Airlines, airports and governments were tapping new technologies before the pandemic crisis to maximize the use of airport space as air traffic boomed. Now, airport space has become a priority in a new way, SITA CEO Barbara Dalibard says.
Icelandair says plans for a financial restructuring are proceeding, but the scheduled conclusion of the deal has been postponed until June 29. The carrier said the lack of progress of talks with one of its unions is a matter of concern.
Southwest Airlines estimates having enough liquidity to survive another two years at current demand levels, positioning it to challenge the “Big 3” U.S. carriers for domestic market share through an anticipated COVID-19 recovery.
Airports Council International Europe has criticized IATA’s call for an extension to slot-rule waivers, calling it premature and warning it could have negative consequences on air connectivity and economic recovery.
China Eastern Airlines will set up a base company at Xiamen, with the aim of supporting the city’s ambition to develop as an international hub for southeastern China.
An increase in consumer interest in flights to leisure resorts has encouraged ULCC Norwegian to restore no fewer than 76 routes to its network next month and more than double the number of aircraft in service.
Lufthansa warned June 17 that it may have to file for a protective shield insolvency restructuring process if an extraordinary shareholder meeting does not approve the proposed €9 billion ($10.1 billion) state-aid package on June 25.
Thai Vietjet is planning to launch five new services later this year, increasing its domestic flight network to 12 routes that will connect 11 destinations across Thailand.
IATA, the Airports Council International- Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regional Offices for African States are urging African governments to implement ICAO’s global guidelines for restoring safe air connectivity.
