Cathay Pacific gets 15, loses 5 routes in China
Cathay Pacific Airways got permission to fly to 15 cities in mainland China, losing 5 routes previously served…
To “vaccine or quarantine” when arriving in Australia?
Once Australia opens up its borders, international travelers might have to choose between presenting a vaccination proof or…
Laid-off Norwegian employees left with uniforms but no pay
The struggling Norwegian Air Shuttle, instead of paying wages, reportedly offered its employees to keep their uniforms and…
Air Canada’s low-cost arm Rouge halts flights indefinitely
As a result of new travel restrictions in Canada, Air Canada (ADH2) is putting a hold on Rouge…
Austria’s minimum airfare plan raises EU concerns
Austria’s plan to set a €40-minimum airfare, that places low-cost carriers against traditional airlines, raised the European Union’s…
Belavia to retire Boeing 737s, eyes 737 MAX
Belavia Belarussian Airlines is planning to retire Boeing 737s and continue the fleet renewal program adding the recently…
Etihad and Emirates suspend flights to Saudi Arabia
After Saudi Arabia extended its international travel ban, Etihad Airways and Emirates have temporarily suspended passenger flights to…
Dublin Airport – worst hit during global crisis
Europe’s airports have been affected the worst by the pandemic. Dublin Airport in Ireland is leading the list. According…
Gatwick airport to receive up to £8 million in government support
Amid ongoing travel restrictions, Gatwick Airport (LGW), the second largest airport in London, is on the way to…
After difficult year, Boeing employees to get bonuses
Despite a record annual loss of $12 billion, Boeing plans to give out performance bonuses to most of…
First-ever civilian SpaceX flight to blast-off by end of 2021
Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to launch the first all-civilian charity-focused flight into Earth’s orbit at the end of…
Coup in Myanmar: suspended flights, closed airports
Following the military coup on February 1, 2021, flights to and from Myanmar were suspended and all airports…
As delays mount, Boeing could lose one-third of 777X orders
With the postponed delivery date, Boeing’s backlog for the 777X family could go down by as much as…
Canada to discourage international travel: new restrictions
In an effort to further discourage international travel, Canada adopted stricter restrictions and banned flight to and from…
Emirates to restore UK routes after “indefinite” suspension
After suspending the flights “indefinitely”, Emirates airline came around and announced the resumption of passenger flights from the…
Biggest players in China’s commercial aviation market
After becoming the largest aviation market in the world, China aviation and its major players are continuing to…
PSA Airlines fleet grounded, flights canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded PSA Airlines fleet for inspection, forcing the American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) subsidiary…
Russia restarts flights to Finland, Vietnam, India and Qatar
For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Russia opens up air travel to Finland, Vietnam,…