Airports & Networks

Israel and Jordan have signed an aviation agreement that allows for flights to cross over both countries’ airspace—a move which will shorten flight times and potentially unlock new routes.

Japan Airlines (JAL) subsidiary ZIPAIR Tokyo will start its first passenger route in mid-October—six months after its original launch plans were delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), a member of the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has officially begun running the operations of customs security areas across most of the Kingdom’s airports.

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

After operating cargo-only services during the pandemic, Japan Airlines’ new long-haul low-cost subsidiary is set to launch its first passenger route.

The two countries have signed an agreement on mutual overflight rights.

Located 80 km south of Delhi, the new airport will handle at least 12 million passengers annually.

Germany’s newest airport Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER) has received its operating permit and is now set to open on Oct. 31, nine years later than originally planned.

British LCC easyJet said it would make its first ever full-year loss and warned it expected to fly only around a quarter of the capacity that had been planned pre-pandemic over the winter because of travel restrictions in place in its markets.

A concession agreement was signed Oct. 7 between the Indian state Uttar Pradesh and Zürich Airport (ZRH) operator Flughafen Zürich AG for the construction and operation of a new airport near India's capital city Delhi.

Qatar Airways has continued to work with the US government and airports as the airline rebuilds its US network with the resumption of services to Houston and Philadelphia.

Qatar Airways will resume services to Adelaide, Australia starting from 16 August 2020.

Emirates will increase its passenger services to/from Pakistan starting 10 August.

The carrier will serve nine US destinations when the Doha-SFO service gets underway Dec. 15.

The LCC expects to fly just a quarter of its normal schedule over the coming months although looking ahead to next summer and two new seasonal bases will open in Spain and Portugal.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi and Routes are delighted to announce an exclusive strategic partnership to help identify new destinations to add to the airline's network.

The Mexican ULCC is following rival Viva Aerobus into the market.

The airline’s long-haul flying is curtailed because of COVID-19, with only three US destinations being served.

After 9/11, travelers gradually became accustomed to heightened airport security protocols—now as much a part of the flying experience as long lines and bustling terminals.

SpiceJet has firmed up plans to launch the first long-haul low-cost flights between India and the UK.

A team led by Erik Braathen, one of the initial Norwegian Air Shuttle investors, is aiming to launch a new airline in Norway next year.

Austrian Airlines has cut its capacity for the coming winter schedule to just 30% of 2019 levels as COVID-19 cases in Europe rise while the Lufthansa subsidiary’s liquidity contracts.

Flydubai has begun welcoming tourists to Dubai following the lifting of flight restrictions that were put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After several months of suspension, Air Austral has been authorised to resume its flights from and to this Malagasy destination.

During the same week that Wizz Air unveiled plans to enter Norway’s domestic market, a team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is also drawing up proposals for a new carrier in the country.