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Ryanair dropping masks on some EU flights
Ray Monty - May 12, 2024
Ryanair is dropping mandatory mask wearing on flights to the EU starting next week. Following updated EASA/ECDC guidance, face masks…
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Almost eight million new travel jobs to be created in Europe
Ray Monty - May 12, 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) suggests Europe will create nearly eight million new travel…
SIA, Malaysia Airlines get approval for revenue sharing partnership
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have been given approval their strategic partnership. Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission gave the green…
Jumeriah Group installs face ID check-in
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
Hospitality firm Jumeirah Group inked a strategic partnership with Incode Technologies to offer face ID biometric check-in. The system uses a…
Eased restrictions boost Cathay Pacific passenger traffic
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
Cathay Pacific carried more than 40,000 passengers last month, an increase of 82.2% compared to April 2021. However, it is still…
Abu Dhabi and Trip.com seal tourism partnership
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has signed a strategic partnership with Trip.com Group at Arabian Travel Market.…
Avianca, Gol merger to create mega South American airline group
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
Avianca and Brazil airline Gol are joining forces to form a ‘pan-Latin American airline network.’ A new holding company Abra…
Virgin’s Valiant Lady set for maiden season in the Mediterranean
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
Virgin Voyages’ second lady ship, Valiant Lady, arrives in new Mediterranean homeport of Barcelona later this week. It sails seven-night itineraries in…
New bill proposes seafarers’ minimum wage
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
A new Harbours (Seafarers’ Remuneration) bill has been tabled to ensure seafarers are paid at least the UK national minimum…
UK airlines fail to meet climate targets
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
UK airlines have failed to meet nearly all current environmental targets. Only one has been met since 2000, according to…
Sabre boosts hotel retailing with Nuvola acquisition
Ray Monty - May 11, 2024
Sabre Corp announced its acquisition of Nuvola, a hotel service optimization and guest engagement provider to hoteliers. The transaction…
Virgin Australia inks strategic partnership with Qatar Airways
Ray Monty - May 10, 2024
Virgin Australia unveiled a new strategic partnership with Qatar Airways, expanding both airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programmes. Beginning mid-year,…
