Saudia received $6.75bn in state aid in 2019-2020 – report
The Government of Saudi Arabia funnelled at least USD7 billion into state-owned flag carrier Saudia (SV, Jeddah) in 2019 and… Read More »
Creditors unwilling to fund Jet Airways’ restart
Lenders are hesitant to inject any fresh funds into Jet Airways (JAI, Mumbai Int’l) to finance the airline’s planned resurrection… Read More »
Brussels shuts state aid probe into Air Nostrum CRJ purchase
The European Commission has closed its in-depth investigation into a EUR9 million euro (USD10.6 million) Spanish regional government disbursement to… Read More »
Nigeria lifts ban on Lufthansa, KLM, and Air France
The Nigerian government has lifted its flight ban on Lufthansa (LH, Frankfurt Int’l), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL, Amsterdam Schiphol),… Read More »
UK’s Loganair to launch Teesside base in 1Q21
Loganair (LM, Glasgow Int’l) is set to open a base at Teesside on February 1, 2021, with a single E145… Read More »
PFA and IAGO join forces to deliver fully integrated training solutions
Pilot Flight Academy has partnered with IAGO Flight Training to offer and deliver fully integrated training solutions for their customers…. Read More »
CAPA Live: KLM CEO straps in for aviation’s bumpy recovery
“We’re heading for a very cold winter”, KLM CEO Pieter Elbers told CAPA Live on 11-Nov-2020, but added that, “with… Read More »
Which Thanksgiving Foods Can You Carry Onboard Flights?
Ahead of this week’s Thanksgiving holiday and amid this year’s unprecedented COVID-19 concerns, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for… Read More »
Delta, WestJet Cancel Joint Venture
Saying that demands by the U.S. government for approval of a new alliance were unfair, Delta Air Lines and Canada’s… Read More »
CDC Updates Recommendations for Cruising
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday has issued new recommendations for cruise travel, and at the top… Read More »
Australia’s Rex confirms A$150mn investment from PAG
Rex – Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga) has signed a final agreement with Asia-Pacific investment firm PAG regarding AUD150 million… Read More »
Paris CDG Airport now busiest in Europe, ahead of London Heathrow
The pandemic is causing some strange statistical deviances at airports across the world. In Europe it is manifested by Paris’… Read More »
Wizz Air slows its capacity recovery, cushioned by cash
After years of double digit growth, Wizz Air’s seat count dropped by 43% in the first 10 months of 2020…. Read More »
CAPA Live: Avianca makes tough choices for long term success
Avianca Holdings was just beginning to reap the benefits of a restructuring it undertook in 2019 when, in Mar-2020, the… Read More »
Chicago Airports Adding COVID-19 Testing Facilities
Chicago’s two major airports will be joining New York’s three major facilities by adding on-site COVID-19 testing facilities at O’Hare International and… Read More »
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Airline Bookings Start to Fall
Not even the upcoming holidays – arguably the most profitable five-week window in aviation – can help the airlines. Carriers are reporting… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ Elite Flyers Will Also Earn American Airlines Benefits in 2021
Starting this spring, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will make it a more hassle-free, rewarding experience for elite guests from one airline to travel… Read More »
US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales in October Uphold Upward Trend
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today released its numbers on October 2020’s net air-travel sales, compiled from transactions settled by ARC for… Read More »
American Airlines Eliminates Change Fees on International Flights
American Airlines announced it has eliminated change fees and service charges on international tickets. American revealed it has dropped change fees for… Read More »
Delta to Introduce First Facial Recognition Option for Domestic Travelers
Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to launch the first facial recognition option for domestic travelers at… Read More »
Enterprise Teams With Clorox to Enhance Cleaning Procedures
Enterprise Holdings announced a new partnership with Clorox to implement near- and long-term enhancements to its cleaning procedures. As part of… Read More »
Planning a 2021 Trip With Alaska Railroad
Planning a trip to Alaska in 2021? Traveling by rail is one of the best ways to glimpse the vast… Read More »