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31/3/2020 Grand Richmond Convention Hotel in Nonthaburi Closes for Two Months.
31/3/2020 Sindhorn Midtown Bangkok Opens Tower with 49 Serviced Residences.
31/3/2020 Air Canada to Layoff 16,500 Employees; Reduce Q2 Capacity by 85-90%.
31/3/2020 Qatar Airways Launches Belly-Hold Cargo Flights to Six Destinations in China.
31/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines Closes Airport Lounges.
31/3/2020 RevPAR of Hotels in USA Forecast to Drop 50.6% in 2020.
31/3/2020 Delta Retains Cargo Tender and Acceptance Capabilities at Tokyo-Narita.
31/3/2020 Airbus Pauses Majority of Production in Spain.
30/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines to Reduce Frequency of Domestic Flights.
30/3/2020 WHO Launches COVID19 WhatsApp Service in Arabic, French and Spanish.
30/3/2020 Qatar Airways’ FFP Offers 12-Month Tier Extension.
30/3/2020 Etihad Cargo Using Boeing 787-10 Aircraft as Freighters.
30/3/2020 Air Canada Continues COVID19 Repatriation Flights.
30/3/2020 Airbus Flies Over 4 Million More Face Masks to Europe.
30/3/2020 American Airlines Reduces Capacity Further.
27/3/2020 Hilton to Take Over 1,080-Room Hotel on Orchard Road, Singapore.
27/3/2020 AirAsia Suspending Most Flights Across Network.
27/3/2020 Asia Pacific Airlines Carried 17 Million Passengers in February.
27/3/2020 SIA to Issue S$5.3b in New Equity and Raise Up To S$9.7b via MCB.
27/3/2020 Qatar Airways Expands Flights to Australia to Help Get People Home.
27/3/2020 Virgin Atlantic Operates First Ever Cargo-Only Charter.
27/3/2020 Aviation: IATA Calls for Urgent Financial Relief from European Governments.
27/3/2020 Bombardier Suspends 'All Non-Essential Work' in Canada.
26/3/2020 ANA Partners Skyscanner; Achieves IATA NDC Level 3.
26/3/2020 COVID19: 75 Million Travel and Tourism Jobs at Immediate Risk.
26/3/2020 Air Cargo Supply Lines Must Remain Open.
26/3/2020 American to Operate Repatriation Flights from Honduras and Brazil.
26/3/2020 Air Canada Launches Cargo Flights to Europe.
26/3/2020 Air New Zealand Ramps Up Cargo Operations.
26/3/2020 AirAsia Updates Rebooking Policy.
26/3/2020 Embraer Helping to Combat COVID19 in Brazil.
25/3/2020 Thai Airways Cancels Flights to Australia, Europe and Regionally.
25/3/2020 Tokyo 2020 to Take Place in 2021.
25/3/2020 Air Canada Organises Two Extra Flights from Quito, Ecuador.
25/3/2020 Korean Air Executives Take Pay Cut; Airline to Use Passenger Planes for Cargo.
25/3/2020 Aviation: IATA Calls on Governments to Give More Support.
25/3/2020 American Airlines Closes Lounges, Changes In-Flight Service and Seating.
25/3/2020 France’s Daily Hotel Occupancy Plummets to Just 3.3%.
25/3/2020 Airbus A400M Delivers Critically-Needed Mask Supplies to Spain.
24/3/2020 Air Canada to Operate Six Special Flights to Barcelona, Lima and Quito.
24/3/2020 Bangkok Airways to Close All Airport Lounges.
24/3/2020 UAE to Ban ALL Passenger Flights for Two Weeks.
24/3/2020 Etihad Airways Suspends Transit Travel Through Abu Dhabi.
24/3/2020 Hong Kong's Airport Authority Launches New HK$1 Billion Relief Package.
24/3/2020 Ryan Jette Joins Capella Singapore as Executive Chef.
24/3/2020 Austrian Airlines Extends Flight Suspension to 19 April.
23/3/2020 Singapore Airlines to Ground 138 of 147 Aircraft; Scoot to Ground 47 of 49.
23/3/2020 COVID19: Sabre to Cut Costs by US$200 Million.
23/3/2020 JR Central Opens Overseas Online Reservations for Shinkansen.
23/3/2020 Emirates to Suspend Most Passenger Flights.
23/3/2020 Airbus to Partially Resume Production in France and Spain.
23/3/2020 United Airlines Makes Further Reductions to International Schedule.
23/3/2020 IATA Thanks Regulators for Flexibility, Urges Others to Follow Suit.
23/3/2020 American Airlines Extends Change Fee Waivers Through May.
23/3/2020 China Airlines Asks All Passengers to Wear Face Masks.
20/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines to Suspend ALL International Flights.
20/3/2020 Air Astana and FlyArystan to Suspend ALL Flights.
20/3/2020 Thai Airways Offers Rebooking or Voucher Option on Tickets ex-UK.
20/3/2020 Etihad Offers Credit to Travellers Who Wish to Cancel Flights.
20/3/2020 AAPA Calls on Governments to Help Aviation Industry.
20/3/2020 American Airlines to Operate Cargo-Only Flights to Frankfurt, Germany.
20/3/2020 Bangkok Airways Makes Ticket Changes More Flexible.
20/3/2020 Thai Airways and Thai Smile Waive Ticket Change Fee on Domestic Flights in April.
19/3/2020 Qantas to Suspend ALL Scheduled International Flights Until at Least June.
19/3/2020 Marriott Reports COVID19 Impact on Global RevPAR.
19/3/2020 Air Canada to Reduce International Network from 101 Airports to 6.
19/3/2020 Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 FTV10 Completes Maiden Flight.
19/3/2020 Thai Airways Appoints Chakkrit Parapuntakul as Acting President.
19/3/2020 Delta to Make Significant Capacity Reductions; Park Over Half of Fleet.
19/3/2020 Airlines Disappointed with EC Guidelines on EU261.
18/3/2020 Singapore Airlines Reduces Capacity; Warns of More Cuts to Come.
18/3/2020 Airbus Pauses Production in France and Spain.
18/3/2020 Banyan Tree Finds Treasure in Myanmar.
18/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines Suspends Flights to France and Malaysia.
18/3/2020 South East Asia Needs to Urgently Scale-Up Fight Against COVID19.
18/3/2020 Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID19 Pandemic.
18/3/2020 Bangkok Airways Increases COVID19 Screening in Samui, Sukhothai and Trat.
18/3/2020 United Airlines Cuts International Flights by 85%.
18/3/2020 APG Airlines Joins IATA and Receives IOSA Certification.
17/3/2020 Accor Signs 24-Pool Villa Resort in Phuket, Thailand.
17/3/2020 Thai Airways Updates Flexible Fare Rules on Tickets Booked in UK and Ireland.
17/3/2020 Air New Zealand to Reduce Capacity by 85%.
17/3/2020 Finnair to Cut Capacity by 90%.
17/3/2020 Qantas / Jetstar to Cut International Capacity by 90%.
17/3/2020 Cathay Pacific Reports February Traffic; Plans to Reduce Capacity by 90%.
17/3/2020 Sabre Appoints Otto Gergye as VP/RGM North Asia - Travel Solutions Airline Sales.
17/3/2020 137 Pillars Appoints Anne Arrowsmith as Corporate GM.
17/3/2020 Oakwood Appoints Lina Abdullah as Regional General Manager.
16/3/2020 Hong Kong Welcomed Just 199,000 Visitor Arrivals in February.
16/3/2020 SAS to 'Halt Most Traffic'; Layoff 90% of Workforce.
16/3/2020 HKIA Handled 1.9m Pax and 18,005 Flight Movements in February.
16/3/2020 Singapore Airlines Waives Rebooking Fees.
16/3/2020 American Airlines Suspends All Remaining Flights to Asia.
16/3/2020 EC Needs to Suspend 80-20 Airport Slots Rule Until October.
16/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines to Transport Passengers from Europe to Vietnam.
16/3/2020 Etihad Airways Suspends More Flights.
13/3/2020 IATA Reacts to US Ban on Travellers from Europe.
13/3/2020 Finnair Cancels All Flights to USA and Delhi, India.
13/3/2020 Qatar Airways Offers FFP Tier Status Extension.
13/3/2020 Ansat Helicopters Approved to Carry Neonatal Medical Module.
13/3/2020 American Airlines Outlines Changes to Europe and South America Flights.
13/3/2020 Éric Martel to Return to Bombardier as President and CEO.
13/3/2020 Okura Prestige Bangkok Launches Thai Residents Promotion.
13/3/2020 Finalists from Canada, Italy and UK Selected for Airbus GEDC Diversity Award.
12/3/2020 COVID19: US Bans ALL Travel from Europe for 30 Days.
12/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines to Reduce Flights to Europe.
12/3/2020 WTTC Postpones Global Summit in Cancun, Mexico.
12/3/2020 COVID19: AirAsia Adds Flexibility for Passengers to Change Tickets.
12/3/2020 Stéphane Gras Appointed GM of Two Four Seasons Hotels in France.
12/3/2020 Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai Opens Onsen Spa.
12/3/2020 Akaryn Hotels & Resorts Launches Travel Trade Promotion.
11/3/2020 CAAS Implements Additional Measures for Business Jets Flying to Singapore.
11/3/2020 COVID19: Thai Airways to Cancel Italy Flights.
11/3/2020 Accor to Take Over Management of Historic Carton House in Ireland.
11/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines to Check Temperature of All Passengers Departing Europe.
11/3/2020 Rosaviatsiya Certifies Emergency Flotation System on Ansat Helicopters.
11/3/2020 Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports Increase COVID19 Surveillance.
11/3/2020 Etihad Airways to Launch Daily Flights to Vienna, Austria.
11/3/2020 Heathrow Introduces New Charges for Night Time Flights.
10/3/2020 North Wales Tourism - Interview with Jim Jones, CEO.
10/3/2020 Dusit Launches Special Travel Trade Rates.
10/3/2020 COVID19: Cebu Pacific Changes Rebooking Policy.
10/3/2020 Montara Hospitality Unveils Details of Tri Vananda Wellness Project in Phuket.
10/3/2020 Qatar Airways Launches More Flexible Booking Policy for Travellers.
10/3/2020 Thai Airways Causes Confusion with COVID19 Certificate Requirement.
103/2020 ACI Reveals World’s Best Airports for Customer Experience.
9/3/2020 Pictures from Miss International Queen 2020 in Pattaya, Thailand.
9/3/2020 Marriott Opens First Aloft Hotel in Bali, Indonesia.
9/3/2020 Thai Airways Cancels International Flights in Asia and Europe.
9/3/2020 Bangkok Airways Makes Major Changes to Domestic and Int. Flight Schedules.
9/3/2020 COVID19: Air Astana Makes Changes to International Flight Schedules.
9/3/2020 Finnair to Increase Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
9/3/2020 Women’s and Men’s Rugby Africa Cup 2020 to Take Place at Same Time.
9/3/2020 Airbus to Showcase A220, A350-900 and H145 at Wings India.
7/3/2020 Pictures from Miss International Queen 2020 in Pattaya, Thailand.
6/3/2020 IATA Updates Analysis of Financial Impact of COVID19 Outbreak.
6/3/2020 Capella Launches New Hotel Brand.
6/3/2020 15,000 Athletes Expected at Laguna Phuket Marathon 2020.
6/3/2020 Starlux Airlines Signs Distribution Agreement with Sabre.
6/3/2020 Korean Air Expands Temperature Checks to All Flights Departing Incheon.
6/3/2020 IDeaS Launches RevPlan.
6/3/2020 Singapore Airlines Cargo Renews CEIV Pharma Certification; Expands Network.
6/3/2020 Accor Opens Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc.
5/3/2020 Saving the Elephants of Thailand - Interview with John Roberts, GTAEF.
5/3/2020 Aviation: COVID19 Hits January Passenger Demand.
5/3/2020 Aman to Launch New Hotel Brand.
5/3/2020 SITA Looks at How 5G Will Help to Transform Airports.
5/3/2020 COVID19: Finnair Makes Major Changes to Network and Resources.
5/3/2020 Air Cargo Demand Down 3.3% in January.
5/3/2020 British Airways Trials Fully Autonomous Electric Mobility Devices at JFK.
5/3/2020 American Express GBT Appoints Mike Qualantone as Chief Revenue Officer.
5/3/2020 Thai Airways Extends Ticket Change Fee Waiver to More Flights.
4/3/2020 SilkAir to Suspend Hiroshima Flights Indefinitely.
4/3/2020 FlyArystan to Launch 8 Routes from New Karaganda Base.
4/3/2020 Aerobility to Expand Fleet with Former MOD Vigilant T1 Gliders.
4/3/2020 CWT Appoints David Pitts as VP Revenue and Global Supplier Management.
4/3/2020 COVID19: British Airways Launches ‘Book with Confidence’ Policy.
4/3/2020 Bombardier Offers 4G In-Cabin Wi-Fi as Retrofit on Learjet Aircraft.
4/3/2020 Thai Airways Reports 2019 Operating Results.
4/3/2020 Universal Avionics’ ClearVision EFVS with SkyLens HWD Certified by EASA.
3/3/2020 Minor to Operate Clinique La Prairie's First Medical Spa Outside of Europe.
3/3/2020 Royal Thai Navy Wins Elephant Boat Race for Second Year.
3/3/2020 IATA Requests Global Suspension of Slot Rules.
3/3/2020 Air Astana Takes Delivery of Second Airbus A321LR.
3/3/2020 Vistara Expands Partnership with Sabre.
3/3/2020 Shinta Mani Wild Appoints Tim Pheak as Executive Chef.
3/3/2020 Vietnam Airlines to Suspend All Flights to South Korea.
3/3/2020 Aeroflot Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350.
2/3/2020 Elephant Boat Race and Bangkok River Festival 2020 - DAY THREE.
1/3/2020 Elephant Boat Race and Bangkok River Festival 2020 - DAY TWO.
1/3/2020 Pictures from Elephant Boat Race and Bangkok River Festival 2020.
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