Project Sunrise deal, but a long time to dawn
As one obstacle clears for Qantas' ambitious plan, the current crisis puts it on hold again.
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Cuba closes the door, sets new rules
With a fairly low rate of Covid-19 so far, Cuba takes strong measures.
Covid crisis scrambles travel insurance
Travel insurance rules have gotten murkier in the crisis and in some areas new policies are not even available.
More European airlines could be nationalized
Brussels Airlines, Condor and even Air France/KLM face the possibility of government take-over to prevent collapse.
New life for AA's retiring 767s
American's retiring 767s are headed to Israel for conversion into freighters.
Guide books: For the best 'virtual travel'
With only armchair travel available, familiar guidebooks take on a new importance.
Cruise lines are pushing virtual voyages
With no cruises sailing, the industry wants to keep the future alive by promoting wanderlust
S7: Earn airline miles for staying home
While S7 encourages stay-at-homes, another airline is offering risky flight insurance.
Swiss bread-by-mail scheme quadruples
A postal service born to promote local bakeries has taken on new importance as cities are locked down.
Crisis speeding up 747 retirements
With many routes on hiatus and demand for seats low, airlines that planned to retire the jumbos soon have accelerated the process.
Viking sets sail for Mississippi River
The river cruise giant will enter the U.S. market with a new ship in 2022, sailing between New Orleans and St Paul with St Louis as a pivot.
Hotel offering 'work from home' alternate
As hotels struggle for business, Red Roof comes up with another temporary niche.
Ancient warning for modern crisis
Lausanne's night watchman, one of few left in Europe, rings the city's emergency bell as a reminder of coronavirus restrictionss.
During lockdown, an Abbey Road make-over
With cars at bay, the maintenance crew renews a London landmark painted on the street.
China slowly re-opens tourist sites, with limits
As China sees a continuing decline in coronavirus cases, it's cautiously re-opening a number of attractions.