Aviation

SriLankan Airlines is all set to play a pivotal role in the reopening of tourism in Sri Lanka by instilling the confidence of flying in potential passengers. It has all safety and hygiene standards in place. SriLankan Airlines will play a vital role in the country’s economic recovery, as the …

Lindsay White, Etihad Airways’ Vice President, Eastern Region (APAC and ISC), shares details about what the  airline has been doing to make their corporate passengers feel safe not just before boarding but also during their flight. Their teams have been working round the clock to ensure agents also stay updated …

Analysis of the CAPA Fleet Database shows that the COVID-19 crisis has had a proportionately bigger impact on number of leased aircraft in service than on the total fleet in service. There were approximately 31,000 commercial aircraft in service around the world on January 31, 2020. Just over 16,800 of …

The eighth edition of the CAPA Masterclass Series took a look at the air finance market in the rest of 2020. While some Asian markets are expected to better, some others may be in for tough times. Here’s what the three aviation experts had to say. Bertrand Grabowski, Independent, Aviation …

While air travel bubbles are a safer approach to starting international commercial flights, it’s not an easy feat to achieve. Some travel agents are happy with these international connections, others are still confused. The bottom line remains that the country had to start somewhere, so why shy from employing the …

Experts from the Indian travel and aviation industry feel that the series of progressive discussions, best practices and steps outlined by the industry embrace a proactive customer experience in air travel. They also highlight the seamless coordination between airports, airlines and other stakeholders in the travel value chain, as customers …

‘We live in exceptional times that call for exceptional measures, and this ignites adroit innovation,’ says Arun Bright,  Lead Product Owner, Sabre Bengaluru GCC. Airlines and airport systems play a crucial role in containing the spread of contagious infection. But, how can these systems make a difference? Let’s take a …

  Etihad Airways has become the first international airline to address the travel trade in India directly via a webinar. The airline, along with Abu Dhabi Tourism, discussed its readiness as well as new services for passengers – both visitors as well as transit. A set of stringent guidelines for …