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BA launches its summer schedule for Southampton
Holiday destinations include Spain, Italy and Portugal and will begin from next May
Air Canada introduces biometric services at SFO
The service streamlines gate experience by automating the identification verification process
IATA reports slower than expected recovery in October
Both international and domestic travel experienced lower than anticipated passenger traffic
ACI publishes year-end Covid-19 impact analysis
The organisation says pre-departure testing is needed to eradicate the quarantine period to enable recovery
Wizz Air Resumes Luton Operations
Wizz Air has today (May 1) restarted operations at its London/Luton base despite ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19. The low-cost carrier has resumed services to 22 destinations from the gateway for passengers whose journeys are deemed necessary.
Virgin Australia – The Rise and Fall
As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip on the commercial aviation industry, Virgin Australia became its next casualty after entering voluntary administration on April 21. Thomas Haynes examines the airline’s history and analyses what went wrong for Australia’s second largest carrier.
Coronavirus: Six Airlines Fighting Back Against COVID-19
While most airlines across the world have now stopped operating many of their scheduled services, some are helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by operating flights to collect medical supplies from China. Here’s six interesting examples.
Coronavirus: Eight Unusual Flights You Might Have Missed
Thomas Haynes explores some of the more unique flights that have occurred during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Global Airports Respond to COVID-19
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak, airports are at the frontline of the mission to stem the spread of the virus. Thomas Haynes examines the effects of the virus on the industry and what is being done to control the spread.