Latest COVID-19 News and Analysis
Sep 04, 2020
While Virgin Atlantic has completed the financial and legal steps required to begin its COVID-19 recovery, the airline is moving forward with plans to cut a further 1,150 jobs.
Sep 04, 2020
The chief executive of the top U.S. airline lobby called on federal lawmakers to promptly approve more industry aid, telling reporters the situation facing carriers remains “dire” as the summer leisure travel season draws to a close.
Sep 04, 2020
Irish LCC Ryanair has raised €400 million ($473 million) by issuing new shares and is on the lookout for chances to gain market share as rivals retrench or go out of business.
Sep 04, 2020
JetSMART Chile plans to expand its operations by 25% this month compared with August, adding new routes as it works to craft an optimal network with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing.
Sep 04, 2020
Airlines, airports and lobby groups have called on the U.S. and UK governments to start trialing COVID-19 testing programs at airports to help kickstart transatlantic traffic.
Sep 04, 2020
Eurowings said it continues to face weak demand, especially since Germany announced Sept. 2 it was extending its Spanish travel warning to cover the Canary Islands.
Sep 04, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is making addressing MRO workforce issues more important than ever.
Sep 03, 2020
European airlines and airports have agreed on a set of conditions which they contend will allow for the waiver of the 80/20 slot rule to remain in place through the 2020-2021 winter season—part of a united effort to lobby the European Commission (EC) to decide on the extension.