COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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Wuhan Tianhe Airport reopens after 76-day closure
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The airport serving the city located in the Chinese province where the coronavirus outbreak started sees scheduled domestic flights again.
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European ATC charges deferred because of COVID-19
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Eurocontrol member states agree that airlines need relief from air traffic control payments because of COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Europe market update (w/e April 5)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across Europe are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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US DOT to allow ULCCs, leisure carriers to operate summer or winter schedules
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The revision helps carriers with seasonal demand profiles seeking government aid during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thailand extends international flight ban to April 18
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The initial ban of three days was deemed not long enough.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/c March 30)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 5)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RavnAir Alaska shuts down, enters Chapter 11
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The regional carrier provided key transportation links in Alaska.
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Singapore's Changi Airport consolidating terminal ops amid demand drop
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Low demand gives the airport the opportunity to move ahead with upgrade work ahead of schedule.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e April 5)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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American Airlines pushes five route launches back to 2021
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Philadelphia-Casablanca among the routes to be delayed.
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China’s airline market slowly recovering
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International flights remain limited: Each foreign airline can maintain only one route to China and operate only one flight a week on it.
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Emirates to resume five routes from April 6
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Emirates has received approval to restart passenger flights in the coming days, initially operating to five destinations from Dubai (DXB).
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COVID-19: Latin America market update (w/e March 29)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across Latin America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Turkish Airlines suspends all international flights
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The flag carrier will still fly domestic routes after the Turkish government banned international flights.
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US airlines may be forced to fly near-empty aircraft
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The provision in the CARES Act may have unintended consequences for US airlines receiving government aid.
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Volaris cuts capacity following Mexico’s health emergency declaration
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ULCC will slash ASMs 80% compared to originally published schedule.
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COVID-19: Asia-Pacific market update (w/e March 29)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Asia-Pacific region are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Japanese airlines significantly increase international schedule cuts
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JAL and ANA will operate just a fraction of their planned flights.
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Jin Air cleared to open new routes
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A ban on South Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air offering new routes has been lifted.