COVID-19

By Aaron Karp
The Tennessee regional airport will get service to both Houston and Chicago on Oct. 1.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
London Gatwick’s CEO Stewart Wingate has urged the UK government to take a regional approach when introducing quarantine measures.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Wizz Air UK’s new base at London Gatwick is a “statement of intent” but further expansion is being hindered by the ongoing suspension of the 80-20 rule for airport slots, the airline’s MD Owain Jones has told Routes.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Weaker forward bookings caused by “continuing uncertainty” over COVID-19 rates in some European countries prompted Ryanair to cut planned capacity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Russia’s government has expanded the number of routes eligible for subsidies as part of efforts to increase domestic traffic.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
France’s flag carrier has been given the green light from Chinese authorities to operate weekly flights between Paris and Beijing.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
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.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Corporación Quiport president and CEO Andrew O’Brian discusses how Quito International has responded to the COVID-19 crisis so far; how the airport is working to restore passenger confidence; and the liquidation of national carrier Tame.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
US travelers are urged to view State Department’s country-by-country warnings.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Copa Airlines has been granted permission to resume flights over the coming weeks, initially serving about 10 destinations from its hub in Panama.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Gulf carrier Emirates looks set to permanently suspend four long-haul routes, including halting service to one of its 12 destinations in the US.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
Lawmakers warn mass US airline industry layoffs could occur this fall.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Ryanair said it intends to fly more than 1,600 routes this month as passenger numbers continue to grow while dismissing claims from Italy’s civil aviation authority that is it failing to follow coronavirus rules on services to the country.
Airports & Networks

By Nigel Mayes
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at the resumption of flights between Malaysia and Singapore, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s latest network additions.
Airports & Networks

A new event is being launched by Routes which will provide an innovative platform for the aviation industry to rebuild air services in the post-pandemic era.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The government is imposing strict measures for the metro Manila area.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Weekly scheduled airline capacity has risen to more than half of the level recorded this time in 2019—although the pace of recovery is differing from region to region.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
United Airlines plans to resume service on nearly 30 international routes in September.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
International Airlines Group CEO Willie Walsh believes passenger traffic won't return to 2019 levels until at least 2023.
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By Ben Goldstein
Airline operated higher percentage of its schedule than any other US airline.
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By David Casey
ExpressJet will no longer be a regional affiliate for United Airlines after the Chicago-based carrier opted to consolidate its Embraer ERJ-145 flying with CommutAir.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Renationalized flag-carrier to restart service with 70-strong fleet.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Most of the Japanese carrier's international flying is suspended.
Airports & Networks