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April 27th, 2022 11:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jetstar Asia Resumed Singapore to Surabaya Flights on April 25th

On April 25th, Jetstar Asia restarted service from Singapore to Surabaya, a vital route for both pleasure and business travel. Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city after Jakarta, is one of the region's most vital trading hubs. After the pandemic halted international travel, Juanda International Airport reopened for international flights in December. It will also be a watershed moment in Jetstar Asia's recovery from COVID-19-related economic losses, curtailed flights, and decreased... Read More

April 26th, 2022 11:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates Airline Is Targeting 2023 for Its ‘Full Recovery’

According to Adnan Kazim, the airline's Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates will be fully recovered in terms of capacity and network by 2023. According to Kazim, who spoke at the Arabian Travel Market pre-conference, Emirates is now operating at 70% of its pre-pandemic capacity, which will increase to 80% in the summer and then to 85% in the winter. By 2023, according to Kazim, Emirates will have completed its pre-pandemic network.... Read More

April 26th, 2022 10:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

China’s Civil Aviation Administration Forces Four Airlines to Suspend Flights

After four airlines were confirmed to have brought in passengers infected with COVID-19, China's Civil Aviation Administration instructed them to cease flights on particular incoming routes. The method, which is identical to that of Hong Kong's civil airline regulators, reduces the pool of available capacity into mainland China while also punishing airlines for something they have no control over. Oman Air, Egyptair, Shanghai Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines are all in... Read More

April 25th, 2022 10:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Thailand no Longer Require COVID Tests Upon Arrival

Mandatory on-arrival COVID testing for all vaccinated passengers has been removed, making it easier to enter Thailand. As post-pandemic travel rises up around the world, the move is an attempt to bring the all-important tourist dollar back to the country. Thailand will eliminate required COVID testing upon arrival, reversing most of the pandemic-related entrance rules that have resulted in a less-than-desirable tourist inflow. All vaccinated travellers will no longer be... Read More

April 21st, 2022 8:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

For the First Ever Since the Pandemic, India’s Daily Domestic Passengers Exceed 400,000

India has returned to pre-pandemic traffic levels exactly two years and one month after suspending all domestic flights. On April 17th, 407,900 passengers flew within the country, bringing the total back to 2019 levels and indicating that the long-awaited rebound has arrived. Since domestic flights resumed in May 2020, Indian airlines have experienced a series of setbacks, ranging from the government's decision to limit capacity and ticket rates to waves... Read More

April 21st, 2022 6:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Passengers Rejoice as US Airlines Drop Mask Mandate

Passengers on a US airline cheered as a flight attendant informed that masks are no longer required on flights, as shown in a video that has gone viral online. As a flight attendant announced the elimination of the mask mandate, passengers on a Delta Airlines aircraft clapped and cheered. After US President Joe Biden's mask mandate for aircraft and other public transportation was taken down by a federal judge, the... Read More

April 19th, 2022 6:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

A United States Federal Judge Dismisses Mask Mandate

The US mask mandate was sensationally overturned by a federal judge yesterday, voiding the latest US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extension. The mandate was declared unlawful by US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Micelle on Monday, citing violations of administrative law and the CDC's statutory authority. As a result, the mask mandate is no longer in place, according to the White House. Last year, the Idaho-based Health Freedom Defense... Read More

March 31st, 2022 3:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

By Selling Shares, Air New Zealand Hopes to Raise $2.2 Billion

Air New Zealand has launched a recapitalization plan of NZ$2.2 billion (US$1.53 billion) to help it get back on track. A pro rata renounceable rights offer of ordinary shares to eligible shareholders to raise NZ$1.2 billion, NZ$600 million in redeemable shares to be granted to the New Zealand Government under such an existing subscription agreement, and a new dedicated unsecured four-year loan of NZ$400 million from the Government are all... Read More

March 30th, 2022 7:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Orders 50% Pilots and Cabin Crew Be Tested for Alcohol

The aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), updated its guidelines for performing pre-flight breathalyser (BA) tests for pilots and cabin crew with immediate effect on Tuesday, citing a lowering trend of Covid-19 instances and an increase in air traffic volume. According to the amended regulations, 50% of pilots and cabin crew members would be exposed to a random pre-flight BA test, up from the previous requirement of... Read More

March 29th, 2022 5:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airlines Bring Back Full Schedule; India-UAE Travel Will Be Cheaper During Ramadan

With Emirates airline increasing the frequency of its flights to nine locations in India to 170 per week beginning in early April, full choices for travel between the UAE and India are now opening up. As other airlines increase their UAE-India itineraries, this may have an impact on demand and ticket prices during Ramadan and Eid. The last weeks of March, which are typically a busy travel season for Indian... Read More

March 28th, 2022 7:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Owners of Virgin Australia Attempts to Put an End to Sale Speculation

The owners of Virgin Australia, Bain Capital, a private equity firm based in the United States, have attempted to quell rumours that they are planning to sell the company shortly. Bain has been said to be aiming to sell down or sell out quickly once Australian flight conditions stabilise over the past six months. The airline's Australian Chief was recently forced to issue a statement in response to the rumours.... Read More

March 28th, 2022 6:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

66 Airlines to Fly 3249 Weekly Flights as India Resumes International Flights

Six Indian airlines and 60 foreign airlines from 40 countries, including none from China, will begin operating 3,249 weekly flights to and from India on Sunday, as regular international flights return after a two-year hiatus. Fares are projected to decline from the stratospheric heights of the bubble system, which lapses on Saturday, as connection to the authorised number of flights increases gradually. However, because of Russia's conflict in Ukraine, they... Read More

March 26th, 2022 6:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Receives the Best Domestic Airline Award for the Second Year in a Row at Wings India 2022

At Wings India 2022, Vistara, India's best full-service airline, received three prestigious awards: Best Domestic Airline, Aviation Sustainability & Environment, and Covid Champions. At an award ceremony held in Hyderabad, Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia gave the awards in the presence of other top officials from the Ministry, FICCI, and an eminent gathering of industry representatives from across the world. Vinod Kannan, Vistara's Chief... Read More

March 25th, 2022 4:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore to Get Rid Off Quarantine and Travel Restrictions in a Week

At the end of the month, Singapore will dramatically lift its coronavirus-related travel restrictions. After having some of the tightest controls in place for a long time, the city-state now believes the moment has come to open its borders without quarantine. This is due to the fact that the majority of its COVID-19 cases are local. Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore was a popular transit point... Read More

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