Last week, it looked as though SAA had reached the end of line when its business rescue practitioners (BRPs) were advised that government would not assist the airline with further funding. The BRPs – who said there weren’t sufficient funds…
The Travel & Tourism sector faces a staggering 100 million jobs losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, WTTC. The startling figure, based on research from WTTC, has increased by over 30% in…
On Monday Philippine Airlines repatriated 184 Kiwi passengers from Manila.The Airbus A350-900 flight to Auckland was an extraordinary service in many respects. As one of the newest additions to the fleet, it marked the first operation of this aircraft type…
Following the successful launch of Hospitality Tomorrow, Bench Events has announced the first 30+ speakers for the second edition of the online event.The second installment is set to take place on May 12th.Powered by Bench Digital, Hospitality Tomorrow was launched…
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,…
Turismo de Portugal has launched a ‘Clean & Safe’ certification programme to rebuild trust in the sector.The new scheme is open to tourism enterprises, tourist entertainment companies and travel agencies as they prepare to reopen following the coronavirus lockdown.The stamp…
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…
FlySafair has removed flight inventory until May 31 following the recent government notification of an extended and tiered lockdown schedule beyond April 30.Head of Sales and Distribution of FlySafair, Kirby Gordon, told Tourism Update that the airline was seeking urgent…
Boeing has scrapped a proposed deal with Embraer to create a joint commercial aviation business.The agreement, valued at $4.2 billion, had been under discussion for two-years, and aimed to boost Boeing in the lucrative single-aisle segment.It was widely seen as…
Air New Zealand has revealed its revised global network, announcing it will not be resuming several key international routes after the coronavirus pandemic subsides.Among the routes being cut will be the key service from London to Auckland via Los Angeles…
