Airlines for America (A4A)

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.

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.

Controversial move is in contrast to rival Delta Air Lines, which caps capacity at 60% on all flights.

Airline will be operating to one airport in many cities.

Airlines did not expect to have to pay back 30% of assistance.

Democratic lawmakers want airlines' carbon emissions addressed.

Congress stalls as airline share buybacks come under scrutiny.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, US president says: “We’ve told the airlines we’re going to help them.”

US airlines are projected to carry more than 50 million passengers over the winter holiday travel period, with 91,000 additional seats per day on offer.