When the next European Council meeting of European leaders convenes in Brussels Oct. 21-22, the agenda will include a discussion of the evolution of COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance. 

Icelandair is seeking to secure leasing contracts for two more Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, its COO said, as the airline looks forward to a recovery in demand driven by the relaxation of U.S. border restrictions.

AirBaltic is requiring all of the airline’s staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-November. 

Airline COOs gathered in Brussels praised the EU Digital COVID Certificate but said a lack of coordination in travel rules between countries made flying seem complicated and was still putting off would-be passengers.

While Indian LCC IndiGo will continue taking aircraft deliveries from its massive order book, it plans on keeping its fleet total relatively flat for the next few years.

The variety of aircraft sizes across the fleets of both Emirates and flydubai means there is a powerful “toolbox” with which to construct a broad network to feed DXB, Emirates President Tim Clark says.

ACMI operators have been playing their part in the recovery by giving airlines more options, according to ACC Aviation.