As an increasing number of domestic air travel markets reopen in the Asia-Pacific region, some countries are also starting to lay the groundwork for the more complex process of resuming international flights.

Welcome to Routes’ look at how the North America aviation market is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Routes’ latest North America market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) has unveiled a new incentive scheme to support airlines in the recovery period following COVID-19. Routes spoke to MD Michael Hupe and head of route development Christian Kaeser to find out more about the strategy.

BEIJING—China is financially backing cargo-haulage by passenger aircraft, adding to measures to support air freight operations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) expects to restart passenger operations June 15, assuming anticipated relaxations on entry and exit restrictions for both Ukrainian and foreign nationals by that date, the flag-carrier said May 28.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said May 29 it will defer and review future aircraft deliveries as its fiscal second quarter (Q2) loss nearly tripled…

One of the unions representing British Airways (BA) staff has accused the flag-carrier of seeking to effectively terminate all of its personnel’s contracts and rehire them on lower salaries.