Singapore to allow travellers to transit through airport from June 2

Singapore to allow travellers to transit through airport from June 2

Singapore, a regional travel and tourism hub, will gradually allow travellers to transit through its Changi Airport from June 2, the city-state’s aviation regulator said…

EU exec wants COVID vouchers to be valid at least 1 yr – sourcesDestinations

EU exec wants COVID vouchers to be valid at least 1 yr – sources

The European Commission will tell airlines and travel companies to offer vouchers valid at least 12 months for travel cancelled…

UK’s Heathrow Airport to proceed with appeal over block to expansion

UK’s Heathrow Airport to proceed with appeal over block to expansion

Heathrow, Britain’s biggest airport, said it would proceed with an appeal against a block on its plans for expansion, after…

Alitalia suspends its last long-haul flightAirports

Alitalia suspends its last long-haul flight

Alitalia said it will suspend its daily direct flight between Rome and New York from Tuesday until the end of…

Lufthansa wants state support not government management -CEO

Lufthansa wants state support not government management -CEO

Lufthansa’s chief executive has warned against government interference in the airline’s management as it seeks a 9 billion euro ($9.91…

Italy’s airport lobby says social distancing on planes not sustainable

Italy’s airport lobby says social distancing on planes not sustainable

The Italian airport operators association, Assaeroporti, said on Thursday proposals to keep some seats empty on planes for social distancing…

Backlash builds in France over privatisation of airports operator

Backlash builds in France over privatisation of airports operator

A petition calling for a referendum on the possible privatisation of French airports operator ADP has attracted more than one…

Hong Kong to allow airlines to keep airport slots despite cutting capacity

Hong Kong to allow airlines to keep airport slots despite cutting capacity

Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they…

Istanbul Airport operator mandates Dome Group to refinance project loansTransport

Istanbul Airport operator mandates Dome Group to refinance project loans

Turkey’s Istanbul Airport operator IGA mandated London-based Dome Group for the refinancing of loans it took out for the investment,…

Italian ministry rejects Atlantia’s plan to enlarge Rome airport

Italian ministry rejects Atlantia’s plan to enlarge Rome airport

Italy’s environment ministry has rejected a plan by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), a unit of infrastructure group Atlantia, to enlarge…