Alaska Airlines launched a new COVID-19 testing program that allows passengers traveling to Hawaii from the U.S. west coast to bypass airport screening and avoid a mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
JetBlue Airways’ decision to launch service from Miami International airport caps off a raft of network changes the company has undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to what it deems as “changing customer demand.”
Norwegian Air Shuttle shareholders have voted in favor of a series of restructuring measures including a rights issue at an extraordinary general meeting Dec. 17.
The future of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), depends on whether the company can successfully settle negotiations with creditors and lessors on its debt restructuring plans.
British Airways (BA) is scaling back its long-haul route network during the northern 2021 summer season as part of efforts to cut costs and adjust to the lower level of travel demand.
Star Alliance member Air Canada and oneworld member Qatar Airways announced the start of a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their relationship.
IATA is hopeful that measures put in place to deal with the fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic will enable the industry to more quickly respond to future health or other challenges.
Southwest Airlines reached an agreement with Boeing to take delivery of 35 737 MAX jets in 2021, marking a 13-aircraft reduction from previous plans to add 48 MAX aircraft in 2021.
Mexico’s Viva Aerobus will this week inaugurate four new routes from Mexico City as ULCCs in the country continue to grow their presence from its capital city.
Alitalia has operated its first flights to São Paulo after a suspension of more than nine months, with services to Buenos Aires in Argentina set to resume imminently.
Finnair is looking to gain support from the State of Finland with an unsecured hybrid loan of up to €400 million ($486 million), the oneworld alliance member said Dec. 16.
Transat AT shareholders voted Dec. 15 to approve a revised takeover bid from Air Canada, marking a key step forward for the planned acquisition of Canada’s third-largest airline.
Outgoing IATA director general and CEO Alexandre de Juniac has indicated that further slot-rule waivers may no longer be needed once traffic stabilizes at 60-70% of 2019 levels.
December is shaping up to be the weakest air travel month in the U.S. since August, as rising COVID-19 case counts and new government restrictions threaten to undo the modest demand improvement seen during the 2020 third quarter.
IATA has renewed its call for governments to ensure that aviation-sector employees are counted among the essential workers who will receive COVID-19 vaccines early.
Los Angeles has been earmarked by Starlux Airlines as the Taiwanese carrier’s first U.S. destination as it builds on plans to grow its international network.
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar is planning to increase domestic flying during the first quarter of 2021 amid strong travel demand in Australia and the reopening of state borders.
TAP Air Portugal plans to reduce its fleet to 88 aircraft and cut 2,000 positions under a restructuring proposal, which has been submitted to the European Commission (EC) for approval.
British Airways (BA) has formed a partnership with hydrogen-electric flight specialist ZeroAvia, aimed at accelerating the technology for commercial aviation.
AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of LCC AirAsia, is looking to raise up to MYR500 million ($123 million) through a rights issue and offering stock to new investors.
