Domestic passenger traffic in Norway is recovering steadily from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, although international travel remains a shadow of its former self.
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at three new domestic routes opening in the US, Thailand and the UK.
With the resumption of commercial passenger services at the beginning of the month, a comprehensive set of new ground handling measures have been implemented at Seychelles International Airport.
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is gradually resuming flying after a three-month shutdown, but its main hub operation at Kyiv Boryspil International has been mothballed until spring 2021.
Domestic competition in Thailand is set to intensify after Thai AirAsia started operations from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, adding to its existing hub at Don Mueang.
Adelaide in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand are returning to Qatar Airways’ network later this month, with flights to two more US gateways resuming in September.
As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.
As airlines around the world ramp up their flight schedules after the coronavirus shutdown, many believe the fast progress being made on developing and improving different types of COVID-19 tests may help restore passenger confidence and drive air travel demand.
Air connections are vital if Madagascar is going to attract foreign investment and develop its trade and tourism industry. Now, as Vincent Chappard reports, many airport regeneration programmes are taking place.
Corporación Quiport president and CEO Andrew O’Brian discusses how Quito International has responded to the COVID-19 crisis so far; how the airport is working to restore passenger confidence; and the liquidation of national carrier Tame.