US ban on travel from Europe could cost US$2bn in lost revenue, says travel data expert Cirium

Details: Category: Agency & Association; Published: Thursday, 26 March 2020 11:30

The US Government ban on air travel between Europe and the United States could cost US$2bn in lost revenue over the ban’s 30-day period, according to travel data and analytics expert Cirium.
Cirium’s data shows a total of 24,500 transatlantic flights were scheduled to operate between the US and Europe from March 14 to April 12, 2020, which started from midnight on 13 March. This equates to a lost passenger capacity of 5.5 million available seats.

SG Clean Quality Mark extended to Tourism and Lifestyle Businesses as part of nationwide efforts to uplift sanitation and hygiene

Details: Category: Venues & Events; Published: Thursday, 26 March 2020 11:15

Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board target the tourism, food and retail sectors to come on board SG Clean, starting with Orchard Road
In light of the on-going Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) situation, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have rolled out the SG Clean quality mark to the tourism and lifestyle sectors. Among the first to be certified are those along the popular Orchard Road shopping belt, which include food and retail businesses in malls such as Plaza Singapura and ION Orchard; Grand Hyatt Singapore; and the Singapore Visitor Centre @orchardgateway.

Wizz Air temporarily reduces London Luton operations

Details: Category: Airport & Airline; Published: Thursday, 26 March 2020 11:00

Wizz Air has announced that, as a result of travel restrictions introduced by governments across Europe, the airline has temporarily suspended a number of its London Luton routes, effective from today until 1 May 2020. A limited service is to be operated by Wizz Air at London Luton to facilitate the repatriation of customers.

BTA calls on airlines to adhere to IATA regulations and offer refunds

Details: Category: Agency & Association; Published: Thursday, 26 March 2020 10:45

The BTA (Business Travel Association) is today calling on all airlines to adhere to IATA regulations and offer refunds to corporate travellers.
Whilst major UK airlines are now offering refunds, the BTA has noted that many major overseas carriers are continuing to refuse to do so, even where flights have been cancelled as a result of government advice or action. This is in contravention of IATA ruling 824r.