Day July 8, 2020

Sabre Terminates Agreement with Lufthansa

Skift reveals how the breakdown of the deal between the Lufthansa Group and Sabre signals new risks for corporate travel. It was on 12th May that Lufthansa informed its travel agency partners that its fares would be removed from the…

Lufthansa to Double its Active Fleet

The beginning of June will see Lufthansa increase the number of aircraft in service from 80 to 160, after the German flagship carrier grounded much of its 763-strong fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic. The group, which includes Swiss International…

Air Canada Launches CleanCare+ Programme

Air Canada has announced the launch of Air Canada CleanCare+, a programme of enhanced health and safety protocols designed to provide customers with greater peace of mind during all stages of travel. It will include such measures as mandatory health…

Consumers Still ‘Dreaming of Travel’ Despite Crisis

According to research released by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys, consumers are still “dreaming of travel” despite an almost total global collapse in airline demand amid the global pandemic. Although much of the world’s population was in lockdown during March, analysis…

The Chedi Andermatt Reopens in May

8th May 2020 will see the five-star The Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland fully reopen, including its restaurants, bars, room service and spa. Guests may also use the Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course free of charge until the end of May…