COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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Plans to launch Pasifika Air shelved
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The startup had intended to fly routes between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
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By the numbers: Brazil
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Routes’ latest infographic takes a closer look at the Brazilian aviation market as the country battles a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
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Delta sees business travel returning in earnest this fall
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At the end of March, corporate travel remained at just 20% of pre-pandemic levels.
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Interview: Kadri Samsunlu, Istanbul Airport CEO
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The head of Istanbul Airport sees the potential to become an interlining hub for Turkish Airways.
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Qantas CEO remains upbeat on Project Sunrise plans
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Alan Joyce hopes to progress Qantas’ ultra-long-haul plans over the next 12 months—and he believes the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet will fly again.
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Air Canada to restore domestic network in exchange for aid
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The carrier gains access to $5.9 billion in liquidity via deal with Ottawa.
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Canada's Porter Airlines delays route restarts to June 21
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The carrier has been grounded since March 21, 2020.
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Interview: SriLankan Airlines chairman Ashok Pathirage
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SriLankan Airlines chairman Ashok Pathirage outlines the carrier’s network restoration plans, focus on cargo, and the potential for Sri Lanka to...
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Jet2 extends flight suspension blaming travel uncertainty
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The decision follows the findings of the Global Travel Taskforce, set up by the UK government to examine how non-essential travel could be reopened...
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Air France unveils summer schedule
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The French flag-carrier will launch 22 new routes.
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Connect Airlines plans Canada-US business routes
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The startup is being launched by Waltzing Matilda Aviation and intends to fly to destinations in the US from Toronto’s Billy Bishop City Airport.
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Norwegian resumes Arlanda flights after five-month hiatus
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An initial three routes will be served by the LCC from Stockholm Arlanda.
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New Zealand, Australia to open two-way travel bubble
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Some airlines in the countries are now ramping up Trans-Tasman capacity
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LATAM halts Chile services
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LATAM Airlines Group has suspended most of its international flights to and from Chile after the government instituted restrictions on...
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TAP Air Portugal continues network rebuild
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Portugal’s flag-carrier hopes to be operating 100 routes in August.
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OPINION: Travel confusion reigns in the UK
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Two contradictory plans have been announced by the government that mean international travel from England would be simultaneously permitted and...
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Route Analysis: Vienna-Cancun
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Austrian Airlines says there will be a 'clear focus on long-haul travel' in winter.
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Iceland’s border reopening triggers Delta growth
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Iceland’s decision to open its borders to vaccinated travelers is prompting the carrier to launch a new route to the country in May, as well as...
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African airlines sign on to travel pass program
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Carriers believe a 'trusted' health pass is needed for passengers in the post-COVID-19 world.
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Hawaiian Airlines optimistic about network rebound
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The carrier now believes first quarter demand will be better than expected.