Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk
Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus air travel downturn,… Read More »
Grounded airliners insured for more than $160 billion
Airliners with a total insured value of more than $160 billion are grounded around the world, presenting risks for insurers,… Read More »
Thailand extends international flight ban to April 18
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand extended its temporary ban on all international flights to Thailand to April 18 as… Read More »
Alaska Airlines will explore new destinations after RavnAir shutdown
Alaska Airlines says it will explore the launch of new services to support communities within the US state affected by… Read More »
US DOT to allow ULCCs and leisure carriers to operate summer or winter schedules
The revision helps carriers with seasonal demand profiles seeking government aid during COVID-19 pandemic. The US Department of Transportation has… Read More »
Lufthansa will permanently ground Germanwings
Lufthans will discuss permanently grounding its Germanwings low-cost airline unit at a management board meeting, two sources familiar with the… Read More »
Air New Zealand to lay off 387 pilots
Air New Zealand is planning to make 387 pilots redundant amid the coronavirus crisis, their union said today. The New… Read More »
IATA’s annual safety report shows that flying is safer than ever
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its annual airline safety report today. It confirms the widely held belief… Read More »
Australian REX Regional Express suspend all flights
Australian regional airline, Regional Express has a declared that current global events have impacted services in Queensland. REX operated regulated… Read More »
American joins United and others in suspending more NYC flights on coronavirus spike
American Airlines said it would suspend more flights in and out of New York City’s three main airports for about… Read More »
Airlines cannot afford to refund cancelled tickets
Global airlines cannot afford to refund cancelled flights because of the coronavirus crisis, said the head of the industry’s representative… Read More »
COVID-19 airside safety and operations guidance published by ACI World
Airports Council International (ACI) World has issued guidance for airports – titled ‘Airside Safety and Operations under COVID-19’ – on… Read More »
airBaltic cuts 50% of flights through October
Latvian carrier airBaltic has announced further deep cuts to capacity over the next six months, as well as delaying the… Read More »
RavnAir Alaska shuts down
RavnAir Alaska, a regional carrier providing connectivity throughout the state of Alaska with a fleet of 72 aircraft, has entered… Read More »
Africa’s largest airline is starting to furlough workers
Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has started to furlough workers, including crew members in response to the devastating impact of… Read More »
PIA suspends flight operations from Karachi
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flight operations from Karachi after the Sindh provincial government forcibly quarantined its… Read More »
Grounded airliners insured for more than $160 billion
Airplanes with a total insured value of more than $160 billion are grounded around the world by the airlines, presenting… Read More »
Russia to halt all flights
Russia said it was temporarily suspending all flights in and out of the country from midnight, including those for repatriating… Read More »
Gulf Air says transit open again via Bahrain for international travelers
Transit through Bahrain International Airport is open again for international travelers, Manama-based Gulf Air said on Saturday, though entry to… Read More »
Emirates to resume five routes from April 6
Emirates has received approval to restart passenger flights in the coming days, initially operating to five destinations from Dubai (DXB)…. Read More »
China’s airline market slowly recovering
International flights remain limited. Each foreign airline can maintain only one route to China and operate only one flight a… Read More »
General Electric plans to furlough about half their workforce
General Electric reportedly plans to furlough about half of the workers in its massive aircraft-engine manufacturing unit for up to… Read More »