London Heathrow Airport has begun providing rapid COVID-19 tests for departing passengers, with results provided within an hour, as pressure mounts to open up international travel. A new facility has been purpose-built in two of the iconic British airport’s terminals, to provide rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers travelling to destinations that require a negative pre-departure
Once again, an unidentified man has been spotted flying a jet pack past passenger airliners above Los Angeles International Airport, puzzling pilots and investigators. This time, our Iron Man impersonator was spotted by flight crew aboard a China Airlines aircraft at around 1:45pm last Wednesday, and was said to be flying at around 6,000 feet.
One of the most isolated US Air Force bases is to receive a US$87 million upgrade courtesy of the US Air Force Civil Engineer Centre (AFCEC).
Hong Kong and Singapore are planning to operate a travel bubble that would allow residents to travel between the cities without quarantine.
In this cross-posting with The Conversation, aviation historian Janet Bednarek explores the difference between the aftermath of 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic, and looks ahead to the future. The US airline industry has generally faced two obstacles in enticing more people to fly: fear and fares. Before the novel coronavirus, few feared flying thanks to
The Irish government will adopt the EU ‘traffic light’ travel system and introduce COVID-19 testing at airports, which could see quarantine requirements removed for some arriving passengers. It comes after both Aer Lingus and Ryanair heavily criticised the Irish government for its strict travel restrictions, with almost all incoming passengers required to undergo a 14-day
