DHL orders 12 electric aircraft from Eviation
While delivery is not expected until 2024, the type will perform its maiden flight later this year
Belfast City introduces new Glasgow service
The new route, operated by British Airways, began today making it the airline’s sixth destination from the Northern Irish hub
SriLankan Airlines restores Domodedovo-Colombo service
The hub is the only facility is Moscow that offers travel to Sri Lanka’s commercial capital
ACI updates airport recovery guidance
Advice regarding digital health passes and vaccinations has also been expanded to aid the return of regular operations
Wizz Air’s July figures reveal increase in demand
The airline’s traffic and emissions statistics for last month reflect positive signs following the easing of travel restrictions
Air Canada resumes flights to San Diego
The restart comes after the airline suspended services in March 2020 due to Covid
Frankfurt Airport to open new visitor centre
The attraction will feature various interactive and immersive exhibits including a virtual-reality ride through the airport’s baggage handling system
Emirates sees surge in ‘home check-in' service at Dubai
The airline is providing the service to passengers to and from its Dubai hub
Loganair launches Edinburgh-Cardiff link
The new service has been re-instated after the collapse of Flybe last year, enhancing connectivity between Scotland and Wales
Perth Airport adds new service animal relief areas
The gateway hopes that these will provide passengers with a more private and fit for purpose facility
Schiphol introduces mobile food ordering app
After a successful trial of the new service, customers can access the platform through the airport’s website or via a QR code
Heathrow partners with travel industry to reunite Brits
It follows the further easing of Government travel restrictions for UK citizens, who no longer need to quarantine on their return if they are fully vaccinated and travelling from certain destinations
British Airways announces reopening of flagship JFK lounge
The reopening comes as the UK Government relaxes rules for US and EU travellers, allowing them to be exempt from quarantine if they are fully vaccinated
Aer Lingus resumes Bristol-Dublin connection
The reinstated service began yesterday, with fully vaccinated passengers able to enter Ireland without the need for testing or isolation
IATA reveals June’s “disappointing” air traffic figures
Asia-Pacific has been the worst hit, experiencing 94.6% drop compared to June 2019, with Europe suffering similar losses
Phoenix Sky Harbor receives ACI accreditation
The airport was assessed on its cleanliness and general approach to health and safety
KLM celebrates 75 years of operations from Glasgow
First flying to Amsterdam in 1946, the carrier now operates 18 flights per week from the Scottish hub
Quito gains new regional air link
Flights between Ecuador’s capital and the Galapagos Islands are set to run twice weekly
Finnair set to offer rapid testing at Helsinki Airport
Results will be delivered to passengers two hours after taking the test
Etihad expands IATA Travel Pass use on more flights for Abu Dhabi
Passengers flying with the airline are now able to make use of the platform when flying to selected destinations in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia
Aegean Airlines moves to Manchester’s new Terminal 2
The carrier is the ninth to transfer its operations to the site, with more set to be added in the coming months
Loganair Isle of Man-Heathrow service cancelled
The carrier is due to halt the Isle of Man to London Heathrow link from August 11
Heathrow vaccine verification trial success
The study’s results suggest that the current ‘amber’ policy could be expanded to those immunised in the US and EU
Heathrow lands £2.9bn loss due to continuing restrictions
The airport continues to call for an extension on monetary support due to demand remaining low
Mont-Tremblant Airport receives government funding
The financial aid is set to help the hub provide regional connectivity and to maintain job safety
East Midlands experiences summer destinations boost
Locations such as Spain and Portugal are expected to be the most popular as demand continues to rise
Luton Airport receives CAA Covid safety certification
The hub has announced that its current measures, including face masks and stringent cleaning routines, will stay in place despite the easing of restrictions
SSP expands operations in Australia
The company has won a contract to provide hospitality facilities at Gold Coast Airport, the second hub to partner with the firm in Queensland
European Commission’s 50% winter slot threshold splits industry
The decision has been welcomed by ACI Europe but heavily criticised by IATA, who feel the move is “out of touch with reality”
Berlin Brandenburg exceeds 50,000 passengers mark
Demand for air travel is slowly increasing as the airport implements new destinations from the hub