The A220, one of Airbus’ narrow-body planes, is not only cheaper and has fewer seats, but it is also capable of flying as far as the B737 or A320, becoming the ideal aircraft for the post-corona…
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Strict measures among essential personnel even in virus free Antarctica bases
As the planet battles the seemingly inexorable spread of the coronavirus, Antarctica remains the only Covid-19-free continent – thanks in the main to strict security and not a little luck. The n…
A Falklands’ milestone: opening of Mount Pleasant airport 35 years ago
May 12 was the 35th anniversary of the opening of Mount Pleasant Airport in the Falkland Islands. A milestone that definitively changed the life and future of the Islands, helping to boost trade and t…
Colombia’s national airline, Avianca, has filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court.
Avianca is the second-largest carrier in Latin America, but its passenger operations have been grounded since March because of coronavirus. It said the pandemic had cut more than 80% of its income, an…
Bill Marriott retiring as Marriott International’s chairman
Concurrent with the release of its first-quarter results, Marriott International announced future leadership changes, including plans for executive and board chairman Bill Marriott to transition to ch…
Avianca files for bankruptcy protection in United States
Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to avoid becoming a further aviation victim of the coronavirus pandemic.The carrier sought Chapter 1…
SAA BRPs ‘considering judgement’ following Labour Court ruling
SAA’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) – Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana – are considering the judgement handed down by the Labour Court on Friday (May 8) that ruled that issuing…
Quito Airport eyes June return to full operations
Quito Airport will be ready to return to full operation whenever the situation allows, according to Andrew O’Brian, chief executive of Corporación Quiport.While Ecuador has been hard hit …
Full agenda revealed ahead of second Hospitality Tomorrow event
Bench Events has announced the line-up for the second episode of its global virtual conference, Hospitality Tomorrow, taking place on May 12th.The immersive programme will feature nine hours of conten…
PATA: Asia travel expected to recovery quickly in 2021
Asia is predicted to spearhead a return to visitor growth across Asia Pacific in 2021 according to the newly updated forecasts released last week by the Pacific Asia Travel Association.Considering the…