Aviation Daily Roundup: September 17
Lufthansa Ramps Up Frankfurt’s Short-Haul Leisure Offering
Credit: Joe PriesLufthansa said it is responding to passenger demand by increasing the number of leisure routes offered from its Frankfurt (FRA) hub.
Daily Memo: Industry Leads, Governments Lag On Testing
Credit: San Francisco International AirportOn Sept. 15, ICAO issued a curious tweet about its Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART), a group representing member states and organizations that was assembled in short order this spring to recommend an international response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Africa To Restore International Flights In October
International flights to and from South Africa will resume Oct. 1, the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced.
Panasonic Launches Inflight COVID-19 Products To Help Airlines
Credit: Panasonic AvionicsPanasonic Avionics is launching inflight products designed to support airlines in their efforts to address passenger concerns about hygiene when flying during the pandemic.
United Airlines Pilots Close In On Deal To Avert Furloughs
Credit: United Airlines / TwitterElected leaders of the union representing United Airlines pilots unanimously approved a tentative deal that would take nearly 3,000 involuntary furloughs off the table through June 2021, substantially upping the likelihood that pilots will avoid mass furloughs planned across the company this fall.
AirAsia Japan Suspends Service For Most Of October
Credit: Joe PriesAirAsia Japan plans to suspend all flights from the beginning of October as the impact of the COVID-19 crisis continues to dampen passenger demand.
Union Takes Issue With BA CEO’s Assurances To UK Lawmakers
Credit: British AirwaysOne of the unions representing British Airways (BA) cabin crew and ground staff has accused the airline’s CEO of misleading parliamentarians over whether staff will be subject to “fire and re-hire” tactics at the company.
Salt Lake City Moves Forward With Opening Of New Airport
Credit: Salt Lake City International AirportThe Salt Lake City Department of Airports and Delta Air Lines forged ahead this week with the opening of a revamped Salt Lake City International (SLC) despite the COVID-19 pandemic, touting the first phase of a $4.1 billion project aimed at allowing the airport to comfortably handle 26 million passengers annually.
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