COVID-19

By David Casey
CCO George Michalopoulos tells Routes Reconnected that the airline will emerge from the pandemic “much larger” than it was before—but success in the short-term lies in the hands of European governments.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Speaking at Routes Reconnected, Luis Felipe de Oliveira said it is vital that governments around the world step up their support for airports.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Atlanta has lost its crown as the world’s busiest airport as Guangzhou takes top spot.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
New aircraft mean previously unprofitable thinner routes become more viable.
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By David Casey
The startup had intended to fly routes between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
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By Wesley Charnock
Routes’ latest infographic takes a closer look at the Brazilian aviation market as the country battles a second wave of COVID-19 cases.
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By Lori Ranson
At the end of March, corporate travel remained at just 20% of pre-pandemic levels.
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By Wesley Charnock
The head of Istanbul Airport sees the potential to become an interlining hub for Turkish Airways.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Alan Joyce hopes to progress Qantas’ ultra-long-haul plans over the next 12 months—and he believes the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet will fly again.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier gains access to $5.9 billion in liquidity via deal with Ottawa.
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By Sean Broderick
The carrier has been grounded since March 21, 2020.
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By Wesley Charnock
SriLankan Airlines chairman Ashok Pathirage outlines the carrier’s network restoration plans, focus on cargo, and the potential for Sri Lanka to bounce back post-pandemic.
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By David Casey
The decision follows the findings of the Global Travel Taskforce, set up by the UK government to examine how non-essential travel could be reopened safely after lockdown.
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By Helen Massy-Beresford
The French flag-carrier will launch 22 new routes.
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By David Casey
The startup is being launched by Waltzing Matilda Aviation and intends to fly to destinations in the US from Toronto’s Billy Bishop City Airport.
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By David Casey
An initial three routes will be served by the LCC from Stockholm Arlanda.
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By Adrian Schofield
Some airlines in the countries are now ramping up Trans-Tasman capacity
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By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Group has suspended most of its international flights to and from Chile after the government instituted restrictions on international travel.
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By David Casey
Portugal’s flag-carrier hopes to be operating 100 routes in August.
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By Wesley Charnock
Two contradictory plans have been announced by the government that mean international travel from England would be simultaneously permitted and illegal for a full six weeks.
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By David Casey
Austrian Airlines says there will be a 'clear focus on long-haul travel' in winter.
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By David Casey
Iceland’s decision to open its borders to vaccinated travelers is prompting the carrier to launch a new route to the country in May, as well as resuming two other services.
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By Victoria Moores
Carriers believe a 'trusted' health pass is needed for passengers in the post-COVID-19 world.
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By Lori Ranson
The carrier now believes first quarter demand will be better than expected.
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By Ben Goldstein
We committed to return to the communities we left as a result of the pandemic, and we will be restoring flights to these regions in the coming months, of our own volition,’ WestJet’s CEO says.
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