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‘Biometric Path’ Opens at Dubai International Airport by Emirates

Emirates has launched an integrated "biometric path" at Dubai International Airport, offering a contactless experience to passengers traveling from and through Dubai.

Almost 200 European Airports May Face Insolvency Due to Crisis in Air Travel

Almost 200 airports may face insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not start to recover by year end, according to ACI Europe.

AEGEAN Introduces its Hygiene Attendants for Safer Travel

Focusing on the safety of its passengers prior, during and after the flight, AEGEAN has introduced its Hygiene Attendants to travellers.

Lufthansa to Deploy 4 Airbus A350-900s to Frankfurt Hub

For the duration of the winter timetable, Lufthansa will be deploying four of the currently parked Airbus A350-900s to its hub in Frankfurt.

Heathrow Airport Introduces Pre-flight Covid-19 Testing

London’s Heathrow Airport is now carrying out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel.

Qatar Airways: 99.988% of Passengers Flown COVID-19-free

Qatar Airways' monitoring and hygiene program has resulted in more than 99.988% of passengers travelling Covid-19-free on board its aircraft since February 2020.

Strikes to Disrupt Air Travel in Greece on Thursday

Flights to and from Greece will be affected on Thursday, October 15, due to a 24-hour strike called by Greece’s main public sector umbrella union ADEDY.

Qatar Airways Plans to Expand Network to 124 Destinations by End of 2020

Qatar Airways has announced its winter flight schedule aiming to rebuild its network to 124 destinations until the end of 2020.

Emirates Launches New NDC-powered Gateway for Travel Agents

Emirates has launched a suite of connectivity options for its trade partners around the world to easily access its rich content and services.

KLM Submits Restructuring Plan to Dutch Government for €3.4bn Loan

KLM has submitted a restructuring plan to The Netherlands Ministry of Finance in order to obtain a government loan and guarantees to the value of 3.4 billion euros.

Emirates Offers Year-long Benefit to Students and their Families

Emirates is offering special discounts to international students that wish to see more of their family or travel around the world during the year.

Covid-19 Takes Toll on AEGEAN H1 2020 Turnover

Impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the slowdown in global travel, Greek carrier AEGEAN recorded a 64% drop in turnover in the first half of 2020.

IATA Wants Covid-19 Testing Before Boarding

IATA is requesting that all passengers be tested for Covid-19 before flying, in efforts to reignite air travel and address the issue of varying quarantine measures.

KLM: All Tickets Can be Exchanged for Refundable Voucher

KLM customers can request a refundable voucher free of charge for all tickets with a planned departure up and until 31 March 2021.

SWISS Continues to Grow its Presence in Greek Market

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) maintains its strong presence in the Greek market, conducting almost 60 weekly flights to and from Greece.

Korean Air Extends Multi-year Content Agreement with Travelport

Travelport will continue to provide Korean Air’s content and inventory to more than 68,000 Travelport-connected agencies around the world.

Air France to Connect Paris with the Caribbean in the Winter

Air France will increase its services to the Caribbean from Paris' Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports in the winter.

Ethiopian Airlines Expands its Global Hub at Addis Ababa Int’l Airport

Ethiopian Airlines has successfully completed a new state-of-the-art passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Lufthansa Group: No Rebooking Fees Until December

The Lufthansa group airlines are changing their ticket fare structure until the end of December, offering travelers the option to rebook fares several times free of charge.

Study: Tourists Ready to Travel, If Safety Measures Are in Place

The majority of travelers are ready to consider booking domestic and international trips, but only if safety measures are in place, a study by Travelport reveals. Released by Travelport, the study found that at all parts of the travel journey, it is deemed criti