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Tuesday, 19 January 2021
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FAA extends slot relief at congested US airports
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The relaxation of minimum slot-use requirements will continue for the upcoming summer season.
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Biden to maintain European, Brazilian air travel bans
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Incoming US administration says it was premature of President Trump to schedule the end of bans on airline travelers from Europe and Brazil to the US.
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American Airlines unveils ‘health passport’ for international passengers entering US
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The app is for all passengers flying on American's international routes into the US.
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Airline snapshot: Gulf Air
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As Gulf Air explores the potential for flights to Ras Al Khaimah, Routes takes a look at the airline’s current operations.
Monday, 18 January 2021
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Interview: Shaw reveals Ultra Air strategy
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Ultra Air CEO William Shaw believes Colombia has a 'very big problem'—and the start-up ULCC has the ability to solve it.
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Emirates suspends routes to Australia’s three largest cities
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The latest route cancellations follow the airline’s pause of flights to South Africa.
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Route Analysis: Delhi-Pakyong
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SpiceJet is restoring service to Pakyong Airport in India, which has been without any commercial routes since June 2019.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Jan. 17)
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With ICAO reporting a 60% drop in passenger traffic globally during 2020, Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the world’s...
Friday, 15 January 2021
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Air China, Sichuan Airlines win international route approvals
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The Civil Aviation Administration of China has approved two new international passenger routes.
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Route Analysis: Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv
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The United Arab Emirates’ newest airline is set to begin flying to Israel.
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Air New Zealand adds Cook Islands flights
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Passengers from the Cook Islands can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from Jan. 21.
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Delta anticipating recovery to begin in earnest in H2
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The airline says the demand environment will remain “choppy” until the wider rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Thursday, 14 January 2021
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Analysis: Norwegian ends long-haul adventure
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The carrier which pioneered cheap transatlantic flights between Europe and the US will now focus on short-haul routes as part of a plan to exit...
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Two Egyptian routes return to Qatar Airways’ network
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Cairo and Alexandria are being restored to the airline’s route map.
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Country snapshot: Egypt
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As Egypt opens its airspace to Qatari flights, Routes looks at the top airports, airlines and routes in the North African country this week.
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Latest Canadian COVID restrictions drive Air Canada to cut capacity again
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Any passenger entering Canada must now have a negative result from a recent COVID-19 test.
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
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Mumbai Airport rebounding as India's travel restrictions eased
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The airport's CEO expects BOM's domestic traffic to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021 or early 2022.
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Jet2 suspends flight operations until late March
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The latest COVID-19 travel restrictions have forced the British leisure carrier to suspend service.
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Loganair increases Isle of Man connectivity
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Four new services are being launched by the Scottish airline, including the resumption of a former Flybe route.
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American, JetBlue reach antitrust agreement with DOT for partnership
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Airlines accept concessions to push ahead with extensive codeshare tie-up.
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