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NEW YORK – American Airlines Group will start laying off 19,000 workers on Thursday (Oct 1) as originally scheduled, spurning an appeal from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as he negotiates with Congress about extending payroll support…
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Princess Cruises has announced its new line-up of 2021 UK- and Europe-based ships. The programme will now see three Royal-class ships based in Europe, including the newest addition to the fleet – Enchanted Princess. She will offer a series…
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Hospitality in Saudi Arabia is showing the strongest recovery from the Covid-19 shutdown in Middle East, with advance hotel bookings steadily rising. That is the conclusion of a report by hotel connectivity expert eRevMax. The company has…
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Qatar Airways has received around US$2 billion in state aid as the flag-carrier battles the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Branding 2019/20 one of its “most difficult years,” the Middle Eastern airline noted it had also been hit by the…
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Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has said the emirate will focus on rural development in the coming year. In remarks celebrating World Tourism Day, the industry leader said: “Tourism…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its annual general meeting will take place as a virtual event. The 76th staging of the showcase will take place in Amsterdam on November 24th, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch…
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United Airlines has become the first United States-based airline to launch a Covid-19 pilot testing program for travellers. It is hoped the move could make it easier for passengers to manage quarantine requirements and entry conditions of…
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The executive council of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first major in-person event involving tourism and the United Nations held since the Covid-19 was declared a…
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Lufthansa has expanded its summer schedule for next year, with 15 new European destinations, including Greece and Spain available to book. Departing from Frankfurt Airport the new services include the beautiful Greek islands of Corfu,…
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AHIC 2020 will be ‘on the road’ for its 16th edition this year, taking place virtually and onsite over three days from September 29th to October 1st. The three-day event is packed with critical insights from industry leaders and networking…
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