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Thursday, 4 March 2021
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Ryanair eyes up to 70% of normal traffic, plans Belfast City return
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Peak summer season 2021 passenger numbers could reach 70% of 2019 levels, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary predicts.
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Uganda Airlines confirms long-haul strategy
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The airline intends to connect the East African country with four destinations in the UK, United Arab Emirates, China and India.
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Country snapshot: Uganda
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As Uganda Airlines prepares to begin long-haul services to Europe and the Middle East, Routes looks at the country’s aviation market.
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JAL resumes Tokyo-San Diego route; to start Moscow flights in April
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The Tokyo Haneda-Moscow Sheremetyevo route was supposed to start in March 2020.
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European airports push for regional route subsidies
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Regional airline networks in Europe have been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, ACI Europe says.
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
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Volotea adds more leisure routes from Bologna
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Two services to popular vacation destinations are joining the LCC’s network from the Italian city.
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Route Analysis: Kuwait-Addis Ababa
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Jazeera Airways plans to add its first route to Ethiopia later this month.
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Mesa Airlines to bring US regional model to Europe
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The carrier wants to operate regional feeder services in Europe like it does in the US for American Airlines and United Airlines.
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SkyWest to operate EAS flights from Missouri to Chicago, Denver
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American abandoned Joplin Regional Airport in 2019; SkyWest will operate under the United Express brand.
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EU: ‘Digital Green Pass’ to facilitate flying in Europe
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The pass is aimed at restarting stagnant airline networks.
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
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Rex enters Sydney-Melbourne market
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About 2,800 seats per day will be added to Australia’s busiest flight path.
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50 new routes starting in March 2021
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Routes details a selection of new air services scheduled to start this month.
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Air Canada to simplify regional operations
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All Air Canada Express flights are to be consolidated under a single operator.
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Interview: SWISS head of network management
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Newly appointed Benedikt Escher says SWISS will reconsider its mix of destinations and frequencies as it notes strength of VFR and leisure.
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Alaska places its first Boeing 737 MAX on Seattle-San Diego route
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The airline will add 13 MAXs to its network this year.
Monday, 1 March 2021
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American expands Chicago leisure offer
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Five new seasonal routes are being added to the US airline’s network from the Windy City.
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Route Analysis: Dusseldorf-Beirut
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Condor is set to become the second airline to serve the market nonstop.
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Four airlines seek to enter Colombian market
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The country’s aviation authority is considering route proposals from Volaris and Viva Aerobus among others.
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US airlines hit rock-bottom in May 2020
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BTS sees record-low air travel in the US in 2020 after the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Feb. 28)
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Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the world’s aviation market as the northern summer season approaches.
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