Mexico, a leader in the recovery of Latin American’s airline industry
The consulting firm OAG predicts that the Latin American airline industry will have a reduction in the recovery of its capacity within the next few weeks, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the second and third waves that have resulted in new requirements for quarantine in various countries. For the first […]
Air Cargo Demand Improves in November, Capacity Remains Constrained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in November showing that freight volumes improved compared to October, but remain depressed compared to 2019. Capacity remains constrained from the loss of available belly cargo space as passenger aircraft remain parked. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.6% below […]
Air New Zealand starts flights on third quarantine-free Australian route
Air New Zealand has expanded the number of quarantine-free routes it flies to Australia, although airlines are still waiting for a two-way travel bubble to emerge before a significant rebound in the New Zealand-Australia market can occur. From Jan. 7, Air New Zealand will begin quarantine-free flights from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE), the third […]
Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in passenger demand which had been slowing since the Northern hemisphere’s summer travel season, came to a halt in November 2020. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 70.3% compared to November 2019, virtually unchanged from the 70.6% year-to-year decline recorded […]
Eastern launches new South American route
Eastern Airlines has launched a 2X-weekly flight between Miami International (MIA) and Asunción (ASU), adding direct service to Paraguay’s capital city. The route will operate using a 226-seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft and is the first of two new services being started by the carrier in January. Later this month, the airline is planning to begin […]
Delta CEO Outlines 2021 Strategy
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian sent out his latest ‘Letter from Ed’ on New Year’s Day, this time to employees instead of loyal customers to let workers know the carrier’s strategy for 2021. “It’s an opportunity to chart the course for another year in which we will keep climbing on our journey to serve […]
Qantas To Resume Acceptance Of International Flight Bookings
Qantas has rung in the New Year with an upbeat note of confidence in the belief that COVID-19 vaccinations and pre-flight testing will help to restart international travel. Hinting at a return of overseas vacations, the Australian national flag carrier has said that international flights could resume in six months. Its reservations system is now […]
American Airlines expects to fly less than half of 2019 schedule through February as virus spreads
American Airlines expects the impact of the coronavirus pandemic to continue to weigh on demand and schedules into 2021, the carrier’s president said Tuesday. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline is flying about 45% of its 2019 schedule this month, Robert Isom told reporters at Miami International Airport, before the debut of the Boeing 737 Max’s […]
‘The vaccine gives us hope’: WestJet sees path to recovery in 2021
The arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta and jurisdictions around the world this month means light at the end of a long tunnel for Calgary-based WestJet Airlines. The company was brought to its knees in 2020 by a near collapse in air travel demand due to the pandemic and its resulting cascade of travel […]
Qatar Airways, China Southern Launch Codeshare
Qatar Airways has announced that the first stage of a codeshare cooperation with China Southern Airlines has begun with the Chinese carrier placing its code on Qatar Airways flights between Guangzhou and Doha. Flights started on Dec. 27 and are currently for sale. The codeshare partnership brings more travel opportunities for Qatar Airways’ customers, who […]
