Starlux eyes Los Angeles for first US route
Los Angeles has been earmarked by Starlux Airlines as the Taiwanese carrier’s first US destination as it builds on plans to grow its international network. The airline, which began commercial operations earlier this year, has applied to the US Transportation Department (DOT) to provide daily year-round service between Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) and Los Angeles (LAX) […]
Best Practices for COVID-19 Market Stimulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to add market stimulation measures to the support they are giving to keep aviation financially viable. Such measures would encourage travel while systematic testing protocols enable a safe re-opening of borders. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have helped airlines survive the crisis with […]
Delta brings proven COVID-19 vaccine transport capabilities to shipments across the globe
Delta has proven capabilities for transporting COVID-19 vaccines after successful shipments earlier this year. With large warehouses and cooler facilities in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York-JFK and Seattle, and a network of 49 certified Pharma airports across the globe, Delta has capabilities in place to support vaccine shipments at home and around the world. […]
Air Cargo Recovery Continues at a Slower Pace in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.2% below previous-year levels in October (-7.5% for international operations). […]
Delta launches contact tracing system in United States
Delta is partnering with the Centres for Disease Control & Prevention to keep international customers informed of potential Covid-19 exposure through contact tracing. Along with nine global airline partners, the carrier is working with government agencies, health officials and aviation authorities to offer safer travel at every point in a journey. Beginning December 15th, Delta […]
Qantas hopes domestic demand will repair finances
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said he’s optimistic about recovery, helped by strong domestic demand and a surge in cargo volumes. With internal border restrictions easing, Qantas will this month increase domestic capacity to about 68 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, up from about 40 per cent earlier this year. By March 2021, the carrier […]
Airlines no longer required to treat emotional support animals as service animals
Wednesday, the United States Department of Transportation issued a final ruling regarding service animals on airplanes, determining that airlines are not required to recognize emotional support animals as service animals and may treat them as pets instead. The DOT says this final rule is intended to ensure that the air transportation system is safe to […]
Airlines and Airports call on EU/EEA and UK Governments to Immediately Abolish Passenger Quarantines as EASA/ECDC Guidelines Confirm their Ineffectiveness
EASA/ECDC “Guidelines for COVID-19 testing and quarantine of air travellers¹” unequivocally reject quarantines in current epidemiological situation, where transmission of the virus is already widespread. Guidelines confirm air travellers account for <1% of all detected COVID-19 cases and do not increase the rate of COVID-19 transmission. Aviation associations urge governments to consider rapid testing technologies […]
Routes Reconnected: ‘Fabulous time’ to experiment, says JetBlue CEO
The COVID-19 pandemic is allowing JetBlue Airways to test new markets and routes that were not on the radar before the outbreak, according to CEO Robin Hayes. Speaking during a keynote interview as part of the Routes Reconnected conference program, Hayes said it was a “fabulous time” to experiment with network strategy. During the pandemic, […]
United, American Begin Charter Flights to Deliver Vaccine
U.S. airlines, expected to play a pivotal role in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, are ramping up to do just that. United Airlines on Friday began operating charter flights to position its fleet for when Pfizer receives its expected regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration, according to the Wall Street Journal. Pfizer is […]
