Airlines begin pulling passenger seats to make room for cargo
U.S. carriers ask FAA to allow shipments in passenger cabins. With a global shortage of air cargo space and extraordinary… Read More »
US airlines will not get relief for free
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is not budging on strict repayment guidelines for airlines wanting taxpayer aid, dashing the industry’s… Read More »
Air Arabia is partnering Abu Dhabi for the launch of a new low-cost carrier
Air Arabia and Etihad have no plans to delay the launch of a low-cost Abu Dhabi-based airline in a joint… Read More »
Etihad takes advantage of grounded fleet to conduct maintenance
Etihad Airways has found itself faced with an unprecedented challenge. The United Arab Emirates flag carrier had most of its… Read More »
Juneyao Air anticipates $600 million in aircraft capital expenditures from 2020 to 2022
Juneyao Air anticipates $600 million in aircraft capital expenditures from 2020 to 2022, outlining its plans around the expected delivery… Read More »
Taiwan rolls out second round of relief for aviation sector
About a month after it first extended a financial lifeline to its aviation sector, Taiwan has unveiled a second round… Read More »
Emirates to operate limited passenger services to U.S., Asia, North Africa
Dubai’s Emirates said it planned to operate limited passenger services to Algiers, Tunis, Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Kabul, and Chicago. It… Read More »
Final flight for Trans States Airlines
American regional airline, Trans States Airlines has operated its final flight after announcing in early March that it would go… Read More »
American Airlines is expanding its cargo-only operation
At American Airlines, caring for people extends beyond the airplane. In times of need, American is there to care for… Read More »
Australian government offers “lifeline” to the country’s regional airlines
The Australian government has offered a “lifeline” to the country’s regional airlines with a suspected aviation aid package of AUS$1… Read More »
100 American Airlines flight attendants and 41 pilots test positive for coronavirus
Flight crews are still testing positive for coronavirus despite the worldwide slowdown in air travel. One hundred American Airlines flight… Read More »
Southwest expects its flights to be reduced by 50 percent
Southwest Airlines undertook 56 flights last week without any passengers. Due to the COVID-19 repercussions, Southwest has had to reduce… Read More »
EasyJet founder fears for airline’s future
EasyJet founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has voiced his concern of the airline’s financial difficulty, caused by the current drop in… Read More »
Norwegian Air seeks $4.3 billion debt-for-equity deal as crisis deepens
Norwegian Air plans to convert up to $4.3 billion of its debt into equity and to issue new shares as… Read More »
EasyJet to defer delivery of 24 Airbus jets
British airline EasyJet said it would defer the delivery of 24 Airbus jets and hold a shareholder meeting after the… Read More »
Southwest plans to continue to serve every city in its network
The LCC plans to continue to serve every city in its network. Southwest Airlines has said it will slash its… Read More »
Cathay and Hong Kong airlines to get more COVID-19 government aid
Cathay Pacific and other Hong Kong-based airlines will gain substantial financial benefits from a new COVID-19 aid package unveiled by… Read More »
JetBlue and Spirit seek minimum service order exemptions
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have applied for emergency exemptions to the minimum service order outlined in the US government’s… Read More »
Korean Air puts 70 percent of its staff on leave
South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air will put 70 percent of its 19,000 staff on furlough, it said, as it… Read More »
IATA report finds 25 million aviation-related jobs endangered due to COVID-19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) maintains that 25 million aviation industry jobs could potentially be lost in the aftermath… Read More »
European ATC charges deferred because of COVID-19
Eurocontrol’s member states have agreed to let airlines defer the payment of up to €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in air… Read More »
Some consumer groups are angry at airlines for ignoring refund rules
Airlines are burning through cash reserves as they try to stay afloat. IATA said providing refunds for canceled flights, as… Read More »