Transportation

IATA Endorses EU Digital Covid Certificate as Global StandardBy Dawit Habtemariam

The International Air Transport Association endorsed the European Commission's EU Digital Covid Certificate and urged countries to use it as a standard... KEEP READING

Alitalia to Close, ITA to Take Over as Italy's Flag CarrierBy Adam Perrotta

Alitalia is shuttering operations and will no longer sell tickets for flights taking place after Oct. 15. All previously scheduled flights after that... KEEP READING

South African Airways to Return to Skies Next MonthBy Adam Perrotta

South African Airways will resume service on Sept. 23, nearly 18 months after suspending commercial operations in March 2020 after several years... KEEP READING

Delta to Upcharge Health Insurance Premiums for Unvaccinated U.S. EmployeesBy Elizabeth West

On the heels of full U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, Delta Air Lines plans to charge higher health... KEEP READING

California Court Rules Prop 22 Unconstitutional, Dealing Blow to Uber, LyftBy Dawit Habtemariam

The new ruling deals a major blow to Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services, who intend to appeal the decision.... KEEP READING

Singapore to Trial 'Vaccinated Travel Lane' from GermanyBy Michael B. Baker

Singapore on Friday loosened entry requirements for certain countries and regions and soon will introduce an option for quarantine-free entry for... KEEP READING

United Expands Covid-19 Testing Footprint with Walmart, Albertson PartnershipsBy Michael B. Baker

United Airlines has added more than 3,000 Covid-19 testing sites at Walmart and Albertson Companies locations for booking through its Travel-Ready... KEEP READING

Point-to-Point LCC Breeze Picks Up $200M in Funding RoundBy Michael B. Baker

New low-cost carrier Breeze Airways plans to expand after raising more than $200 million in its latest round of funding, which closed Wednesday. ... KEEP READING

Report: U.S. to Extend Transportation Mask RequirementBy Michael B. Baker

The Biden administration will extend the face covering requirement for passengers on airplanes, trains and buses or in airports or train stations into... KEEP READING

Brussels Airlines Adds Health Document Upload OptionBy Michael B. Baker

Brussels Airlines has added an option for passengers to upload health documents before traveling to certain destinations, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

South African Airways Appoints Commercial ExecutiveBy Michael B. Baker

South African Airways has brought back its former sales leader, Simon Newton-Smith, as its interim executive over its commercial team. ... KEEP READING

Sixt: U.S. Segment Drove Q2 RevenueBy Dawit Habtemariam

Second-quarter revenue for car rental company and mobility provider Sixt totaled €498.1 million, up 120.6 percent year over year and down 20 percent... KEEP READING

Canada Plans to Require Vaccine for Travelers No Later than Oct. 31By Michael B. Baker

The Canadian government within the next few months will require all commercial air travelers to be vaccinated against Covid-19, the government's... KEEP READING

Finnair Tightens Mask RequirementBy Michael B. Baker

Finnair beginning Aug. 16 no longer will allow passengers to wear fabric masks as face coverings, the carrier announced. ... KEEP READING

Eva Air Adds Automated Check-InBy Michael B. Baker

Taiwan's Eva Air and its Uni Air regional subsidiary this week introduced an automated check-in option for passengers. ... KEEP READING

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