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Canary Islands to pioneer 'digital health passport'
Islands’ tourism authorities partner with UNWTO to arrange ’pilot’ flight using new health tracking app
How hosting a virtual networking group can benefit your business during the coronavirus crisis
Abta welcomes furlough extension but says govt must do more for travel
Extending furlough scheme until October not enough for the industry, says Abta chief
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
CAA fires warning shot at airlines over refunds
Authority backs ’vouchers and rebooking alternatives’, but stresses it will consider action to ensure consumers’ right to a refund is protected
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French travellers exempt from UK quarantine measures
Passengers travelling to the UK from France will not be required to quarantine upon arrival
On the Beach said it was already experiencing a decline in summer 2020 demand
Quarantine measures set to cost package operators up to £5 billion
Self-isolation for as long, or even twice as long, as a holiday is a disaster for leisure travel, according to accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson
What will the aviation sector look like following the coronavirus crisis?
Heathrow: Quarantine 'effectively closes UK borders' temporarily
Airport warns UK industry will stagnate until people can fly freely again
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New horizons – taking off post-coronavirus crisis
Like all sectors, aviation has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. The panel explores how the pandemic has changed the sector and how the flying experience – from airports to aircraft – may be altered for ever
British Airways to reconsider July restart after quarantine blow
British Airways to reconsider July restart after quarantine blow
BA group boss expresses incredulity at Boris announcement
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BA 'to stay at Gatwick', but 'will consider future' at London City
IAG’s Willie Walsh confirms BA’s commitment to Gatwick but says airline ‘will consider future’ at Docklands airport
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BA boss questioned by MPs over redundancies
Willie Walsh under fire over BA job losses
More confusion over Johnson's quarantine plans
No start date for UK border restrictions
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WTTC chief: coordinate Covid policies to avoid confusing customers
Travel sector could face a lengthy recovery period if countries adopt different approaches, according to president
Virgin Atlantic chief '100% confident' of airline's survival as funding options explored
Virgin Atlantic chief '100% confident' of airline's survival as funding options explored
Weiss said talks with the Treasury for a loan were “constructive”
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Johnson confirms quarantine measure for UK arrivals
The prime minister announced the plan during a televised address on Sunday
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Aviation expert John Strickland to host WTM Global Hub's next webinar
Strickland will explore the devastating impact of Covid-19 on airlines and airports across the globe – and what the future may hold for the sector
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IAG boss Willie Walsh to step down in September
Walsh had previously delayed his retirement to oversee BA owner IAG’s response to the coronavirus crisis
"Since the Willie Walsh era BA has been ruthless in its business management"
British Airways owner plans 'meaningful' flight resumption in July
IAG plans to operate up to 50% of passenger capacity when schedules resume
Flybe has laid off the majority of staff
Pandemic impact threatens deal to sell Flybe assets
Administrators for collapsed airline say Covid-19 is making potential sale “challenging”
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MAG airports confirm face covering and glove requirements
New measures for passengers and staff came into force on Thursday (7 May)
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BA offers up slots to resolve competition concerns over US routes
BA and joint venture partner American Airlines willing to give up slots at Heathrow or Gatwick to resolve competition concerns over their joint business on certain UK-US routes
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Jet2holidays added 900,000 passengers to Atol after Cook collapse
New CAA figures released for top licence holders following delayed spring renewals
“If the UK government did have a UK aviation policy then it has been pulled from under their feet”
Supreme Court will hear Heathrow runway appeal
Airport wins permission to challenge legal block on third runway
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Iata backs masks but not social distancing onboard aircraft
Association says masks would reduce already ‘low’ risk of Covid-19 transmission on aircraft, adding social distancing measures – such as blocking middle seats – would cause ‘dramatic cost increases’
Workers at Heathrow will be balloted on fresh strike action
Heathrow to lead Covid-19 passenger screening project
Heathrow to lead initiative to create passenger screening standard