Virgin Atlantic renews long-term global distribution agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Virgin Atlantic have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship with the renewal of their global distribution agreement. Under the expanded agreement, Sabre will now offer enhanced Virgin Atlantic content through its GDS marketplace, as well as the future ability to […]
Etihad Airways enhances interline and codeshare with six airlines making travel even easier
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with three new airline partners – Philippine Airlines (PAL), Austrian Airlines (OS) and Airlink South Africa (4Z), while re-launching interline links with Biman Bangladesh and codeshares with Air Seychelles (HM) and ITA Airways (AZ). The deal means customers of all airlines involved will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations […]
UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme to be in place by end of 2024
The Home Office has outlined plans for the rollout of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme by 2025. The scheme will require all visitors to the UK who do not need a visa for short stays to apply for an ETA in advance. This will include travellers from Europe, as well as other nations […]
Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results. Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January 2023 rose […]
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20+ Years in Puerto Rico with 5 New, Nonstop Routes from San Juan
Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), […]
U.S. airlines stay cautious on China and Japan despite COVID exit
America’s largest airlines are expecting a strong 2023 with or without the help of the Chinese market, as executives cater to surging global travel demand while cautiously resuming flights into China after three years of zero-COVID policy. «We’re not going to get ahead of ourselves in terms of capacity to China. We’re going to be […]
Cuba Now Requires Passengers To Complete An Online Pre-Arrival Form
Since Monday, Cuba has required passengers to complete a pre-arrival form known as D’VIAJEROS. The form must be completed and shown to airline workers before travel to the island nation and requires passengers to input data such as their passport information, travel plans, and customs declarations. As the world of travel becomes increasingly digitized, so […]
Joint Statement on New EU Recommendations for Travel from China
Airlines represented by A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association), together with airports represented by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), lament the recommendation agreed yesterday jointly by EU member states that requires a negative COVID-19 test for passengers travelling between China and the EU. Such a recommendation is at odds with the […]
Statement on Imposition of Travel Restrictions for Travelers from China: IATA
“Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years. Research undertaken around the arrival of the Omicron variant concluded that […]
British Airways works with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for disabled people to enhance accessibility support for customers
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF). By working with QEF, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to increase their independence, the airline is showing its continued […]
