Passenger flights resumed from the UK to India in limited numbers from Friday onwards after remaining suspended for 16 days due to the emergence of a new coronavirus variant in that country

In almost a week long suspension, thirty-seven single-trip flights to the UK across carriers of Air India, Vistara, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic have been cancelled

Countries across the globe are shutting their borders to Britain after the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus strain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement that all airline passengers arriving from the UK must test negative in order to fly to the United States

The national carrier informed that those who were scheduled to travel from the said countries can avail a one-time free rescheduling of travel arrangements by December 31

A spokesman of British Airways said, \"We expect the highest standard of behaviour from all of our colleagues at all times, and we are investigating the claims\"

The International Air Transport Association is working on mobile app, which will act as a digital passport. The app will enclose COVID-19 test and vaccination certificates to provide a smooth travelling experience for airline passengers

As a result of continuing travel restrictions to curb the virus outbreak, Germany's flagship airline booked a net loss of 2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in the third quarter, compared with a profit of 1.2 billion euros the previous year

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British Airways, which had 42,000 staff at the beginning of the pandemic, has already agreed a jobs deal with pilots union BALPA for a pay cut of about 20% and some compulsory job cuts estimated around 270

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\"It is unlikely our magnificent 'queen of the skies' will ever operate commercial services for British Airways again,\" the company said in a statement

While domestic passenger services resumed on May 25, international passenger services continue to remain suspended in the country

Florida senator Rick Scott tweeted that HSBC had \"chosen profits over human rights.\"

Virgin owed nearly A$7 billion ($4.76 billion) to creditors when it entered voluntary administration in April with its long-running financial struggles exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tracker India: Those providing essential services, including media personnel, don't need pass, IDs sufficient. Ambulances and vehicles for essential services will also be allowed

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