All Networks articles – Page 76
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Airline BusinessDiscussion of restriction-free air travel is cause for optimism
It made sense for Willie Walsh to use his first briefing as IATA director general to insist that Covid-related health measures – such as pre-flight testing and vaccination certificates – should only be in place for as long as is necessary.
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NewsTightened crew quarantine measures punish Cathay’s March traffic
Cathay Pacific reported a third consecutive month of traffic declines as it began to feel the impact of tightened crew quarantine measures imposed by the Hong Kong government.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ March domestic traffic leaps past 2019 levels
After a tepid start to the year, China’s three largest carriers made significant gains in domestic traffic, surpassing even pre-pandemic levels in some instances.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Index puts industry at 0.59 of pre-Covid size
The first Airline Business Index put the airline industry at 0.59 of its pre-pandemic size at the end of 2020 – with 1 being the size at end-2019 – amid the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Airline BusinessWhat future does the A380 have in a post-pandemic travel world?
Already a luxury of debatable value to many operators before the crisis, the A380 appears even less well-suited to a market featuring depressed travel demand and a focus on cargo
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NewsAmerican plans to fly 90% of domestic capacity during the summer
American Airlines says that it plans to fly 90% of its normal domestic seat capacity and 80% of its international capacity during the summer season as customers begin to return to air travel in greater numbers after the beginning of the coronavirus health crisis.
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NewsGol slashes April capacity as Brazilian Covid-19 cases rise
Gol will operate 50 aircraft in April, down from 63 the previous month, in response to reduced demand for air travel as Brazil battles rising Covid-19 infection rates.
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NewsBritish Airways chief says UK travel-restart framework ‘lacks ambition’
The UK government’s proposed framework to reopen international travel markets has its merits but fails to properly take into account the improving health situation, according to British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle.
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NewsVaccines ‘no guarantee’ for border reopening: Australia health minister
While Australia looks at “progressively opening up” its borders this year amid an ongoing inoculation drive, its health minister has cautioned that vaccination is “no guarantee” for reopening.
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Airline BusinessHow Jude Bricker transformed Sun Country on journey to IPO
In four short years, former Allegiant president Jude Bricker has taken the Midwest niche carrier from near-death to a stock market IPO, aided by a well-timed venture into cargo markets with Amazon
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Airline BusinessAirline coronavirus recovery tracker: April 2021 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including international and domestic travel restrictions, traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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Airline BusinessChina Airlines eyes continued growth in profitable cargo market
China Airlines’ decision to focus on cargo early on in the coronavirus pandemic has largely paid off, with the airline remaining profitable despite a collapse in passenger revenue. A senior executive from the airline sheds more light on what the strategy change entailed.
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NewsCanada’s PAL Airlines to expand to 11 cities this summer
Canadian regional carrier PAL Airlines will expand its network this summer to include 11 new destinations in eastern Canada.
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NewsAllegiant to open crew base in Austin
Allegiant Air will invest $75 million in opening a base in Austin, Texas as it explores more ways to benefit from the rebound in leisure travel following the year-long coronavirus crisis.
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NewsFrench state to double Air France-KLM stake as part of recapitalisation
The European Commission has approved a €4 billion recapitalisation of Air France that will see the French state double its holding in Air France-KLM.
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NewsTrans-Tasman travel bubble to start on 19 April
Australia and New Zealand will have a go once again at establishing two-way, quarantine-free travel, with the latest arrangement set to begin from 19 April.
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NewsSpirit accuses JetBlue and American of coordinating beyond their alliance
Spirit Airlines is accusing JetBlue Airways and American Airlines of coordinating flights and routes outside of the scope of their new Northeast alliance.
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NewsBamboo Airways clinches London Heathrow slots
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has secured slots to operate flights to London Heathrow airport.
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NewsUS airports would receive $25bn under Biden infrastructure plan
US airports would receive $25 billion in funding under the infrastructure investment plan rolled out by President Joe Biden on 31 March.
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NewsRyanair to open Zagreb base as part of Croatian expansion
Low-cost carrier Ryanair is to open a new base in Zagreb this summer as part of expansion plans for Croatia announced today which will also see it reopen its Zadar base.