Airlines for America (A4A)

An open letter calls for a pause in approvals for additional U.S.-China passenger flights, citing alleged anti-competitive policies by the Chinese government.

While majors make gains, regional carriers’ struggles start to abate.

Air travel is by now more or less where it was in 2019 in the U.S., and in most of Europe.

Thin margins caused by surging costs continue to challenge airlines despite a broader industry recovery from pandemic-induced disruptions.

U.S. domestic capacity is set to reach record levels on the Sunday following Thanksgiving.

U.S. airlines want the U.S. DOT to declare the Dutch government’s plans to cut flight capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as “unjustifiable."

A call to action.

FAA has extended a slot waiver for the New York region by a full year, to Oct. 26, 2024, following airline petitions for additional relief through the winter.

Although airlines and MROs are desperate for new technical talent, some companies are finding skills shortfalls with new hires.

Airlines for America wants slot waivers for long-haul service to some markets in China and Japan to remain in place for the summer 2023 season.

US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg wants airlines to give FAA more advance notice when adding capacity or starting new service in crowded markets.

The U.S. has relaxed its COVID-19-restrictions for international arrivals.

American, Delta and United have all been forced by the CAAC to temporarily suspend routes to China.

The specific date was welcomed by airlines planning winter flight schedules.

Airlines in Europe and the US are expecting increased traffic across the Atlantic with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for foreign travelers entering the US.

The European Council is pushing to reimpose strict COVID-19 rules on passengers from the US and five other countries.

Transborder capacity is just 8% of pre-pandemic levels as non-essential travel remains banned.

Governments on both sides of the pond must heed the calls for the swift and safe return of transatlantic flights between the two countries.

The US industry is optimistic air traffic is headed for a rebound.

The relaxation of minimum slot-use requirements will continue for the upcoming summer season.

US airports handled more than 1 million passengers on Oct. 18.

“You can’t keep flying to all these places” with traffic demand so low, the CEO of lobby group Airlines for America warns.

The US and UK governments are being urged to launch a testing trial for passenger flights between New York and London to speed the return of transatlantic routes and capacity.

Lawmakers warn mass US airline industry layoffs could occur this fall.

Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs.