Swoop plans to start service at Toronto Pearson International Airport as part of its winter schedule with a mix of domestic and international routes, the airline said Aug. 25.
Embattled African LCC fastjet is not expecting to resume scheduled operations until Sept. 30 at the earliest, but the group is now rethinking the sale of fastjet Zimbabwe and is strategizing to stay operational into December 2021.
AirAsia Group Berhad is preparing to rely on its six airlines’ domestic markets for revenue in the remaining months of 2020 after the LCC group had “stabilized” in the second quarter following the outbreak of COVID-19.
Atlanta-based ExpressJet will end operations on Sept. 30 and lay off most of its workforce following United Airlines’ decision to consolidate its Embraer ERJ-145 flying with a rival affiliate.
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have told employees that more staff cuts are needed to match operations with the significantly reduced demand environment heading into the winter season, putting pressure on U.S. lawmakers to extend financial support.
Spirit Airlines and its Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA)-represented pilots have agreed to provisions that will prevent furloughs, the pilots said Aug. 25.
Croatia Airlines has been working to renegotiate an order for four Airbus A320neos, but nearly a year’s worth of talks have stalled in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Virgin Atlantic’s creditors have voted in favor of the UK long-haul carrier’s £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) restructuring plan, ahead of two key court hearings to finalize the process on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3.
Administrators for Virgin Australia are recommending creditors vote to accept a proposed takeover of the company valued at A$3.5 billion ($2.5 billion).
The continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced Indian Ocean carrier Air Austral to extend its suspension of services to most destinations until “at least” Sept. 30.
Delta Air Lines COO Gil West, who played an instrumental role in integrating Northwest Airlines and cementing Delta’s position as arguably the most operationally reliable airline in its class, announced his retirement.
China Express Airlines managed to stay profitable for the first six months (H1) of an eventful year thanks to its unique operating model as a feeder airline and the quick implementation of cost-saving measures.
Delta Air Lines is planning to resume more transatlantic and transpacific services to “top business and leisure destinations” during the winter 2020/21 and summer 2021 seasons, although some routes appear to be suspended indefinitely.
London Luton-based Wizz Air UK is seizing opportunities created by the COVID-19 downturn, with the rapid addition of two new UK bases at Doncaster Sheffield and London Gatwick this fall.
Airline industry watchers were broadly supportive of the U.S. Government's Payroll Support Program (PSP) when it was passed by Congress as part of the CARES Act, hailing it as a vital lifeline to help U.S. carriers survive what was expected to be a temporary demand shock.
Kuwait-based lessor ALAFCO has reached an agreement with Airbus to defer the delivery of its on-order aircraft, as the world’s commercial aviation industry continues to shift into low gear amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore LCC Scoot has converted its first Airbus A320ceo specifically for cargo charter flights as it seeks alternate revenue streams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
