ExpressJet accelerates wind-down
ExpressJet, the regional carrier which operates routes exclusively for United, will cease operations at the end of next month. Atlanta-based… Read More »
Delta to cap flight capacity, blocking middle seats into January
The move contrasts with rivals American and United, which are booking flights to capacity if possible. Delta Air Lines continues… Read More »
U.S. barring private charter flights to Cuba
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Transportation said on Thursday it will suspend private charter flights to Cuba to… Read More »
Adelaide among Qatar Airways’ planned resumptions
Adelaide in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand are returning to Qatar Airways’ network later this month, with flights to… Read More »
Asiana takeover talks reach key stage
The emergence of the COVID-19 outbreak has significantly worsened Seoul-based Asiana’s attractiveness as a business. Last-minute meetings between Asiana’s owner… Read More »
Half a million passengers at Brussels Airport in July, -80% compared to 2019
120 destinations available in August Cargo volumes up nearly 10%. Since the resumption of non-essential flights on 15 June this… Read More »
Recovery Tracker: Brussels Airlines, Emirates, easyJet and more
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the… Read More »
SkyUp to launch Turkish route, seeks larger domestic share
Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines is broadening its international network from next month while at the same time planning to increase… Read More »
Copa Airlines plans ‘mini-hub’ from mid-August
Copa Airlines has been granted permission to resume flights over the coming weeks, initially serving about 10 destinations from its… Read More »
Eurowings from Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport to Mallorca
5th August press release: From September Eurowings will start again from Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport to Palma de Mallorca. The airline has… Read More »
Iberia begins to operate its Airbus 350 at Quito Airport
Quito, August 5, 2020.- A sunset illuminated by the Quito summer sun and an arc of water prepared by aeronautical… Read More »
Ryanair increases capacity, rebuffs Italy flight ban threat
Ryanair said it intends to fly more than 1,600 routes this month as passenger numbers continue to grow while dismissing… Read More »
Congress considering extending US airline payroll support through March 2021
Lawmakers warn mass US airline industry layoffs could occur this fall. Sixteen Republican US Senators signed onto a letter urging… Read More »
Analysis: Tigerair Australia to end operations
Following the confirmation that Tigerair Australia will cease operations, we look at the Virgin Australia low-cost subsidiary’s place in the… Read More »
Air Transat outlines winter schedule
Canada’s Air Transat plans to fly to 40 destinations during the winter season, with a focus on warm weather locations…. Read More »
Virgin Australia to drop widebody fleet, cut workforce
Restructured airline will drop long-haul routes. Virgin Australia has revealed plans for its scaled down post-coronavirus operation, which involve major changes… Read More »
US regional SkyWest shows strength during COVID-19 storm
SkyWest posted a net loss of $26 million in Q2, a far better result than any US mainline carrier, aided… Read More »
SpiceJet secures Heathrow slots
SpiceJet has moved closer to launching low-cost flights between India and the UK. Indian LCC SpiceJet has secured slots at London… Read More »
Recovery Tracker: Global capacity creeps above 50%
Weekly scheduled airline capacity has risen to more than half of the level recorded this time in 2019—although the pace… Read More »
JAL sees passenger traffic potentially returning to 50% of normal levels by March 2021
JAL is cutting costs by deferring aircraft deliveries, postponing route launches. Japan Airlines plans a significant cost-cutting campaign to offset… Read More »
Partnerships key to Air Canada’s recovery
Air Canada is seeking to develop new interline agreements to help boost traffic. Increasing the number of global partnerships to… Read More »
Allegiant CEO: COVID-19 is ‘the ultimate test’ of ULCC’s business model
Airline operated higher percentage of its schedule than any other US airline. Despite posting a $95 million net loss in… Read More »