Joseph Baratta, RIP

Joseph Baratta, RIP

May 31, 1938 – February 28, 2020 Joseph Baratta passed away peacefully, surrounded by the comfort and love of his family Friday, February 28th, 2020 in Greenwich, CT at age 81. He is survived by his loving wife of 58...
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Virgin Australia is Latest Airline to Cut Routes and Stand Down Staff

Virgin Australia is Latest Airline to Cut Routes and Stand Down Staff

Virgin Australia has cut 90% of its domestic capacity and stood down at least 8,000 people as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the aviation sector. The company, which also owns budget carrier Tigerair Australia and is one of two...
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Doherty: Predicted 400,000 Job Losses is ‘a Conservative Figure’

Doherty: Predicted 400,000 Job Losses is ‘a Conservative Figure’

The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, said the predicted number of 400,000 job losses is a conservative figure. She said: “This virus is presenting a once-in-a-century challenge to our society, it’s testing our cohesion...
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McDonald’s Announces Closure of All Restaurants in Ireland and UK

McDonald’s Announces Closure of All Restaurants in Ireland and UK

McDonald’s said it had taken the “difficult decision” to close all its restaurants in Ireland and the UK by 7pm on Monday at the latest. The fast-food company said it has taken the “difficult decision” in a statement posted to...
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Emirates to Suspend All Passenger Flights from Wednesday

Emirates to Suspend All Passenger Flights from Wednesday

One of the world’s biggest airlines, Emirates, has said it is suspending all passenger flights from Wednesday. It is a pivotal move that reflects the dramatic slowdown in traffic through the airline’s hub in Dubai, the world’s busiest international airpo...
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Easyjet to Ground Majority of Air Fleet

Easyjet to Ground Majority of Air Fleet

Easyjet has announced it will ground most of its aircraft due to travel restrictions and a collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus. The carrier, based in Luton, England, said it will park “the majority of its fleet” from Tuesday....
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Donohoe Warns of Significant Job Losses and Economic Shock from Pandemic

Donohoe Warns of Significant Job Losses and Economic Shock from Pandemic

The Republic of Ireland faces significant job losses and an economic shock due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Finance Minister has said, as he introduced a suite of measures to help bank customers. Paschal Donohoe was speaking as the five...
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Nespresso Closes All Stores in the UK and Ireland

Nespresso Closes All Stores in the UK and Ireland

Nespresso has announced it has closed all stores in the UK and Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The company said in a statement on its website: “Given the evolving situation around Covid-19, we have taken the decision to...
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Airbus Closes Factories in France and Spain

Airbus Closes Factories in France and Spain

Airbus has suspended production at its French and Spanish sites for four days due to the coronavirus. The aerospace giant announced that the factories will be closed to enable new hygiene standards to be enforced. It said in a statement:...
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Apple Announces Closure of all Stores Outside China

Apple Announces Closure of all Stores Outside China

Apple is closing all stores outside Greater China until March 27 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The firm said the most effective way to minimize risk of the virus’s transmission is to “reduce density and maximize social distance”. It...
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