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NewsKey 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. South Korea’s Asiana Airlines will operate far more weekly services to Japan from 30 October, with an aim to operate 40% of its pre-pandemic Japanese capacity by ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ACI calls on Japan to fully open borders for air travel
Airport Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific has called on Japan to fully open its borders to air travel, as it publishes a study that highlights the ineffectiveness of travel restrictions for containing new coronavirus variants.
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US airlines welcome scrapping of pre-departure Covid tests for international air travellers
US airlines have applauded the government’s scrapping of a pre-departure Covid-19 testing mandate for inbound international air travellers.
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IATA chief hits back at ‘idiot politicians’ who blame UK airlines for staff shortages
The director general of airline association IATA has dismissed the suggestion that airlines are to blame for the current operational challenges being seen in the UK and elsewhere, while insisting that the issues will be overcome.
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SIA sees plenty of recovery growth even without China
The Singapore Airlines Group feels it has plenty of room for recovery growth before the continued closure of the China market makes itself felt.
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European safety regulators to drop face-mask rules from 16 May
European authorities have formally dropped the recommendation to wear face masks on board aircraft, and within airports, as part of a revision of pandemic-related safety measures. Revision of the joint aviation health safety protocol from 16 May takes account of advances in vaccination rates against Covid-19 and the development of ...
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US cabin system to ‘personalise’ air nears FAA approval
US firm Pexco Aerospace is expecting to achieve FAA certification by July of a cabin fitting aimed at reducing shared air between passengers. Pexco, which acquired the AirShield technology from Seattle-based design firm Teague, says it will offer “virtual social distance” as face-masks mandates are phased out. President Jon Page ...
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Has the golden age of Chinese air travel come to an end?
For three decades it has been an article of faith that China is the future of the world’s airline and aviation businesses, but trends suggest a darker path ahead.
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Southeast Asia starts edging away from passenger Covid-19 tests
Singapore and Thailand have dropped onerous Covid-19 testing policies for passengers, as the focus shifts to passengers’ vaccination status.
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MAVCOM, Malaysia Airports indicate resurgence in air travel
Malaysia saw strong air traffic rights applications following reopening of borders on 1 April, while Malaysia Airports reports that international traffic is picking up.
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US CDC urges Justice Department to appeal mask ruling
US public health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to appeal a judge’s ruling that struck down the federal mask mandate in public transportation settings.
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Judge strikes down federal mask mandate, masks still required for now
A federal judge in Florida has struck down the federal face-covering mandate that has been in effect since early 2021 but airlines are still requiring their passengers and employees to wear masks, at least for now.
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Delta prepares for summer travel upswing
Delta Air Lines is preparing for a busy summer holiday season as Covid-19-related travel restrictions that have been in place for months or years are lifted.
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Asia-Pacific reopenings see airlines boost international capacity
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific are starting to beef up international capacity in earnest, but there remain notable laggards – particularly in North Asia.
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JetSmart gets approval to launch subsidiary in Peru; will reinstate Brazil flights
Chilean low-cost carrier JetSmart has been granted approval to launch a subsidiary in Peru, and will restore routes to Brazil in the course of the year.
