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Monday, 20 April 2020
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AirAsia set to resume domestic flights
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AirAsia hopes to resume scheduled domestic flights in Malaysia before the end of the month, with other countries following in the days after.
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American Airlines requests a dozen service exemptions
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American Airlines has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to halt or curtail flying to a dozen markets across the country.
Friday, 17 April 2020
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United Airlines paints picture of scarce demand, shrinking airline
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In ‘candid’ message, United’s CEO Oscar Munoz and president Scott Kirby warn of significant demand suppression into 2021.
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Etihad Airways details post-COVID-19 recovery plan
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Starting May 1, the Abu Dhabi-based airline to take steps toward normalcy.
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South African government turns down latest SAA appeal for funds
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South African Airways future is in peril as funds dwindle.
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COVID-19: Latin America market update (w/e April 12)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across Latin America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, 16 April 2020
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Shape of US government aid to airlines comes as surprise
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Airlines did not expect to have to pay back 30% of assistance.
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Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport may close one of its terminals
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Fewer than 700 passengers used the airport on April 14.
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LATAM boosts cargo frequencies to Europe and the US
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With LATAM passenger aircraft belly cargo capacity down, freighters ramped up.
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COVID-19: Asia-Pacific market update (w/e April 12)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Asia-Pacific region are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
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US government reaches agreement with 10 airlines on federal aid
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The assistance will enable carriers to avoid furloughs through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Delta to operate daily scheduled US-Shanghai cargo flights
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Airbus A350-900s taken out of passenger service are ferrying medical supplies between the US and Asia.
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CARES Act “woefully short” of covering airline costs
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Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford says the US federal aid package falls well short for airlines amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19: Europe market update (w/e April 12)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across Europe are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
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JAL, ANA international flight reductions to soon exceed 90%
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Japan’s biggest airlines continue to cut schedules in response to COVID-19 demand drop.
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US government likely to require 30% grant repayment from large airlines
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Largest six US airlines would have to pay back about a third of the payroll assistance they will receive in COVID-19 rescue.
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Korean Air adding back suspended domestic flights in May
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Domestic schedule moves toward normalcy as South Korea recovers from COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/e April 12)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 12)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, 9 April 2020
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Southwest flying to be down 50% in June
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The LCC plans to continue to serve every city in its network.
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