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IATA proposes alternatives to quarantine

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries

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Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh Designated as International Airport

The Union Cabinet has declared Kushinagar Airport, located in the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, as an International Airport. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its

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Air Travel: After April Passenger Demand Trough, First Signals of Uptick

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in April (measured in revenue passenger kilometres

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COVID-19 likely to shrink global tourist flow by upto 78%

COVID-19 may potentially shrink the global tourist flow by up to 78 per cent, as the aviation sector faces the worst ever crisis in its history since World War II.

VISTARA OPENS BOOKINGS FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHT OPERATIONS RESUMING 25TH MAY

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier on Friday announced resumption of its domestic flights from 25th May 2020, following an order of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India. The

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IATA Outlines Layered Approach for Industry Re-Start

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed details of its proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for re-starting passenger flights amid the COVID-19 crisis. IATA has published Biosecurity for Air Transport:

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‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat': Some reform boosters but no package for civil aviation

In her forth tranche of economic reforms under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced some key reform measures for the civil aviation sector to boost

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VISTARA BRINGS TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO INFLIGHT SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS  

Vistara continues to take strong steps in response to the C OVID-19 pandemic. The airline today announced intended temporary changes to its inflight products and services on domestic and international

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Passenger Demand Plunges in March as Travel Restrictions Take Hold  

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared to the

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Emirates reaffirms customer commitment with ramp up of refunds capability

Emirates has ramped up its capability to process refunds, reaffirming its commitment to customers and travel trade partners impacted by travel disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With nearly half