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Germany: compulsory testing also for vaccinated persons from variant areas

Amely Mizzi July 30, 2021 10:04

Just a few days ago, the German federal government announced that fully vaccinated people no longer have to go into quarantine, even if they come from virus variant areas. Now a testing requirement is being introduced for them as well. From August 1, 2021, all people entering Germany must present a negative corona test, regardless of where they come from and which means of transport they use. So far, only air and ship passengers have been affected. Those who have recovered and those who have been vaccinated are exempt from the general testing requirement. But there is also an exception to the exception, because if you come from a so-called virus variant area as a vaccinated or recovered person, you will have to present a negative corona test in the future. This is according to a submission from the Federal Ministry of Health. Nothing has been decided yet, but it can be assumed that due to pressure from some state premiers, there will be an extremely short-term change to the model entry regulations. The federal states can then determine the exact details themselves, so there may be regional deviations. It is currently unclear whether Germany will only accept PCR results in the future or whether it will continue to accept antigen test results. This is not clear from the template. In any case, all people aged six and over will be subject to the new entry regulations.

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Boeing donates to German flood victims

Granite Pireci July 30, 2021 09:39

Despite the pandemic, the US aircraft manufacturer is donating half a million euros to the American Red Cross to support flood relief in Germany. The funds will be used by the German Red Cross to provide emergency power, distribute relief supplies, improve communications infrastructure and mobilize medical care, first aid and rescue services in the most affected areas.

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UFO welcomes Attestor's takeover of Condor

Granite Pireci July 30, 2021 09:06

The Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (UFO) welcomes the acquisition of 51 percent of Condor's shares by the financial investor Attestor. This step was made possible after the EU Commission approved the takeover and granted state aid approval for the closing of the deal. "The successful takeover is a positive sign for all employees at Condor. During the Corona crisis, we made a decisive contribution to ensuring that Condor can now look forward to a good future," said Anja Bronstert, deputy chairwoman of the UFO. The Flight Attendants Organisation concluded new collective wage agreements and framework agreements in May of this year. The basis for this was a union key points paper on new collective bargaining conditions, which had been agreed in January 2020 when the investor PGL was to take over Condor. “By concluding competitive collective agreements, UFO and Condor are proving that a functioning social partnership makes a decisive contribution to overcoming crises, securing employment and still holding its own in the highly competitive market of long- and medium-haul tourism,” Bronstert concluded.

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Saffron hopes for the beginning of a recovery

Granite Pireci July 30, 2021 08:05

Airbus and Boeing have recently been able to take small steps forward and celebrate successes. The French engine manufacturer and technology group, on the other hand, still has to hope for better times. Sales in the first six months fell by more than a fifth compared to the same period last year, to 6,9 billion euros. The adjusted operating result fell even more sharply, and at 659 million euros was a good 30 percent below the previous year's figure. Safran's adjusted net earnings were even more than 269 percent lower at 46 million euros. Nevertheless, CEO Olivier Andriès remains optimistic and sees the start of a recovery in the second quarter. He hopes that the increase in air traffic in the coming months will also be reflected in the annual balance sheet. In addition, Safran wants to continue to keep a close eye on costs.

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Lundgren: Easyjet has no A321XLR plans

Amely Mizzi July 29, 2021 22:11

The low-cost airline Easyjet has no plans to enter the long-haul business. Accordingly, the A321LR/XLR models are not of interest to the carrier. Company boss Johan Lundgren made this clear during a Simple Flying webinar. The orange low-cost airline has a total of three flight operations, all of which operate with Airbus aircraft. In the past, the fleet also had Boeing 737s, but the decision was made very early on to completely switch to models from the European manufacturer. At least in theory, the long-haul variants of the A321 would be an interesting addition for Easyjet. But CEO Johan Lundgren does not see it that way. For Easyjet, the purchase of Airbus A321LR/XLR is out of the question. The manager also said during the Simple Flying webinar that there are still sufficient growth opportunities on the short and medium-haul routes. The long-haul business - even completely apart from the corona pandemic - has a considerable risk. The short-haul model cannot be replicated one-to-one. He cited Norwegian as a negative example. Although the airline offered a good product, costs and efficiency got out of hand. This is precisely what makes low-cost point-to-point products on long-haul routes generally difficult.

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Cyprus: Condor operates UK charter flights

Jan Gruber July 29, 2021 21:16

The German holiday airline Condor has secured charter orders for connections between the United Kingdom and Larnaka. The tour operator Biblio Travel will connect three British cities with Cyprus. A plane chartered by Condor will bring British holidaymakers from Manchester, Birmingham and London-Gatwick to Larnaka. The tour operator also allows flight-only bookings. It is expected that around 95.000 holidaymakers will be brought to Cyprus in the next few weeks. Some of the charter flights will operate daily. "This summer we are looking forward to carrying 95.000 passengers who can enjoy the certainty that Biblio Travel is fully connected to Atol," says Biblio boss Clare Tobin.

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Russia: S7 wants to bring a new lowcoster into the air

Jan Gruber July 29, 2021 21:10

The Russian S7 Airlines plans to launch a low-cost subsidiary in the spring of next year. This is to be equipped with a total of 2024 Airbus A24neo aircraft by 320, local media reports. The Russian aviation market has been in upheaval for some time and the corona pandemic has accelerated the switch to low-cost flight concepts. Some providers even argue that many potential customers would otherwise no longer be able to afford to fly. Some airlines want to transform themselves into ultra-low-cost airlines, others are founding new subsidiaries. S7 Airlines apparently felt under pressure, as it announced the founding of a low-cost airline that will primarily operate domestically. Classic regional traffic is also to be transferred to the new company. The aim is to transport around seven million passengers annually by 2024. In spring 2022, the company will initially launch with four Airbus A320neo aircraft. According to a statement, the corresponding contracts have already been signed. The fleet is expected to grow to 2024 aircraft of this type by 24. Ticket sales are expected to begin around April 1, 2022. The first flight is scheduled for July 2022.

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Voyage Air changes plans for Bremen

Jan Gruber July 29, 2021 20:20

The Bulgarian airline Voyage Air actually wanted to station a Boeing 2021-737 at Bremen Airport from August 500. The plan has now been dropped and they are now trying to fly from Bulgaria. The carrier had originally announced that it would set up a base in Bremen in May 2021. Due to the corona pandemic, this was initially postponed to the beginning of August 2021. Now the final cancellation for 2021 follows - at least as far as the base is concerned. Voyage Air wanted to fly seasonally to Burgas, Varna and Gran Canaria. They wanted to connect the Hanseatic city with Sofia all year round. According to a statement from Bremen Airport, the flights will be operated from Bulgaria. In concrete terms, this means that the aircraft will fly from Varna, Burgas or Sofia to the Hanseatic city and then head for the destinations. The two Black Sea cities are to be served from August 6, 2021 and the Bulgarian capital will follow on August 8, 2021.

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Airbus launches A350 freighters

Jan Gruber July 29, 2021 13:45

The Airbus A350 will also be available as a freighter ex works in the future. This is a response to the increased demand in this segment, said the European aircraft manufacturer in a media statement. Initially there will be a cargo version based on the Airbus A350-1000. According to company boss Guillaume Faury, the payload should be around 90 tons. The manufacturer is aiming to deliver this model to the first customer in around 2025. The supervisory board has already given the green light for the project. The Europeans are thus in direct competition with the Boeing 777XF. The American model is in high demand because it is considered a fuel-saving replacement for other models. Up to now, cargo aircraft ex works have not been big business for Airbus. It therefore remains to be seen whether the market can be convinced with an A350 freighter. Ultimately, a lot depends on the purchase price, especially in this segment.

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Austria: PCR test compulsory for three countries from Tuesday

Jan Gruber July 29, 2021 10:41

A few days ago, Health Minister Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) announced that people entering Austria on non-stop flights from Spain, Cyprus and the Netherlands must take a PCR test. Antigen results will no longer be accepted in the future. The change is due to come into force next Tuesday and will only affect travelers coming from the three countries who cannot present a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination. They must complete the so-called Pre Travel Clearance and, according to the entry regulations, have a PCR swab taken "immediately" at the airport. There is, however, one important exception: if the test station is closed or overloaded, it is permissible for the swab to be taken within 24 hours. Families with small children can also take advantage of this special regulation. In any case, the regulation stipulates that the district administrative authorities should check whether the testing requirement has been complied with. Simply taking a swab does not trigger quarantine. Official isolation only takes place if the test result is positive. Anyone who refuses to have the PCR swab taken at the airport or does not do so within 24 hours can be fined up to 1.450 euros. Those who have recovered can also be exempted from the PCR test requirement, but only if the infection occurred no more than 90 days ago. The certificate may be issued no earlier than 14 days after the initial diagnosis. The certificate must contain a note that there is no risk of infection based on the findings. Children under 12 years of age are still exempt from the PCR test requirement. The same regulations apply to them as to their accompanying persons, usually their parents. Put simply, this means that they must

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