Aviation bodies have seized on the European commission’s calls to lift all intra-EU travel restrictions from Monday to stress that passengers can fly safely. The International Air Transport Association has claimed that enhanced biosafety measures make “airport and aircraft environments exceptionally sanitised and controlled public spaces”. Patrick Ky, the executive director of the EU air safety agency, Easa, said: “We are confident that, providing individuals behave responsibly and abide by the measures being put in place by airports and airlines, passengers can return to the skies with confidence.” … [Read more...] about Lots of distancing, no long-distance: airlines cautiously return to the sky
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Vietnamese airlines post quarterly losses due to COVID-19
Globally, airlines are set to lose $84 billion as the coronavirus pandemic reduces revenue by half to mark the worst year in the sector’s history, Reuters quoted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast in June. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines post quarterly losses due to COVID-19
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant dies of coronavirus
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant dies of coronavirus
US airlines saw 965% rise in passenger complaints amid coronavirus
As could easily have been predicted, the number of customer complaints being registered against air carriers increased dramatically amid COVID-related upheaval. “What was not expected,” said Upgraded Points’ founder, Alex Miller, “was the sheer volume of complaints—the year-to-year rise was simply off the charts." … [Read more...] about US airlines saw 965% rise in passenger complaints amid coronavirus
Airline execs, unions press for billions in additional aid amid Congress stimulus debate
“Just as before, I’m personally involved in delivering that message to our federal leaders,” Kelly said, according to CNBC. The CEO said he is pushing lawmakers to implement other measures such as liability protections for airlines and tax breaks for airline tickets. … [Read more...] about Airline execs, unions press for billions in additional aid amid Congress stimulus debate
