UAE bans travelers from India indefinitely
The United Arab Emirates extended the suspension of entry for travelers from India “on all flights on national…
COVID-19
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News about the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the aviation industry, including travel restrictions, operations, and the industry’s recovery.
Stewardess sues Southwest Airlines over husband’s death from COVID
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) cabin crew member sued her employer for over $3 million compensation claiming that the…
Vistara to offer free flights to fight the record Covid surge in India
An Indian airline Vistara, backed by Tata Group, is ready to support India’s governmental efforts to cope with…
IATA sees no sign of recovery, as air travel numbers plunge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it saw no indication of aviation recovery, as the COVID-19…
Vietnam Airlines flight attendant jailed for spreading COVID-19
Vietnam court convicted a flight attendant for breaking quarantine rules and causing thousands of people to isolate.A 29-year-old…
Air Serbia to resume twice-stopped direct Belgrade-Rome route
Air Serbia announced resuming the direct flights from Belgrade to Rome, Italy starting on April 30, 2021. The…
Etihad Airways pushes air travel recovery hopes to 2024
Etihad Airways hopes the air travel demand will recover only by 2023, but a significant rise will already…
Emirates orders staff to vaccinate or pay for COVID-19 tests
Emirates reportedly ordered its staff to take a free COVID-19 vaccination or to undergo regular testing in order…
Heathrow going down the chute, Russia and Turkey emerge
As London Heathrow lost its title as the busiest airport, emerging aviation hubs in Turkey and Russia came…
UK plans easing lockdown, holiday bookings flood
As the government announced the roadmap for easing lockdown restriction, craving for travel Britons jumped on booking holiday…
China imposes travel rules with 14-day pre-departure quarantine
To minimize the risks of spreading the COVID-19, China has imposed tightened travel restrictions for inbound travelers arriving…
Israel succumbs to pressure, opens airways to foreign airlines
After being pressured by the United States, Israel agrees to open its skies for foreign airlines. On February…
While commercial planes stay still, private jets fly high
Aviation sector is slowly recovering from the coronavirus crisis and while many commercial planes are grounded, demand for…
Airlines demand urgent help as UK tightens travel rules
On February 9, 2021, the United Kingdom said it would impose tighter travel restrictions for passengers arriving to…
Rolls-Royce to shut-down civil aerospace division?
On February 7, 2021, Rolls-Royce indicated that it plans to shut down its civil aerospace unit for two-weeks…
Ethiopian Airlines carries first COVID-19 vaccine shipment to Africa
On February 6, 2021, the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine in Africa arrived on an Ethiopian Airlines flight…
New COVID-19 testing rules could bankrupt airlines, US union leader says
The head of Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) warned the government of the United States that mandatory COVID-19…
Hong Kong to impose aircrew quarantine despite opposition
To minimize the risks of spreading COVID-19, the Hong Kong government decided to move forward with a strict…