After 30 years in operation, Virgin Atlantic has indefinitely suspended its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, closing its Hong Kong office.
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Wizz Air Tags ASIP Tech for Free Inflight Connectivity
AS-IP Tech announced late last week an agreement with Wizz Air to provide connectivity for the airline’s UK fleet.
Airlines Expect Volatility Because of the Omicron COVID Mutations
Fitch Ratings has revised private forecasts of the global passenger traffic for the 2021 and 2022 on account of the Omicron mutations.
George Mavrokostas Names New CEO of Cyprus Airways
Industry veteran George Mavrokostas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cyprus Airways.
Aegean Announces Adding More Flights for Spring and Summer
Aegean Airlines plans to add more flights this spring and summer as demand is now rising once again.
Industry Veteran Willie Walsh Takes Helm at IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Willie Walsh officially took on the role of Director-General of the organization.
TPConnects Certified as Emirates’ Technology Partner
Travel Agents will save the GDS distribution surcharge ranging between USD 14 and 25 per ticket depending on sector length recently announced by Emirates to mitigate the higher cost Emirates incurs through GDS distribution, from 01 July 2021.
SAS to Fly to Athens, Chania, Larnaca for Spring-Summer 2021
SAS opens 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe in its spring and summer traffic programs providing the pandemic allows.
Greece Extends Restrictions on Domestic Flights Until March 1st
Domestic flights in Greece will continue to be restricted until Monday, March 1st to protect passengers and the citizens from COVID-19.
Michael O’Leary’s “Jab and Go” Ads Withdrawn After Backlash
Ryanair has now withdrawn the airline’s controversial “jab and go” COVID travel advertisements after backlash from thousands to officials.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.
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.
Aegean Airlines Reports More Losses in Q3 of 2020
On Tuesday, Aegean Airlines reported losses of €28.3 million euros in the third quarter of 2020.
The IATA Reports Big Aviation Industry Losses to Continue Into 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the industry is expecting deep losses will continue into 2021.
Wizz Air Offering Discounted UK COVID-19 Testing
Wizz Air has announced discounted Covid-19 tests for passengers in order to obtain fit to fly certificates from Friday.