Royal Caribbean Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings of its global fleet until May 12th.In light of the developing Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line – which also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises – had originally scrapped all…
Royal Caribbean Cruises has secured a $2.2 billion 364-day secured-term loan facility as the company battles the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.The move is designed to improve the liquidity position of the cruise line, with Royal Caribbean having immediately borrowed…
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised all British people travelling abroad to return to the UK now, if commercial flights are still available.The government body warned international travel is becoming very limited as air routes are suspended, land borders…
Air Canada has revealed plans to cut 5,000 jobs in the coming weeks as the carrier battles the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.The airline, along with lost-cost subsidiary Rouge, has been forced to ground hundreds of international and domestic flights…
American Airlines is utilising its currently grounded passenger aircraft to move cargo between the United States and Europe.The first cargo-only flight departs from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport today, headed for Frankfurt Airport.The Boeing 777-300 will operate two round trips…
Some U.S. airlines promoted generous fare sales Sunday and Monday to persuade at least a few people to fly during the Covid-19 pandemic.But should airlines be offering such incentives considering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised against…
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on U.S. hotel occupancy, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) and other hospitality leaders are asking the federal government to buoy the struggling sector with $150 billion in direct grants.Following a Tuesday…
Private jets, yachts, private emergency rooms – in view of the spread of the coronavirus, wealthy people are resorting to means that are unthinkable for most citizens. Over 120,000 people worldwide have now contracted the new coronavirus and are facing…
Carnival Cruise Line will “pause” operations immediately across its fleet of ships based in North America.The organisation said it planned to resume sailings on Friday, April 10th.All ships currently at sea will continue their voyages and return to their homeports…
As Southwest Airlines’ entry into the Travelport and Amadeus GDSs grows closer, the stakeholders involved — Southwest, the GDSs and travel management companies (TMCs) — are looking forward to the benefits that will result from the change.“Selling Southwest, we, to…
