Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is offering free access to online training courses for up to 5,000 aviation workers as part of its efforts to help the industry through the COVID-19 crisis. Current employees—or those who wish to become a part of the aviation or related industries–can select one from six of IATA’s… Seguir leyendo IATA Salutes Aviation Workers with Free Training
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OAG releases report on aviation industry
OAG has just released a global aviation report that we share below: In the past four weeks, some fifty-eight million seats have been recalled each week as airlines seek to find a way through the COVID-19 crisis that is crippling the aviation industry.One of the factors driving the slowdown in weekly capacity reductions is that… Seguir leyendo OAG releases report on aviation industry
LATAM will reduce operations and announce changes to its staff
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries (“LATAM”) announced a 95% reduction in their passenger operations during April 2020, due to border closings and lower demand as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The measure will be permanently evaluated based on travel restrictions in different countries and demand. Operations in force during April 2020… Seguir leyendo LATAM will reduce operations and announce changes to its staff
Spirit Airlines organizes humanitarian flight from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale
The weeks of uncertainty ended Thursday for the 149 American citizens on board the Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) flight from Bogotá, Colombia to Fort Lauderdale. Many of them were trying to secure a flight back to the United States, since the Colombian government closed the country’s borders on March 17 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.… Seguir leyendo Spirit Airlines organizes humanitarian flight from Bogotá to Fort Lauderdale
CLIA announces voluntary suspension in U.S. cruise operations
CLIA ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from U.S. ports of call for 30 days as public health officials and the U.S. Government continue to address COVID-19. “CLIA cruise line members are voluntarily and temporarily suspending operations from the U.S. as we work to address this public health crisis,”… Seguir leyendo CLIA announces voluntary suspension in U.S. cruise operations
LATAM moves its operation at JFK Airport in New York
LATAM Airlines Group announced that it will relocate its operation at John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) from Terminal 8 to Terminal 4 as of February 1, 2020. In this terminal, Delta operates more than 90 destinations in the United States. , Canada and the world. This transfer will allow more fluid connections between… Seguir leyendo LATAM moves its operation at JFK Airport in New York
Delta strengthens the connection network in Miami
Delta Air Lines will add 13 new non-stop daily flights to Miami International Airport (MIA) from operations centers and major corporate travel destinations in the US. UU., Including a new service from Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, Salt Lake City and Tampa. With this expansion of its connection service, Delta will offer 41 daily non-stop options between 10… Seguir leyendo Delta strengthens the connection network in Miami
Predicting the future of travel in 2040
By the year 2040, international travel will be a faster, easier and more ecologically sustainable activity than ever before, according to a report commissioned by Allianz Partners to help prepare for the travel-related needs of their customers in the future. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C assistance and insurance solutions, delivering global protection… Seguir leyendo Predicting the future of travel in 2040
MSC Cruises speaks to the future of travel at CES 2020
MSC Cruises yesterday spoke at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas about the future of travel, and the technology that will enable it. As a major innovator in the industry and a respected voice in the category, MSC Cruises’ Chief Business Innovation Officer Luca Pronzati was invited to join moderator Michelle Toh of… Seguir leyendo MSC Cruises speaks to the future of travel at CES 2020
5 trends that will dominate the travel industry in 2020
Undoubtedly, travel will continue to grow in 2020 and consumers will see the evolution of the industry with new technological developments. Digitization offers the traveler several options at each step of the trip and today’s consumers expect a high level of flexibility and customization when booking trips. So, what can travelers expect as a new… Seguir leyendo 5 trends that will dominate the travel industry in 2020