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Emirates expands its A380 network to five cities Emirates expands its A380 network to five cities

Dhaka: Emirates is gradually unfolding its A380 network and has so far resumed its services to five cities. In a recent move, the airline has decided to deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from August 8.

Earlier,...

07 August, 2020
Spain's Canary Islands to insure tourists who catch COVID-19 Spain's Canary Islands to insure tourists who catch COVID-19

Dhaka: Spain's Canary Islands has rolled out insurance facility for tourists to cover the medical cost if they get infected with the coronavirus, the archipelago's regional government said on August 5.

Under a deal struck with the...

06 August, 2020
Travellers entering Singapore must wear electronic monitoring device from Aug 11 Travellers entering Singapore must wear electronic monitoring device from Aug 11

Dhaka: All travellers entering Singapore from August 11 will have to wear an electronic monitoring device so that the government can ensure the person is complying with the coronavirus quarantine rules as directed by the city/state.

The m...

06 August, 2020
Etihad Airways offers new face coverings for premium passengers Etihad Airways offers new face coverings for premium passengers

Dhaka: Etihad Airways has introduced a new protective wear for First and Business Class passengers onboard.

The new face covering -- a snood -- Etihad is offering can be worn around the neck like a scarf and when close to others, pull it ...

06 August, 2020
Spain’s tourism industry records worst semester ever after reopening borders Spain’s tourism industry records worst semester ever after reopening borders

Dhaka: The coronavirus-led crisis continues to flatten Spain's tourism industry. According to figures published on August 3 by the National Statistics Institute (INE), just 204,926 international visitors arrived in Spain in June, a drop of 97.7 per cent from the same mon...

06 August, 2020
Virgin Australia to cut 3000 staff, slash budget subsidiary Tigerair Virgin Australia to cut 3000 staff, slash budget subsidiary Tigerair

Dhaka: Virgin Australia will cut one-third of their workforce making 3,000 employees redundant, unveiled Paul Scurrah, CEO of the airline, adding that Virgin’s budget subsidiary, Tigerair, will also cease operations.

Virgin Australi...

06 August, 2020
Cathay Pacific to transfer aircraft for storage in Australian desert Cathay Pacific to transfer aircraft for storage in Australian desert

Dhaka: Cathay Pacific will be flying one-third of its passenger aircraft for storage in the Australian desert, announced the airline last week.

The move follows the Hong Kong-based carrier's efforts to economise amid the COVID-19 cris...

05 August, 2020
Virgin Australia to cut 3000 staff, slash budget subsidiary Tigerair Virgin Australia to cut 3000 staff, slash budget subsidiary Tigerair

Dhaka: Virgin Australia will cut one-third of their workforce making 3,000 employees redundant, unveiled Paul Scurrah, CEO of the airline, adding that Virgin’s budget subsidiary, Tigerair, will also cease operations.

Virgin Australi...

06 August, 2020
Cathay Pacific to transfer aircraft for storage in Australian desert Cathay Pacific to transfer aircraft for storage in Australian desert

Dhaka: Cathay Pacific will be flying one-third of its passenger aircraft for storage in the Australian desert, announced the airline last week.

The move follows the Hong Kong-based carrier's efforts to economise amid the COVID-19 cris...

05 August, 2020
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy in US to secure rescue deal Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy in US to secure rescue deal

Dhaka: Virgin Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy in the United States as the airline rushes to secure a USD 1.5 billion deal to rescue it from the coronavirus-led crisis that plunged the demand for air travel.

The company, which is based i...

05 August, 2020