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Israel suspends all international flights
The ban on flights will come into force from 22:00GMT and last until the end of January, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.
Jamaica boosts Covid-19 testing capacity as tourism returns
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that the country has bolstered its Covid-19 testing infrastructure to meet the growing demand for such tests.
Ryanair suspends ‘jab and go’ ads following complaints
Ryanair has been forced suspend its ‘jab and go’ advertising campaign after a ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority following hundreds of complaints.
Boeing lays out plans for sustainable aviation
The company hopes to offer commercial planes which are capable and certified to fly on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuels by 2030 in an attempt to cut carbon emissions.
Carnival Cruise Line delays return until late April
Carnival Cruise Line has extended its pause in United States departures until at least April 30th. At the same time, Australian operations have been cancelled until May 19th.
Turkmenistan Airlines makes first Airbus purchase
Turkmenistan Airlines has placed an order for two A330-200 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft. The order marks the first time an Airbus aircraft has been sold in Turkmenistan.
Olson takes chief marketing role with Ian Schrager Company
Chelsea Olson joins the business with over ten years of experience in hospitality and marketing. Her career has spanned from media and editorial to public relations, communications and branding.
Qatar Airways continues to build Africa connections
The national carrier of Qatar continues to rebuild its network, which currently stands at over 120 destinations with plans to increase to over 130 by the end of March.
easyJet elects to store fleet as Covid-19 cases surge
Research from Cirium comparing daily fleet activity for the past 90 days shows how easyJet placed more than half its aircraft in storage to reduce capacity.
Meliá Hotels to offer free Covid-19 tests
The Spanish company will offer free on-site Covid-19 antigen testing for guests at its ten hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic who are staying for more than three nights.
Ovation Travel Group acquired by American Express Global Business Travel
Ovation Travel Group clients and travellers will continue to receive the outstanding, high-touch service for which the business and its people have become so renowned over the last 36 years.
Nakheel launches Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees
Master developer Nakheel hosted a company-wide Covid-19 vaccination drive for employees and their families. The effort is part of a commitment to prioritise staff wellbeing,