Fitch Ratings has revised private forecasts of the global passenger traffic for the 2021 and 2022 on account of the Omicron mutations.
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Italia Trasporto Aereo Takes Off in October
A new Italian state airline has emerged from the bankrupt Alitalia. Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) take off in October.
Aviasales Snags $43 Million in Additional Funding
Travel meta-search platform Aviasales has just announced receiving $43 million in investment from Elbrus Capital Funds and iTech Capital.
George Mavrokostas Names New CEO of Cyprus Airways
Industry veteran George Mavrokostas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cyprus Airways.
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.
Will Travelport’s New Tech Help the Company Regain Market Share?
Travelport rebrands in preparation for a much anticipated new tech rollout. All concerned wonder if the company can truly innovate.
Michael O’Leary’s “Jab and Go” Ads Withdrawn After Backlash
Ryanair has now withdrawn the airline’s controversial “jab and go” COVID travel advertisements after backlash from thousands to officials.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.
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.
Ryanair Won’t Require Fliers to Have COVID-19 Vaccine
Ryanair will not require fliers to be vaccinated in order to fly on the airline’s routes, according to a company spokesman.
TUI Group’s Fritz Joussen Proclaims Company “Future Proof”
TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen proves once and for all his company could care less about sustainability, people, or future other than dividends.