Air Travel

Europe in 2021 is expected to be the worst-hit in terms of airline losses (-$11.9 billion) due to the impacts of Covid-19 on air transport.

In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to lift quarantine measures and restore travel.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to exempt airline crews from Covid-19 testing that is applied to air travelers.

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Greek island of Rhodes with Venice Treviso airport in Italy for the summer 2021.

Travelport and Singapore Airlines recently welcomed on board their first passengers whose tickets were booked using NDC technology.

Air travel demand for Greece is on the rise despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to global airline executives.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until December 14.

AEGEAN will enhance its network operations in 2021 with more direct international flights to the Greek islands.

As of December 8 all passengers traveling on one of Alitalia’s three weekly flights between Rome – New York must present a negative Covid-19 test.

EU agencies EASA and ECDC have released guidelines to support a coordinated approach to reduce risks related to the movement of travelers in the Covid-19 era.

The European Commission has approved a 11.7-million-euro state aid to Croatia Airlines for the damage it has suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have extended their free rebooking policy until the end of February 2021.

In efforts to restart travel, five global airlines said they would be introducing digital health passports in order to facilitate passengers in the Covid-19 era.

IATA is calling on governments worldwide to support the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a critical step to cut net emissions.

Greece’s domestic and international flight restrictions have been extended as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Global aviation organizations are calling on regulators worldwide to adopt more flexible slot rules and preserve air transport connectivity.

Routes and ACI World have partnered to provide guidance for airports at a world level to help them recover from the Covid-19 crisis.

Passenger traffic at European airports has decreased by 81 percent as a result of quarantine-based travel restrictions, ACI Europe said.

Fiumicino in Rome, Italy, will be the first airport in Europe to activate “Covid-tested” safe air corridors, on flights coming from the United States, excluding quarantine for passengers.

Saudia Airlines has announced that it will resume flights from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to Athens, Greece, as of January 2021.