Total global air capacity changed little this week compared with last week, as reductions in Asia offset capacity added back to the Western European and North American markets, according to OAG. Airlines around the world have 39.91 million seats scheduled this week, down 0.1 percent from last week.Keep Reading
American Airlines and SAP Concur have condemned Global Business Travel Association CEO Scott Solombrino's workplace behavior as alleged in an anonymous memo sent to the GBTA board of directors on June 8th. Solombrino rejects the accusations as false but has been placed on leave by the GBTA board, pending an investigation.Keep
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Corporate lodging platform HRS has partnered with global inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS to develop a new cleanliness program for the hotel industry that provides labels for properties that meet hygiene standards.Keep Reading
Along with new sanitization standards, several hotel companies are implementing new procedures and protocols around their meetings and events—for whenever they return.Keep Reading
Virgin Atlantic has pushed back some of its planned service restoration but now plans to resume service to 17 destinations from August through October.Keep Reading
Etihad Airways has launched a Covid-19 risk-assessment tool to help passengers determine their probability of having contracted the virus and whether they should be traveling.Keep Reading
Two firms have partnered to propose offering a coronavirus test to overseas travelers entering the U.K. to avoid a 14-day quarantine.Keep Reading at BTN Europe
