JetBlue has revealed its all-new Mint business class and spacious Mint Studios, crafted for NyLon tastes. Indulgent luxury and aggressive fare pricing present a new issue for the competition as they prepare for recovery in the transatlantic flight market
Emirates has entered into a partnership with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food to test a mobile app that allows passengers to perform PCR tests for Covid-19 prior to travel, at discounted rates
India-based airline, Vistara, has upgraded the map application in its IFE system with Arc, Panasonic Avionics’ new 3D in-flight map application
Air China has placed a recurring order for touchscreen IFE displays from Wetouch Technology, a manufacturer of medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens
United has developed the ‘Travel-Ready Center’, a digital tool which will allow flyers to upload and validate test results, review local entry requirements, find testing providers, and store vaccination records
Air New Zealand is working with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) to look at the effectiveness of saliva testing in detecting Covid-19
American Airlines has become the first airline in the USA to launch an easy way to provide results from a negative SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) test and any other completed documents required for international travel into the country
The Emirates Group has begun rolling out a Covid-19 vaccination programme for its UAE-based workforce. The inoculation drive places priority on its frontline aviation workforce, including cabin crew, flight deck and other operationally focused roles
Virgin Atlantic has completed financing transactions relating to two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The deal, made in partnership with Griffin Global Asset Management and Bain Capital Credit, will strengthen the airline’s balance sheet
easyJet cabin crew are being recruited and fast-tracked to support the UK’s NHS as part of the nationwide effort to distribute and deploy Covid-19 vaccines
