COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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Africa’s Airlines Face ‘Travel Apathy’ As They Restore Service
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According to the African Airlines Association, relaxed COVID-19 entry rules should lead to growing air traffic this summer.
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Biden’s End Of Pre-Departure Testing Boosts Transatlantic Routes
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The U.S. has relaxed its COVID-19-restrictions for international arrivals.
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Interview With Vietnam Airlines’ Director Of Corporate Planning & Development
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Expected recovery for Vietnam Airlines and more.
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Asia-Pacific Remains On Course For Strong Rebound
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The forecast from ACI Asia-Pacific comes despite a slower recovery in the region so far.
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Asia-Pacific Records International Traffic Growth
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The loosening of travel restrictions in the region is having a positive effect on international passenger traffic.
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Hawaiian Set To Increase Japan Connectivity
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Service to Tokyo Haneda will resume in August, while frequencies on two other routes will also grow.
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Rex To Exit Five Regional Points
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The latest cuts coincide with the ending of an Australian government scheme to support regional routes during the pandemic.
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Interview: A Place In The Sun
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Max Kownatzki tells Routes about his baptism of fire after becoming SunExpress CEO at the start of the pandemic and why the airline is now growing...
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Analysis: Australia’s International Travel Development
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ASM Australasia director Hans Mitterlechner assesses the prospects for Australia’s international travel recovery, saying inbound traffic forecasts...
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IATA DG Walsh: Full Network Restoration Years Away
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Asia is lagging the recovery from COVID-19, complicating airline network restoration efforts.
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Finnair Faces Headwinds With Asia Routes Uncertain
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the airline to make changes.
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Air Canada Bullish On Recovery
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The Canadian flag-carrier expects to operate 75% of its 2019 capacity in 2022.
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Delta Air Lines Remaining ‘Nimble’ On Capacity
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The Atlanta-based carrier is optimistic about the industry’s recovery from COVID-19, but is wary of adding back capacity too quickly.
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Atlanta Regains Title As World’s Busiest Airport
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ATL is one of the eight US airports that feature in the list of the globe's top 10 busiest airports.
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Air Malta Banks On Strong Summer Season
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The carrier is boosting service to European markets, assessing that demand will come back strongly.
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US Extends Slot Waiver Protection For International Flights
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The US government is extending pandemic relief that allows airlines to cut international flights.
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Cathay Pacific To Operate More Of Network
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Hong Kong is partially lifting border restrictions that had grounded most of Cathay’s flights.
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Jetstar Asia Adds More Quarantine-Free Routes
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The resumptions increase the airline’s VTL services to 13 destinations.
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Interview: Indianapolis Air Service Development Manager Maggie Bishop
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Routes hears how Indianapolis attracted event-goers in 2021 and what the next goals are for the airport in the post-pandemic world.
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American’s Parker: ‘Artificially Restrained’ Demand Ready To Roar Back
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Outgoing American Airlines CEO says ‘huge’ growth is on the horizon.