The volume and complexity of financial challenges facing airlines is helping shake out the lessor business, but a wave of consolidation is not likely to start until after a jittery, pandemic-battered air transport marketplace settles down, the head of CDB Aviation said.
Delta Air Lines became the second major U.S. carrier to permanently eliminate change fees for certain international tickets, joining American Airlines in an effort to stimulate travel demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ultra Air plans to begin operations in summer 2021 with a fleet of either Boeing 737 MAX 8s or Airbus A320s, according to founder and CEO William Shaw.
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific is adding capacity in December in a joint effort with the Philippines tourism department to promote domestic travel, as well as adding more international flights to support the transport of overseas Filipino workers (OFW).
Virgin Australia has cut its Boeing 737 MAX orders by about half but remains focused on narrowbody operations, signaling that a return to widebody flying is still on the agenda but remains a long-term prospect.
American Airlines announced plans to offer pre-flight COVID-19 tests to domestic travelers, in a bid to help customers avoid mandatory quarantines in more than a dozen states and territories.
United Airlines accepted delivery of its 15th 737-9 aircraft Dec. 8—the first 737 MAX-family aircraft delivered since the model was approved to return to service following a 20-month grounding.
Mexico’s ULCCs continue to benefit from the retrenchment of their competitors, taking advantage of U.S. transborder opportunities from the country’s largest airport in Mexico City.
Etihad Airways has taken what it describes as the first step on its journey to reduce CO2 emissions to 50% of 2019 levels by 2035 by committing to purchasing carbon offsets to neutralize the emissions of its flagship “Greenliner” Boeing 787-10 throughout 2021.
Seattle is being added to Qatar Airways’ network during the first quarter of 2021, becoming the 11th destination in the U.S. to be served by the Gulf carrier.
Norwegian Air Shuttle said it filed for a reconstruction process under Norwegian law, a day after an Irish court ruled it could begin a 100-day restructuring process under the country’s equivalent of bankruptcy protection.
Viva Air Colombia plans to operate about 80% of pre-COVID capacity during December following strong demand since the country’s travel restrictions were relaxed in September.
Forward bookings globally for the peak Christmas travel season are 80% below where they would normally be, according to figures released by IATA, which show the trend for late bookings and how far off the industry is from true recovery.
A Honeywell survey has found travelers are placing an increased focus on cleanliness and hygiene when selecting which airlines to fly in the COVID-19 pandemic era.
Brazilian LCC GOL is on track to be the first airline to re-introduce Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft on revenue routes on Dec. 9, part of the airline’s plan to add more cost-friendly capacity for its upcoming peak demand season.
Norwegian Air Shuttle has obtained creditor protection following an Irish court hearing, the latest step in a turbulent period for the debt-ridden long-haul LCC.
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will operate up to 20 aircraft from the Greek regions next summer, opening 33 new routes and three new aircraft bases in response to shifting passenger demand.
U.S. airline capacity growth will remain muted in January, the latest schedule data shows, as COVID-19 cases and government restrictions mount nationwide.
