COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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EasyJet to base four more aircraft at Gatwick
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Three new routes are being launched and capacity will be added to popular existing links.
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Interview: ONT aims to capture larger international market
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The LA airport's CEO tells Routes about the possibilities for growth in cargo and passenger trends.
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Seoul, Abu Dhabi and Pittsburgh among BA route cuts
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Thirteen destinations are being dropped from British Airways’ long-haul network, with a further three routes suspended for the upcoming summer season.
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Alaska Airlines increases Anchorage connectivity
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Routes to Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco are being launched, while Phoenix becomes a year-round destination.
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Viva Aerobus adds more routes from Mexico City
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The ULCC is continuing to grow its footprint in Mexico’s capital with the launch of four new routes.
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Alitalia resumes Latin America services
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The Italian flag-carrier has restored routes to São Paulo and Buenos Aires.
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Qatar Airways returns to Gatwick
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The oneworld alliance member has resumed service to London Gatwick after a month-long absence.
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Domestic demand boosts Jetstar
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The LCC expects domestic capacity in Australia to top 2019 levels by the end of March next year.
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Virgin Atlantic drops planned Manchester-India routes
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Routes to Mumbai and Delhi will not go ahead as planned although the carrier has begun flights from Manchester to Pakistan.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Dec. 13)
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As airlines and airports around the world deal with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes’ latest infographic looks at the...
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Flybondi resumes operations, moves to Ezeiza
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The Argentinian ULCC has resumed flights after a nine-month hiatus with the restart of 12 domestic routes.
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Southwest Airlines eyes ‘unique opportunity to play offense’ on network
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CEO Gary Kelly says new flights just have to cover costs.
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Madrid and Toronto among latest Chinese route approvals
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China’s aviation authority has given the go-ahead for carriers to start four new international passenger services, including flights to Madrid and...
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Country snapshot: Canada
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As Air Canada cuts services to the country’s Atlantic provinces, Routes looks at the latest weekly capacity of the biggest airports, airlines and...
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Atlantic Canada suffers ‘devastating’ route cuts
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Atlantic Canada Airports Association warns repercussions of the service cuts will be felt 'for years to come.'
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Cebu Pacific pumps in capacity as it preps for recovery
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The Philippines is working with airlines to promote domestic tourism.
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Routes Reconnected: 'Perfect' time for new Colombian ULCC
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created the ideal conditions for the launch of a new ULCC in Colombia, according to the founder of start-up Ultra Air.
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Windrose Airlines seeks US approval
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The Ukrainian carrier hopes to start flying between Kyiv and New York.
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Routes Reconnected: Airlines with 'dare and imagination' will recover stronger in Asia
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Panelists suggest those that challenge preconceived notions of how things must work will prosper when COVID-19 subsides.
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Routes Reconnected: Low-cost demand powers Viva Air Colombia’s capacity return
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Strong demand for low-cost seats is fueling the return of domestic routes and prompting the launch of new services.