Despite the pandemic, many Americans are planning a last-minute return to the skies this Thanksgiving. Flight tickets issued in the week commencing 8th November, for travel over the Thanksgiving period, have surged to 74.5% of last year’s volumes so far
The trial of a new Covid-safe flight from New York/Newark to London Heathrow, which includes a free rapid-results testing programme for all crew and passengers before they fly, has the potential to be good news for the entire aviation sector
As airlines such as British Airways and United Airlines launch fully Covid-tested flights to get air traffic moving again, the British Government has abandoned the airlines and should be at the heart of this operation. This is a a dereliction of duty, says Cities Restart
The Hong Kong – Singapore Air Travel Bubble will provide much-needed hope to the businesses and individuals that rely on travellers for income. We can expect material gains in travel demand, and other countries in the region will see this as a case study to guide their own travel facilitation initiatives
A lack of understanding creates so much contempt within the contractor/subcontractor relationship. Making sure that subcontractors understand their obligations, liabilities and entitlements under the subcontract is extremely important for creating a productive relationship
Despite Covid-19 cases increasing around the world, nearly 20% of global consumers think it is safe to travel now, with 21% putting less weight on government restrictions and more on personal risk assessments
Honeywell’s latest business aviation outlook forecasts 7,300 new business jet deliveries over next decade, valued at US$235bn. 80% of operators say their purchase plans have not been affected by Covid-19
The aviation industry is moving from managing the initial impact of Covid-19, to developing strategies that enable it to survive in the longer term, says IBA
Are onboard social areas still desirable for airlines post-Covid? If anything, social areas are even more vital, says AIM Altitude
In the midst of a major industry crisis, now is not the time to hunker down. If the North American commercial aviation sector is set to grow and prepare for the next generation of flyers, then it too must invest in the technologies that will help it attract and retain passengers. Inflight connectivity is a catalyst for a profitable recovery and future growth
