Urgent Emergency Support Requested for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they fight for survival due to the evaporation of air travel demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the […]
United Airlines Further Reduces Domestic and International Schedules
United continues to aggressively manage the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on our employees, our customers and our business. Due to a continued drop in travel demand as a result of this outbreak and government mandates or restrictions in place prohibiting travel, the airline today announced a 60 percent schedule reduction in April – […]
Coronavirus: airlines plea as call centres face unprecedented demand
Airlines are asking customers to hold off trying to contact their call centres, as they face unprecedented demand due to uncertainty caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Aer Lingus, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have all posted requests that customers do not contact them unless they are scheduled to fly within the next 72 hours. Aer […]
Airlines Plead for State Relief After Virus Pummels Travel
Airlines in Europe and the U.S. cut flights, idled planes and drafted plans to eliminate jobs, while seeking government support to weather the most brutal downturn in the industry’s history caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The U.K.’s carriers and airports will need as much as 7.5 billion pounds ($9.2 billion) in support, Virgin Atlantic Airways […]
American Airlines Announces Additional Schedule Changes in Response to Customer Demand Related to COVID-19
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced additional adjustments to its schedule in response to decreased travel demand due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The company plans to: Reduce international capacity for the summer season by 34% versus the previous selling schedule, including a 50% reduction in April trans-Atlantic capacity. Continue to operate flights to and […]
Air France adapts its service to the united states as from 14 march 2020
Air France has taken note of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s announcement of new United States border restrictions as of 14 March 2020. Flights to and from the United States are operating as normal on 12 and 13 March 2020. From 14 to 28 March 2020 included, Air France plans to continue operations […]
Air Canada to Launch Daily, Year-Round Flights from Vancouver to Orange County (Santa Ana), California
Air Canada today announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning June 15, 2020 , subject to final airport authority approvals. Special introductory fares from Vancouver to Orange County start as low as $187 CDN one-way, all in. Tickets are now available for purchase at aircanada.com or […]
Gender diversity vital for the sustainability of the airport industry
Airports Council International (ACI) World emphasized the importance of gender diversity in aviation and attracting a competitive workforce in the face of growing air service demand. Participating in the Women Taking Flight session at the 2020 Airport Experience Conference in Denver, Colorado, ACI World Director General Angela Gittens highlighted the gender gap that persists in […]
Spirit Airlines Adds Four New Nashville Flights and Begins International Service from Music City
Yesterday, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) started nonstop service from Nashville (BNA) to Cancun (CUN), the airline’s first nonstop international destination from Music City. America’s fastest-growing airline will bring Nashville closer to breathtaking beaches three times a week, with nonstop flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Spirit is growing again, just months after launching service to […]
Avianca will introduce basic economy in North America
North America is about to get one more airline that sells basic economy tickets to destinations abroad. On Wednesday, March 4, Avianca will introduce “branded fares” on its flights to the U.S and Canada. The Bogota-based Star Alliance carrier first introduced basic economy tickets on flights within Ecuador in September 2019, and expanded the offerings […]
