Beirut explosion could drive $15 billion economic loss

The explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut might cause between US$10 and $15 billion of economic losses, according to officials

Italian authorities accuse Ryanair of ‘numerous violations’ of Covid-19 rules

Italy’s national aviation authority ENAC has warned Ryanair that it could face being banned from Italian airports if it fails to cease its ‘repeated violations’ of Covid-19 regulations

Holiday Extras adds Covid cover to travel insurance

UK-based Holiday Extras, which offers travel add-ons such as airport parking and travel insurance, have added Covid-19 cover to its top-level insurances, including Gold Platinum, Cruise Medical and Cruise Gold

US lifts global travel restrictions

The US State Department has lifted the global ‘do not travel’ advisory after more than four months; meanwhile the UK adds Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra to its travel exclusion…

Insurers report losses in their Q2 financial results

Numerous insurers are reporting losses in their half year financial results

CAA warns travel agents of ski specialist’s failure

Agents have been advised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to hold on to any money for bookings with ski specialist Harris Holidays, as it has ceased trading