COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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Route Analysis: SYD-AKL, DEL-YVR, AUH-KTM
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Qantas resuming trans-Tasman flights; Air...
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TAR Aerolíneas builds on domestic niche
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Despite intense competition in Mexico’s domestic market, the regional airline is seeking out unserved city pairs to aid its recovery.
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AirAsia X targeting 2021 return with medium-haul routes
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Plans for the resumption of long-haul services have been parked.
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Sharjah International initiates latest phase of expansion
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The UAE's LCC-focused airport is moving ahead with building new facilities despite COVID-19.
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Recovery Tracker: the global market (w/e Oct. 11)
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As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the...
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FlyArmenia maps out launch network
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The startup intends to fly to nine destinations from its base in Yerevan, but it has to contend with a border conflict in addition to COVID-19.
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Qantas to launch Sydney-Merimbula flights; Rex drops route
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Qantas says the coastal town will attract tourists from Sydney.
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Southwest Airlines to serve Chicago O’Hare and Houston Intercontinental in 2021
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The carrier already has a major presence in both cities' secondary airports.
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Volotea adds more domestic connections
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The carrier is adding 10 seasonal routes to its network, including four Spanish domestic services and three in France.
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Analysis: Pakistan’s room to grow
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As British Airways begins a second route to Pakistan, Routes looks at the state of the country’s somewhat underexploited aviation market.
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Hawaiian Airlines to suspend interisland turboprop flights
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Empire Airlines operates the ‘Ohana by Hawaiian services, which will be dropped on Nov. 1.
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American Airlines switching Beijing airports in March 2021
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American passengers will be able to transfer to China Southern Airlines flights at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport.
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Recovery Tracker: Air Seychelles, ANA, Condor and more
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A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
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ZIPAIR Tokyo set for inaugural passenger flights
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After operating cargo-only services during the pandemic, Japan Airlines’ new long-haul low-cost subsidiary is set to launch its first passenger route.
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EasyJet cuts capacity to 25%, plans two seasonal bases
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The LCC expects to fly just a quarter of its normal schedule over the coming months although looking ahead to next summer and two new seasonal...
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Austrian Airlines to operate significantly reduced schedule this winter
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The airline’s long-haul flying is curtailed because of COVID-19, with only three US destinations being served.
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Braathen plots new airline launch
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During the same week that Wizz Air unveiled plans to enter Norway’s domestic market, a team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is...
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Route Analysis: CWL-BHD, KWI-DAC, DEN-FRA
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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at the latest route being opened by Eastern...
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Slot relief extension at congested US airports preserves routes
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Airlines do not have to meet usual 80%-schedule standard.
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AirAsia X willing to re-work network to survive
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The long-haul LCC’s board and management are proposing a restructuring plan that would ‘secure the airline’s continued ability to fly again.’