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.
European airlines and airports revealed more COVID-19 related cancellations and reductions, a day after the Italian government placed the entire country on lockdown, sparking knock-on effects throughout the region’s aviation sector.
Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines has applied to temporarily reduce work hours for its 7,000 employees as the airline copes with a dramatic drop in demand because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Finnair revealed an ambitious sustainability strategy plan Mar. 6, saying it intends to reduce net emissions by 50% by the end of 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
