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Qatar Airways is resuming services to Atlanta from June 1, bringing to 12 the number of US destinations. The airline will also significantly increase frequencies adding an additional 13 weekly flights to operate a total of 83 weekly flights across its 12 gateways. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: …
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Boeing is setting an ambitious target to advance the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation, committing that its commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. Previously the giant aerospace company has conducted successful test flights replacing petroleum jet fuel with 100% sustainable fuels to address the urgent challenge …
MIAMI – Air Canada (AC) is launching flights from Montréal (YUL) to Cairo (CAI) in Egypt, which marks a new destination for the airline. According to MEDIAinTORONTO, AC has confirmed the establishment of this new route. Air Canada’s seasonal YUL-CAI route is currently scheduled to inaugurate on June 17, 2021 and suspend on October 29, …
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Summary List Placement The US government just made it harder for Americans to plan getaways south of the border, and airlines are already feeling the impact. United Airlines told reporters on its fourth-quarter earnings call that Mexican vacation destinations were among the highest impacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new testing requirement …
MIAMI – United Airlines (UA) closes 2020 with an overall loss of US$7bn, declaring a loss of US$1.9bn in Q4 and losing US$33m per day. As a result, the Chicago-based airline plans a US$2bn cut due to the crisis generated by the pandemic. A common theme, airlines around the world hope vaccinations will roll out …
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Summary List Placement President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order mandating mask-wearing on most forms of domestic travel in the first act of federal intervention on social distancing in the skies during the pandemic. The “executive order on promoting COVID-19 safety in domestic and international travel” requires masks to be worn by the …
MIAMI – After nearly 48 hours in office, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order imposing a 14-day quarantine period for travelers entering the US regardless of whether they present negative COVID-19 test results. Furthermore, the new POTUS will enact a CDC’s (Center Disease Center) draft pertaining to mandatory COVID-19 tests within 72 hours …
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LONDON – flydubai (FZ) has announced the resumption of flights to Qatar. A double daily service from Dubai International (DXB) to Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) will start from January 26. The airline has recently introduced an extended multi-risk travel insurance that includes COVID-19 cover to offer passengers greater piece of mind when travelling. FlyDubai …
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LONDON – Air Serbia (JU) will increase the number of weekly flights to Zurich (ZRH) starting from February 2, 2021. Due to a partial relaxation of travel restrictions in Switzerland, which came into effect on January 21 and the consequentially increased interest among passengers, JU will increase its capacities by introducing additional flights and changing …
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Emirates will resume passenger flights to Sydney from January 25, Melbourne from January 26, and to Brisbane from January 28. Passenger flights to Perth, as well as cargo operations to all Australian points, continue as scheduled are were. Emirates, in a statement, said that it “regrets the inconvenience caused to our customers in the period …
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Air New Zealand has added capacity to its domestic network over Waitangi Day weekend (Feb 6-8th) as the airline continues to see strong demand from customers exploring Aotearoa (Māori name for New Zealand) throughout the summer months. Waitangi Day celebrates the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, a town in the Bay of Islands, between the British …
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Airbus A220 Airbus says that its widebody – or twin-aisle aircraft – production is expected to remain stable at current levels, with monthly production rates of around five and two for the A350 and A330, respectively. This decision postpones a potential rate increase for the A350 to a later stage says Airbus. It says it …
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FedEx fleet Credit: FedEx In a 2020 annual report, FX said, “The expensing provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed in December 2017 encouraged FedEx to order additional Boeing 777F and 767F aircraft. The pro-growth incentives in the law made fiscal year 2019 the optimum time to make these purchases and retire more …
MIAMI – Southwest Airlines (WN) has announced its first routes to Fresno (FAT) and Santa Barbara (SBA) after revealing intentions to serve both cities last month. Starting April 12, 2021, WN will launch nonstop service between Santa Barbara and Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), and Oakland (OAK). From April 25, 2021, the carrier will commence …
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MIAMI – Réunion-based airline Air Austral (UU) has unveiled its first Airbus A220 with a the Island’s sceneries on its tail. The type is set to replace UU’s older aircraft. According to portal Simple Flying, the aircraft rolled out of the Montreal paintshop “with a gleaming coat of fresh paint,” sporting a “beautifully adorned body …
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Summary List Placement Some luxury hotels that have traditionally been quite pricey are now dropping their starting rates. We found five-star stays across the US that are all under $500 per night and offer exceptional value. Read more: Is it safe to stay in a hotel right now? An infectious disease doctor, a cleaning expert, …
MIAMI – Since before the COVID-19 pandemic hit aviation last March, it has been no secret that International Airline Group (IAG) had ambitions of increasing its market share to South America. On Wednesday, January 20, Javier Sánchez-Prieto, Iberia’s CEO, and Javier Hidalgo, Air Europa’s CEO, signed the agreement for Iberia’s (IB) acquisition of Air Europa …
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Emirates is one of the first airlines to partner with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to trial the IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to create …
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Air New Zealand’s first quarantine-free flight from Rarotonga, NZ941, has taken place today. The flight landed at 11:05 am NZT at Auckland International Airport. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said the airline has been “encouraged by an increase in bookings following the announcement, especially for January and February.” READ: Qatar Airways A350 …
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Summary List Placement The Netherlands government announced a new COVID-19-related lockdown on Wednesday that severely limits international travel, prompting flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to suspend all of its long-haul flights, according to Reuters. New requirements mandated by the government require passengers to obtain a negative COVID-19 rapid test result no later than four …
Miami – In late 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a comprehensive US$900bn COVID relief stimulus package and a US$1.4tn omnibus bill. The bill provides payroll support program (“PSP”) funding for US passenger air carriers and aviation contractors, essentially creating a second round of PSP funding modeled on 2020’s CARES Act. According to …
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In today’s Deep Dive, we take a look at the bizarre and rare Boeing 747SP. While the 747SP is one of aviation’s most unusual aircraft, it may be more important than it is given credit for. Video: Will Kibbe Like what you see online? Make sure to subscribe to the print edition of Airways today for exclusive …
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Summary List Placement President Joe Biden arrived in Washington, DC ahead of his inauguration not on a US Air Force plane, but on a chartered private jet. A Boeing Business Jet 737 flew Biden from Delaware New Castle Airport to Andrews Air Force Base on Tuesday, taking the then-president-elect to the nation’s capital in style …