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Airlines Ask For Virus Testing To Allow Transatlantic Flights
Airlines Ask For Virus Testing To Allow Transatlantic Flights
July 21, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Several major airline companies are urging the U.S. and European Union to get transatlantic travel going again by launching a joint coronavirus testing program for...

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Air Travel Soared Over July 4, But Sector Still Grounded Compared to Last Year
Air Travel Soared Over July 4, But Sector Still Grounded Compared to Last Year
July 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The number of passengers who went through U.S. airports at the start of July nearly doubled from a month ago, federal data shows. A total...

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UK Airport Gatwick Says It Will Take 4 Years For Travelers To Return
UK Airport Gatwick Says It Will Take 4 Years For Travelers To Return
June 15, 2020  |  International

Passenger demand at Gatwick, London’s second-largest airport, could remain depressed for the next three or four years as the travel sector continues to deal with...

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Virgin Atlantic Refunds Backlogged
Virgin Atlantic Refunds Backlogged
June 12, 2020  |  Travel Payments

If you’re expecting a refund from Virgin Atlantic, the British airline owned by billionaire Richard Branson, be patient. The Guardian reported customers have been told...

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Some Airports Freeze Renovations As Fewer Passengers Fly
Some Airports Freeze Renovations As Fewer Passengers Fly
June 08, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Plans to expand some airports have been put on hold as air transportation has been grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. The...

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United Airlines Announces Executive Staff Cuts
United Airlines Announces Executive Staff Cuts
May 29, 2020  |  Economy

The “friendly skies” of United Airlines are not so friendly for employees facing layoffs as the pandemic has devastated the airline industry. United said it...

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How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
May 27, 2020  |  Ecosystems

The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have, by and large, eschewed both domestic and overseas...

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US Airlines Say Bookings Are Slightly Up, Cancellations Subsiding
US Airlines Say Bookings Are Slightly Up, Cancellations Subsiding
May 19, 2020  |  Retail

The airline industry could be showing some signs of life as the airlines report slower ticket cancellations and more bookings on some routes. But the...

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