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Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at the resumption of Finnair flights to China, OWG's debut services and KLM's adjustments in the Persian Gulf.

The stalled recovery has led many carriers to pause or scale back capacity growth planned for July and August.

The leisure carrier will station two Airbus A321s at the airport this summer.

Alaska Airlines is beefing up its network from San Diego with the addition of three new routes.

Competition on routes between Italy and Ukraine is set to heighten over the coming months as more low-cost seats enter the fast-growing market.

Travel ban remains in effect for US passengers.

Pilots' union agrees to programs designed to allow pilots to leave airline voluntarily in face of COVID-19 demand drop.

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.

Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART is setting up an airline in Peru, filling a gap left by Avianca and Peruvian Airlines.

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

Jazeera’s London Gatwick service will remain grounded initially.

Boosting its presence at Los Angeles International is tied to Alaska's plan to join the oneworld alliance.

Poland’s flag carrier will start scheduled flights to Ireland’s capital next month.

As British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 747s becomes the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes assesses the impact on the carrier’s network.

American Airlines and JetBlue are forming a partnership that is designed to boost each other’s networks in the ultra-competitive US Northeast and pave the way for new and expanded routes from New York and Boston.

As capacity steadily returns to Canada’s market, the country’s flag carrier has reiterated calls for the government to help quicken the pace of recovery by easing COVID-19 travel measures.

Emirates Airline has returned its Airbus A380 aircraft to the skies after a near four-month hiatus and is resuming flying to more destinations.

Alaska, American and United also slow pace of growth.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at KLM’s new service to Cork; WestJet’s transatlantic resumption; and Air Albania’s decision to enter the crowded Tirana-London market.

Hungarian carrier Wizz Air is already planning to expand its first Russian base before it even opens.

Routes speaks to Lester Sola, CEO at Miami International Airport.

After American Airlines drops LAX as an international hub, United boosts long-haul flying at the airport.

Several US states have reported increases in the number of people with the virus, which has negatively impacted bookings and tempered third-quarter expectations.

Lufthansa-owned Air Dolomiti is adding two new destinations in Germany from late-July.

The flag-carriers of Iceland and Latvia have signed an agreement that opens new markets for both airlines.