United plans to restore non-stop service to China
United Airlines hopes to soon restore non-stop service to mainland China after that country lifted all Covid-19-related travel restrictions earlier this month.
US airlines request extension of slot waivers for flights to Asia
US airlines are requesting an extension of slot waivers for certain long-haul flights that have been in place since Covid-19 disrupted international travel in March 2020.
Delta ‘not going to get ahead of ourselves’ on China routes: CEO
Delta Air Lines plans to hold back on restoring its flight network to China as it assesses demand following that country’s lifting of all Covid-19-related travel restrictions earlier this month.
Air China, Hainan Airlines plan to expand schedules to USA
Air China and Hainan Airlines plan to expand their schedules between the USA and China after that country’s government relaxed Covid-19-driven entry requirements.
Asian countries impose hodgepodge of tests for Chinese arrivals
Some Asia-Pacific countries will require inbound Chinese passengers to test negative for Covid-19, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach.
US to reinstate Covid-19 testing requirement for air travellers from China
Starting on 5 January, the USA will begin requiring a negative Covid-19 test or proof of recovery for international air travellers coming from China.
US airlines weigh their options on returning to China
US airlines are weighing options to return to Mainland China after that country said it would eliminate quarantine requirements and ease other Covid-19-driven restrictions for arriving passengers.
China drops quarantine for arriving passengers from 8 January
China will drop quarantine for arriving passengers and other airline restrictions from 8 January 2023, in what is likely to spark a sharp capacity uptick from airlines.
Hong Kong eases travel requirements in boost for air travel
Hong Kong has further eased coronavirus prevention rules for passengers arriving in the city, although it still has extensive coronavirus testing requirements.
Key Asia-Pacific carriers to beef up Japan capacity
Major Asia-Pacific carriers are beefing up capacity to Japan following Tokyo’s decision to drop travel restrictions related to coronavirus pandemic from 11 October.
Lessor Avation sounds positive post-pandemic note
Lessor Avation is upbeat on the airline and aircraft leasing market, stating that the coronavirus pandemic is essentially over.
Japan set for air travel boom with 11 October reopening
Japan will reopen its borders to international travel from 11 October, bringing an integral air travel market fully back on-line.
Asia-Pacific 2022 traffic to fall below Europe’s: ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) says the Asia-Pacific will lose the top ranking in passenger numbers this year owing to the travel policies of China and Japan.
China’s ‘zero-Covid’ policy saps otherwise upbeat Southeast Asian rebound
Air travel to Southeast Asia is rebounding following the elimination of many travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, but traffic from China remains effectively non-existent.
United cancels 50 daily flights from Newark
United Airlines is cancelling 50 daily flights from its East Coast hub at Newark Liberty International airport to alleviate airport congestion and minimise delays during the peak summer travel season.