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in North America

American Airlines adds cargo capacity to Europe

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…

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in News

Oberammergau Passion Play delayed until 2022

In a virtually unprecedented move, the Oberammergau Passion Play will be postponed for two years as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world.Organisers sought to blame the delay on the administrative district office of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which earlier prohibited…

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in Europe

ABTA welcomes European Commission package travel directive changes

The European Commission has relaxed package travel directive regulations amid the coronavirus pandemic.The legislation states package organisers must take out insolvency protection to cover refunds and repatriation in case of bankruptcy.However, ABTA has said the commission is now encouraging customers…

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in Asia

Vietnam Airlines suspends international flights

Vietnam Airlines has become the latest airline to temporarily suspend all international flights within its network.As it stands, the flag-carrier hopes to resume operations at the end of April.The decision has been taken due to the complex developments surrounding the…

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in Africa

Africa’s Travel Indaba postponed in South Africa

Africa’s Travel Indaba has been postponed indefinitely in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak spreading around the world.South Africa tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane announced the decision earlier.The annual trade show was scheduled to take place at the Durban International Conference…

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