IATA predicts 2020 to be one of the gloomiest periods for aviation since World War 2, and airline profitability to nosedive to USD 118 billion losses in 2020.
IATA expects air travel industry to close 2020 with $118 billion loss
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New Maharashtra government guidelines for inter-state travel make RT-PCR test necessary for arriving from Goa, Rajasthan, Delhi and Gujarat
Maharashtra Government has notified new guidelines which need passengers from certain states to get a Covid-19 negative certificate before arriving into the state. Here is how this will work going forward.
Qantas plans to mandate compulsory CoVid-19 vaccination to get on board their international flights
Qantas is the first airline to have spoken up about the need to have a vaccine in the coming future to get on a Qantas international flight, and they expect other airlines to join them in what could become a global phenomenon. Here is Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO, telling us the obvious.
Qatar Airways establishes a Mariner Lounge at Doha’s Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways recently launched a new lounge for the benefit of the Mariners who use the airline and are passing through to get to work or back from work during these tough times. Here is a look inside, and how to access the Qatar Airways Mariners Lounge. No memberships to oneworld or Privilege Club required.
Today, British Airways will sell First Class service items to the general public. How to get yours!
British Airways will be selling First Class items to the public today to turn over items they might not need in the coming days. Here is how to lay your hands on some of those Champagne Flutes if you please.
SpiceJet London flight launch postponed indefinitely
SpiceJet’s upcoming services to London Heathrow, which were supposed to be launched in the first week of December 2020 have been postponed for the time being, with no date being clarified for when will these flights resume. Here is an update on SpiceJet’s plans to fly to London.
Air India banned from operating flights to Hong Kong for the fifth time due to CoVid-19 cases on board.
Air India has been banned by Hong Kong’s authorities for the fifth time in as many months because they have brought into the country more cases than a certain statutory limit set for each flight arrival into the country. Here are all the details.
Vistara fast tracking plans to the USA?
Vistara is exploring its plans to fly to the USA. This could mean that a flight between India and USA could be on the anvil (three days or three months or three years is still anyone’s guess). Here are all the details.
Developing: Delhi Mumbai flights ban being considered
Delhi Mumbai flights might be stopped in the coming week on account of the acceleration in CoVid-19 cases in Delhi. This is reportedly a move pending to be made by the Maharashtra Government in the coming days and is almost a done deal.
No. Qatar Airways is not taking away lounge access on Business Class awards
Qatar Airways has confirmed that they are going to offer all the benefits of a business class ticket to those booking these seats on a reward ticket as well. There was some confusion earlier this week, and it is now gone.
The FAA has ungrounded the Boeing 737 MAX, paving way for re-entry into service
The Boeing 737 MAX has been officially ungrounded by the FAA. This sets the ball rolling for the aircraft to be allowed to take to the skies after certain steps are taken.
