(07 Jan 2021)IATA’s data for global air freight markets in November2020 shows that freight volumes improved compared to October, butremain depressed when compared to 2019. Capacity remains constrained from the loss ofavailable belly cargo space as passenger aircraft remain parked. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers(CTKs), was 6.6% below previous-year levels in November (-7.7% forinternational …

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(07 Jan 2021)Assa Abloy has upgraded the room locks of theHilton Surfer’s Paradise Hotel & Residences in Australia. The new VingCardSignature RFID door locks are equipped with Mobile Access and useadvanced encryption technology that enables the 178-room hotel tooffer guests contactless check-in and digital key room access. Via seamless integration with the energymanagement system supplied …

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Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn touched water for the first time Thursday during its float-out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The fitting-out phase will now begin—during which Fincantieri’s craftspeople will bring the ship’s interiors to life. Silver Dawn will become the 10th ship in the luxury cruise line’s fleet. Silver Dawn’s delivery …

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Fred Olsen. Cruise Lines has become the latest operator to pushed back the date for its expected return to the seas. New ship Borealis will still be the first of the fleet to set sail, with her maiden voyage, to Iceland, now due to depart Liverpool on May 22nd. The former Holland America Line ship …

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Marella Cruises has extended its pause in European operations until March 31st, while long-haul trips are not now expected to return until at least April 30th. The TUI-owed line said the decision was due to continued uncertainty as a result of Covid-19. Itineraries impacted include the following: Explorer sailings from Tenerife and Las Palmas from …

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Low-cost carrier Norwegian has outlined a simplified business structure and dedicated short haul route network as it plans a return from the Covid-19 shutdown. With this plan, the carrier said it hopes to build a “robust and solid company” that will attract investors and continue to serve new and existing customers. The company said it …

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Pre-departure Covid-19 testing will now be required for everyone travelling to England from 04:00 GMT on Monday. The new regulations had been due to come into force tomorrow, but the government said the delay was necessary “to prepare”. Those arriving by plane, train or boat, including UK nationals, will have to take a test up …

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Shearings has transferred to a secure trust account model of protection.  Customer payments are stored in an independently operated secure trust account, until after their holiday has taken place and if the holiday does not go ahead for any reason customers can be refunded quickly. The company, which was formerly ABTA bonded, can now financially …

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