New variant spurs restrictions on travel from South Africa
Discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in southern Africa has spurred multiple countries to restrict travel from the region, including… Read More »
Biden says he doesn’t expect more travel restrictions or lockdowns as Covid omicron variant spreads
President Joe Biden on Monday said he doesn’t expect the U.S. to impose additional travel restrictions to stem the spread… Read More »
LATAM rejects Azul’s acquisition bid, files exit plan
The LATAM Airlines Group has rejected an expression of interest received from Brazilian rival Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, Sao… Read More »
Southern Africa hit with travel embargo over Covid Omicron
Following the emergence of a new Covid variant (Omicron B.1.1.529) in Botswana and South Africa last week, Southern Africa’s air… Read More »
Grupo Aeroméxico set to raise $1.3bn to exit Chapter 11
A total of USD1.3 billion is to be raised by various financing parties to enable Grupo Aeroméxico to exit US… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic in talks over £400mn fundraising
Virgin Atlantic (VS, London Heathrow) is in talks with shareholders about a new capital injection of around GBP400 million pounds… Read More »
American, JetBlue seek dismissal of antitrust lawsuit tied to partnership
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways on Monday asked a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit that the Justice Department and… Read More »
Canada’s Cargojet orders 2+4 777 Mammoth freighters
Cargojet Airways (W8, Hamilton, ON) has ordered two B777-200(LR)(MF) converted freighters from Mammoth Freighters, with options for a further two… Read More »