Oneworld became the first global airline alliance to commit to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as the push for sustainability continues despite a sharp downturn in commercial aviation.
IATA is urging the Canadian government to replace mandatory quarantines and other travel restrictions with more stringent testing protocols that could help revive travel demand without putting citizens at risk.
Delta Air Lines became the latest U.S. carrier to tap its frequent-flier program to raise fresh cash, as airlines bulk up on debt to survive the extended demand slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission (EC) has agreed to extend the slot waiver until the end of the 2020/2021 winter season, in a move aimed at helping the aviation sector recover from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The leaders of 14 UK airlines have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to roll out airport-based COVID-19 testing before the end of September or risk “economic ruin” for the sector.
The FAA remains confident that it will finalize a long-awaited revamp of U.S. mechanic training standards by the end of 2020, Administrator Steve Dickson said Sept. 14.
Business rescue practitioners acting for South African Airways (SAA) have warned that the airline is in a “dire financial position” and that funds for operational expenditure are “near depletion.”