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Supporters of more payroll support for airlines say the relief is needed to avoid mass layoffs.

Most of the Japanese carrier's international flying is suspended.

AAPA says ‘uncoordinated’ response to COVID-19 makes international travel ‘extremely difficult.’

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Latvian airline airBaltic is restoring a direct seasonal route to Greek island Rhodes.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Air Senegal’s European expansion; British Airways starting Cornwall Airport Newquay flights; and Jazeera Airways adding a fourth destination in Turkey.

CEO Gary Kelly says LCC is ‘prepared for a prolonged war against this pandemic.’

China Eastern Airlines has outlined plans to turn Xiamen into an “international aviation hub” after inaugurating a new base in the city.

Uruguay could be one of the next focus markets for Chile’s JetSMART.

Wizz Air has bolstered its presence in Bulgaria and confirmed the restart of routes between the UK and Russia.

Convergence follows period during which American operated more of its network than rivals Delta and United.

As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.

Ryanair expects to shut bases in Spain and Italy over the coming months, adding to closures already announced in Germany.

Volaris capacity will recover to 70% of pre-coronavirus levels in August as the Mexican ULCC continues to reinstate services.

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Carrier reports July load factors in the 40-45% range.

The low-cost airline has been granted the rights by Indian regulators to begin services to the US and UK.

Qatar’s national carrier reinstates flights to Philippine city having not flown there since March 2012.

Airline to retire four aircraft types this year as it copes with significant demand drop from COVID-19.

US carrier Spirit Airlines expects third quarter capacity to be two-thirds of the level seen a year ago.

Belfast City Airport has secured six new UK routes, previously operated by Flybe.

The UK flag-carrier is adding a new route to Jamaica this winter.

Resumption of service comes after Virgin Atlantic unveiled a long-awaited restructuring July 14.

Speaking on the latest Aviation Week Network webinar, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says full service carriers will prevail in the Gulf region.

TAP Air Portugal has reinstated its service between the Azores and Boston after nearly two decades.