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 […]
Qantas international routes ‘unlikely’ to return before July 2021
Australia’s flag-carrier Qantas does not expect to resume international flying until July 2021, according to CEO Alan Joyce. Speaking after the airline reported a statutory loss before tax of A$2.7 billion ($1.9 billion) amid the “worst trading conditions” in its 100-year history, Joyce said that routes would be reopened country by country, depending on the […]
Hawaiian Airlines Updates to a Stricter Mask Policy
Hawaiian Airlines announced August 17 that it changed its “Keeping You Safe” program’s mask mandate requirements. Everyone two years of age and older are now required to wear masks for the full duration of any Hawaiian Airlines flight. Masks with valves and sheer masks are now banned from all flights. “We are adjusting and reinforcing […]
JetBlue Delays London Debut to Late 2021
For years, JetBlue Airways had hoped to create its first trans-Atlantic route and, finally, last year, the New York-based airline announced it would fly to London. That was supposed to happen early in 2021 but, well, we all know what the coronavirus pandemic has done to the airline industry. Instead, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes told […]
Copa Airlines resumes operations from Miami with connections via Tocumen International Airport to Latin America
Copa Airlines announced that after five months of not operating regularly, due to travel restrictions imposed by governments in the region as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline will resume operations from Miami, Florida with connections to six destinations in five countries in the Americas, via Tocumen International Airport in Panama. The airline […]
TSA Reports Single-Day High in Passenger Screenings Since COVID-19 Began
The Transportation Security Administration reported that it screened 831,789 passengers at airports across the country on Sunday, August 9 – the highest single-day total since the coronavirus pandemic, and subsequent travel restrictions, began devastating the airline industry back in March. It’s still not anywhere close to the number of fliers from last year. In fact, […]
Barbados celebrates new year-round British Airways flight
After a hiatus of more than 15 years, Barbados will once again be serviced by British Airways from London Heathrow with a year-round direct daily service. The service will launch on October 17th. Announcing the news, minister of tourism and international transport, Lisa Cummins, said: “For more than 15 years, Barbados has been engaging British […]
Sky Airline applies to launch Peru-US routes
Sky Airline is pushing ahead with plans to expand its international network from Peru despite lower passenger demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Chilean carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit to operate schedule service between Peru and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami […]
British Airways extends flexible booking policy
British Airways is extending its loosened booking policy to customers booking flights and holidays throughout September. The scheme will to cover journeys for a whole year, up to August 31st next year. The policy allows customers to change the dates and destination of their booking without incurring a change fee, or to cancel their booking […]
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 […]
