IATA Travel Pass now accepts UK and EU Covid documents
The association is urging the WHO to implement a global digital vaccine standard to help with the verification process
Ryanair and Wizz Air expand Swedish operations
The low cost carriers are expected to introduce further services to their winter schedules
London Luton opens new flight training facility
The new site is set to train Wizz Air pilots based at the UK hub, as well as those working from other European destinations
Qantas Group to require employee vaccinations
Australian airline Qantas has announced that all cabin crew, pilots and airport workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 15
Menzies strengthens Central American presence
Ground handling specialist Menzies has announced plans to acquire 51% of Interexpresso Costa Rica Corporation, an aviation service provider operating in Central America
IATA pushes for repatriation of blocked funds
Aviation body IATA has urged governments around the world to abide by agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to release $963m in blocked funds
Flughafen Wien Group hits pandemic passenger high
Airport operator Flughafen Wien Group has reported a substantial rise in passenger volumes at all three of its hubs last month, following a difficult six months
Virgin announces Direct Air Capture collaboration
Virgin Atlantic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with de-carbonisation specialist Storegga as part of a bid to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Seychelles Airport announces plans to scrap paper arrival forms
The project will eliminate manual data entry errors, reduce the risk of COVID transmission with fewer interactions and improve efficiency
Emirates signs codeshare agreement with Azul
The partnership will see customers connecting onto each airlines’ networks via Sao Paulo
Teesside Airport announces pilot programme to test hydrogen vehicles
The project will see the airport have commercial and support vehicles fitted with 100% hydrogen zero emissions engines
Manchester Airport voices concern about UK travel system
Bosses at the facility say the system is holding back recovery despite a recent increase in traffic for July
BER opens new food outlet
The new store allows passengers to dine on the terrace overlooking the main entrance, with a selection of breakfast and lunch options
UK at risk of falling behind EU in its recovery, says Gatwick
The London hub is calling on the UK government to simplify the current travel restrictions and build upon the vaccination programme
EasyJet and Bristol Airport join forces to tackle sustainability ambitions
The partnership will involve a series of trials geared towards achieving net-zero operations at the site and reducing the airline’s overall carbon footprint
Etihad Cargo sees increased volumes
The operation has seen a 20% increase in tonnage compared to the same period in 2019
Air France unveils redesigned lounge at Montreal
The facility was opened in partnership with Plaza Premium Group and is available to customers of both firms
Frontier announces non-stop Miami service
The new route comes as the low-cost airline announced a further 14 nonstop routes across North America and the Caribbean
Dräger’s AirBoss makes UK debut
George Best Belfast City Airport has become the first in the UK to choose Dräger’s newly-launched AirBoss self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for its 34-strong emergency service crew
Delayed JFK T6 gets go-ahead
The Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a public private-partnership agreement with JFK Millennium Partners to build Terminal 6 at JFK International Airport
Louisville unveils new airport operations centre
The $18.5m space will serve as the airport’s nerve centre and communications hub around the clock
Further expansion for Virgin’s Caribbean services
Montego Bay and St Lucia are the latest destinations to be announced by the Crawley-based carrier in recent days
CPH releases 2021 six-month report
The airport has experienced significant job and financial losses throughout the first half of this year, with plans to keep its place as a central hub in Northern Europe
Hamburg Airport voted best regional hub in Europe
This is the sixth consecutive year that the German base has been granted this recognition by Skytrax
DXB prepares for surge is passenger traffic
The sudden increase could be due to the easing of international travel restrictions, making it easier for people from Asia and Africa to enter the UAE
Heathrow feels effects of eased travel restrictions
The London hub saw its highest intake of passengers last month since March 2020, however it says there is still a long way to go
ACI publishes half year passenger figures
Data from January-June reveals severe losses for airports across the EU, with the preliminary July numbers increasing momentum
Hamad tops global ranking at annual Skytrax awards
The result sees Singapore’s Changi lose its crown after holding the title for eight consecutive years
Ryanair to cease operations at London Southend
The airline has been flying from the facility since April 2019 but blamed COVID-19 for its withdrawal
Bristol Airport launches decarbonisation fund
The programme is set to support future research surrounding net zero initiatives conducted by local organisations