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British Airways, American Airlines and Oneworld have launched a Covid-19 testing trial on selected flights from the U.S to London Heathrow in a combined effort to scientifically demonstrate how testing for the virus can reopen international travel and quash quarantine requirements. The new British Airways CEO, Sean Doyle, explained that at the end of the … Read more
First ‘Covid-free’ transatlantic flight lands at Heathrow after United Airlines passengers are swabbed at Newark airport in New York – with one who tested positive forced to stay behind United Airlines will run the scheme over the month and will report findings Rapid testing will take place at New York’s Newark airport during the scheme … Read more
United Airlines will run first Covid free transatlantic flight from London to New York this week in pilot scheme that raises hopes of travel corridor between the two cities United Airlines will run the scheme over the month and will report findings Rapid testing will take place at New York’s Newark airport during the scheme … Read more
US and UK officials ‘begin talks over a transatlantic “air bridge” to allow travel between NYC and London without 14-day quarantine in a bid to boost business and tourism in time for winter’ Due to the coronavirus pandemic, British tourists are currently prohibited from entering the US, while Americans visiting the UK must quarantine for … Read more
Deep beneath the sea lays a vast network of hidden cables handling the majority of the globe’s internet activity. These cables carry 99% of the world’s data, and in the age of social distancing, their role is more important than ever in keeping people connected. As Google announced plans to install a new cable between the US, the … Read more
A new DNA study published Thursday sheds fresh light on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, from the legacy of rape that can be seen in today’s genetics to how disease likely decimated some groups forced to work in deadly conditions. For example, DNA from one African region may be under-represented in the US … Read more
BA cancels string of transatlantic flights due to coronavirus: London to US routes are reduced due to lack of demand and short-haul flights drastically cut back British Airways has grounded 24 flights between Heathrow and New York Airline will waive flight-change fees for bookings within the next two weeks Most BA cancellations are flights between … Read more