Eurowings will add a series of destination in the Mediterranean this month as the carrier begins to rebuild its schedule.The carrier has maintained a basic level of service from Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne/Bonn and Stuttgart throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and is…
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to downsize it business in response to the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy.The London-based carrier said it expected a recovery in aviation traffic to pre-crisis levels to take up to…
Southwest Airlines has begun taking corporate travel bookings through industry-standard business travel booking systems.The low-cost carrier has long sold tickets only through its own channels, but will now seek to boost its business travel market with the new integration.Tickets will…
The Covid-19 crisis has brought the growth of the aeronautics sector to a halt. Between the financial difficulties of the airlines and questions about the recovery of international tourism, manufacturers and equipment suppliers are going to have to face what…
The Swiss government will provide CHF1.9 billion (£1.6 billion) to the domestic aviation sector to bridge liquidity shortfalls as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Some CHF1.275 billion will go directly for the two airlines, Swiss and Edelweiss, while up to…
Ryanair has warned passengers they may have to wait until the coronavirus pandemic has passed before they can claim cash refunds.In the latest update to its refund policy, the low-cost carrier said it would offer vouchers and free changes of…
Scandinavian Airlines has said it will cut as many as 5,000 jobs as it seeks to restructure for a post-Covid 19 world.The outbreak has removed most of the demand for air travel and thereby the commercial basis for many airlines.Currently,…
Vietnam Airlines and its subsidiaries have confirmed plans to increase domestic operations.The move comes as the country claims “effective containment” of the Covid-19 outbreak.The airline group – which also includes Jetstar Pacific and Vasco – said the decision would contribute…
A health crisis that quickly turned into an economic crisis, COVID-19 has a particularly strong impact on tourism and the hotel industry. After the pandemic, hotels will need to find new techniques to limit their losses and make up for…
The tourism sector faces a staggering 100 million jobs losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.The startling figure, based on research from WTTC, has increased by over 30 per cent in the last…
