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After operating cargo-only services during the pandemic, Japan Airlines’ new long-haul low-cost subsidiary is set to launch its first passenger route.

The LCC expects to fly just a quarter of its normal schedule over the coming months although looking ahead to next summer and two new seasonal bases will open in Spain and Portugal.

The airline’s long-haul flying is curtailed because of COVID-19, with only three US destinations being served.

During the same week that Wizz Air unveiled plans to enter Norway’s domestic market, a team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is also drawing up proposals for a new carrier in the country.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at the latest route being opened by Eastern Airways; Jazeera Airways’ plans to enter the Bangladesh market; and United Airlines’ restoration of a service to Germany.

Airlines do not have to meet usual 80%-schedule standard.

The long-haul LCC’s board and management are proposing a restructuring plan that would ‘secure the airline’s continued ability to fly again.’

Finnair expects to offer around 275 fewer daily flights this winter compared with last but hopes to boost frequencies during spring 2021.

The airline will become the first Indian LCC to operate flights to UK when service begins in December.

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

The flight enables passengers to fly nonstop to Florida rather than connect through Port-au-Prince.

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another airline, with AirAsia Japan opting to cancel all flights and shut down operations with immediate effect.

The LCC has signed a codeshare deal with Oman Air, while service has begun to six destinations in India.

Last year the route accounted for 17% of all international flights to/from UIO.

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Qantas is looking to take advantage of the relaxation while Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand react more cautiously.

The carrier is restarting flights to 10 US mainland destinations and Tokyo.

The Australian regional carrier has only operated turboprops until now, primarily on regional routes.

Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas indicates carrier is looking to begin nonstop services between Israel and the UAE, admits airline is yet to decide if it will ever resume A380 flights.

The airport aims to be able to handle 140 million passengers annually by 2040.

The airline will use an A330-300 on the CAI-JNB route.

David Neeleman’s latest startup has revised its launch plans and will now commence operations in March 2021.

Regional flying within Australia is ‘central to local economies,’ deputy prime minister says.

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

As Mexican carrier Aeromar prepares to open its second route to the US, Routes catches up with Fabricio Cojuc, executive director of network strategy, alliances and industry affairs, to find out more about the airline’s network ambitions and response to COVID-19.