Israeli passengers trapped in Dubai airport
After a last minute change of immigration rules, around 200 Israeli passengers were held up in Dubai International…
UK’s quarantine rules will not apply to business travelers
The UK government announced that international business travelers were crucial to the country’s economy and would be exempt…
Special cargo: beware of animals on board
On the contrary to passenger traffic that has significantly dropped due to COVID-19 pandemic, animal cargo flights have…
Easing travel restrictions lifts Qantas domestic capacity
While Australia slowly reopening its state borders, Qantas’ domestic flight capacity rises and offers hope for repairing the…
Cold winter ahead: SAS reports record loss of $1.2 billion
SAS is ending the year with a historical annual loss of $1.2 billion and is preparing for more…
EVA Air fires flight attendants for breaking quarantine
EVA Air fired three flight attendants for breaking quarantine rules in Taiwan, the airline confirmed on December 3,…
American Airlines and United pause direct US-Shanghai flights
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) and United Airlines are pausing nonstop flights to Shanghai, China, due to restrictions when…
US Senate to set aside additional $17 billion to help airlines
In a bipartisan proposal for coronavirus aid of $908 billion, the US Senate has set aside $17 billion…
COVID-19 vaccine test flights take place in Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport (BRU) has welcomed the first test flights carrying the coronavirus vaccines. On December 1, 2020, Brucargo confirmed…
Japan to lower aviation fuel tax by 80% to support airlines
In an effort to support the aviation industry, Japan plans to temporarily cut its aviation fuel tax by…
TAP Air to cut jobs and reduce fleet size
TAP Air Portugal is reportedly preparing to cut 3,600 jobs and downsize its fleet. The staff cuts would reduce…
Breeze Airways’ unusual requirements for flight attendants
Breeze Airways, positioning itself as the world’s nicest airline, requires its future cabin crew members to enroll full-time…
Etihad to launch direct Beijing-Abu Dhabi route
From December 7, 2020, Etihad Airways will start flights between Beijing, China and Abu Dhabi, the United Arab…
American Airlines to operate employee-only flights on 737 MAX
In preparation for the return to service of Boeing 737 MAX, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) plans to offer…
United Airlines ready to distribute Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines
On November 27, 2020, United Airlines began operating charter flights delivering mass shipments of the Pfizer’s vaccine. Companies around…
Rise and fall of most connected cities: top 10 of 2020
The ongoing pandemic reordered cities’ air connectivity rankings. While declined traffic affects all markets, there are no winners. The…
Avatar Airlines endless search for Boeing 747s
After their offer was rejected by British Airways, ultra-low fare airline start-up Avatar Airlines proposed to buy Thai…
US to finally lift European travel restrictions?
The US government is considering lifting the travel ban for European countries, which has been in action since…