Global capacity is set to top 50 million seats next week for the first time since late March when strict lockdown measures were imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at United Airlines’ plans to begin Chicago-Tel Aviv service; Eastern Airways taking over a former Flybe route; and Japan Airlines restoring Singapore to its network.
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.
Wilco Sweijen, director of route and business development at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, reflects on the past few months and tells Routes what life is like at the hub as European travel restrictions are gradually lifted.
Charting the resurgence of air transport in markets around the word, Routes looks at the easing of travel restrictions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Qantas will ground 100 aircraft for up to a year, with CEO Alan Joyce admitting that he does not expect the Australian flag carrier to resume international services in any significant way for another 12 months.
With COVID-19 travel restrictions easing in parts of the world, airlines are gradually rebuilding their networks. Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at JetBlue’s domestic expansion strategy, Peach adding routes from Tokyo Narita, and Lufthansa resuming mainland China operations.
The Indian government said it will consider reopening regular international flights when India’s domestic traffic reaches 50-60% of pre-COVID levels; India’s airlines started a phased return to domestic flying on May 25.
Wizz Air’s expansion shows no signs of slowing, with the carrier set to exploit St. Petersburg’s seventh freedom rights and open its first base in Russia.
With COVID-19 travel restrictions easing in parts of the world, airlines are gradually rebuilding their networks. Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at new services from Loganair, Eastern Airlines and Air Astana.