Southwest does not see a return to normalcy for the foreseeable future
Southwest Airlines does not see a return to normalcy for air traffic demand in the foreseeable future. It is maintaining… Read More »
British Airways to cut staff by 12,000
British Airways (BA) has begun a consultation process which could see up to 12,000 of its staff laid-off. The announcement… Read More »
Air Changan offers three rows for one ticket
While some airlines have decided to sell smaller numbers of tickets per flight, no longer use the middle seat, or… Read More »
Singapore Airlines sets aside $2.3 Billion for new aircraft payments
Singapore Airlines made a big splash raising nearly $13 billion over the last few months to shore itself against the… Read More »
NACA proposes SAFETY protocols for resumption of commercial air travel
NACA releases “SAFETY: The Necessary Elements to Return Passengers to the Skies,” outlining principles for the U.S. airline industry to… Read More »
Airline industry may be gutted for years without a COVID 19 vaccine
If the public’s confidence in the ability to fly safely doesn’t rise in the coming months, “you’ll be looking for… Read More »
AirAsia PPE uniforms to allow route resumptions
AirAsia is trialing a personal protective equipment (PPE) uniform for its cabin crew as the LCC group prepares for the resumption… Read More »
Abu Dhabi’s new LCC receives Air Operating
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a new LCC of the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded its… Read More »
Potentially 1.2 billion fewer international air travellers by September
Compared to business-as-usual, international air passenger totals could drop by as many as 1.2 billion travellers by September 2020, according… Read More »
Virgin Australia owes creditors over $6 Billion
Readers of the weekend newspapers in Australia raised their eyebrows on Saturday when news broke that Virgin Australia owed creditors… Read More »
UV-C light system eliminates Covid-19 from aircraft cabins
A UV-C light system will soon be available for disinfecting aircraft interiors, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which has… Read More »
Can the global aviation industry weather the coronavirus storm?
The aviation industry has been reeling from the impact of global travel bans in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More »
AirBaltic will use only 22 A220s for its network
Latvian carrier airBaltic has approved a new business plan called Destination 2025 CLEAN, which is intended to allow the airline… Read More »
Emirates will process COVID-19 refunds for affected passengers
Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to customers impacted by travel disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased its capability… Read More »
American Airlines pilots want all passengers to wear masks
American Airlines pilots want strict laws that they say will protect crew and passengers as the COVID-19 outbreak persists. The… Read More »
UAE authorizes launch of new low-cost carrier Air Arabia
The United Arab Emirates has authorized the launch of the Gulf nation’s fifth airline, a low-cost carrier called Air Arabia… Read More »
Austrian Airlines revises its fleet needs
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting airlines around the world, the latest of which is Austrian Airlines, which… Read More »
Airbus launches aircraft ‘e-delivery
Airbus has launched aircraft hand-over and ‘e-Delivery’ virtual process to protect its clients and future business interests. “The first airline… Read More »
Air Mauritius goes into voluntary administration
In a statement on its social media page, Air Mauritius has revealed that it has gone into voluntary administration due… Read More »
Kuwaiti lessor Alafco files suit against Boeing
Kuwaiti aircraft lessor Alafco has issued a suit against Boeing for the failure to return payment on undelivered 737 MAX… Read More »
Ryanair CEO says it won’t fly if middle seats have to stay empty for ‘idiotic’ social distancing rules
Ryanair’s CEO said the airline will not fly if it is forced to keep middle seats empty to maintain social… Read More »
Delta sees few signs travelers are itching to fly even as virus restrictions ease
With some states starting to ease coronavirus restrictions, a big question in the decimated airline industry is whether the moves… Read More »