COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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Jet2 extends flight suspension blaming travel uncertainty
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The decision follows the findings of the Global Travel Taskforce, set up by the UK government to examine how non-essential travel could be reopened...
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Air France unveils summer schedule
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The French flag-carrier will launch 22 new routes.
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Connect Airlines plans Canada-US business routes
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The startup is being launched by Waltzing Matilda Aviation and intends to fly to destinations in the US from Toronto’s Billy Bishop City Airport.
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Norwegian resumes Arlanda flights after five-month hiatus
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An initial three routes will be served by the LCC from Stockholm Arlanda.
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New Zealand, Australia to open two-way travel bubble
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Some airlines in the countries are now ramping up Trans-Tasman capacity
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LATAM halts Chile services
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LATAM Airlines Group has suspended most of its international flights to and from Chile after the government instituted restrictions on...
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TAP Air Portugal continues network rebuild
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Portugal’s flag-carrier hopes to be operating 100 routes in August.
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OPINION: Travel confusion reigns in the UK
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Two contradictory plans have been announced by the government that mean international travel from England would be simultaneously permitted and...
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Route Analysis: Vienna-Cancun
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Austrian Airlines says there will be a 'clear focus on long-haul travel' in winter.
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Iceland’s border reopening triggers Delta growth
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Iceland’s decision to open its borders to vaccinated travelers is prompting the carrier to launch a new route to the country in May, as well as...
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African airlines sign on to travel pass program
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Carriers believe a 'trusted' health pass is needed for passengers in the post-COVID-19 world.
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Hawaiian Airlines optimistic about network rebound
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The carrier now believes first quarter demand will be better than expected.
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Westjet to restore service to five Atlantic Canada airports
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We committed to return to the communities we left as a result of the pandemic, and we will be restoring flights to these regions in the coming...
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Ryanair bets on summer vacation rebound
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Michael O’Leary believes Europe will be 'awash' with COVID-19 vaccines over the coming months—which should prompt governments to drop travel...
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Aer Lingus sets launch date for first UK transatlantic routes
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Four routes will be launched from the International Airlines Group-owned carrier’s new base in the UK.
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Manila routes disrupted by new Philippines COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Philippine Airlines is rerouting certain international flights destined for Manila to Clark or Cebu instead.
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Austrian Airlines restarting two-way London service
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The carrier had been prevented from flying passengers from London to Vienna.
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Ethiopian Airlines unveils a COVID-19 travel pass to facilitate route restart
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The 'Trusted Travel Pass' is being introduced by the airline and the African Union.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e March 21)
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Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the world’s aviation market.
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Air New Zealand to resume Hobart, government extends aviation support
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The airline is restoring Tasmania to its network after a 23-year absence. The route comes as New Zealand’s government has announced the extension...