Ten Emirates’ passengers stranded in HK airport for 5 days
On 25th, Hong Kong media reported that 11 passengers stranded at Hong Kong International Airport for more than…
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Lufthansa secures $9.8 billion state aid for “successful future”
With more storyline twists and turns than a cheaply produced TV series, the drama-filled $9.8 billion (€9 billion)…
Westjet endures “toughest day of all”, to axe over ⅕ jobs
Following four months of crisis, Canadian low cost carrier Westjet encountered the “toughest day of all” on June…
Qantas to retire 747 fleet immediately and lay off 6000 employees
Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced that it will be retiring its whole fleet of 747 aircraft and…
Emirates flagship A380 to return to Europe
As Dubai is reopening for foreign visitors, Emirates airline is planning to bring back its flagship Airbus A380…
South African Airways headed for privatization?
South African Airways, which has been under a business rescue process since December 2019, attracted interest from private…
Emirates flight EK380 brings 29 COVID-19 cases to Hong Kong
Over the past two days, the Government of Hong Kong indicated that the city’s Centre for Health Protection…
No layoffs for China Airlines thanks to cargo operations
The Chairman Hsieh Shih-Chien of China Airlines said today in the shareholders meeting that the salary and work…
DHL signs up for three additional 767 P2F conversions
DHL signed up for three Boeing 767-300 aircraft to be converted to freighters, including an extra fourth aircraft…
Virgin Atlantic announces resumption of services
Virgin Atlantic is resuming commercial passenger services starting from July 20, 2020. The first route is planned from…
Qantas aims to avoid firing pilots but hints wage reduction
Qantas wants to avoid introducing involuntary layoffs of flight crews, as the company plans to announce its new…
American Airlines aims to improve cash reserves
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) announced that the company is looking to raise as much as $3.5 billion in…
China Eastern Airlines follows to offer unlimited flight passes
On June 18th, a China mid-year online shopping festival, China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) launched the first weekend-unlimited…
IAG subsidiary LEVEL Europe announces insolvency
LEVEL Europe, Austria-based company that is part of International Airlines Group (IAG), is entering insolvency, the air carrier…
China aviation showed recovery in May but challenge ahead again
Ctrip, a major travel service provider in China, published a report indicates that, since the outbreak, China’s aviation…
Wizz Air continues aggressive expansion with three new bases
Despite the current market conditions and a clear slump in travel, Wizz Air has continued to aggressively expand…
LATAM Airlines Argentina ceases operations
LATAM subsidiary in Argentina, LATAM Argentina, is ceasing operations effective immediately. While the Argentinian subsidiary is suspending operations…
Air New Zealand to report US$77.2 million loss for FY2020
New Zealand’s flag carrier Air New Zealand has come out and warned investors of a possible loss amounting…