United Airlines has launched the word’s first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot programme for customers on select flights from New York to London.


United Airlines has launched the word’s first free transatlantic COVID-19 testing pilot programme for customers on select flights from New York to London.

All Nippon Airways Group (ANA) has shared plans to launch a new airline brand in 2022 for low-cost, medium-distance flights in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Amber Simonsen, Director, Guest Product Delivery, Alaska Airlines, discusses COVID-19 testing, new product launches and changing passenger behaviour.

The COVID-19 testing facilities, located in Terminals 2 and 5, will initially be available for passengers travelling to Hong Kong and Italy.

The two associations have called for a systematic approach to COVID-19 testing to give governments the confidence to reopen borders without quarantine.

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Lufthansa Group has launched a new contactless system for passengers to report delayed baggage, avoiding long queues at busy baggage service counters.

Groupe ADP has teamed up with Volocopter to develop urban air mobility industry branch with a focus on electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.

JetBlue has partnered with Vault Health to offer an at-home PCR test option to customers who must secure a negative COVID-19 test result before travelling.

Through a new partnership agreement, Japan Airlines and Volocopter are preparing to launch eVTOL air taxis in Japan within the next three years.

The Trailblazer Showcase at FTE APEX Virtual Expo will provide a unique platform for the most pioneering air transport industry innovators and disruptors.

The hyperloop corridor could enable travel from BLR Airport to the city centre in 10 minutes, helping it become a world-class transportation hub.

In a pilot programme starting on 15 October, United Airlines will offer testing for customers travelling from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii.

Lufthansa has opened a new COVID-19 testing facility at Düsseldorf Airport, and has shared plans to start rapid COVID-19 testing at airports in October.

Incheon International Airport has partnered with Hyundai and KT Corporation to accelerate the development of urban air mobility and conduct test flights.

Finavia has introduced specially trained dogs to Helsinki Airport, that could identify travellers infected with the COVID-19 virus.
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