United confirms new autumn international routes

United Airlines has announced plans to expand its global route network with new non-stop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. Starting this December, the US-based airline will fly daily between Chicago and New Delhi, capital of India. From the spring, United will also become the only airline to operate between San Francisco and Bangalore, as […]

Aeromexico Charts a New Course for Success

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the airline industry for a loop, as carriers around the globe rethink their routes, services and business plans. For Aeromexico, a bankruptcy filing in the United States may have been its most headline-grabbing move this summer, but it’s just one part of the company’s strategy to reposition for success in […]

Spirit adds Orange County to route map

John Wayne Airport (SNA) has secured a new airline partner with Spirit Airlines set to begin service to the Californian airport this winter. The Florida-based LCC plans to launch two nonstop routes from Nov. 17, connecting SNA with Las Vegas (LAS) and Oakland (OAK). Flights will operate 1X-daily to LAS and 2X-daily to OAK. Spirit’s […]

Qantas international routes likely to remain on hold until next summer

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the Australian flag carrier is assuming it will restart international routes with its Boeing 787s in its next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2021. International capacity could reach 50% of pre-COVID levels during the 2021/22 fiscal year starting July 1, 2021, he said during the virtual CAPA Australia Pacific […]

Costa Rica Expands List of Authorized US States

Costa Rica has added five new U.S. states and Washington, D.C. to its list of authorized territories whose residents can visit the Central American country beginning next month. In addition to residents of New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut, those living in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will be […]

Cargolux paints surgical mask on nose of B747-8F

Cargolux has updated the livery of one of its Boeing 747-8 freighters to include a surgical mask on the nose door. The paint scheme is intended to highlight the “airline’s commitment to the fight against Covid-19”, Cargolux stated. It also features the words “not without my mask” on the side of the fuselage. The Luxembourg-based […]

American to cut regional routes, ramp up cargo flying this fall

American Airlines, facing dual new realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, signaled that it will be forced to drop passenger service to a host of regional airports this fall even as it continues to expand its revitalized cargo business. American and other US carriers are facing a financial cliff on Oct. 1, when payroll […]

Delta Adds Additional Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific Flights

Delta Air Lines, hopeful that the lifting of travel restrictions, potential vaccine availability and the gradual return of demand is a good sign, is adding more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights to top business and leisure destinations for the winter 2020-2021 and summer 2021 seasons. While the airline expects pre-COVID level recovery for international flying lags […]