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Airlines in Asia Pacific and the Middle East display a greater readiness in implementing post-pandemic measures onboard. Credit: Anastasiia_New/Getty Images

APAC, Middle Eastern airlines ahead in adopting Covid-19 safety protocolsVIDEC, a travel industry focused advisory and analytics firm, performed an analysis of 70 airlines across six continents to...

AirAsia says its contactless procedures are essential for safe travel.

Now everyone can fly AirAsia without so much as a touchKUALA LUMPUR - AirAsia Group has introduced enhanced contactless procedures at the airport which chief executive Riad Asmat...

Etihad is focused on customer care with its Wellness Ambassadors.

Etihad’s Wellness Ambassadors bring reassurance to the skiesABU DHABI - In an industry first, Etihad Airways is introducing multi-lingual Wellness Ambassadors, whole role will be to offer...

SITA is rolling out solutions that would complement short-term hygiene measures.

SITA: Tech is driving resumption of airport operations and restoring passenger confidenceGENEVA – Technology is helping airports and airlines to resume operations safely, as well as helping implement new hygiene...

Those using the Changi airport arrivals fast lane will be Covid-19 tested.

Changi's fast lane for business will be a testing experienceSINGAPORE - Singapore is trialling a 'fast lane' for business travellers which will enable them to avoid a mandatory 14-day...

Analysts says Hong Kong considers Cathay integral to the city’s future growth and economic health.”

Cathay Pacific: The battle has only just begunHONG KONG - Cathay Pacific will receive a three-part financing plan from the Hong Kong government to the tune of HK$39 billion...

Lion Air and its subsidiaries resumed operations 10 June.

Lion back in the air after passengers flout coronavirus rulesJAKARTA - Lion Air has restarted domestic flights after closing down operations for five days on 5 June because passengers were...

Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounges are scheduled to re-open on 1 July.

IATA: Airlines losing US$230 million a dayKUALA LUMPUR - More airlines are taking the first tentative steps to get back in the air to generate revenue that has been all...

Etihad Airways is offering an incentive to encourage travellers to step back onboard.

Etihad offers 50% bonus vouchers to stimulate travelABU DHABI – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is tempting travellers to step back onboard with the Etihad...

Air New Zealand CEO says the airline “must first survive, then revive and finally thrive”.

Survive, revive and thrive: A mantra for the tourism industryWELLINGTON - New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says all coronavirus measures in the country will be lifted from...