Wizz Air has announced its first Russian base, in Saint Petersburg.From September, one Airbus A320 aircraft will be based at Pulkovo Airport.Along with the establishment of the new base, Wizz Air announced five new services to five countries from Saint…
Emirates will add ten more cities to its flight schedule in coming days at the carrier continues to rebuild its route network.Colombo will be on offer from June 20th, Sialkot (June 24th), Istanbul (from June 25th); Auckland, Beirut, Brussels, Hanoi…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the reopening of tourism activities, with international charter flights resuming on Wednesday (June 17).“Rwanda’s tourism industry is adapting to create a safe environment for travellers and operators to thrive in these unprecedented times,”…
LATAM Airlines Argentina will cease passenger and cargo operations for an indefinite period.The announcement is a result of current market conditions, exacerbated by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulty of building structural agreements with local industry actors.The…
There are vineyards all over New Zealand and there’s never been a better time to visit them, writes Anna King ShahabNew Zealand’s several thousand vineyards are dotted about in pockets large and small, from the frosty south right up to…
Total spending on domestic travel will drop 45% by the end of this year and inbound travel spending will fall 75%, according to a Tourism Economics forecast.The report, prepared for the U.S. Travel Association, estimates that spending by domestic travelers…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has extended its suspension of cruising for nearly all voyages embarking between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30 for all three cruise brands (Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises).However, Alaska cruises departing from…
International Airlines Group chief executive, Willy Walsh, has rejected claims British Airways is acting unfairly toward staff as it seeks to downsize in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.The carrier was branded a “national disgrace” by the transport committee over…
Dukes the Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has received a recognition from Dubai police headquarters on for maintaining the highest levels of hygiene and safety amid the Covid-19 global pandemic.In immediate response to Dubai Health Authorities instructions, Dubai Municipality Guideline…
Government is concerned the business rescue plan for SAA has not “adequately achieved” its objectives, but says it supports the plan “where it results in a viable, sustainable airline that provides integrated domestic, regional and international flight services”.“We will assess…
