Ryanair has called on minister for transport, Grant Shapps, to open up international travel from all EU countries. The low-cost carrier said the move could come as soon as the next revision of the green list of safe countries expected later this week. Ryanair also urged Shapps to abolish travel restrictions for everyone that has […]
Oman Air has launched a seasonal service between Muscat and Tbilisi, Georgia. The carrier will offer two weekly direct flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays, operated with Boeing 737 aircraft. Flights will operate from June 16th until mid-September, subject to government approvals. The Wednesday flight from Muscat will depart at 20:15 and arrive in Tbilisi at […]
The council of the European Union has given its unanimous support to a digital Covid-19 certificate. The aim of the new tool is to facilitate safe and free movement during the Covid-19 pandemic by providing proof that a person has either been vaccinated against the virus, has received a negative test result or recovered from […]
easyJet has announced a new travel testing service with provider Collinson. The latter will provide access to a range of tests for international travel from the UK, making it easier and more affordable for customers to prepare to fly this summer. With the return of international leisure travel from the UK, easyJet customers will be […]
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reinforcing its long-standing strategy of working towards decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations. The Group’s airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot and SIA Cargo, will use multiple levers to achieve this goal. These include investing in new-generation aircraft, achieving higher […]
Air Astana will inaugurate new services between Kazakhstan and Montenegro on June 9th. Flights to Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, will operate from Nur-Sultan on Wednesdays and Saturdays and from Almaty on Thursdays and Sundays. All flights will be operated by new Airbus A321LR aircraft. Flights from Nur-Sultan are scheduled to depart at 09:00 and arrive in […]
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital have signed a deal for 14 additional 737-8 jets, with the lessor growing its 737 Max portfolio. The new order comes as airlines prepare for a robust return to air travel and modernise their narrow-body fleets to reduce fuel use and carbon emissions. “We are pleased to have concluded an […]
The UK government has told airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace after a Ryanair flight was diverted to Minsk and an opposition journalist arrested. At the same time, the Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all foreign carrier permits held by Belarusian air carriers until further notice. The suspension applies to both scheduled operators, including the Belarusian […]
easyJet has reported a first-half pre-tax loss of £701 million as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the aviation sector. This compares to a profit of £193 million year-on-year. Passenger numbers for the six months ending March 31st slumped by 89 per cent to 4.1 million, while total revenue sank by 90 […]
The results of a joint trial conducted by American Airlines, British Airways and the oneworld Alliance reveal that a comprehensive Covid-19 testing programme can help re-open international travel, safely. This is underpinned by analysis from researchers at the University of Oxford, who studied data on how passengers evaluate risk and comply with Covid-19 rules. The […]
