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Possible Christmas passenger cap risks recovery setback for Heathrow

Heathrow has announced that there is a potential for the reintroduction of the passenger cap if demand surpasses levels that…
Singapore Airlines’ plan for carbon neutrality by 2050 will boost its image

Singapore Airlines has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050 as part of its decarbonization strategy. This will…
Hong Kong’s free air tickets initiative will spur tourism recovery

Hong Kong has said it will give away 500,000 airline tickets, worth HK$2 billion ($254.8 million), in an attempt to…
American tourists to benefit as the British pound slides

As the British pound plummets in value, American tourists and the UK as a tourist destination are set to benefit.…
Travel trade shows like World Travel Market could be critical in tourism’s resurgence

Business-to-business (B2B) tour operators have the potential to strengthen and develop their industry presence by attending travel trade exhibitions and…

Chinese airlines suffer significant losses amid ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions

Bucking the recovery trend seen by carriers elsewhere, Chinese airlines struggled during the first half of 2022 under the country’s…
France bans domestic flights in a bid to reduce carbon emissions

In April 2022, France banned domestic flights on routes that could be travelled via train in under two and a…
Removal of price caps could initiate price wars in the Indian airline market

In May 2020, the Indian government implemented price bands on domestic airfares, with a view of controlling price increases. The…
Higher airfares may discourage the middle-class from travelling

Airfares have risen at a time when the European travel market has become increasingly price sensitive due to the rising…
Akasa Air will contribute to emerging Indian LCC sector

In the midst of the pandemic, new airlines were formed, including Akasa Air. The airline is entering the sector at…