COVID-19
The latest Coronavirus (Covid-19) airline and aviation industry news coverage.
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ANA, JAL Expect Boost From Easing Of Japan’s Entry Rules
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International capacity to and from Japan is currently 75% down from pre-pandemic levels.
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Canada Drops COVID-19 Entry Restrictions
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The country once had among the strictest COVID-19 travel rules in the world.
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Hong Kong Ends Three-Day Hotel Quarantine Rule
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Cathay Pacific said the move will provide a big boost to its network rebuild effort.
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Willie Walsh: Hong Kong Severely Hindered By Quarantine Rules
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Cathay Pacific continues to struggle as arriving passengers are still required to quarantine for three days.
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Hawaiian Airlines Eyes Recovery Of Japan Routes
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The carrier’s North American capacity exceeded 2019 levels, but international flying is returning more slowly.
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US Airports Dominate World’s Busiest Rankings
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Eight of the top 10 busiest airports in the world in 2021 were in the US, data published by ACI World has found, with Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson...
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Asia-Pacific Sees Robust Growth In International Demand
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The number of international passengers carried by airlines in the region increased to 9 million in June.
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European Commission Plans Return To Normal 80/20 Slot Rules
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The rules will revert at the end of current summer schedules in late October.
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Loosening Of Hong Kong Rules Could Boost Flights
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Airlines are more likely to add frequencies or restart routes as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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Korean Air Set To Resume Four Europe Routes, Including Rome
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The South Korean flag carrier is aiming to restore international passenger capacity to 50% of pre-COVID levels by September.
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Africa’s Airlines Face ‘Travel Apathy’ As They Restore Service
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According to the African Airlines Association, relaxed COVID-19 entry rules should lead to growing air traffic this summer.
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Biden’s End Of Pre-Departure Testing Boosts Transatlantic Routes
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The U.S. has relaxed its COVID-19-restrictions for international arrivals.
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Interview With Vietnam Airlines’ Director Of Corporate Planning & Development
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Expected recovery for Vietnam Airlines and more.
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Asia-Pacific Remains On Course For Strong Rebound
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The forecast from ACI Asia-Pacific comes despite a slower recovery in the region so far.
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Asia-Pacific Records International Traffic Growth
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The loosening of travel restrictions in the region is having a positive effect on international passenger traffic.
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Hawaiian Set To Increase Japan Connectivity
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Service to Tokyo Haneda will resume in August, while frequencies on two other routes will also grow.
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Rex To Exit Five Regional Points
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The latest cuts coincide with the ending of an Australian government scheme to support regional routes during the pandemic.
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Interview: A Place In The Sun
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Max Kownatzki tells Routes about his baptism of fire after becoming SunExpress CEO at the start of the pandemic and why the airline is now growing...
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Analysis: Australia’s International Travel Development
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ASM Australasia director Hans Mitterlechner assesses the prospects for Australia’s international travel recovery, saying inbound traffic forecasts...
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IATA DG Walsh: Full Network Restoration Years Away
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Asia is lagging the recovery from COVID-19, complicating airline network restoration efforts.