Jetstar Asia cuts its fleet to aid recovery
Jetstar Asia has announced cuts to its fleet amid its post-COVID-19 recovery plan. The Singapore LCC has revealed that it… Read More »
ATR and REX cooperating on fleet upgrade
World number one turboprop manufacturer ATR and Australia’s biggest independent airline Regional Express (REX) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read More »
Hi Air increase Korean regional routes with two new ATR 72s
ATR announced on 24 June the sale of two ATR 72-500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air…. Read More »
What is it like to wander the Louvre in the age of social distancing?
A year ago, getting to see the Mona Lisa without thronging crowds was a privilege afforded to the likes of… Read More »
The Airlines Keeping Seats Open This Summer
Social Distancing in the Skies Airlines are stepping up cleaning and hygiene measures, requiring face masks and even checking passengers’… Read More »
Qatar Airways is Requiring a Full Face Shield to Fly
As part of Qatar Airways’ updated health and safety measures, the airline will now require passengers to wear a face shield in… Read More »
Medical Expert Explains Why Airplane Cabin Air is Clean
The number of travelers taking to the skies continues to rise and Delta Air Lines is working hard to ensure the safety… Read More »
Heroic Effort by Spirit Airlines to Rescue Family
Airlines normally take a beating in the court of public opinion for a variety of reasons – ancillary fees, delayed… Read More »
Delta Reopening Sky Clubs With Additional Layers of Protection
Delta Air Lines announced it would begin reopening Delta Sky Clubs with additional layers of protection to keep customers safe as air… Read More »
Another Plane Passenger Removed For Refusing to Wear Mask
For at least the third time in 15 days, a passenger has been kicked off a flight for refusing to… Read More »
JAL domestic restoration going faster than planned
International still sluggish: JAL to operate 10% of beyond-Japan flight schedule in August. Japan Airlines (JAL) is continuing to see… Read More »
Delta-LATAM codeshare approved as carriers push for JV antitrust immunity
The US Department of Transportation has approved plans by Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group to codeshare on US-Chile… Read More »
JetBlue drops Long Beach, consolidates at LAX
JetBlue plans to build out Los Angeles as its sole West Coast focus city. JetBlue Airways will pull out of… Read More »
Boeing in scramble to shore up 737 MAX financing
Boeing is scrambling to shore up financing for the 737 MAX as it awaits regulatory approval for design changes after… Read More »
U.S. bans Pakistan International Airlines flights over pilot concerns
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to conduct charter flights to… Read More »
Airbus fails to net an aircraft order for third straight month
Clients are pushing back even on agreed orders, and inventory is piling up for Airbus Airbus is getting hit with… Read More »
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to Resume Operations in Late July
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises plans to resume operations in late July 2020, with extensive hygiene and preventive measures and 40 percent fewer passengers…. Read More »
Costa Cruises Announces Organizational Changes
More changes in the Carnival Corp. family of cruise brands: With the move of Neil Palomba from Costa Cruises to… Read More »
AIDA Cruises Resuming Domestic Sailings in August
Germany’s leading cruise line AIDA Cruises announced it would resume sailing operations in August 2020 following an industry-wide pause in operations. The… Read More »
Horse-riding in Latin America
One of the most geographically diverse regions on the planet; Latin America is not short of charming rural retreats set… Read More »
AirBaltic to expand Riga network in summer 2021
Latvia’s airBaltic expects to increase its route network next summer by one fifth. Riga-based airBaltic has unveiled plans to operate… Read More »
United Airlines signals downsizing coming later this year
Once CARES Act restrictions expire, United could cut nearly half of its workforce. United Airlines will notify 36,000 frontline employees… Read More »
LATAM’s Brazilian unit files for Chapter 11 protection
LATAM Airlines Brasil has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US but will continue to operate passenger and… Read More »
Recovery Tracker: global capacity to break 50 million
Global capacity is set to top 50 million seats next week for the first time since late March when strict… Read More »
Rolls-Royce burns through 3 billion pounds, expects more cash outflows
Aerospace engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) burned through 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) in the first half as the hours flown by… Read More »
Airbus first-half deliveries hit 16-year low despite June bounce
Airbus (AIR.PA) deliveries rose 50% in June compared with May and reached their highest level since the coronavirus crisis spread… Read More »