COVID-19 Pandemic

Ryanair CEO says ULCC plans to add capacity quickly and stimulate demand through pricing.

The long-haul LCC is pushing ahead with plans to launch flights to Hawaii before the end of the year.

WestJet's CEO says he sees more Canadian sun-seekers willing to undergo the 14-day quarantine on return to Canada as winter settles in.

The LCC will begin services to LGW and STN in 2021.

Ten domestic routes are being reinstated by the carriers alongside frequency increases on a further five.

The leadership change comes as the sector can for the first time hope that recovery is nearing with COVID-19 vaccines nearing emergency approvals.

As El Al Israel Airlines prepares to begin flying to Dubai, Routes looks at the carrier's network this week.

This week one-way seats between the US and Mexico are down just 12% year-on-year.

As airlines and airports around the world deal with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is growing its route network with the addition of Male in the Maldives.

The head of Prague Airport says offering airlines discounts alone is not the answer.

The Dubai-based airline said increased demand has prompted an expansion of its UK flight schedule.

The COVID-19 air travel recovery will be dominated by traffic flowing through hubs rather than point-to-point flights, Panamanian airline says.

Robin Hayes believes the US carrier’s entry into the transatlantic market will be “brilliantly timed.”

The rising number of COVID-19 cases is significantly impacting demand, the Chicago-based airline says.

Access to medical facilities is dependent on air transport in many countries.

The CEOs of Ryanair Group and Wizz Air have called on regulators to reinstate the 80/20 airport slot rule or risk stifling the recovery.

Airports need to use data and technology to rebuild their business models in the post-COVID recovery, industry body says.

Ryanair is taking over a large chunk of rival easyJet’s slot portfolio at London Stansted.

The Singapore-Hong Kong Air Transport Bubble could be an example for other countries to follow.

As airlines and airports around the world deal with the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.

Korean Air believes its takeover of Asiana Airlines will lead to network expansion and increase the carrier’s overall competitiveness.

More than 75 destinations will be served by the Spanish carrier this winter, with an emphasis on boosting business travel.

Shai Weiss believes authorities must 'act now' to create a travel corridor between the UK and the US.

Capacity is 'regrettably' being trimmed in Europe in response to new lockdown measures.