Chicago to establish Covid-19 testing sites at O’Hare and Midway airports
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) in the US has unveiled plans to establish Covid-19 testing sites at O’Hare and…
23 Nov 2020
UK’s Gatwick Airport to open Covid-19 screening centre
Gatwick Airport is set to open a Covid-19 screening centre as the UK fights to contain a new wave of coronavirus cases. The site is located within the airport’s Long…
19 Nov 2020
Cleanliness certificate and government’s recommendation will improve confidence to fly or stay in a hotel: Poll
The travel and hospitality sector has been one of the hardest hit sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the larger public still holding back on travel plans or hotel stays…
19 Nov 2020
Airline safety policies and safety of the destination defining factors for business travel: Poll
Business travellers are forced to shift from in-person meetings to virtual meetings as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted travel. Verdict has conducted a poll to assess the defining factors that…
18 Nov 2020
Star Alliance develops biometric platform for screening passengers
Star Alliance, an airline alliance, has developed an interoperable biometric identity and identification platform for screening airport passengers. The move is expected to ensure a touchless experience for frequent flyers…
17 Nov 2020
Heathrow Airport workers plan four-day strike next month
Workers at Heathrow Airport have planned a four-day strike next month to protest against actions that cut their wages. According to the Unite union, the strike action is organised to…
16 Nov 2020
Abu Dhabi Airport trials AI technology to support social distancing
Abu Dhabi International Airport in the UAE has started trialling a new system driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to optimise various processes and facilitate social distancing at…