U.S. airlines are confusion as to whether they should block the middle seat
U.S. airlines are in a state of confusion as to whether they should block the middle seat. Some airlines have… Read More »
United Airlines ramps up Asia-Pacific flying
United had the biggest presence in China among US carriers before the COVID-19 pandemic. United Airlines will resume service between… Read More »
American Airlines takes heat for decision to book to capacity
Controversial move is in contrast to rival Delta Air Lines, which caps capacity at 60% on all flights. American Airlines… Read More »
Delta CEO: Aircraft cabin air is ‘7 to 10 times’ cleaner than typical grocery store
Ed Bastian says there is little risk of contracting COVID-19 aboard a Delta flight. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian… Read More »
MC-21-300 prototype continues testing after painting
On 25 June, the MC-21-300 test aircraft, that was painted at Spektr-Avia, Ulyanovsk, returned to Ramenskoye Airfield (Zhukovsky, Moscow region),… Read More »
Australian regional Rex plans to operate ‘Golden Triangle’ flights
The carrier will go head-to-head with Qantas and Virgin Australia. Australian carrier Regional Express Holdings (Rex) is a rare example… Read More »
US airline unions push Congress to extend assistance
The CARES Act provided airlines with $32 billion in grants, but it expires on Sept. 30. Six unions representing a… Read More »
NokScoot becomes victim of COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore Airlines-Nok Air JV folds in face of passenger demand drop. The board of NokScoot has passed a resolution to… Read More »
De Havilland Canada recognises operators of Dash 8 aircraft for outstanding performance
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced on 25 June that they are the recipients of the… Read More »
Virgin Australia given new life, to be owned by Bain Capital
Virgin Australia’s current owners, including the UK Virgin Group, will have their stakes wiped out. The selection of Bain Capital… Read More »
KLM to resume UK network
KLM is restarting routes from a number of UK cities as it seeks to rebuild its pre-COVID network during summer… Read More »
Ryanair taking over most Lauda flights from Vienna
CEO O’Leary cites concerns over taxes that could be imposed by the Austrian government. Ryanair said it will take over… Read More »