Coronavirus News
British Airways brings travellers home from India
The airline has already flown back thousands of travellers as part of 65 rescue flights which have either operated or are planned to operate in the coming days from destinations across the globe.
Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration as it seeks to recapitalise the business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In the mid-term, the company said it hopes to emerge in a stronger financial position on the other side of the Covid-19 crisis.
Norwegian subsidiaries file for bankruptcy leaving 4,700 jobs in jeopardy
Pilot and cabin crew companies owned by low-cost carrier Norwegian in Sweden and Denmark have filed for bankruptcy. The move comes against a backdrop of the ongoing spread of Covid-19, with most countries having advised against or banned non-essential travel.
Princess Cruises updates booking policies in wake of coronavirus pandemic
The line has implemented the updated ‘Cruise with Confidence’ policies in order to offer its guests more flexibility and peace of mind when making decisions regarding their cruise holiday during the evolving global Covid-19 situation.
Virgin Atlantic faces collapse without government support
Virgin Atlantic could be in imminent danger of collapse without government support, founder Richard Branson has warned. The carrier is believed to be seeking £500 million from the UK government.
Collapse of South African Airways appears imminent
The carrier has been on life support for nearly a decade, losing money each year and only sustained by funds from the South African government.
Travel restrictions now virtually universal in battle against Covid-19
According to research carried out for a new report from the UNWTO, as of April 6th, 96 per cent of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic.
UNWTO calls on governments to act in coronavirus fight
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation is urging governments to “go beyond words” and begin taking decisive action to safeguard the millions of jobs under threat as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lufthansa completes huge international repatriation programme
The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed worldwide as a result have triggered the return of an unprecedented number of holidaymakers and travellers since mid-March.
Etihad feeds Abu Dhabi citizens in lockdown
Etihad Airport Services Catering has been commissioned by various Abu Dhabi government entities, business organisations and community centres to prepare and provide meals to individuals impacted by the global spread of Covid-19.
Boeing flies personal protective equipment from China to New Hampshire
Boeing has completed its first Covid-19 transport mission, using a 737-700 aircraft from its corporate fleet to bring personal protective equipment from China to the United States.
Jamaica minister of tourism announces six-month licence moratorium
This six-month moratorium will be reviewed depending on the length of time it takes for the country to recover from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, minister Edmund Bartlett explained.