Coronavirus means air travel demand could fall for first time since 2009: IATA
The coronavirus could cause demand for air travel to fall for the first time since the global financial crisis, with operators in Asia-Pacific hardest hit, according to an initial impact assessment from IATA.
How Martin Gauss carved a European niche for Air Baltic
Walk into Air Baltic’s boardroom at its Riga International airport headquarters, and your eyes are immediately drawn to a table featuring dozens of tiny Airbus A220-300 models adorned with the carrier’s distinctive green livery.
Finnair explores pilot furloughs amid China pullback
Finnair has begun talks about temporary layoffs with its long-haul pilots following a reduction in its services to China because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Cathay flags ‘significantly’ lower first half results from coronavirus hit
Embattled Hong Kong-carrier Cathay Pacific has warned that its first half results for 2020 will be “significantly down” compared to the same period last year, as the outbreak of the coronavirus compounds an already challenging market.
American cancels Max flights through mid-August
American Airlines says it expects it will not have the Boeing 737 Max in its schedule until mid-August, the last major US airline to plan through the lucrative summer peak travel season without the new generation aircraft, which has been grounded since March 2019.
Coronavirus tests fundamental weaknesses in Asia-Pacific airline market
As the coronavirus continues to affect airlines’ networks and demand for passenger travel and freight services, the spotlight is falling on Asia-Pacific’s airlines and their ability to weather the storm.
Norwegian yet to find profitable long-haul model: chief
Norwegian’s new chief executive Jacob Schram has acknowledged that the Scandinavian budget carrier has yet to find a way of making its long-haul operation profitable.
Alaska plans Oneworld entry by mid-2021
Alaska Airlines will join Oneworld alliance as a full member by mid-2021, allowing American Airlines to connect flights through the Seattle-based carrier’s West Coast network.
Virgin Atlantic to resume Cape Town flights after six year absence
Virgin Atlantic is resuming seasonal service to Cape Town, six years after axing the South African city from its network.
Cathay details flight suspensions caused by coronavirus
London Gatwick, Rome and Washington Dulles are among a raft of international routes that are being suspended until the end of March by Cathay Pacific as it seeks to conserve cash during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.