Frankfurt Airport seniors horror story courtesy AEGEAN. When a Greek American senior tries to fly home, technicalities outweigh people.
IATA’s Travel Pass Health Solution Goes Live by Major Airlines in March
IATA says every effort being made to bring its Travel Pass digital health credential solution to market quickly.
BA Holidays Stops Package Deals in COVID-19 Muckup
British Airways Holidays has now canceled trips for the coming weeks after an effort to sell package deals despite the national lockdown. Some clients were apparently taking advantage of business flights to take leisure trips. According to the reports, BA Holidays has already removed deals for sale, and the airline is letting booked customers know […]
British Residents of Spain Banned From Boarding British Airways Flight
British residents of Spain were allegedly denied boarding by British Airways staff at Heathrow on their return home. Passengers claim even negative COVID proof and required documents did not sway flight personnel.
ACI EUROPE Releases Report on Vanishing Air Connectivity in Europe.
An ACI EUROPE reveals a systemic collapse of the aviation network and air connectivity due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Aegean to Offer More Direct International Flights to Greek Islands in 2021
Greece’s Aegean Airlines announced last week enhancing its network operations with more direct international flights to the Greek islands.