Closed borders and quarantine requirements abroad have left Chinese vacationers little choice but to travel within the country, boosting domestic traffic in October beyond 2019 levels. 

Airlines that have taken delivery of COMAC ARJ21s have grown to seven from two in only 16 months, with China Express Airlines the latest to receive the type.

Chris Zweigenthal speaks about how better testing can eliminate mandatory and universal quarantines that kill passenger demand.

As international demand remains under extreme pressure, Brazil’s Azul is utilizing Airbus A330s on domestic routes to bolster cargo operations and support a recovery in passenger demand. 

The airline industry is bracing for a long winter, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

Air Mauritius is planning to phase out its older aircraft and focus on Airbus A350 and A330neo operations, as the airline works to exit voluntary administration.

United Airlines is continuing its push for COVID-19 testing to replace mandatory quarantines as the company concludes the flying experience itself is no longer viewed by passengers as an obstacle to travel. 

Emirates has signed an interline agreement with FlySafair for connections into the South African LCC’s three domestic hubs.