Wizz Air has taken the decision to make 1,000 positions redundant in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.The figure representing a 19 per cent workforce reduction at the low-cost carrier.Releasing it…
#Voices of Travel: Financial support is what we need, states travel consultant Prashant
In this ongoing series, we explore how humans of travel are mitigating the ongoing COVID19 outbreak. Prashant S More – International Tourism & Destination Management Consultant pens his thou…
Liquidators circle SAA
Following SAA’s BRPs (business rescue practitioners) confirming that government would not assist the airline with further funding, liquidators are contacting the carrier’s creditors in an …
Covid 19 coronavirus: Christ the Redeemer lights up Brazil in surgical scrubs
Christ the healer donned stethoscope and messages of hope in Rio, in a spectacular 700m tribute to Brazil’s healthcare workers.Brazil’s most recognisable landmark, Christ the Redeemer in R…
Royal Caribbean ‘father of modern cruising’, Arne Wilhelmsen dies, 90
Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises who helped shape the modern cruise industry, has died. He was 90.The Miami-based company said in a statement that Wilhelmsen died Saturday in Palm…
Airlines agree to Treasury’s terms for rescue funding
Ten major U.S. airlines have agreed to accept a combination of payroll grants and low-interest loans that are available under the Cares Act, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin confirmed on Tuesday. Spir…
ASTA lobbying to get more federal aid for travel agents
ASTA’s wish list for the fourth round of federal coronavirus relief funding includes an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program, additional funding for other programs and airline customer s…
Enchanted Princess’ debut pushed back
Princess Cruises delayed the Enchanted Princess’ inaugural season until Aug. 1, citing the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on European shipyards.Currently under construction at Fincantieri&rsquo…
Emirates reveals new coronavirus refund policy
Seeking to quell concerns among travellers, Emirates has updated its Covid-19 travel waiver policies.The airline hopes to now present one simplified approach for rebooking and refunds on tickets issue…
More support for SMME relief funds battle
Opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has thrown its weight behind the small, medium, and micro enterprise (SMME) sector’s efforts to change the qualifying criteria for government funding t…