Two Southeast Asian flag-carriers are moving closer to completing major restructuring efforts that will help them reduce debt commitments and operate efficiently once demand returns.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has negotiated a lower price for Air Europa as it presses ahead with the strategic acquisition of the Spanish carrier despite the COVID-19 crisis.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is trialing a new function in its digital travel portal that will allow passengers to book COVID-19 tests and receive results on one platform. 

LCC Thai AirAsia will reportedly put 75% of its staff on no-pay-leave from February as it resizes the company to meet current passenger demand.

Airbus expected to raise single-aisle production rates late 2021; Boeing resumes MAX deliveries. Concerns over widebody demand persist.

The FAA has extended slot relief at seven major U.S. airports for the entire summer 2021 season to help airlines cope with the “dramatic and extraordinary” impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

American Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to roll out a “health passport” app for inbound international travelers from all destinations it serves, a move the airline believes will help it support international flying as the COVID-19 crisis continues.

IATA believes new testing requirements required by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are a positive development as the industry continues…