Nevada is set to open the doors of Las Vegas’ casinos from 4th June. Part of the state’s move into Phase 2 of its reopening plan, this will also include the opening of bars, swimming pools, waterparks, cinemas and malls,…
The Canary Islands’ major airports – Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura – are ready to receive international flights, with the first “safe corridors” expected to be agreed by July. The move comes as Spain’s prime minster, Pedro Sanchez, announces…
Emirates has resumed flights from Dubai International to nine destinations – Chicago, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Melbourne, Milan, Paris, Sydney and Toronto. All will operate flights from Dubai’s (DXB) Terminal 3. The airline has also announced a range of upgraded…
With the lockdown starting to ease and more people returning to work, National Rail has stressed the need to continue to follow the latest advice from government and public health officials. First and foremost people should ensure their journey is…
The European Commission has presented a package of guidelines and recommendations to gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen across the 27 Member States for summer 2020, while respecting necessary health precautions. The commission’s new paper, Tourism…
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…
Skift has reported how the recently introduced 14-day quarantine period will have a significant impact on corporate travel managers, affecting suppliers not only in the UK, but other countries as well. “For those UK airlines and travel-related businesses that are…
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…
In response to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to reshape and resize its business to ensure that is it fit for the future. The airline will fly only wide-body,…
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…
Eurostar passengers have been told they must wear a face mask or covering or risk being denied boarding. The new rules, which mirror French and Belgian government guidance, came into force on Monday (4 May). “From 4 May, passengers must…
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…
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…
As part of The FA’s ‘Football’s Staying Home’ campaign, Club Wembley is asking people to share videos of themselves and their loved ones honing their football skills from home via social media, by tagging @ClubWembley and including the hashtag #FootballsStayingHome.…
As first revealed by blog AwardWallet.com, American Airlines has increased the fees it charges some passengers for checked bags on certain flights with immediate effect. Despite the carrier seeing record-low passenger numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic, flyers travelling between…
As part of an all-out attempt to both reassure travellers and to tempt them back in the months ahead, Marriott International has announced plans to roll out enhanced technology to help meet the new health and safety challenges presented by…
Last week ABTA published new information on their website as to why delays to refunds for package holidays may be occurring, and on how the system of Refund Credit Notes works. Media reports over the weekend suggested that the Government…
London Luton Airport has announced a renewed focus on supporting the local community and making best use of its facilities during the current crisis. While a minimum level of staffing is required to continue essential operations, some of the airport’s…
Heathrow airport has begun to temporarily close Terminals 3 and 4, with all remaining flights operating from either Terminals 2 or 5. The airport has already moved services operated by Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Pakistan International Airlines to Terminal 2…