The odds of catching Covid-19 on an airplane are slimmer than you think, scientists say
Sitting squeezed between a number of strangers on board an aircraft might feel like a risky position during these uncertain times. But according to some experts who point to the very few documented cases of in-flight transmission, the chances of catching Covid-19 while on board a flight are actually relatively slim. Fear of flying during […]
Air Canada cargo revenues stronger than passenger for the first time
Air Canada’s cargo revenues have exceeded passenger revenues for the first time, the carrier said in its second quarter results, which were released on July 31. Total operating revenue in the second quarter fell 89% to C$527 million. Of that, C$269m came from cargo — a 52% year-on-year increase from the same period last year […]
KLM’s European destination network “virtually at pre-Covid-19” level
KLM is continuing to increase the number of destinations offered across its European and intercontinental networks, albeit at significantly reduced frequencies. The carrier said that its European network “is virtually at pre-Covid-19 levels in terms of the number of destinatons”. Between August and October it will serve 91 destinations, up from 72 in July, and […]
Breaking down travel enforcement operations at New York state’s airports, and how to avoid $2,000 fine
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning Tuesday, a travel enforcement operation will commence at airports across New York state. The enforcement operation is to ensure travelers are following the state’s quarantine restrictions and to help contain the rates of COVID-19 transmission in New York, Gov. Cuomo said. According to the governor’s office, enforcement teams will […]
US airlines strengthen anti-coronavirus measures to inspire traveller confidence
As shelter-in-place orders are lifted across the United States, airlines are hoping to inspire traveller confidence by imposing stronger sanctions against passengers who refuse to wear face coverings on board their aircraft. In addition, some carriers are introducing health questionnaires and temperature checks as well as extending the amount of time they will keep the […]
American Airlines Strengthens Requirement That Customers Wear Face Coverings on Board
American Airlines announced a stronger policy for customer face coverings as part of its commitment to the safety and well-being of customers and team members. American, like other U.S. airlines, already requires customers to wear a face covering while on board aircraft. American already enforces this policy at the gate and will deny boarding to […]
Delta begins progressive return of aircraft to service
Delta Air Lines (DL) has begun the process of reactivating both narrowbody and widebody aircraft to its active fleet in recent days. The move comes amid Delta increasing daily flight volumes to cope with rising demand in air travel throughout the United States in the wake of the COVID-19 virus. While Delta has already relaunched […]
Lufthansa Cargo ramps up Shenzhen capacity
Lufthansa Cargo is now offering 14 weekly cargo flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Frankfurt as it looks to meet demand. The cargo business said the first aircraft — an Airbus A330-300 operated by Lufthansa, which took off from Shenzhen on May 18 with around 3m respiratory masks and other medical protective equipment onboard — will […]
ACI reveals top 20 airports for passenger traffic, cargo, and aircraft movements
Airports Council International (ACI) World has today revealed its preliminary world airport traffic rankings covering passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for 2019 combined with a glimpse of 2020 data which shows the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on airports in the first quarter. Passenger traffic at the world’s top 20 busiest airports grew by […]
Boeing Names Delaney to Lead Confident Travel Initiative
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today appointed Mike Delaney to lead the company’s Confident Travel Initiative, effective immediately. Working across the industry, Delaney’s team will work to develop new solutions to help minimize air travel health risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and drive awareness of health safeguards already in place. Delaney brings 31 years of Boeing experience […]
