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JetBlue Requires All Passengers To Wear Face Masks
JetBlue have become the first U.S. airline to introduce a policy requiring all passengers to wear personal protective equipment, from the moment they check-in until they disembark.
Ryanair Extends Limited Flight Schedule
Low-cost airline Ryanair has today extended its limited flight schedule until May 14. Around 99% of its fleet remain grounded at airports.
Ryanair Won’t Fly with Social Distancing Rules
The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, says his planes will not fly if the airline is forced to leave the middle seat empty in order to comply with in-flight social distancing rules.
Air Canada Suspends All US Flights
Air Canada have announced they will suspend all flights between the USA and Canada for 4 weeks after the U.S. and Canadian governments’ decision to extend the border closure for another month.
Emirates Says No Carry-On Bags
Airlines around the world are scrambling to convince passengers that it’s safe to fly in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Earlier this week UK based EasyJet announced plans to leave middle seats empty, now UAE’s main airline Emirates is banning almost all carry-on baggage on board its aircraft.
American Airlines Quietly Raises Baggage Fees
American Airlines quietly raised baggage fees for Basic Economy passengers on transatlantic flights. The move follows the recent $25bn bailout package for US airlines.
Virgin Australia confirms it has entered voluntary administration
Australia’s second largest carrier, Virgin Australia, confirmed that it has entered voluntary administration. The airline is now Australia’s first large corporate casualty of COVID-19.
United Airlines Lost $2.1 Billion In First Quarter
United Airlines, the third largest carrier in America by revenue, has become the first major airline in the country to release financial details since the coronavirus pandemic brought travel demand to its lowest level in decades.
Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration
Australia’s second largest airline, Virgin Australia, is expected to enter voluntary administration later today following a failure to secure a bailout from the Australian government.
EasyJet to keep middle seats empty after lockdown
The budget airline has announced that it plans to keep middle seats empty to allow for social distancing once lockdown rules are lifted.
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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19
Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.
Top Tips for being a Productive Student
Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!
Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University
Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.