The UK is to close all travel corridors from Monday to “protect against the risk of as yet unidentified new strains” of Covid, the PM has said.
UK to close all travel corridors from Monday
Norwegian Air abandons long-haul services with the loss of 1,100 UK jobs
Norwegian Air has ended an era of cheap transatlantic flying by scrapping its popular long-haul services at Gatwick, with the loss of 1,100 British jobs.
Britannia named worst UK hotel chain for eighth year in a row
Dirty loos and scathing reviews by guests have led Britannia hotels to be named as Britain’s worst hotel chain for the eighth year running.
New ‘business traveller’ exemption from quarantine announced
No countries have been added to or removed from the UK’s list of travel corridors, but a new “business traveller” exemption from quarantine has been announced.
Norwegian Air files for bankruptcy
Norwegian Air, once the brightest star in the low-cost transatlantic market offering £150 flights one way between London and New York, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Ireland.
British Airways to test all UK bound passengers for Covid 19
Passengers will take coronavirus tests before flying to the UK with British Airways amid doubts over plans to halve the 14-day quarantine period.
Airbnb set to debut on the US Stock Market with a $30bn valuation
Airbnb is set to file the necessary IPO documents later this week ahead of its anticipated stock market debut in December, as it seeks to raise $3 billion.
Norwegian Air faces ‘very uncertain future’
Struggling airline Norwegian Air faces a battle for survival after the Norwegian government said it would not provide further backing.
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes ninth B777F in Frankfurt
Today at 11:19 local time (GER), the carrier’s latest Boeing 777F landed for the first time at Frankfurt Airport.
Norwegian ravaged by COVID-19: 71 percent passenger decline, 8,000 furloughed or laid off employees and 140 grounded aircraft
Norwegian today reported its results for the first half year of 2020. The figures are as expected heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with a net loss of NOK 5.3 billion.