The World Travel & Tourism Council has urged the UK government and EU authorities to implement exceptional flexibility around consumer refunds.The private sector body argues the move will alleviate the unbearable pressure on the tourism sector as a result of…
Airbus has continued to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries.These include France, Germany, Spain and the UK.An Airbus flight test crew has…
Vaya Trails is a new tour company offering hiking experiences through the escarpment of Eswatini.The company is the brainchild of five Swazi locals who are keen to share their love and knowledge of this unique environment, says a statement from…
LATAM Airlines Group has announced a 95 per cent reduction in operations during April.The move comes in light of border closures and lower demand due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Measures will be evaluated on an ongoing basis based on travel…
Grounded travel workers around New Zealand are asking if essential Kiwi businesses are in need of extra hands.Messages asking to #HelpKiwisFly again have been trending on social media as grounded travel agents and cabin crews are looking for redeployment opportunities…
The White House is contemplating a ban on commercial domestic flying to Covid-19 hotspots.Answering questions at his Wednesday press briefing, President Donald Trump said particular consideration is being given to banning flights that go from one city with a major…
International Airlines Group has confirmed further cuts to its planned schedule, with only ten per cent of flights now set to operate in April and May.In mid-March, the group – which owns Iberia, British Airways and Aer Lingus – had…
Emirates has received approval from authorities in the United Arab Emirates to carry passengers on a limited number of routes.Effective Monday, flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich.The carrier, which suspended the majority of…
Accor is withdrawing a dividend payment of €280 million for financial 2019 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.The company said, today, more than half its branded hotels worldwide are closed, with the figure likely to rise to over two…
An amount of up to R30 million (€1.52m) taken from the TOMSA tourism levy – has been earmarked to assist travellers who may be stranded or need to be quarantined in South Africa during the 21-day lockdown period to prevent…
