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MIAMI – Despite the ongoing pandemic, Chinese airlines are seeing a slight recovery in domestic passenger demand. This represents an upward trend when compared to a year ago due to the constrained demand for inbound travel during weekends and holidays. For the second month in a row, China Southern Airlines (CZ) saw an increase in …
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MIAMI – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its first airworthiness certificate for a Boeing 737 MAX built since March 2019, the agency said on Tuesday. Reuters reports today that the FAA on November 18 lifted a 20-month-old grounding order on the 737 MAX. The order was issued after two fatal crashes in five …
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MIAMI – A United Airlines (UA) spokesperson confirmed with Airways this week that when the carrier returns the Boeing 737 MAX 9 to service, it will be used between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Denver International Airport (DEN) before expanding from there. It is expected UA will also initially reopen Boeing 737 MAX Pilot …
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Norwegian Air Boeing 787. Photo: Andrea Ongaro December 15 – USA The second court hearing which will occur is scheduled on December 15 in Illinois, USA. Norwegian Air filed a US$1bn lawsuit against Boeing in the summer, at the same time they cancelled major orders with the manufacturer. The lawsuit is related to the losses …
Summary List Placement The COVID-19 vaccine has taken flight en route to the US. Pfizer has tasked United Airlines with transporting the first doses of its vaccine to the US, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, in preparation for an expected emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration scheduled to come in the …
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MIAMI – Boeing 747 fans had reason to cheer today as British Airways (BA) announced that two of its retro-liveried aircraft will be spared from the scrap heap. In a press release today, BA said that the aircraft – the last to leave the British Airways fleet – will soon fly to new permanent homes. …
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MIAMI – According to Indian Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola, nearly 65% of domestic air travel has returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. The Secretary also said a strategy to bring the tourism industry back to its feet now needs to be established. Kharola made the statements during a webinar on ‘Aviation and Tourism-the Way Ahead’ …
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MiAMI – In a recent 8-K filing with the SEC, JetBlue Airways (B6) announced it expects its flown capacity for Q4 2020 to decrease between 45-50% year-over-year. This compares to the company’s previous planning assumption of a decrease of approximately 45% year-over-year. JetBlue plans to continue to manage capacity and align with demand on a …
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LONDON – Montenegro Airlines (YM), the largest airline in the state of Montenegro, could ground its entire fleet as the state does not know if it can help the company that has significant losses due to the pandemic. Due to COVID-19 and restrictions on air transport, YM could experience further financial turmoil. The company, paying …
REX has launched A$79 one-way airfares for the Sydney to Melbourne route with passengers able to book for the services which start on March 1. Rex Deputy Chairman, the Hon. John Sharp AM said this would be a historic new era for Australia’s domestic air travel. “This is an exciting opportunity for travelers. For the …
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MIAMI – American Airlines (AA) is playing its part in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution by transporting it to various South American locations from its Miami (MIA) hub. With FDA approval for the COVID-19 vaccine right around the corner, it is obvious transporting it around the globe will be a logistical challenge. American Airlines press release …
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Emirates will finally introduce premium economy class later this month with the delivery of its latest A380 from Airbus. The airline has eight more A380s to be delivered over the next year and all will feature the airline’s new premium economy which President Sir Tim Clark says is a world-beater. “Ït looks brilliant,” Mr. Clark …
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Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List Placement Due to COVID-19, the travel industry has been upended and the landscape continues to shift. Hotels, booking sites, and tour operators are still offering significant savings for Cyber Monday 2020 and Travel Tuesday 2020 (December 1). However, with the ongoing pandemic, many people aren’t sure if travel is safe …
MIAMI – Although the former Berlin Tegel Airport (BEL) will close its operations as terminal 2 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), it will remain open for medical purposes. According to Berlin city officials, the closed BEL will now serve as a vaccination center. German media The Local reported that the medical refitting is due in …
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Summary List Placement The Transportation Security Administration is reporting that a record-breaking 1,176,091 passengers traveled by air on Sunday, likely returning home after the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s the first time since March 16 that daily traffic numbers have been that high. Thanksgiving encouraged more people to fly following a lackluster summer for airlines, TSA statistics …
MIAMI – Transavia France’s (HV) entry into the country’s domestic market forms a key part of Air France-KLM’s strategy to rationalize its short-haul network and improve profitability, according to CEO Ben Smith speaking at the Routes Reconnected conference. A news release from the event quotes Smith as saying that the group expects its domestic operations …
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MIAMI – Boosting the air bubble agreement between India and the UK, Air India (AI) plans to launch direct flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) next year. The information comes from a carrier’s spokesperson. The operations would be effective in January 2021, but the source did not specify what day. …
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MIAMI – Aeroflot (SU) is handing over all 54 of its Russian Sukhoi Superjet SSJ100 to its subsidiary Rossiya Airlines FV, converting its own fleet to Airbus jets. Aeroflot Superjet Photo: Dmitry Zherdin Two Futures for the Airlines With a specific schedule regarding the aircraft transfer, the core brand led by SU will continue its …
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LONDON – Etihad Airways (EY) will start flights connecting Beijing to Abu Dhabi from December 7. 2020. The service will operate with a weekly flight using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline resumed services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai in late July this year, which has helped meet the large demand from travelers in the …
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Qantas has notified around 2000 employees that it will move to outsource ground handling operations at 10 airports across Australia as it works to recover from the COVID crisis. In August, Qantas advised that it needed to restructure its ground handling operations, which includes baggage handling and aircraft cleaning, and commenced a review of external …
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Emirates takes its 100th A380 in 2017. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive officiated the ceremony; joined by Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer; Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline; Fabrice Brégier, Chief Operating Officer of Airbus and President Airbus Commercial Aircraft; H.E. Ali Al Ahmed, UAE Ambassador to Germany; …
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MIAMI – AirAsia India (I5) will add three more Airbus A320neo aircraft to a growing fleet by June of next year. Having previously reported sustained traffic growth, I5 already has 2 Airbus A320neo aircraft in operation. 2020 has been a challenging year for all airlines including I5, which had to suspend flights for two months …
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MIAMI – 2021 projections for Chilean aviation, centered on LATAM Airlines (LA), JetSMART (JA), and Sky Airlines (H2) were released by airline executives at the recent Business Travel Expo. JA, estimating operations to be between 60% and 65% of domestic capacity and between 15% and 20% of international capacity in December hopes for 2021 to …
Summary List Placement Access to airport lounges is a top perk for frequent flyers and those who pay top dollar to sit in the premium cabins of an airliner. The exclusive spaces not only offer a reprieve from a terminal’s hustle and bustle but come stocked with complimentary food and beverages, comfortable seating options, and …