The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects…
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on Wednesday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to permit international flights to underserved markets beyond the ambit of various “air bubble” agreements with different countries. All international commercial air passenger services…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travelers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19. Wearing face coverings is a key recommendation of the International Civil…
It is of high prestige that, nearly 9.5 lakh Indians have returned from abroad under the Government’s “Vande Bharat” evacuation mission, making it the most massive sustained operation for the repatriation of Indians stranded overseas. Till July 30, the Air…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an airline self-assessment health checklist to support the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis. The Take-off guidance is the global standard framework of risk-based…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments across Europe to coordinate to lift border restrictions and find alternatives to quarantine rules in order to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic-wracked devastation of the European economic sector. The…
The tourism giant TUI and the German Government agreed on a second massive aid package on Wednesday to show how the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still affecting the industry. The Hanover-based company has agreed a package worth 1.2…
A statement from Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) at Thursday night alleged that Air India continues to play “monopoly” at a time when economies are trying to revive and get back on their feet. As per the TAAI, Air…
Later than any of his peers, Booking.com announced a restructuring on Tuesday, eliminating up to 25% of its global workforce, a number that a report is estimated at around 4,300 employees. Glenn Fogel, the CEO of the two parent companies…
“The outspread of bilateral air bubble agreements with more nations allowing to carry “eligible” passengers to and from India and permitting travel agents to sell air tickets, will obviously contribute a ray of hope for travel and tourism industry- comprising…
