Kurt Hofmann has been writing on the airline industry for 25 years. He appears frequently on Austrian, Swiss and German television and broadcasting channels to discuss issues affecting commercial aviation.
The Qatar Airways flight QR1365 that took off from Doha (DOH) on Jan. 7 at 8:45 p.m. bound for Johannesburg (JNB) marked a new chapter for the Oneworld alliance member.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is planning to fly 50% of its pre-COVID-19 traffic volumes in the summer season and hopes long-haul routes will play a crucial part in its recovery.
The blockade imposed on the State of Qatar and consequently its flag-carrier Qatar Airways by neighbors including Saudi Arabia and the UAE has been lifted.
