IATA announces ‘travel pass’ app for post-COVID travel
The IATA has announced it is developing its own set of mobile apps that will house passengers’ COVID-related health information, as well as provide them with up-to-date information about travel restrictions. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said its apps will allow passengers to share COVID test results and vaccination certificates with airlines and governments,
Brazilian regulator lifts Boeing 737 MAX ban
Brazilian civil aviation regulator ANAC has announced it is lifting the grounding order on the Boeing 737 MAX, a week after the US FAA made the call. The ANAC has cleared airlines in Brazil to resume operations on the 737 MAX as soon as all required safety software upgrades are completed, as well as new
Airlines set to see $157bn loss, more bankruptcies expected: IATA
The world’s airlines are on track to lose a total of $157 billion throughout 2020 and 2021 as global COVID cases continue to surge, according to the IATA. The International Air Transport Association has downgraded its industry outlook since June, when it had forecast $100 billion in losses across the two-year period. Now, the association
Ryanair backflips on 737 MAX order intentions
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said the airline hopes to place new orders on Boeing’s embattled 737 MAX, a 180-degree flip on comments made by Ryanair DAC CEO Eddie Wilson last week. “I think it is important for Boeing to announce some customer orders and we would certainly be very keen to be at
TSA reports travel spike ahead of Thanksgiving
The US Transportation Security Administration has said it screened over 3 million passengers in the weekend ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, as Americans ignore the CDC’s advice not to travel for the holidays. The figures show it being the busiest weekend for foot traffic through TSA security screenings since the beginning of the pandemic in
Alaska Airlines to lease new 737 MAX jets, offload Airbus A320s
Alaska Air Group confirmed on Monday it will lease 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes from US aircraft lessor Air Lease Corp, less than a week after the jet was approved to re-enter commercial service. The airline also disclosed plans to sell 10 Airbus A320s to Air Lease, which were taken over with the
