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La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich Is Now Open

The latest hotel in La Réserve's celebrated portfolio is now welcoming guests to the banks of Lake Zurich. Joining properties in Paris, Ramatuelle and Geneva, La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich is the result of an ambitious restoration of an old Zurich landmark; the Eden au Lac first opened in 1909. Designer Philippe Starck brought whimsy and flair to the project in imagining the five-star hotel as an “imaginary yacht club.” Nautical decor includes woodwork reminiscent of ship hulls, paintings of sailboats and portraits of captains, bronze rowlocks from Venetian gondolas, and oars. Starck conceived the 40 rooms and suites as mariner's cabins on land. There are eight different room categories, ranging in size from 237 to 850 square feet. From their balconies and terraces, the rooms offer views over both the water and the city, as do the bars and restaurants.

Eden Kitchen & Bar is designed as a convivial space with an open kitchen sending out international dishes reflecting Italian chef Marco Ortolan’s globetrotting career in restaurants around the world. On the rooftop, with panoramic 360-degree views over Zurich, La Muña offers Japanese-Peruvian specialties by chef Tomoko Gunji Hangartner. Good to know: You can order food all day—there is no afternoon kitchen closure—and likewise room service is 24/7. Take advantage of a special opening offer, “Discover La Réserve Zurich,” which, for a limited time, includes a slew of perks: Welcome drinks at the bar, American breakfast, a free upgrade to the next room category, early check-in and late check-out. 

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La Reserve is the brainchild of entrepreneur Michel Reybier, who is also the majority shareholder of Aevis Victoria SA. The ultra-luxe brand has developed a cult following among the jetset community for its approach to hospitality (tagline “rethinking luxury”). 

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Smiths Detection Wins Hold-Baggage Screening Contract for Kuwait Airport's New T2

Smiths Detection has won a contract to supply HI-SCAN 10080 XCT hold-baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction. Terminal 2, which is intended to become an international transit hub, will have the ability to handle 25 million passengers annually. Jerome de Chassey, Smiths Detection's Vice President APAC and Middle East, said, “We’re happy to be entering this partnership with Kuwait International Airport, providing them with best-in-class screening equipment for their new terminal. The solutions they have selected are used in some of the biggest airports across the globe and have been designed to provide effective and efficient screening.” The HI-SCAN 10080 XCT is a dual-view, dual-energy line scanner with high-resolution 3D Computed Tomography (CT). It exceeds international regulatory requirements, having achieved Standard 3.1 approval (the highest defined security standard in the EU). It also has TSA 7.2 certification. The HI-SCAN 10080 XCT can be further updated as necessary in the future to automatically detect evolving threats. See latest Travel News, Video Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, Kuwait, Security, Defence, Smiths Detection. Read the full article

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Delta to Retire Boeing 777s by Year-End

Delta has decided to retire its 18 Boeing 777s by the end of 2020, accelerating the airline’s strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet. “We’re making strategic, cost-effective changes to our fleet to respond to the impact of the COVID19 pandemic while also ensuring Delta is well-positioned for the recovery on the backside of the crisis,” said Gil West, Delta’s Chief Operating Officer. “The 777 has been a reliable part of Delta’s success since it joined the fleet in 1999 and because of its unique operating characteristics, opened new non-stop, ultra-long-haul markets that only it could fly at that time.”

Last month, Delta announced plans to accelerate the retirement of the MD-88 and MD-90 fleets to June.  Since the onset of the COVID19 situation, Delta has parked more than 650 mainline and regional aircraft. The Boeing 777-200 first entered the fleet in 1999 and grew to 18 aircraft, including 10 of the long-range 777-200LR variant, which arrived in 2008.  At the time, the aircraft was uniquely positioned to fly non-stop between Atlanta and Johannesburg, South Africa, Los Angeles to Sydney and other distant destinations. Delta will continue flying its fleet of Airbus A350-900s, which burn 21% less fuel per seat than the 777s they will replace. Despite a reduction in international passenger travel, the 777 fleet has been the workhorse of Delta’s cargo, mail and U.S. citizen repatriation operations amid the pandemic.  Since late April, the widebody jet has flown dozens of trips from Chicago and Los Angeles to Frankfurt to deliver mail to U.S. military troops abroad; operated between the U.S. and Asia to deliver thousands of pounds of critical, life-saving supplies to aid in the COVID19 response; and carried thousands of U.S. citizens back to the U.S. from Sydney, Mumbai, Manila and other cities around the world. See latest Travel News, Video Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, Delta. Read the full article

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Accor North and Central America Launch New Wellbeing Platform

Accor on Friday announced the launch of a new wellbeing platform for Accor’s North and Central America region, ALL Stay Well. ALL Stay Well launches with a focus on the care and safety of guests and employees through the prevention of COVID-19. Phase One of the integrated program includes: Stringent new health and safety standards, focused on 20 key touchpoints throughout the guest and employee journey Validation under the new global ALLSAFE Cleanliness label, which confirms and commits to guests that the new standards have been met in Accor properties worldwide Rollout of a new comprehensive, hands-on safety and hygiene training program to ensure that all employees worldwide have the skills and education necessary to protect themselves and all who visit the Group’s hotels A partnership with AXA, a global leader in insurance, aimed at providing medical support to guests across 5,000 Accor hotels worldwide; Accor guests will benefit from AXA’s most recent advances in telemedicine through free access to medical teleconsultations, as well as access to AXA’s extensive medical networks, with tens of thousands of licensed healthcare professionals The platform has oversight by a team of expert advisors to ensure maximum efficacy, including Bureau Veritas, a world leader in hygiene and cleanliness inspection; Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security and fellow with the Infectious Diseases Society of America; and Ruth Petran, Ph.D., CFS, senior corporate scientist, food safety and public gealth, for Ecolab, global leaders in cleaning and hygiene and advisors to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Asia Pacific Airlines Report 25% Decline in Net Earnings for 2019

Preliminary financial performance figures from AAPA show that Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$3.8 billion in combined net earnings in 2019, a 25% decline compared to the US$5.1 billion reported in 2018. Profitability was impacted by intense competition adding downward pressure on yields, whilst air cargo demand was significantly affected by the escalation of trade disputes, including tit-for-tat trade tariffs between the US and China. Overall, against the backdrop of a slowing global economy, Asia Pacific airlines saw international passenger traffic as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) moderate to a 4.2% increase in 2019, following a strong 7.2% growth in 2018. Meanwhile, international air cargo traffic as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) declined by 5% for the year, marking the steepest fall since the global financial crisis.

Collectively, the region's carriers achieved aggregated operating revenues of US$210.5 billion for the calendar year, almost matching the US$211.2 billion recorded in 2018. Passenger revenue increased by 1.5% to US$167.1 billion, as regional economic expansion supported growth in both leisure and business travel markets, helping to offset the fall in passenger yields caused by persistently stiff market competition. Air cargo markets were adversely affected by a combination of lower demand and corresponding downward pressure on freight rates. As a result, cargo revenue fell significantly, by 14.5% to a combined total of US$18.4 billion in 2019, reversing the double-digit gains achieved in the preceding year. Asian airlines bore the brunt of the escalation in trade tensions, as they collectively account for over one-third of global air cargo traffic. Combined operating expenses totaled US$200.4 billion, unchanged from 2018. With global jet fuel prices down by 7.2% to an average of US$78.9 per barrel, fuel expenditure fell by 4.5% to US$52.8 billion. The share of fuel expenditure as a percentage of total operating costs declined by 1.3 percentage points to 26.4%. In contrast, non-fuel expenditure rose by 1.8% to US$147.6 billion, on the back of higher depreciation costs as well as landing fees and en-route charges. The decline in average fuel prices provided some relief to operating expenditure, but this was offset by higher non-fuel expenses. Consequently, overall operating profit declined by 7.4% to US$10.1 billion, whilst operating margin edged 0.4 percentage points lower to 4.8% for the year. Mr. Subhas Menon, Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), said, "International passenger traffic on Asia Pacific airlines set new records in 2019, but the operating environment became increasingly challenging. The average profit was just US$4 per passenger flown, slimming net margin to a meagre 2%. Given the current crisis, it is sobering to look back on a time when we all took safe and affordable air travel for granted, and Asian airlines were carrying over four million passengers a day. Since the end of January 2020, that number has plunged dramatically as almost all countries introduced lockdowns and severe restrictions on international travel. Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of aircraft and are currently operating only skeletal networks to meet demand for repatriation flights as well as for shipments of medical supplies and essential goods." Looking ahead, Mr. Menon said, "Airlines worldwide are fighting for their very survival, given the collapse of demand. Hopes of a V-shaped recovery have waned. It may take years for the industry to recover to pre-COVID19 levels. Nevertheless, the early restart of aviation will spur global recovery from the current crisis. To this end, the Asia Pacific aviation community is committed to working closely with governments, public health authorities, and other international bodies in charting a course for a timely and measured restoration of air services." See latest Travel News, Video Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, AAPA, Asia Pacific Airlines. Read the full article

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United Airlines Looking to Raise US$ 2.25 Billion with Senior Secured Notes

United Airlines intends to commence a private offering of $2.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of two series of notes, the senior secured notes due 2023 and the senior secured notes due 2025, subject to market and other conditions. The Notes will be guaranteed by United's parent company United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

United intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes to repay the $2 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding under the term loan facility that United entered into on 9 March 2020 and, to the extent that any net proceeds remain, for general corporate purposes. The final terms and amounts of the Notes are subject to market and other conditions and may be materially different than expectations. The Notes will be secured initially by first priority security interests in a designated pool of 360 aircraft owned by United. See latest Travel News, Video Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, United Airlines. Read the full article

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Royal Orchid Plus Launches Triple Miles Promotion

Thai Airways celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and as part of the celebrations is offering Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) members the chance to earn triple miles. The promotion is available to all members who make reservations and issue tickets via Thai Airways' website between 1 and 2 May 2020 for travel between 1 December 2020 and 31 March 2021.

The triple mileage promotion is available for on both international and domestic Thai Airways and Thai Smile flights. Thai Airways and Thai Smile are not currently operating any scheduled services. Thai Airways is expected to resume international flights on 30 June / 1 July while Thai Smile is hoping to resume domestic flights on 1 June 2020. See also: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May, Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May and Bangkok Airways to Resume Samui Flights on 15 May. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19, FFP, Thai Airways, Thai Smile, ROP, Royal Orchid Plus. Headlines: IHG Signs Resort in Saipan  Airbus Develops A330 and A350 Cargo Solution for Airlines  Air Canada Launches CleanCare+  Second Boeing 777X Begins Flight Tests  Bombardier to Resume Aircraft Manufacturing in Canada  Hamad Int. Airport Reports Q1 2020 Increase in Cargo  Universal Postal Union Warns of Air Capacity Shortage  Australia's Loyal Wingman Prototype Begins Ground Tests  Aviation: Global Passenger Volumes Return to Levels Last Seen in 2006  Passenger Numbers of Asia Pacific Airlines Down 72.9% in March  AirAsia Resumes Domestic Flights in Malaysia; Philippines and Thailand Next  Royal Orchid Plus Launches Triple Miles Promotion  Etihad Airways' Special Flights to Include Dublin and New York JFK  Virgin Atlantic to Deliver Over 43 Million PPE Items to UK in Next Three Months  ICAO Establishes COVID19 Aviation Recovery Task Force  Martin Nüsseler Joins Deutsche Regional Aircraft as CTO  Bangkok Airways to Resume Samui Flights  Not Enough Air Cargo Capacity to Meet Demand  Virgin Atlantic to Operate 90+ Cargo-Only Flights Per Week in May  Singapore Hotel Association Partners STR  IATA's 76th AGM to Take Place in Amsterdam 23-24 November  Air Astana to Resume Flights Between Almaty and Nur-Sultan  British Airways CEO Warns of Significant Changes to Come  Hong Kong Airport Employs Latest Technology in Fight Against COVID19  COVID19: Airlines in Asia Pacific to See Largest Drop in Revenue  Philippine Airlines to Operate Two Repatriation Flights from New York  Boeing South Carolina to Resume 787 Operations  Simone Broekhaar Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as DOSM  American Airlines to Offer Wipes / Gels and Face Masks to Passengers  Domestic Travel to Lead Recovery Followed by Regional and Long-Haul Services  Sebastian Mikosz to Join IATA as SVP - Member and External Relations  Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights 1 May  Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as GM  Thai Airways Operates Repatriation Flights from Sydney and Auckland  Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo  Virgin Atlantic to Launch Cargo-Only Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel  British Airways Increases Cargo-Only Flights from China  WTTC Estimates 100+ Million Job Losses in Travel & Tourism Sector  Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May  Air New Zealand Delays New York Launch to Late-2021  Etihad to Provide Air Freight Assistance to Australian Exporters  Austrian Airlines Predicts Demand of Pre-COVID19 Levels in 2023  Anantara Launches Stay With Peace of Mind Programme  Executive Leadership Team Changes at CWT  CAE Signs Deal for 10,000 COVID19 Ventilators; Recalls Staff in Canada  Delta to Use Overhead Bins of Widebody Aircraft for Cargo  Marriott Establishes Global Cleanliness Council  Hong Kong's Daily Visitor Arrivals Below 100 at Beginning of April  1.2 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers by September 2020  PAL to Operate Special Flight to London on 24 April  CWT Awarded Platinum Status by EcoVadis  Emirates Increases Inflight and Airport Safety Measures  SAS Extends Status Level of EuroBonus Members for 12 Months  Delta Looking to Raise US$ 3 Billion  Vietnam Airlines Repatriates 300 People from Japan  IATA: Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive  Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA  Qatar Airways Staff to Defer Portion of Basic Salary  United Airlines Looking to Raise Over US$1 Billion Through Public Offering  Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew  Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles  Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts  Vietnam Airlines Upgrades Flight Pass with Optiontown  Cathay Pacific to Operate 3% of Normal Capacity in April and May  Passengers Numbers at Hong Kong Int. Airport Down 91% in March  Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon  IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes  Hahn Air Restructures Departments  Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May  Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam  United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021  MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes  Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia  Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong  IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses  Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight  IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China  IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day  Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership  Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered  Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding  F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight  Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April  Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93%  American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status  Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June  SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights  Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich  Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ  Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage  Farah C. Jaber Appointed Cluster GM of Two Avani Resorts in Thailand  China Airlines Postpones Launch of Flights to Cebu and Chiang Mai  Ten Accor Hotels in Bangkok Renting Rooms as Offices  Delta Blocks Middle Seats; Pauses Automatic Advance Upgrades  Boeing Delivers First Set of Reusable 3D-Printed Face Shields  Air Canada Reconfigures Cabins of B777s for Additional Cargo Capacity  Japan and Singapore Retain Top Two Spots in Henley Passport Index  Elbit Systems to Upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for Two Latin American Customers  SKYE Suites Fast Tracks Opening of Third Hotel in Australia  Thailand Grants Automatic Visa Extensions to Foreign Tourists  American Airlines Expanding Cargo Operations  Sunway Resort Donates Amenity Kits to COVID19 Hospital in Malaysia  Delta Cargo Adds Large Shipments to DASH Door-to-Door Service  Etihad Cargo to Expand Network with Five New Routes  Airbnb Expands Frontline Stays Initiative to Thailand  Airbus to Cut Aircraft Production by a Third  Vietnam Airlines Reduces Danang Flights  AirAsia Philippines Cancels All Flights Until 30 April  Avani+ Khao Lak Appoints GM and DOSM  HD Videos and Interviews  Podcasts from HD Video Interviews  Travel Trade Shows in 2019, 2020 and 2021  High-Res Picture Galleries  Travel News Asia - Latest Travel Industry News  Read the full article

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British Airways CEO Warns of Significant Changes Ahead

In a letter to British Airways staff on Tuesday, Alex Cruz, the airline's Chairman and CEO, warned of significant changes ahead. The global aviation body, IATA, has forecast that full year industry passenger revenues could plummet 55% compared to 2019, while traffic falls 48%. Many airlines have grounded all of their planes and more than a few are expected to go out of business. On Monday, British Airways flew just a handful of aircraft out of London Heathrow, compared to more than 300 on a normal day.

In the letter, Mr. Cruz, wrote, "Our very limited flying schedule means that revenues are not coming into our business. We are taking every possible action to conserve cash, which will help us to weather the storm in the short-term. We are working closely with partners and suppliers to discuss repayment terms; we are re-negotiating contracts where possible; and we are considering all the options for our current and future aircraft fleet. All of these actions alone are not enough. "In the last few weeks, the outlook for the aviation industry has worsened further and we must take action now. We are a strong, well-managed business that has faced into, and overcome, many crises in our hundred-year history. We must overcome this crisis ourselves, too. "There is no Government bailout standing by for BA and we cannot expect the taxpayer to offset salaries indefinitely. Any money we borrow now will only be short-term and will not address the longer-term challenges we will face. "We do not know when countries will reopen their borders or when the lockdowns will lift, and so we have to reimagine and reshape our airline and create a new future for our people, our customers and the destinations we serve. We have informed the Government and the Trade Unions of our proposals to consult over a number of changes, including possible reductions in headcount. We will begin a period of consultation, during which we will work with the Trade Unions to protect as many jobs as possible. Your views matter and we will listen to all practical proposals. "The scale of this challenge requires substantial change so we are in a competitive and resilient position, not just to address the immediate COVID19 pandemic, but also to withstand any longer-term reductions in customer demand, economic shocks or other events that could affect us. However challenging this is, the longer we delay difficult decisions, the fewer options will be open to us ... We must act decisively now to ensure that British Airways has a strong future and continues connecting Britain with the world, and the world with Britain." IAG, the airline's parent company, also owns Iberia and Aer Lingus. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: COVID19. Read the full article

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Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo

Air Canada Cargo has signed an agreement with Jazz Aviation to operate the recently approved Dash 8-400 Simplified Package Freighter, developed by De Havilland Canada, on short and medium haul markets under the Air Canada Express banner. The reconfigured aircraft will carry a total of 17,960 lbs (8,147 kg) of cargo in the passenger cabin and belly. “The reconfiguration of Dash 8-400 aircraft into Simplified Package Freighters can be quickly achieved by the removal of seats and seat track covers in the passenger cabin,” said Todd Young, Chief Operating Officer, De Havilland Canada. “The reconfiguration, which includes the use of up to 17 nets will provide a potential total payload of up to 17,960 lb. and a total cargo volume of up to 1,150 cubic feet per aircraft.”

Under an agreement with De Havilland Canada, Jazz Aviation has ordered a Service Bulletin and conversion kit that will be applied to the first of 13 select Dash 8-400 aircraft. De Havilland Canada will be the exclusive supplier of all future Dash 8-400 aircraft Simplified Package Freighter modifications for Jazz's fleet. "This aircraft will allow us to provide critical cargo lift on short and medium-haul routes that have been impacted by the reduction of passenger flights," said Tim Strauss, Vice-President Air Canada Cargo. "The converted cabin, which can accommodate a cargo volume of 1,150 cubic feet is perfectly suited to loose load cargo like medical supplies, PPE and other goods needed to support the ongoing fight against COVID19." To promote the cargo-only flights, Air Canada Cargo has created five, segment-specific sales teams. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Jazz, Air Canada, Cargo, Dash 8-400, Canada, De Havilland Canada, COVID19. Headlines: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights 1 May  Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as GM  Thai Airways Operates Repatriation Flights from Sydney and Auckland  Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo  Virgin Atlantic to Launch Cargo-Only Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel  British Airways Increases Cargo-Only Flights from China  WTTC Estimates 100+ Million Job Losses in Travel & Tourism Sector  Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May  Air New Zealand Delays New York Launch to Late-2021  Etihad to Provide Air Freight Assistance to Australian Exporters  Austrian Airlines Predicts Demand of Pre-COVID19 Levels in 2023  Anantara Launches Stay With Peace of Mind Programme  Executive Leadership Team Changes at CWT  CAE Signs Deal for 10,000 COVID19 Ventilators; Recalls Staff in Canada  Delta to Use Overhead Bins of Widebody Aircraft for Cargo  Marriott Establishes Global Cleanliness Council  Hong Kong's Daily Visitor Arrivals Below 100 at Beginning of April  1.2 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers by September 2020  PAL to Operate Special Flight to London on 24 April  CWT Awarded Platinum Status by EcoVadis  Emirates Increases Inflight and Airport Safety Measures  SAS Extends Status Level of EuroBonus Members for 12 Months  Delta Looking to Raise US$ 3 Billion  Vietnam Airlines Repatriates 300 People from Japan  IATA: Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive  Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA  Qatar Airways Staff to Defer Portion of Basic Salary  United Airlines Looking to Raise Over US$1 Billion Through Public Offering  Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew  Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles  Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts  Vietnam Airlines Upgrades Flight Pass with Optiontown  Cathay Pacific to Operate 3% of Normal Capacity in April and May  Passengers Numbers at Hong Kong Int. Airport Down 91% in March  Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon  IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes  Hahn Air Restructures Departments  Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May  Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam  United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021  MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes  Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia  Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong  IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses  Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight  IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China  IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day  Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership  Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered  Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding  F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight  Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April  Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93%  American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status  Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June  SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights  Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich  Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ  Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage  Farah C. 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Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May 2020

Thai AirAsia (FD) is to resume domestic operations on 1 May 2020. The airline plans to initially operate the following routes: Don Mueang to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Panom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Roi-Et, Surat Thani, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, as well as Chiang Mai - Hat Yai. Crew and passengers will need to abide by strict health controls in compliance with regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health and Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. Measures include include:

- The airline will only sell a limited number of seats on every flight in accordance with social distancing measures. - Social distancing will also be enforced on the shuttle bus as well as at the service counters. - Passengers will be required to wear their own face masks throughout their journey including during check-in and baggage claim. - Strictly no consumption of food and beverage onboard. AirAsia’s meals service has also be temporarily suspended. - Passengers are to be screened in accordance with airport regulations, including a body temperature scan during boarding. Passengers with a body temperature above 37.3 Celsius, or exhibiting symptoms including sneezing or coughing, will be denied travel. - Only one bag such as a laptop bag or a ladies’ handbag or a small bag weighing no more than 5 kilograms will be permitted as carry-on baggage per person. The size must not exceed the dimension of 40cm (H) x 30cm (W) X 10 cm (D) and fit under the seat in front of the passenger. For other additional baggage within allowed 7 kilograms will be checked-in at no additional cost. The reason for this is to try and facilitate social distancing especially during embarkation and disembarkation. - Guests are recommended to perform self check-in via the AirAsia mobile app or kiosks at the airport to reduce personal contact. In addition, the cabin crew and other operational staff performing duties on the flight will have  their body temperature checked before and after duty. They must also wear PPE such as masks, goggles and gloves throughout service. AirAsia will disinfect its airplanes, shuttle buses, service counters and check-in kiosks on a daily basis. All AirAsia aircraft are fitted with hospital-grade HEPA Filters that protect against 99.999% of particles and airborne contaminants such as viruses and bacteria. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Panom, Roi-Et, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, COVID19. Headlines: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights 1 May  Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as GM  Thai Airways Operates Repatriation Flights from Sydney and Auckland  Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo  Virgin Atlantic to Launch Cargo-Only Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel  British Airways Increases Cargo-Only Flights from China  WTTC Estimates 100+ Million Job Losses in Travel & Tourism Sector  Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May  Air New Zealand Delays New York Launch to Late-2021  Etihad to Provide Air Freight Assistance to Australian Exporters  Austrian Airlines Predicts Demand of Pre-COVID19 Levels in 2023  Anantara Launches Stay With Peace of Mind Programme  Executive Leadership Team Changes at CWT  CAE Signs Deal for 10,000 COVID19 Ventilators; Recalls Staff in Canada  Delta to Use Overhead Bins of Widebody Aircraft for Cargo  Marriott Establishes Global Cleanliness Council  Hong Kong's Daily Visitor Arrivals Below 100 at Beginning of April  1.2 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers by September 2020  PAL to Operate Special Flight to London on 24 April  CWT Awarded Platinum Status by EcoVadis  Emirates Increases Inflight and Airport Safety Measures  SAS Extends Status Level of EuroBonus Members for 12 Months  Delta Looking to Raise US$ 3 Billion  Vietnam Airlines Repatriates 300 People from Japan  IATA: Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive  Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA  Qatar Airways Staff to Defer Portion of Basic Salary  United Airlines Looking to Raise Over US$1 Billion Through Public Offering  Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew  Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles  Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts  Vietnam Airlines Upgrades Flight Pass with Optiontown  Cathay Pacific to Operate 3% of Normal Capacity in April and May  Passengers Numbers at Hong Kong Int. Airport Down 91% in March  Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon  IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes  Hahn Air Restructures Departments  Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May  Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam  United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021  MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes  Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia  Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong  IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses  Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight  IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China  IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day  Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership  Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered  Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding  F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight  Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April  Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93%  American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status  Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June  SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights  Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich  Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ  Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage  Farah C. Jaber Appointed Cluster GM of Two Avani Resorts in Thailand  China Airlines Postpones Launch of Flights to Cebu and Chiang Mai  Ten Accor Hotels in Bangkok Renting Rooms as Offices  Delta Blocks Middle Seats; Pauses Automatic Advance Upgrades  Boeing Delivers First Set of Reusable 3D-Printed Face Shields  Air Canada Reconfigures Cabins of B777s for Additional Cargo Capacity  Japan and Singapore Retain Top Two Spots in Henley Passport Index  Elbit Systems to Upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for Two Latin American Customers  SKYE Suites Fast Tracks Opening of Third Hotel in Australia  Thailand Grants Automatic Visa Extensions to Foreign Tourists  American Airlines Expanding Cargo Operations  Sunway Resort Donates Amenity Kits to COVID19 Hospital in Malaysia  Delta Cargo Adds Large Shipments to DASH Door-to-Door Service  Etihad Cargo to Expand Network with Five New Routes  Airbnb Expands Frontline Stays Initiative to Thailand  Airbus to Cut Aircraft Production by a Third  Vietnam Airlines Reduces Danang Flights  AirAsia Philippines Cancels All Flights Until 30 April  Avani+ Khao Lak Appoints GM and DOSM  COVID19: Marriott Launches Rooms for Responders Initiative in USA  Etihad to Operate Special COVID19 Flights to Melbourne and Amsterdam  Philippines Eases Immigration Requirements for Foreigners  Changi Airport in Singapore to Suspend T2 Operations for 18 Months  Hong Kong Extends Ban on Non-Resident Arrivals and Transit Indefinitely  Etihad to Trial Technology That Identifies Passengers with Symptoms of Illness  Air Canada Extends Status of All Altitude FFP Members  Japan Coast Guard Orders Two More Airbus H225 Helicopters  Owner to Rebrand Four Seasons Hotel and Residence in Shanghai  Marlon Abeyakoon Appointed GM of New Resort in Maldives  Boeing to Suspend 787 Operations in South Carolina  ITE Hong Kong Postponed Until August 2020  IATA Postpones 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit  InterContinental Bali Distributing 'Homemade' Face Masks  Etihad Encourages FFP Members to Donate Miles  Avani Seminyak Bali Appoints I Made Subrata as GM  Two Dassault Falcon Business Jets to Assist Operation Resilience in France  Delta Extends SkyMiles FFP Benefits and Status  Airbus Uses Test Aircraft to Fly 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe  Royal Netherlands Air Force Takes Delivery of First of 20 CH-47F Chinooks  IATA: This is Aviation's Darkest Hour  Accor to Close More Hotels; Cut Costs  Airlines in Asia Pacific Need Urgent Financial Support  Thai Airways Staff on Temporary Leave From 4 April - 31 May  American Airlines Makes Further Changes to Flight Schedule  Air Canada to Operate More Repatriation Flights  Boeing to Suspend Production in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania  Oakwood Opens Third Property in Jakarta, Indonesia  Increasing ORs Hint at Early Signs of Recovery for Hotels in China  Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February  Vietnam Airlines to Operate Just Three Return Flights Per Day  Qatar Airways Suspends JFK Flights; Madrid and Barcelona Next  Airbus Sites in Germany and Spain Producing 3D Printed Visor Frames  EU Waives Airport Slots Use Rule for Summer Season  CapitaLand Appoints Kevin Goh as CEO - Lodging  Relais & Châteaux Adds First Hotel in Bangkok to Collection  Airlines Could Burn Through US$61 Billion of Cash Reserves in Q2  Marriott Warns Millions of Guests About Security Breach  Airbnb to Support Hosts During COVID19 Crisis  Vietnam Airlines Launches Cargo-Only Flights  HD Videos and Interviews  Podcasts from HD Video Interviews  Travel Trade Shows in 2019, 2020 and 2021  High-Res Picture Galleries  Travel News Asia - Latest Travel Industry News  Read the full article

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Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as General Manager

Marco Den Ouden has joined the Patina Maldives, Fari Islands as General Manager. Scheduled to open in Q4 2021, the resort will be the first under Patina Hotels & Resorts, a brand by Capella Hotel Group.

Marco has over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He joins the Patina Maldives pre-opening team from his role as General Manager of Soneva Jani, Maldives, the flagship property for the esteemed Soneva collection. Prior to his time in Maldives, Marco spent four years with the Alila group, leading teams as General Manager at three of their properties in Indonesia and China. Having nurtured a passion for hospitality from an early age, Marco gained a BA in Hotel Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education, before beginning his career with NH Hotel Group. Marco went on to open his own fine dinding restaurant in Rotterdam before returning to the hotel industry in 2009 as GM of the Jin Jiang Hotel in Chengdu. Marco has also worked as an F&B Hospitality Consultant for the Les Amis Group and as General Manager of Huvafen Fushi by Per Aquum, Maldives, between 2012-2014. Fluent in Dutch and English, Marco is also able to speak German, Mandarin, French and Italian. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Maldives, GM, General Manager. Headlines: Thai AirAsia to Resume Domestic Flights 1 May  Marco Den Ouden Joins Patina Maldives Fari Islands as GM  Thai Airways Operates Repatriation Flights from Sydney and Auckland  Air Canada to Operate Modified Dash 8-400 Aircraft for Cargo  Virgin Atlantic to Launch Cargo-Only Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel  British Airways Increases Cargo-Only Flights from China  WTTC Estimates 100+ Million Job Losses in Travel & Tourism Sector  Thai Lion Air to Resume Domestic Flights on 1 May  Air New Zealand Delays New York Launch to Late-2021  Etihad to Provide Air Freight Assistance to Australian Exporters  Austrian Airlines Predicts Demand of Pre-COVID19 Levels in 2023  Anantara Launches Stay With Peace of Mind Programme  Executive Leadership Team Changes at CWT  CAE Signs Deal for 10,000 COVID19 Ventilators; Recalls Staff in Canada  Delta to Use Overhead Bins of Widebody Aircraft for Cargo  Marriott Establishes Global Cleanliness Council  Hong Kong's Daily Visitor Arrivals Below 100 at Beginning of April  1.2 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers by September 2020  PAL to Operate Special Flight to London on 24 April  CWT Awarded Platinum Status by EcoVadis  Emirates Increases Inflight and Airport Safety Measures  SAS Extends Status Level of EuroBonus Members for 12 Months  Delta Looking to Raise US$ 3 Billion  Vietnam Airlines Repatriates 300 People from Japan  IATA: Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive  Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA  Qatar Airways Staff to Defer Portion of Basic Salary  United Airlines Looking to Raise Over US$1 Billion Through Public Offering  Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew  Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles  Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts  Vietnam Airlines Upgrades Flight Pass with Optiontown  Cathay Pacific to Operate 3% of Normal Capacity in April and May  Passengers Numbers at Hong Kong Int. Airport Down 91% in March  Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon  IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes  Hahn Air Restructures Departments  Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May  Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam  United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021  MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes  Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia  Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong  IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses  Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight  IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China  IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day  Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership  Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered  Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding  F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight  Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April  Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93%  American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status  Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June  SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights  Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich  Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ  Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage  Farah C. Jaber Appointed Cluster GM of Two Avani Resorts in Thailand  China Airlines Postpones Launch of Flights to Cebu and Chiang Mai  Ten Accor Hotels in Bangkok Renting Rooms as Offices  Delta Blocks Middle Seats; Pauses Automatic Advance Upgrades  Boeing Delivers First Set of Reusable 3D-Printed Face Shields  Air Canada Reconfigures Cabins of B777s for Additional Cargo Capacity  Japan and Singapore Retain Top Two Spots in Henley Passport Index  Elbit Systems to Upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for Two Latin American Customers  SKYE Suites Fast Tracks Opening of Third Hotel in Australia  Thailand Grants Automatic Visa Extensions to Foreign Tourists  American Airlines Expanding Cargo Operations  Sunway Resort Donates Amenity Kits to COVID19 Hospital in Malaysia  Delta Cargo Adds Large Shipments to DASH Door-to-Door Service  Etihad Cargo to Expand Network with Five New Routes  Airbnb Expands Frontline Stays Initiative to Thailand  Airbus to Cut Aircraft Production by a Third  Vietnam Airlines Reduces Danang Flights  AirAsia Philippines Cancels All Flights Until 30 April  Avani+ Khao Lak Appoints GM and DOSM  COVID19: Marriott Launches Rooms for Responders Initiative in USA  Etihad to Operate Special COVID19 Flights to Melbourne and Amsterdam  Philippines Eases Immigration Requirements for Foreigners  Changi Airport in Singapore to Suspend T2 Operations for 18 Months  Hong Kong Extends Ban on Non-Resident Arrivals and Transit Indefinitely  Etihad to Trial Technology That Identifies Passengers with Symptoms of Illness  Air Canada Extends Status of All Altitude FFP Members  Japan Coast Guard Orders Two More Airbus H225 Helicopters  Owner to Rebrand Four Seasons Hotel and Residence in Shanghai  Marlon Abeyakoon Appointed GM of New Resort in Maldives  Boeing to Suspend 787 Operations in South Carolina  ITE Hong Kong Postponed Until August 2020  IATA Postpones 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit  InterContinental Bali Distributing 'Homemade' Face Masks  Etihad Encourages FFP Members to Donate Miles  Avani Seminyak Bali Appoints I Made Subrata as GM  Two Dassault Falcon Business Jets to Assist Operation Resilience in France  Delta Extends SkyMiles FFP Benefits and Status  Airbus Uses Test Aircraft to Fly 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe  Royal Netherlands Air Force Takes Delivery of First of 20 CH-47F Chinooks  IATA: This is Aviation's Darkest Hour  Accor to Close More Hotels; Cut Costs  Airlines in Asia Pacific Need Urgent Financial Support  Thai Airways Staff on Temporary Leave From 4 April - 31 May  American Airlines Makes Further Changes to Flight Schedule  Air Canada to Operate More Repatriation Flights  Boeing to Suspend Production in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania  Oakwood Opens Third Property in Jakarta, Indonesia  Increasing ORs Hint at Early Signs of Recovery for Hotels in China  Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February  Vietnam Airlines to Operate Just Three Return Flights Per Day  Qatar Airways Suspends JFK Flights; Madrid and Barcelona Next  Airbus Sites in Germany and Spain Producing 3D Printed Visor Frames  EU Waives Airport Slots Use Rule for Summer Season  CapitaLand Appoints Kevin Goh as CEO - Lodging  Relais & Châteaux Adds First Hotel in Bangkok to Collection  Airlines Could Burn Through US$61 Billion of Cash Reserves in Q2  Marriott Warns Millions of Guests About Security Breach  Airbnb to Support Hosts During COVID19 Crisis  Vietnam Airlines Launches Cargo-Only Flights  HD Videos and Interviews  Podcasts from HD Video Interviews  Travel Trade Shows in 2019, 2020 and 2021  High-Res Picture Galleries  Travel News Asia - Latest Travel Industry News  Read the full article

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Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA

Air Canada is to suspend scheduled flights to the U.S.A. after 26 April 2020. The decision follows an agreement between the two governments to extend border restrictions by an additional 30 days, effective 21 April 2020. The airline plans to resume service to the U.S.A. on 22 May, subject to any further government restrictions beyond that date.

The airline is waiving change fees for affected customers with bookings during this period to enable them to reschedule their travel with no additional fee. Since 16 March, Air Canada has reduced its schedule by more than 90 per cent as a result of COVID19. Following the initial announcement of U.S.A.-Canada travel restrictions on 21 March, Air Canada maintained limited service to 11 U.S.A, destinations from its three Canadian hubs, primarily to facilitate the repatriation of Canadians. The last scheduled commercial flight from the U.S.A. to Canada will be on 26 April. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Air Canada, Canada, USA. Read the full article

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Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive

IATA has called for governments to work with the industry on confidence-boosting measures in the face of an anticipated slow recovery in demand for air travel. “Passenger confidence will suffer a double whammy even after the pandemic is contained—hit by personal economic concerns in the face of a looming recession on top of lingering concerns about the safety of travel. Governments and industry must be quick and coordinated with confidence-boosting measures,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO. An IATA-commissioned survey of recent travelers found that: - 60% anticipate a return to travel within one to two months of containment of the COVID19 pandemic but 40% indicate that they could wait six months or more; and

- 69% indicated that they could delay a return to travel until their personal financial situation stabilizes. Early indications of this cautious return-to-travel behavior are seen in the domestic markets of China and Australia, where new coronavirus infection rates have fallen to very low levels: China: Domestic demand began to recover when the rate of new COVID19 infections in China fell into single digits and rapidly headed towards zero (measured by new infections as a percentage of the seven-day moving average of total COVID19 cases). While there was an early upswing from mid-February into the first week of March, the number of domestic flights plateaued at just over 40% of pre-COVID19 levels. Actual demand is expected to be significantly weaker as load factors on these flights are reported to be low. China accounts for some 24% of all domestic passengers. Australia: Domestic demand continued to deteriorate even after the rate of new infections fell into single digits which triggered an initial recovery in the Chinese domestic market. In fact, there is still no sign of a recovery (total domestic flights are at 10% of pre- COVID19 levels) even as new infections nears zero. Australia accounts for 3% of all domestic travelers. Domestic market behavior is a critical indicator as the post-pandemic recovery is expected to be led by domestic travel, followed by regional and then intercontinental as governments progressively remove restrictions. “In some economies, the spread of COVID19 has slowed to the point where governments are planning to lift the most severe elements of social distancing restrictions. But an immediate rebound from the catastrophic fall in passenger demand appears unlikely. People still want to travel. But they are telling us that they want clarity on the economic situation and will likely wait for at least a few months after any ‘all clear’ before returning to the skies. As countries lift restrictions, confidence boosting measures will be critical to re-start travel and stimulate economies,” said de Juniac. This week IATA is conducting regional summits with governments and industry partners to begin planning for an eventual re-start of the air transport industry.  “The passenger business came to a halt with unilateral government actions to stop the spread of the virus. The industry re-start, however, must be built with trust and collaboration. And it must be guided by the best science we have available. Time is of the essence. We must start building a framework for a global approach that will give people the confidence that they need to travel once again. And, of course, this will need to be shored-up by economic stimulus measures to combat the impact of a recession,” said de Juniac. Relief Measures In addition to confidence-building and stimulus measures, the anticipated slow recovery also adds urgency to the need for emergency financial relief measures. IATA estimates that some 25 million jobs in aviation and its related value-chains, including the tourism sector, are at risk in the current crisis. Passenger revenues are expected to be $314 billion below 2019 (-55%) and airlines will burn through about $61 billion in liquidity in the second quarter alone as demand plummets by 80% or more. Some governments have stepped up. Examples of recent relief measures include: - Colombia added significant tax relief for airline tickets, jet fuel and tourism to their already comprehensive package of relief measures; - Hong Kong provided another HK$2 billion in relief, including purchasing 500,000 tickets in advance from Hong Kong-based carriers to inject liquidity into the airlines; - Senegal announced US$128 million in relief for the tourism and air transport sector; - Seychelles has waived all landing and parking fees for April to December 2020; - The 41 Eurocontrol states and their air navigation service providers (ANSPs) delayed EUR1.1 billion in air navigation service charges for February-May until November and through to 2021. Last week a further 13 states and ANSPs also delayed terminal charges, totaling over EUR190 million, for a similar period. “This is an emergency. Airlines around the world are struggling to survive. Virgin Australia which entered voluntary administration demonstrates that this risk is not theoretical. Governments will need financially viable airlines to lead the economic recovery. Many of them won’t be around to do that if they have run out of cash. The number of governments recognizing that relief measures are needed is growing. But the crisis is also deepening. We thank the governments that have committed to provide the industry a lifeline and look forward to quick implementation. For the others, each day matters. Millions of jobs are at stake and relief cannot come fast enough,” said de Juniac. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: IATA. Read the full article

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Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts

Airbus has achieved the first ever fully automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) operation with a boom system. The flight test campaign, conducted earlier in the year over the Atlantic Ocean, involved an Airbus tanker test aircraft equipped with the Airbus A3R solution, with an F-16 fighter aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force acting as a receiver. This milestone is part of the industrialisation phase of A3R systems ahead of its implementation in the A330 MRTT tanker development. The campaign achieved a total of 45 flight test hours and 120 dry contacts with the A3R system, covering the whole aerial refuelling envelope.

The certification phase will start in 2021. Didier Plantecoste, Airbus Head of Tanker and Derivatives Programmes, said, “The achievement of this key milestone for the A3R programme highlights the A330 MRTT’s excellent capability roadmap development and once more confirms that our tanker is the world’s reference for present and future refuelling operations. Our special thanks go to the Portuguese Air Force for their continued support and help on this crucial development.” The A3R system requires no additional equipment on the receiver aircraft and is intended to reduce air refuelling operator (ARO) workload, improve safety and optimise the rate of air-to-air refuelling transfer in operational conditions. Once the system is activated by the ARO, the A3R flies the boom automatically and keeps the alignment between the boom tip and the receiver receptacle with an accuracy of a couple of centimeters; the proper alignment and the receiver stability is checked in real-time to keep a safe distance between the boom and the receiver and also to determine the optimum moment to extend the telescopic beam to achieve the connection with the receiver. At this point, the fuel transfer is initiated to fill up the receiver aircraft and once completed and the disconnection is commanded, the boom is cleared away from the receiver by retracting the telescopic beam and flying the boom away to keep a safe separation distance. During this process, the ARO simply monitors the operation. The goal for the A3R system is to develop technologies that will reach fully autonomous capabilities. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Airbus, Defence, A330 MRTT, Refuel. Read the full article

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Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles

Crown Group, a leading Australian residential developer, has taken the next steps in its first move into the US market, where it plans to develop a mixed-use high-rise condominium and hotel tower in Los Angeles’ burgeoning Downtown district. The company is progressing entitlements with Los Angeles City Hall for the proposed tower, which is earmarked for the southeast corner of South Hill and 11th streets at the convergence of Downtown’s financial, fashion and South Park districts. Crown Group has formed a joint venture with a Singapore based company called Magnus Property Pte Ltd and one of Indonesia’s biggest property developers, ASRI. The joint venture group settled on the Downtown site in November 2019.

The 43-storey tower has been designed by Koichi Takada Architects and is expected to be completed in 2024. “It is our desire, through a nature-inspired approach to architecture, to transform an old warehouse district into a living breathing neighbourhood in LA,” Mr Takada said. “We want to humanize tall buildings, to celebrate the pedestrian activities and consider how people experience it. We want our tall building designs to be more engaging for the public, and to contribute to the community by activating and creating a connection with the neighbourhood.” The high-rise sections of the building will comprise 319 condominiums with an exclusive residents’ retreat over the top two floors. Crown Group’s LA office is also in discussions with several luxury hotel brands to incorporate a 160-key hotel in the low rise of the building. See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Crown, Los Angeles. Read the full article

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Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew

Wed, 22 April 2020 This week, Korean Air started providing protective gowns and goggles to all cabin crew members.

Korean Air’s cabin crews on all flights will now wear goggles in addition to masks and gloves, while protective gowns are being provided on medium and long-haul inbound flights as overseas COVID19 cases continue to increase significantly. All protective gowns, masks and gloves are discarded after the flight and personal goggles are sanitized before reuse. Korean Air describes the safety gear as "light and easy to wear". See latest Travel News, Interviews, Podcasts and other news regarding: Korean Air. Subscribe to our Latest Travel News Daily Email Free of Charge by simply entering your email address to the right. You can also receive the daily news service by WhatsApp, stay updated with our RSS Feed

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Airport Down 91% in March Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes Hahn Air Restructures Departments Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021 MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93% American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage Farah C. Jaber Appointed Cluster GM of Two Avani Resorts in Thailand China Airlines Postpones Launch of Flights to Cebu and Chiang Mai Ten Accor Hotels in Bangkok Renting Rooms as Offices Delta Blocks Middle Seats; Pauses Automatic Advance Upgrades Boeing Delivers First Set of Reusable 3D-Printed Face Shields Air Canada Reconfigures Cabins of B777s for Additional Cargo Capacity Japan and Singapore Retain Top Two Spots in Henley Passport Index Elbit Systems to Upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for Two Latin American Customers SKYE Suites Fast Tracks Opening of Third Hotel in Australia SHOW MORE HEADLINES Thailand Grants Automatic Visa Extensions to Foreign Tourists American Airlines Expanding Cargo Operations Sunway Resort Donates Amenity Kits to COVID19 Hospital in Malaysia Delta Cargo Adds Large Shipments to DASH Door-to-Door Service Etihad Cargo to Expand Network with Five New Routes Airbnb Expands Frontline Stays Initiative to Thailand Airbus to Cut Aircraft Production by a Third Vietnam Airlines Reduces Danang Flights AirAsia Philippines Cancels All Flights Until 30 April Avani+ Khao Lak Appoints GM and DOSM COVID19: Marriott Launches Rooms for Responders Initiative in USA Etihad to Operate Special COVID19 Flights to Melbourne and Amsterdam Philippines Eases Immigration Requirements for Foreigners Changi Airport in Singapore to Suspend T2 Operations for 18 Months Hong Kong Extends Ban on Non-Resident Arrivals and Transit Indefinitely Etihad to Trial Technology That Identifies Passengers with Symptoms of Illness Air Canada Extends Status of All Altitude FFP Members Japan Coast Guard Orders Two More Airbus H225 Helicopters Owner to Rebrand Four Seasons Hotel and Residence in Shanghai Marlon Abeyakoon Appointed GM of New Resort in Maldives Boeing to Suspend 787 Operations in South Carolina ITE Hong Kong Postponed Until August 2020 IATA Postpones 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit InterContinental Bali Distributing 'Homemade' Face Masks Etihad Encourages FFP Members to Donate Miles Avani Seminyak Bali Appoints I Made Subrata as GM Two Dassault Falcon Business Jets to Assist Operation Resilience in France Delta Extends SkyMiles FFP Benefits and Status Airbus Uses Test Aircraft to Fly 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe Royal Netherlands Air Force Takes Delivery of First of 20 CH-47F Chinooks IATA: This is Aviation's Darkest Hour Accor to Close More Hotels; Cut Costs Airlines in Asia Pacific Need Urgent Financial Support Thai Airways Staff on Temporary Leave From 4 April - 31 May American Airlines Makes Further Changes to Flight Schedule Air Canada to Operate More Repatriation Flights Boeing to Suspend Production in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania Oakwood Opens Third Property in Jakarta, Indonesia Increasing ORs Hint at Early Signs of Recovery for Hotels in China Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February Vietnam Airlines to Operate Just Three Return Flights Per Day Qatar Airways Suspends JFK Flights; Madrid and Barcelona Next Airbus Sites in Germany and Spain Producing 3D Printed Visor Frames EU Waives Airport Slots Use Rule for Summer Season CapitaLand Appoints Kevin Goh as CEO - Lodging Relais & Châteaux Adds First Hotel in Bangkok to Collection Airlines Could Burn Through US$61 Billion of Cash Reserves in Q2 Marriott Warns Millions of Guests About Security Breach Airbnb to Support Hosts During COVID19 Crisis Vietnam Airlines Launches Cargo-Only Flights 774-Room Grand Richmond Convention Hotel in Nonthaburi Closes for Two Months Sindhorn Midtown Bangkok Opens Tower with 49 Serviced Residences Air Canada to Layoff 16,500 Employees; Reduce Q2 Capacity by 85-90% Qatar Airways Launches Belly-Hold Cargo Flights to Six Destinations in China Vietnam Airlines Closes Airport Lounges RevPAR of Hotels in USA Forecast to Drop 50.6% in 2020 Delta Retains Cargo Tender and Acceptance Capabilities at Tokyo-Narita Airbus Pauses Majority of Production in Spain Vietnam Airlines to Reduce Frequency of Domestic Flights WHO Launches COVID19 WhatsApp Service in Arabic, French and Spanish Qatar Airways' FFP Offers 12-Month Tier Extension Etihad Cargo Using Boeing 787-10 Aircraft as Freighters Air Canada Continues COVID19 Repatriation Flights Airbus Flies Over 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe American Airlines Reduces Capacity Further Hilton to Take Over 1,080-Room Hotel on Orchard Road, Singapore AirAsia Suspending Most Flights Across Network Asia Pacific Airlines Carried 17 Million Passengers in February SIA to Issue S$5.3b in New Equity and Raise Up To S$9.7b via MCB Qatar Airways Expands Flights to Australia to Help Get People Home Virgin Atlantic Operates First Ever Cargo-Only Charter IATA Calls for Urgent Financial Relief from European Governments Bombardier Suspends 'All Non-Essential Work' in Canada ANA Partners Skyscanner; Achieves IATA NDC Level 3 COVID19: 75 Million Travel and Tourism Jobs at Immediate Risk Air Cargo Supply Lines Must Remain Open American to Operate Repatriation Flights from Honduras and Brazil Air Canada Launches Cargo Flights to Europe Air New Zealand Ramps Up Cargo Operations AirAsia Updates Rebooking Policy Embraer Helping to Combat COVID19 in Brazil Thai Airways Cancels Flights to Australia, Europe and Regionally Tokyo 2020 to Take Place in 2021 Air Canada Organises Two Extra Flights from Quito, Ecuador Korean Air Execs Take Pay Cut; Airline to Use Passenger Planes for Cargo Aviation: IATA Calls on Governments to Give More Support American Airlines Closes Lounges, Changes In-Flight Service and Seating France's Daily Hotel Occupancy Plummets to Just 3.3% A400M Delivers Critically-Needed Mask Supplies to Spain Air Canada to Operate Six Special Flights to Barcelona, Lima and Quito Bangkok Airways to Close All Airport Lounges UAE to Ban ALL Passenger Flights for Two Weeks Etihad Airways Suspends Transit Travel Through Abu Dhabi Hong Kong's Airport Authority Launches New HK$1 Billion Relief Package Ryan Jette Joins Capella Singapore as Executive Chef Austrian Airlines Extends Flight Suspension to 19 April Singapore Airlines to Ground 138 of 147 Aircraft COVID19: Sabre to Cut Costs by US$200 Million JR Central Opens Overseas Online Reservations for Shinkansen Emirates to Suspend Most Passenger Flights United Airlines Makes Further Reductions to International Schedule Airbus to Partially Resume Production in France and Spain IATA Thanks Regulators for Flexibility, Urges Others to Follow Suit American Airlines Extends Change Fee Waivers Through May China Airlines Asks All Passengers to Wear Face Masks Vietnam Airlines to Suspend ALL International Flights Air Astana and FlyArystan to Suspend ALL Flights Thai Airways Offers Rebooking or Voucher Option on Tickets ex-UK Etihad Offers Credit to Travellers Who Wish to Cancel Flights AAPA Calls on Governments to Help Aviation Industry American Airlines to Operate Cargo-Only Flights to Frankfurt, Germany Bangkok Airways Makes Ticket Changes More Flexible Thai Airways and Thai Smile Waive Ticket Change Fee on Domestic Flights in April Qantas to Suspend ALL Scheduled International Flights Until at Least June Marriott Reports COVID19 Impact on Global RevPAR Air Canada to Reduce Int. Network from 101 Airports to 6 Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 FTV10 Completes Maiden Flight Thai Airways Appoints Chakkrit Parapuntakul as Acting President Delta to Make Significant Capacity Reductions; Park Over Half of Fleet Airlines Disappointed with EC Guidelines on EU261 Singapore Airlines Reduces Capacity; Warns of More Cuts to Come Airbus Pauses Production in France and Spain Banyan Tree Finds Treasure in Myanmar Vietnam Airlines Suspends Flights to France and Malaysia South East Asia Needs to Urgently Scale-Up Fight Against COVID19 Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID19 Pandemic Bangkok Airways Increases COVID19 Screening in Samui, Sukhothai and Trat United Airlines Cuts International Flights by 85% APG Airlines Joins IATA and Receives IOSA Certification Accor Signs 24-Pool Villa Resort in Phuket, Thailand Thai Airways Updates Flexible Fare Rules on Tickets Booked in UK and Ireland Air New Zealand to Reduce Capacity by 85% Finnair to Cut Capacity by 90% Qantas / Jetstar to Cut International Capacity by 90% Cathay Pacific Reports February Traffic; Will Reduce Capacity by 90% Sabre Appoints Otto Gergye as VP/RGM North Asia - Travel Solutions Airline Sales 137 Pillars Appoints Anne Arrowsmith as Corporate GM Oakwood Appoints Lina Abdullah as RGM Hong Kong Welcomed Just 199,000 Visitor Arrivals in February SAS to Halt Most Traffic; Layoff 90% of Workforce HKIA Handled 1.9m Pax and 18,005 Flight Movements in February Singapore Airlines Waives Rebooking Fees American Airlines Suspends All Remaining Flights to Asia EC Needs to Suspend 80-20 Airport Slots Rule Until October Vietnam Airlines to Transport Passengers from Europe to Vietnam Etihad Airways Suspends More Flights Pictures from Miss International Queen 2020 in Pattaya, Thailand IATA Reacts to US Ban on Travellers from Europe Finnair Cancels All Flights to USA and Delhi, India Qatar Airways Offers FFP Tier Status Extension Ansat Helicopters Approved to Carry Neonatal Medical Module American Airlines Outlines Changes to Europe and South America Flights Eric Martel to Return to Bombardier as President and CEO Okura Prestige Bangkok Launches Thai Residents Promotion Finalists from Canada, Italy and UK Selected for Airbus GEDC Diversity Award COVID19: US Bans ALL Travel from Europe Vietnam Airlines to Reduce Flights to Europe WTTC Postpones Global Summit in Cancun, Mexico COVID19: AirAsia Adds Flexibility for Passengers to Change Tickets Stephane Gras Appointed GM of Two Four Seasons Hotels in France Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai Opens Onsen Spa Akaryn Hotels & Resorts Launches Travel Trade Promotion CAAS Implements New Measures for Business Jets Flying to Singapore COVID19: Thai Airways to Cancel Italy Flights Accor to Take Over Historic Carton House in Ireland Vietnam Airlines to Check Temperature of All Passengers Departing Europe Rosaviatsiya Certifies Emergency Flotation System on Ansat Helicopters Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports Increase COVID19 Surveillance Etihad Airways to Launch Daily Flights to Vienna, Austria Heathrow Introduces New Charges for Night Time Flights North Wales Tourism - Interview with Jim Jones, CEO Dusit Launches Special Travel Trade Rates COVID19: Cebu Pacific Changes Rebooking Policy Montara Hospitality Unveils Details of Tri Vananda Wellness Project in Phuket Qatar Airways Launches More Flexible Booking Policy for Travellers Thai Airways Causes Confusion with COVID19 Certificate Requirement ACI Reveals World's Best Airports for Customer Experience Marriott Opens First Aloft Hotel in Bali, Indonesia Thai Airways Cancels International Flights in Asia and Europe Bangkok Airways Makes Major Changes to Domestic and Int. Flight Schedules Air Astana Makes Changes to Int. Flight Schedules Finnair to Increase Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Airbus to Showcase A220, A350-900 and H145 at Wings India Women's and Men's Rugby Africa Cup 2020 to Take Place at Same Time Saving the Elephants of Thailand - Interview with John Roberts, GTAEF Pictures from Elephant Boat Race and Bangkok River Festival 2020 Hilton to Open Garden Inn Hotel at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, North Wales Sustainable Inspiration from Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones in North Wales Thailand: Did Strength of Thai Baht Affect Number of Arrivals from UK in 2019? What Does TAT Have Planned for Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2020? Exclusive Interview Seaplanes in Thailand? Interview with Dennis Keller, CBO of Siam Seaplane Lost Bags and Airline Baggage Tracking - Interview with Peter Drummond, SITA Future of Airline Distribution and NDC - Interview with Yanik Hoyles, IATA HD Videos from Cambodia Travel Mart 2019 Cambodia Airways Interview with Lucian Hsing, Commercial Director Pictures from Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2019 Pictures from Top of the Gulf Regatta 2019 in Pattaya, Thailand Pictures from Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2019 Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens Travel News Asia - Latest Headlines Travel News Asia - HD Videos / Interviews Travel News Asia - Podcasts of Interviews Travel News Asia - High-Res Picture Galleries Travel News Asia - Subscribe to Email Travel News Asia - YouTube Travel News Asia - Instagram Travel News Asia - Twitter Latest Travel News - Hotels, Aviation More Travel News Asia - Travel Industry News Steven Howard Loses Eye in Freak Accident in Thailand SHOW LESS HEADLINES IATA: Airlines Around the World Struggling to Survive Air Canada to Suspend Scheduled Flights to USA Qatar Airways Staff to Defer Portion of Basic Salary United Airlines Looking to Raise Over US$1 Billion Through Public Offering Korean Air Providing Protective Gowns and Goggles to Cabin Crew Crown Group Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Los Angeles Airbus Achieves Fully Automatic Refuelling Contacts Vietnam Airlines Upgrades Flight Pass with Optiontown Cathay Pacific to Operate 3% of Normal Capacity in April and May Passengers Numbers at Hong Kong Int. Airport Down 91% in March Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Increase Flights Between Hanoi and Saigon IATA and ICS Call on Governments to Facilitate Ship Crew Changes Hahn Air Restructures Departments Etihad Hoping to Resume Scheduled Passenger Flights from 1 May Vietjet to Increase Passenger and Cargo Flights in Vietnam United Airlines Expects Demand to Remain Suppressed in 2020 and Likely 2021 MTCO Launches Mekong Heroes Finnair Using Airbus A350s for Cargo-Only Flights to Asia Deliveroo Launches Rider Academy in Hong Kong IATA Offering Free Access to Online Training Courses Vietnam Airlines Operates UK Repatriation Flight IHG to Take Over Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai, China IATA: Airline Industry's Outlook Grows Darker by the Day Finnair and Juneyao Air to Strengthen Partnership Qatar Airways Signs US$ 850m Financing Deal with Standard Chartered Flight Centre Secures AU$900 Million in Additional Funding F-15QA Fighter Jet Completes Maiden Flight Philippine Airlines to Operate Melbourne - Manila Flight on 19 April Number of Flights Operated by Asia Pacific Airlines Down 93% American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Status Air New Zealand Extends Significantly Reduced Network to 30 June SunExpress Launches Cargo-Only Flights Etihad to Operate Special Flights to Brussels, Dublin, London, Tokyo and Zurich Malaysia Airlines Operates Repatriation Flights to Egypt, Indonesia and NZ Thai Airways Extends Validity of ROP Mileage Farah C. Jaber Appointed Cluster GM of Two Avani Resorts in Thailand China Airlines Postpones Launch of Flights to Cebu and Chiang Mai Ten Accor Hotels in Bangkok Renting Rooms as Offices Delta Blocks Middle Seats; Pauses Automatic Advance Upgrades Boeing Delivers First Set of Reusable 3D-Printed Face Shields Air Canada Reconfigures Cabins of B777s for Additional Cargo Capacity Japan and Singapore Retain Top Two Spots in Henley Passport Index Elbit Systems to Upgrade Hermes 900 UAS for Two Latin American Customers SKYE Suites Fast Tracks Opening of Third Hotel in Australia Thailand Grants Automatic Visa Extensions to Foreign Tourists American Airlines Expanding Cargo Operations Sunway Resort Donates Amenity Kits to COVID19 Hospital in Malaysia Delta Cargo Adds Large Shipments to DASH Door-to-Door Service Etihad Cargo to Expand Network with Five New Routes Airbnb Expands Frontline Stays Initiative to Thailand Airbus to Cut Aircraft Production by a Third Vietnam Airlines Reduces Danang Flights AirAsia Philippines Cancels All Flights Until 30 April Avani+ Khao Lak Appoints GM and DOSM COVID19: Marriott Launches Rooms for Responders Initiative in USA Etihad to Operate Special COVID19 Flights to Melbourne and Amsterdam Philippines Eases Immigration Requirements for Foreigners Changi Airport in Singapore to Suspend T2 Operations for 18 Months Hong Kong Extends Ban on Non-Resident Arrivals and Transit Indefinitely Etihad to Trial Technology That Identifies Passengers with Symptoms of Illness Air Canada Extends Status of All Altitude FFP Members Japan Coast Guard Orders Two More Airbus H225 Helicopters Owner to Rebrand Four Seasons Hotel and Residence in Shanghai Marlon Abeyakoon Appointed GM of New Resort in Maldives Boeing to Suspend 787 Operations in South Carolina ITE Hong Kong Postponed Until August 2020 IATA Postpones 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit InterContinental Bali Distributing 'Homemade' Face Masks Etihad Encourages FFP Members to Donate Miles Avani Seminyak Bali Appoints I Made Subrata as GM Two Dassault Falcon Business Jets to Assist Operation Resilience in France Delta Extends SkyMiles FFP Benefits and Status Airbus Uses Test Aircraft to Fly 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe Royal Netherlands Air Force Takes Delivery of First of 20 CH-47F Chinooks IATA: This is Aviation's Darkest Hour Accor to Close More Hotels; Cut Costs Airlines in Asia Pacific Need Urgent Financial Support Thai Airways Staff on Temporary Leave From 4 April - 31 May American Airlines Makes Further Changes to Flight Schedule Air Canada to Operate More Repatriation Flights Boeing to Suspend Production in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania Oakwood Opens Third Property in Jakarta, Indonesia Increasing ORs Hint at Early Signs of Recovery for Hotels in China Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February Vietnam Airlines to Operate Just Three Return Flights Per Day Qatar Airways Suspends JFK Flights; Madrid and Barcelona Next Airbus Sites in Germany and Spain Producing 3D Printed Visor Frames EU Waives Airport Slots Use Rule for Summer Season CapitaLand Appoints Kevin Goh as CEO - Lodging Relais & Châteaux Adds First Hotel in Bangkok to Collection Airlines Could Burn Through US$61 Billion of Cash Reserves in Q2 Marriott Warns Millions of Guests About Security Breach Airbnb to Support Hosts During COVID19 Crisis Vietnam Airlines Launches Cargo-Only Flights 774-Room Grand Richmond Convention Hotel in Nonthaburi Closes for Two Months Sindhorn Midtown Bangkok Opens Tower with 49 Serviced Residences Air Canada to Layoff 16,500 Employees; Reduce Q2 Capacity by 85-90% Qatar Airways Launches Belly-Hold Cargo Flights to Six Destinations in China Vietnam Airlines Closes Airport Lounges RevPAR of Hotels in USA Forecast to Drop 50.6% in 2020 Delta Retains Cargo Tender and Acceptance Capabilities at Tokyo-Narita Airbus Pauses Majority of Production in Spain Vietnam Airlines to Reduce Frequency of Domestic Flights WHO Launches COVID19 WhatsApp Service in Arabic, French and Spanish Qatar Airways' FFP Offers 12-Month Tier Extension Etihad Cargo Using Boeing 787-10 Aircraft as Freighters Air Canada Continues COVID19 Repatriation Flights Airbus Flies Over 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe American Airlines Reduces Capacity Further Hilton to Take Over 1,080-Room Hotel on Orchard Road, Singapore AirAsia Suspending Most Flights Across Network Asia Pacific Airlines Carried 17 Million Passengers in February SIA to Issue S$5.3b in New Equity and Raise Up To S$9.7b via MCB Qatar Airways Expands Flights to Australia to Help Get People Home Virgin Atlantic Operates First Ever Cargo-Only Charter IATA Calls for Urgent Financial Relief from European Governments Bombardier Suspends 'All Non-Essential Work' in Canada ANA Partners Skyscanner; Achieves IATA NDC Level 3 COVID19: 75 Million Travel and Tourism Jobs at Immediate Risk Air Cargo Supply Lines Must Remain Open American to Operate Repatriation Flights from Honduras and Brazil Air Canada Launches Cargo Flights to Europe Air New Zealand Ramps Up Cargo Operations AirAsia Updates Rebooking Policy Embraer Helping to Combat COVID19 in Brazil Thai Airways Cancels Flights to Australia, Europe and Regionally Tokyo 2020 to Take Place in 2021 Air Canada Organises Two Extra Flights from Quito, Ecuador Korean Air Execs Take Pay Cut; Airline to Use Passenger Planes for Cargo Aviation: IATA Calls on Governments to Give More Support American Airlines Closes Lounges, Changes In-Flight Service and Seating France's Daily Hotel Occupancy Plummets to Just 3.3% A400M Delivers Critically-Needed Mask Supplies to Spain Air Canada to Operate Six Special Flights to Barcelona, Lima and Quito Bangkok Airways to Close All Airport Lounges UAE to Ban ALL Passenger Flights for Two Weeks Etihad Airways Suspends Transit Travel Through Abu Dhabi Hong Kong's Airport Authority Launches New HK$1 Billion Relief Package Ryan Jette Joins Capella Singapore as Executive Chef Austrian Airlines Extends Flight Suspension to 19 April Singapore Airlines to Ground 138 of 147 Aircraft COVID19: Sabre to Cut Costs by US$200 Million JR Central Opens Overseas Online Reservations for Shinkansen Emirates to Suspend Most Passenger Flights United Airlines Makes Further Reductions to International Schedule Airbus to Partially Resume Production in France and Spain IATA Thanks Regulators for Flexibility, Urges Others to Follow Suit American Airlines Extends Change Fee Waivers Through May China Airlines Asks All Passengers to Wear Face Masks Vietnam Airlines to Suspend ALL International Flights Air Astana and FlyArystan to Suspend ALL Flights Thai Airways Offers Rebooking or Voucher Option on Tickets ex-UK Etihad Offers Credit to Travellers Who Wish to Cancel Flights AAPA Calls on Governments to Help Aviation Industry American Airlines to Operate Cargo-Only Flights to Frankfurt, Germany Bangkok Airways Makes Ticket Changes More Flexible Thai Airways and Thai Smile Waive Ticket Change Fee on Domestic Flights in April Qantas to Suspend ALL Scheduled International Flights Until at Least June Marriott Reports COVID19 Impact on Global RevPAR Air Canada to Reduce Int. Network from 101 Airports to 6 Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 FTV10 Completes Maiden Flight Thai Airways Appoints Chakkrit Parapuntakul as Acting President Delta to Make Significant Capacity Reductions; Park Over Half of Fleet Airlines Disappointed with EC Guidelines on EU261 Singapore Airlines Reduces Capacity; Warns of More Cuts to Come Airbus Pauses Production in France and Spain Banyan Tree Finds Treasure in Myanmar Vietnam Airlines Suspends Flights to France and Malaysia South East Asia Needs to Urgently Scale-Up Fight Against COVID19 Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID19 Pandemic Bangkok Airways Increases COVID19 Screening in Samui, Sukhothai and Trat United Airlines Cuts International Flights by 85% APG Airlines Joins IATA and Receives IOSA Certification Accor Signs 24-Pool Villa Resort in Phuket, Thailand Thai Airways Updates Flexible Fare Rules on Tickets Booked in UK and Ireland Air New Zealand to Reduce Capacity by 85% Finnair to Cut Capacity by 90% Qantas / Jetstar to Cut International Capacity by 90% Cathay Pacific Reports February Traffic; Will Reduce Capacity by 90% Sabre Appoints Otto Gergye as VP/RGM North Asia - Travel Solutions Airline Sales 137 Pillars Appoints Anne Arrowsmith as Corporate GM Oakwood Appoints Lina Abdullah as RGM Hong Kong Welcomed Just 199,000 Visitor Arrivals in February SAS to Halt Most Traffic; Layoff 90% of Workforce HKIA Handled 1.9m Pax and 18,005 Flight Movements in February Singapore Airlines Waives Rebooking Fees American Airlines Suspends All Remaining Flights to Asia EC Needs to Suspend 80-20 Airport Slots Rule Until October Vietnam Airlines to Transport Passengers from Europe to Vietnam Etihad Airways Suspends More Flights Saving the Elephants of Thailand - Interview with John Roberts, GTAEF Pictures from Miss International Queen 2020 in Pattaya, Thailand Pictures from Elephant Boat Race and Bangkok River Festival 2020 HK7s and Singapore Sevens Rescheduled HD Videos and Interviews Podcasts from HD Video Interviews Travel Trade Shows in 2019, 2020 and 2021 High-Res Picture Galleries YouTube - Travel News Asia Twitter - Travel News Asia Instagram - Travel News Asia Latest Travel News Travel News Asia - Travel Industry News Steven Howard Loses Right Eye in Freak Accident in Thailand Advertising Advertising Share This Page Latest Picture Galleries Other Topics Read the full article