COVID-19

Routes Reconnected will see the globe’s leading airlines, airports and tourism organisations come together to rebuild the world’s air services.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on city-pair connectivity is laid bare in a new report by IATA.

The Greek government is to provide funds to the carrier as it is deemed crucial to the country’s tourism industry.

As the US celebrates Thanksgiving, Routes looks at the top airports, airlines and routes in the country's market this month.

The formal agreement between the two organisations will provide platforms and guidance for airports at a world level, recognising the vital role they will play in driving economic recovery in a post-pandemic era.

The carrier intends to fully restore its domestic networks in Norway and Sweden to meet demand over the Christmas period.

Ryanair CEO says ULCC plans to add capacity quickly and stimulate demand through pricing.

The long-haul LCC is pushing ahead with plans to launch flights to Hawaii before the end of the year.

WestJet's CEO says he sees more Canadian sun-seekers willing to undergo the 14-day quarantine on return to Canada as winter settles in.

The LCC will begin services to LGW and STN in 2021.

Ten domestic routes are being reinstated by the carriers alongside frequency increases on a further five.

The leadership change comes as the sector can for the first time hope that recovery is nearing with COVID-19 vaccines nearing emergency approvals.

As El Al Israel Airlines prepares to begin flying to Dubai, Routes looks at the carrier's network this week.

This week one-way seats between the US and Mexico are down just 12% year-on-year.

As airlines and airports around the world deal with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is growing its route network with the addition of Male in the Maldives.

The head of Prague Airport says offering airlines discounts alone is not the answer.

The Dubai-based airline said increased demand has prompted an expansion of its UK flight schedule.

The COVID-19 air travel recovery will be dominated by traffic flowing through hubs rather than point-to-point flights, Panamanian airline says.

Robin Hayes believes the US carrier’s entry into the transatlantic market will be “brilliantly timed.”

The rising number of COVID-19 cases is significantly impacting demand, the Chicago-based airline says.

Access to medical facilities is dependent on air transport in many countries.

The CEOs of Ryanair Group and Wizz Air have called on regulators to reinstate the 80/20 airport slot rule or risk stifling the recovery.

Airports need to use data and technology to rebuild their business models in the post-COVID recovery, industry body says.

Ryanair is taking over a large chunk of rival easyJet’s slot portfolio at London Stansted.