Passenger faces could act as ‘vaccine passports’ for travel April 8th 2021 Advances in biometric authentication suggest that facial recognition tech could be used in lieu of vaccine passports for travel purposes AviationTech 0
Qatar Airways and Korean Air trial IATA Travel Pass April 6th 2021 The IATA Travel Pass app, which stores Covid test and vaccine statuses, is gaining traction among airlines as they look to make flying easier Aviation 0
Virgin Atlantic begins digital health pass trials with IATA and Trust Assure April 1st 2021 Virgin Atlantic is running two digital health pass trials on UK routes to Barbados and the US, to help streamline travel in the age of Covid Aviation 0
Fly Lindy offers chopper transfers between NYC, DC and Baltimore March 31st 2021 Luxury chopper service Fly Lindy will fly tourists and commuters between New York City, Washington DC and Baltimore when it launches in June Aviation 0
Airlander airship could be used as flying hotel for sightseeing voyages March 11th 2021 Capable of landing anywhere and flying for days, the Airlander airship could be configured as an airborne hotel for peaceful pleasure flights Aviation 0
Qatar Airways designs ‘Zero-Touch’ in-flight entertainment systems March 11th 2021 Qatar Airways will be the first airline to offer passengers contactless tech for in-flight entertainment systems Aviation 0
Qantas launches mystery flights to unknown destinations in Australia March 4th 2021 Following the success of its sightseeing 'flights to nowhere', Qantas will be operating three domestic Mystery Flight Experiences Aviation 0
British Airways releases discounted rapid self-test kits for travellers March 4th 2021 British Airways is easing Covid-related travel anxieties with the launch of discounted portable antigen tests, for use at home or abroad AviationWellness 0
Privatefly identifies nine private jet trends for 2021 and beyond February 25th 2021 From electric aircraft to leisure destinations for work, Privatefly says the pandemic will be a 'major catalyst for change and disruption' AviationVoices 0
Delta provides at-home Covid test kits for departing passengers February 20th 2021 Delta is making it easier for its US customers to navigate evolving travel requirements with new Covid testing options and digital tools AviationWellness 0
Global airline passenger numbers down six billion in 2020 February 18th 2021 The air industry's path to recovery will be 'slow and uncertain' says ACI, and without government support it could collapse AviationIntelligence 0
JetBlue creates Mint business class suites and studios in private booths February 14th 2021 JetBlue's new transatlantic Mint product features private suites and studios with their own sliding doors and luxurious interior design Aviation 0
Ryanair repositions commercial planes as private jets for large groups February 11th 2021 Ryanair is overhauling its no-frills model to put its fleet to work as private jets, complete with fine-dining catering and spacious seating Aviation 0
Flagship Cellars is a wine subscription service from American Airlines February 5th 2021 Fans of American Airlines' first class wines can now drink the same premium bottles at home with the launch of the Flagship Cellars wine club Aviation 0
‘Private World’ by Vistajet offers members-only private jet vacations February 3rd 2021 'Private World' by Vistajet connects members to luxury yachts, villas, islands and hotels via the comfort and safety of a private jet Aviation 0
Los Angeles and Zurich airports unveil on-site Covid-19 testing labs January 31st 2021 Zurich and LAX join airports around the world to bring Covid testing labs on-site in order to speed up the delivery of results for flyers Aviation 0
British Airlines becomes first UK carrier to trial Verifly health passport January 29th 2021 British Airways will be the first airline in the UK to trial Verifly, a new mobile travel health passport to prove passengers are safe to fly Aviation 0
Hawaiian Airlines allows loyalty members to swap air miles for Covid tests January 28th 2021 In a savvy move from Hawaiian Airlines, HawaiianMiles loyalty customers can now swap air miles for pre-travel Covid-19 tests Aviation 0
Four Seasons reveals bucket list private jet journeys for 2022 January 23rd 2021 Along with the arrival of its new 48-seater plane, Four Seasons has announced new round-the-world itineraries for its Private Jet Experience AviationUncategorised 0
Etihad and Emirates passengers among first to trial IATA Travel Pass January 19th 2021 Passengers flying with Emirates and Etihad will be able to use IATA's Travel Pass app, which stores Covid test results and vaccine statuses Aviation 0
Emirates unveils biometric path at Dubai airport for ‘contactless’ journeys January 17th 2021 Facial recognition checkpoints give Emirates passengers a ‘touchless' transfer through Dubai airport, and other airlines are following suit Aviation 0
Taiwan’s Starlux sets sights on North America flight expansion January 14th 2021 Taiwan’s boutique start-up Starlux Airlines is eyeing Los Angeles as the first of many new US flight routes planned from 2022 Aviation 0
Qatar Airways offers passengers free fully flexible flight bookings for a year January 13th 2021 To give encourage travellers to make bookings during the pandemic, Qatar Airways is offering unlimited date changes for 2021 trips Aviation 0
Direct charter app JetASAP is the ‘Airbnb of private air travel’ January 1st 2021 Need a private jet in a hurry? JetASAP says its new app is the 'world’s first completely free self-service jet charter marketplace' Aviation 0
