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Space Perspective planning to offer world’s first luxury spaceflight experience as ‘space balloon tourism’ is set to take off

Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin have made sub-orbital space travel a reality for those travel adventurers and space explorers with the desire and disposable income to pay up to $450,000 for a ticket. Both of these companies have demonstrated that space tourism is a potentially massive market and, whilst not without risk, can be accomplished […]
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New low-cost start-up Bonza Airlines set to fill void in Australia’s domestic routes, says GlobalData

Australia’s newest low-cost start-up Bonza Airlines will provide the vital low-cost competition in a ‘full-service’ dominated market which could expectedly be a disruptive force. COVID-19 has presented Bonza Airlines with a prime opportunity to get launched with the current situation aiding its expansion plans of filling the void in the Australian air routes, says GlobalData, […]
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Airbus investment shows diversity of growing ESG market

Following recent news that Airbus has completed two 18-day long flights of its solar-powered aircraft, named Zephyr; William Davies, Associate Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “In recent years there has been increasing pressure to pursue sustainable aviation solutions, with companies in the aerospace sector currently facing political and […]
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Vaccine tourism is a double-edged sword

Vaccine tourism, where tourist hotspots are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations on holiday to attract visitors, is a double-edged sword as, while it could assist travel’s restart, it also raises the question of vaccine equity as it will further increase the divide between the wealthy and less privileged, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. […]
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Confusion over vaccine certificates could hamper travel recovery, says GlobalData

The lack of an internationally recognized vaccine certification system could hinder travel recovery as many travelers are left confused about quarantine requirements and travel restrictions. With varying rules, some may opt for domestic trips, dealing a blow to destinations that are dependent on international visitation, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Gus Gardner, […]
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Air France’s strategic bet on leisure travel will support strong recovery amid shift in traveler sentiment

Air France’s bet on leisure routes could catalyze a quicker recovery for the carrier as outbound leisure travel in France increased to 74.3% in 2020, despite restrictions severely reducing the total number of outbound trips, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that, with business travel demand suppressed, the airline must focus […]
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