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Many countries are removing Covid-19-related restrictions due to the increasing vaccination coverage and the mild form of the recent virus variants. In line with this, Finnair is now lifting the requirement to wear a face mask on board all […]
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Ryanair today (April 20) announced that it has partnered with Neste, the world’s leading supplier of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to purchase a blend of which 40% is SAF Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The mixture will be used to handle
Residents of Albury-Wodonga will be able to take advantage of a direct link to South Australia this winter as Qantas launches a new seasonal route between Adelaide and the border city. From 8 July to 25 September 2022, the
The Transportation Security Administration has withdrawn the Security Directive that required masks on public transportation and in transportation hubs, including CLT. Masks are no longer required at CLT. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines regarding mask requirements.
SpiceJet today announced the launch of new and additional non-stop flights on its domestic and international network. The airline has added new flights to its schedule including two industry-first flights, new domestic and international flights and additional frequencies. These
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Virgin Australia has launched a new loyalty programme, especially for businesses. The Virgin Australia Business Flyer programme will reward small to medium-sized business customers with Velocity Points for the business, as well as the individual flyer. Travel demand for
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Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure. Finnair flies to ten Asian destinations, five US destinations, and 62 European destinations from its Helsinki hub during the winter. Finnair also has
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Given the rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties, Stellantis has suspended its manufacturing operations in Kaluga to ensure full compliance with all cross sanctions and to protect its employees. Stellantis condemns violence and supports all actions
Air India has stopped selling tickets on the Delhi-Moscow-Delhi route. The prospects for resumption of flights at the moment remain uncertain. According to the Air India office, money for previously purchased tickets for canceled flights can be returned to
The European Commission (EC) has updated its EU Air Safety List, adding 21 Russia-certified airlines that do not adhere to international safety standards, according to the EC. The list includes: Aeroflot, Russia, Pobeda, UTair, S7, Aurora, Izhavia, Yakutia, YUVT Aero, Smartavia,
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Air Astana will resume direct flights to Istanbul on 26th April 2022, with the service having been suspended in March 2021 due to Covid restrictions. Flights to Istanbul will be operated on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the departure from
Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021 showing encouraging signs of traffic recovery as many previous busiest airports re-join top ranks. The world airport rankings are based on the preliminary
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Ryanair officially launched its major training partnership with Astonfly to deliver a Ryanair mentored programme in Paris to recruit and train up to 500 new cadet pilots over a 4-year period. This partnership will ensure Ryanair continues to attract
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The fleet of Rossiya Airlines (Aeroflot Group) was replenished with a Superjet 100 (RA-89022) aircraft in a new special Troika livery, the liner was named after the city of Velsk, Arkhangelsk Region. The event is timed to coincide with
Air Transat announces the gradual resumption of its operations to France’s regions, starting today with the departure of its first direct flight from Montreal to Marseille. From Brittany to Provence, Aquitaine and Auvergne, six destinations will be available once
