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23rd of March 2021
Shares of European Airlines and other travel companies fell
The shares in European Airlines and other travel companies fell this Monday due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. This is after the European government’s issued further travel restrictions for non-essential travels. However, they are going to keep borders open in order to keep the internal market functioning.
Etihad sees travel demand improvement in the second half of 2021
Etihad, an Abu Dhabi national airline sees travel demand improvement in the second half of 2021. However, they do not expect a full recovery before 2024.
UK introduces a traffic light system
In the UK, the government is introducing a traffic light system to ensure safe travel. Countries will be categorized based on green, amber, and red. This is based on criteria such as infection rates, vaccine rollout, and border measures. Travelers would be able to visit green countries without quarantining on their return; amber countries would involve a period of quarantine, and red countries would be no-go zones.
Airfare spending has risen up by 13% in comparison to last year
Airfare spending has already risen up by 13% in comparison to this time last year. Travelers aged between 72 and 93 who have most likely received vaccinations are spending 6 times what they were spending.
Fun Travel Fact: Did you know that India’s trains transport roughly 23 million passengers a day?
Source: CNBC, Argus Media, The Guardian, Business Insider.
