The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has improved the aviation industry's projected 2021 losses, from $126.4 billion (net profit margin of -33.9%) earlier, to $47.7 billion (net profit margin of -10.4%). However, IATA Director General Willie Walsh said that the pain of the crisis...
The island of Boracay during the summer season (Rey Ilagan) Picture this: Fine white sand, pristine seawater, clear blue skies, and you sipping your favorite summer drink while watching the famed Boracay sunset from the comfort and safety of a crowdless beach front. It’s not very common to get...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) today (April 13) issued its latest advisory under the less stringent Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) covering Metro Manila and surrounding provinces (NCR+) till the end of this month. The flag carrier will continue to operate domestic flights between Manila,...
The extraordinary impact of COVID-19 continued to pull down demand for air travel (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), which plummeted 74.7 percent in February 2021. This was worse than the 72.2 percent decline recorded in January 2021 versus two years ago, according to the latest...
Digital health certificates may be the key to restart air travel worldwide. Already, Singapore has become the first country to accept the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel pass, the umbrella group of airlines yesterday (April 6) announced. Starting next month, May 1, 2021,...
It was one fine Friday afternoon, the 13th of March 2020. While it has earned notoriety for bad luck, it was a day that changed my life forever. That day was a serene yet confusing one as everybody awaited the Philippine government’s announcement of an impending nationwide lockdown. Incidentally,...
Or why you wish you were quarantined among the many secrets of the Boholanos, Amorita or little darling included SUNSET OVER BOHOL SEA Sunset view from one of Amorita's two infinity pools I was on Panglao Island in Bohol when the Philippine government declared a new round of strict quarantines in...
You can’t go anywhere, but you can always travel in your mind DEEP CONTEMPLATION Puerto Princesa underground water river tour Growing up, I read so much about the world outside. I never really ever dreamed of editing a travel magazine, even when I was already entertaining thoughts of doing...
Due to current restrictions of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Infectious Diseases (IATF) on non-essential travel in and out of Manila, Philippine Airlines (PAL) was compelled to cancel several domestic flights today (March 23) up to April 4. For March 23 and 24, The airline cancelled its...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will only carry passengers traveling for non-leisure purposes between Manila and domestic stations from today, March 22, to April 4, the flag carrier stated in its latest advisory issued this afternoon. This was in line with the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task...
Also read, Love Baguio. Before the expected mad rush to “climb up” to escape the summer heat, seek refuge in the garden air of the City of Pines. Four seasons rule the city: spring (temperatures ranging from 17 to 22C)… Holy Week… Christmas… Daydreaming time. Everyone who has been to...
Enjoying the outdoors with Tempur travel accessories Getting a taste of the outdoors can do wonders for your mental health, particularly during this challenging time. However, sleeping closer to nature, under the stars, can be a challenge for those accustomed to the comforts of their own bed or...
