Brussels has finally reacted to the coronavirus epidemic by suspending the EU’s use-it-or-lose it rules on airport landing slots, freeing airlines to halt “ghost flights” in which planes have been taking off without any passengers. Currently, European Commission rules state that an airline must operate at least 80% of their allocated slots under normal circumstances. […]
Monday, March 2, 2020
Czech Republic announced that it cancels all flights from Northern Italy and South Korea. Czech prime minister Andrej Babis together with minister of health Adam Vojtech announced cancellation of all flights from these areas due to spreading coronavirus COVID-19. This measure applies to Milan Malpensa, Milan Bergamo, Bologna, Venice Treviso, Venice Marco Polo and Seoul […]
Friday, February 28, 2020
New Zealand’s flagship carrier Air New Zealand have unveiled the future of long haul economy flying — debuting the futuristic prototype of their ground-breaking new sleeping pod. And better still, it could be a reality as soon as next year. Dubbed the “Economy Skynest“, the new product lets travellers lie down or get some shut-eye, […]
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The investors behind Air Italy, Qatar Airways and the Aga Khan, have announced the end of the airline, a two-year venture that was launched with much fanfare, colorful rebranding, and high hopes, but was unable to overcome the harsh realities of a complex market. Air Italy has grounded all flights. It was 51 per cent owned […]
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Twenty one people are injured after a plane has skidded off a runway in Istanbul, split in two and burst into flames. The Boeing 737-800 appears to have skidded in wet weather at Istanbul’s airport in Turkey. Turkish officials say 21 were injured in the incident. Footage shows serious damage to the fuselage, with passengers being evacuated […]
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
International businesses from airlines and carmakers to tech and consumer groups have drastically curbed their China operations as the corporate impact of the coronavirus crisis worsens. British Airways on Wednesday suspended all flights to and from mainland China, while Starbucks shuttered 2,000 outlets and retailers such as Uniqlo and H&M closed dozens of stores. Chinese […]
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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