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Air New Zealand’s new CEO Greg Foran has warned that the airline does not expect a return to long-haul flying “of any note” until next year.

Delta Air Lines will suspend flights to 11 US markets from next month as it shrinks its route network to match demand. Separately, the carrier has also formally applied for the US Transportation Department to authorize its codeshare deal with LATAM Airlines Group.

Chinese carriers have transported more than 1 million passengers in a day for the first time since late January as the country’s market continues to recover from the coronavirus crisis.

American 'more optimistic' compared to previous schedule plans.

Qatar Airways has retained a robust network throughout the coronavirus crisis and more routes are scheduled to return over the coming weeks.

Routes speaks to Aurimas Stikliūnas, the head of Aviation Services at Lithuanian Airports, about how the coronavirus crisis has affected Vilnius Airport (VNO) and what is being done to re-stimulate demand.

Routes’ latest Latin America market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

The Europrean Commission says an alternative plan is needed.

Routes’ latest Asia-Pacific market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

British Airways has filed tentative plans to increase its long-haul flying in July.

Frontier Airlines is to launch three new routes from Philadelphia International (PHL) and increase frequencies on four more.

Routes’ latest Europe market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news.

If long-standing disagreements could be put aside, an Emirates tie-up with a US airline is possible, Clark says

KLM plans to further expand its European and intercontinental flying in the coming months, restoring connectivity to 78% of the destinations it originally intended to serve this summer.

Leisure demand can boost Oakland International after American Airlines’ exit.

American Airlines is dropping Oakland International from its route network.

How airlines around the world are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airline's network will grow beyond London Heathrow, its only current international destination.

Routes’ latest Middle East and Africa market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

Yves-Daniel Viredaz, head of marketing and business development at Geneva Airport (GVA), explains how the Swiss airport is working to rebuild traffic and restore confidence.

The LCC can put off downsizing decision until after Sept. 30 as assistance keeps carrier intact during COVID-19 pandemic.

TAP Air Portugal is resuming flights to North America later this week, with New York the first destination to make its way back onto the airline’s schedule. Three new routes will also be added to its schedule from July 1.

Routes’ latest North America market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

Nuremberg Airport (NUE) has unveiled a new incentive scheme to support airlines in the recovery period following COVID-19. Routes spoke to MD Michael Hupe and head of route development Christian Kaeser to find out more about the strategy.

Routes speaks to Alan Borg, CEO of Malta International Airport.