Airports & Networks

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

Eurowings said it continues to face weak demand, especially since Germany announced Sept. 2 it was extending its Spanish travel warning to cover the Canary Islands.

China’s National Development and Reform Commission has approved a massive expansion at Changsha Huanghua International (CSX), approving the construction of the Terminal 3 (T3) project that will triple the airport’s capacity.

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.

Southwest is expanding its route network with the addition of two new domestic leisure destinations.

European airlines and airports have agreed on a set of conditions which they contend will allow for the waiver of the 80/20 slot rule to remain in place through the 2020-2021 winter season—part of a united effort to lobby the European Commission (EC) to decide on the extension.

The Ecuatoriana Airlines brand could be returning to the skies in Ecuador, filling a gap in the market left by the demise of TAME.

Two Mexican airlines are adding new services from the city despite COVID-19.

WestJet’s ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop will operate four domestic and five international routes from Toronto Pearson International.

This webinar took place September 3, 2020 The UK’s changing quarantine policy is creating uncertainty among both passengers and airlines, with the

SriLankan Airlines has suspended its services between Sri Lanka and Kuwait from March 6 to March 12, 2020 following a decision by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Kuwait to temporarily suspend incoming flights from Bangladesh, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt for one week.

Etihad Airways will launch new daily scheduled year-round flights to Austria’s capital Vienna using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

EgyptAir has announced that flights to Saudi Arabian cities are currently suspended, these include Dammam, Qassim, Abha, Jeddah and Medina cities starting from March 9 until further notice.

Optimistic of a speedy recovery in the Chinese domestic market, Spring Airlines will continue to take delivery of new aircraft to bolster its marketshare in China’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities whilst maintaining a foothold in major trunk routes.

As lockdowns ease, new market patterns, regulations and business practices are emerging. Those organizations that adapt most effectively will emerge strongest.

Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government is studying whether Leonardo’s AW609 commercial tiltrotor could be used to link the city with a remote island archipelago.

CEO Alan Joyce said there will be an even stronger business case for nonstop long-haul routes after the COVID-19 crisis.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Virgin Atlantic’s move into the UK-Pakistan market; Jetstar’s resumption of Sunshine Coast-Adelaide flights; and the launch of a new Widerøe route from Bergen.

Starting Sept. 3, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will gradually allow international flights from Austria, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Sweden and Thailand to land at Beijing as its first point of entry.

Spirit Airlines is expanding in the Los Angeles area with the addition of John Wayne Airport to its route map.

EasyJet director calls on industry to ensure governments have right policies in place.

Flydubai carries Emirates passengers to several East European destinations not served by the long-haul specialist.

The two carriers have agreed a codeshare deal less than four months after signing a Memorandum of Understanding to increase their cooperation.

Star Alliance member EgyptAir and hybrid LCC Air Cairo have begun a commercial tie-up after announcing a memorandum of understanding in May.

Wizz Air has put the brakes on plans to increase capacity to 80% in the next quarter amid heightened travel restrictions across Europe. However, the Hungarian carrier’s UK subsidiary has signaled its intention to expand from Doncaster Sheffield, just weeks after announcing a new base at the airport.