United States of America (USA)
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US airline capacity additions may be too optimistic, analysts warn
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Even With COVID-19 still a serious health issue in the US, airlines are ramping up flying.
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US airline unions push Congress to extend assistance
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The CARES Act provided airlines with $32 billion in grants, but it expires on Sept. 30.
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Southwest gets $652 million aid tranche from US government
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The LCC can put off downsizing decision until after Sept. 30 as assistance keeps carrier intact during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Delta and United to resume China flights
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Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are set to resume scheduled passenger service between the US and China from next month for the first time since...
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Allegiant could benefit from expected leisure recovery trend
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Consensus emerges that leisure travel will be the first to return to normal.
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JetBlue, Spirit get US government waivers on host of routes
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The US Department of Transportation relied on precedent in its ruling regarding regional carrier Cape Air.
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e May 3)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hawaiian Airlines resumes Honolulu-Seattle route
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Seattle becomes the only mainland market served by the airline other than LAX and SFO.
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Allegiant gets relief from CARES Act minimum service requirement
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Las Vegas carrier won’t have to fly 3X-weekly at 10 airports.
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Southwest keeps capacity significantly down, hundreds of aircraft in storage
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The LCC does not see a return to normalcy for air traffic demand in the foreseeable future.
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US DOT gives Sun Country service waiver, denies Frontier
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Sun Country destinations have 'abundant service' from large operators, DOT says.
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Delta has received $2.7 billion in US federal aid
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The carrier expects another $2.7 billion to come over the next three months.
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Air Canada to stop flying to the US
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A limited transborder network will be dropped altogether on April 26 for the time being.
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ZIPAIR plans to launch first US route
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Japan Airlines’ new low-cost carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo is planning to begin service to Hawaii before the end of the year ahead of opening routes to...
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COVID-19: North America market update (w/e April 19)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across North America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
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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.
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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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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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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.