SITA launches Health Protect, a secure way for airlines to share health information during the pandemic
SITA today announces the launch of Health Protect – an industry solution, to help airlines, airports, governments, and passengers safely and securely share information on health … Continue reading SITA launches Health Protect, a secure way for airlines to share health information during the pandemic
Travel app SimplyGo and SITA complete successful trial of COVID-19-focused health data platform
For the first time, a small group of air travelers flying from Germany and Estonia to the United Arab Emirates has tested the health data platform … Continue reading Travel app SimplyGo and SITA complete successful trial of COVID-19-focused health data platform
Emirates enhances smart contactless journey with touchless self check-in kiosks
Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International airport (DXB), which made its debut in September last year, have now gone touchless further enhancing the … Continue reading Emirates enhances smart contactless journey with touchless self check-in kiosks
Thales high technologies to ensure security and comfort for Bahrain International Airport’ passengers
Through its local company, Thales Bahrain SPC has successfully delivered the phase 1 of the special airport communications and security systems in respect of the airport … Continue reading Thales high technologies to ensure security and comfort for Bahrain International Airport’ passengers
flydubai resumes flights to Colombo
Sri Lanka welcomes back visitors with flydubai with a twice-weekly service flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has resumed flights to Colombo with a twice-weekly service. Flights to Colombo start from 17 February as the authorities in Sri Lanka ease travel restrictions for international … Continue reading flydubai resumes flights to Colombo
2020 Worst Year in History for Air Travel Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2020 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 65.9% compared to the full year of 2019, by far the sharpest traffic decline in aviation history. Furthermore, forward bookings have been falling sharply since late December. International passenger demand in 2020 was 75.6% below 2019 levels. Capacity, (measured in available seat kilometers or ASKs) declined 68.1% and load factor fell 19.2 percentage points to 62.8%. Domestic demand in 2020 was down 48.8% compared to 2019. Capacity contracted by 35.7% and load factor dropped 17 percentage … Continue reading 2020 Worst Year in History for Air Travel Demand
5 Most Spectacular Spas in Canton de Vaud, The Lake Geneva Region
Discover luxurious wellness, modern therapies and global treatments There is no place like Switzerland for relaxation, wellness, and healing getaways. Set in the picturesque region where nature … Continue reading 5 Most Spectacular Spas in Canton de Vaud, The Lake Geneva Region
flydubai resumes flights to Tbilisi
Georgia welcomes back visitors as flydubai launches twice-weekly flights flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that twice-weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia … Continue reading flydubai resumes flights to Tbilisi
Increased per passenger ancillary revenue offers hope for Wizz Air, says GlobalData
Following that Wizz Air’s Q3 2021 financial results showed a year-on-year revenue fall of 76.5% but increased ancillary revenue; Gus Gardner, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Wizz Air has, once again, proven its ability to drive ancillary revenues: the lifeblood of the airline. The company has proved it is resilient and reactive in its recovery approach, managing to achieve increases in ancillary revenue per passenger despite traffic levels being at an all-time low. “Pandemic-concerned passengers are more likely to purchase packages that include baggage and seat selection to ensure a … Continue reading Increased per passenger ancillary revenue offers hope for Wizz Air, says GlobalData
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