Avianca is the second-largest carrier in Latin America, but its passenger operations have been grounded since March because of coronavirus. It said the pandemic had cut more than 80% of its income,…
Strict measures among essential personnel even in virus free Antarctica bases
As the planet battles the seemingly inexorable spread of the coronavirus, Antarctica remains the only Covid-19-free continent – thanks in the main to strict security and not a little luck. Th…
Avianca files for bankruptcy protection in United States
Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to avoid becoming a further aviation victim of the coronavirus pandemic.The carrier sought Chapte…
SAA BRPs ‘considering judgement’ following Labour Court ruling
SAA’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) – Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana – are considering the judgement handed down by the Labour Court on Friday (May 8) that ruled that issu…
Bill Marriott retiring as Marriott International’s chairman
Concurrent with the release of its first-quarter results, Marriott International announced future leadership changes, including plans for executive and board chairman Bill Marriott to transition to…
Full agenda revealed ahead of second Hospitality Tomorrow event
Bench Events has announced the line-up for the second episode of its global virtual conference, Hospitality Tomorrow, taking place on May 12th.The immersive programme will feature nine hours of con…
PATA: Asia travel expected to recovery quickly in 2021
Asia is predicted to spearhead a return to visitor growth across Asia Pacific in 2021 according to the newly updated forecasts released last week by the Pacific Asia Travel Association.Considering …
Quito Airport eyes June return to full operations
Quito Airport will be ready to return to full operation whenever the situation allows, according to Andrew O’Brian, chief executive of Corporación Quiport.While Ecuador has been hard h…
Argentina seeks to ban all flights until September
Argentina has banned all internal and international commercial flights until September 1st as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.A decree from National Civil Aviation Administration asked…
ForwardKeys: No new airline bookings in early April
Research released by ForwardKeys has revealed the extent of the collapse in aviation in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.In the year to April 19th, air travel fell to exactly half of what it was i…