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Thursday, 2 April 2020
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Turkish Airlines suspends all international flights
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The flag carrier will still fly domestic routes after the Turkish government banned international flights.
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US airlines may be forced to fly near-empty aircraft
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The provision in the CARES Act may have unintended consequences for US airlines receiving government aid.
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Volaris cuts capacity following Mexico’s health emergency declaration
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ULCC will slash ASMs 80% compared to originally published schedule.
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COVID-19: Asia-Pacific market update (w/e March 29)
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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, 1 April 2020
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Japanese airlines significantly increase international schedule cuts
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JAL and ANA will operate just a fraction of their planned flights.
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Jin Air cleared to open new routes
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A ban on South Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air offering new routes has been lifted.
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COVID-19: Europe market update (w/e March 29)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across Europe are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Airline CEO: Regional carriers won't survive without government cash
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ExpressJet CEO outlines the value of government support for smaller carriers with few assets.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
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Infographic: the global picture (w/e March 29)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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British Airways suspends London Gatwick flights
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Resumption is planned following the COVID-19 crisis.
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UK government makes routes vow
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The UK government will spend up to £75 million ($93 million) to repatriate citizens with the help of easyJet, Jet2.com, Titan Airways and Virgin...
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Air Canada plans up to 90% capacity cut
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Canada’s flag carrier planned to offer more than 16 million seats during the second quarter of the year but will slash capacity by up to 90% in...
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e March 29)
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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.
Monday, 30 March 2020
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San Francisco consolidates all international flight activity to single concourse
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SFO sees a 52% drop in international flights as a result of COVID-19.
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Paris Orly to close on March 31
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Charles De Gaulle will remain available for essential flights as France fights COVID-19.
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EasyJet grounds entire 330-strong fleet
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Having originally planned to operate more than 12,000 flights this week, easyJet has now fully grounded its entire fleet of aircraft amid the...
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e March 29)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, 27 March 2020
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London Gatwick closing terminal, limiting hours of operation
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The airport is taking the measures to as the UK goes into a lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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China plans Changsha airport project despite COVID-19 crisis
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Hunan province airport project is going forward.
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AirAsia grounds most of its fleet
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AirAsia is grounding of most of its fleet due to “extensive and increasing border restrictions.” The Malaysian group originally planned to offer...
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