Zero-COVID policy dents China’s Big Three airlines recovery
China’s Big Three airlines – Air China, China Southern Airlines (ZNH), and China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) –…
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News about the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the aviation industry, including travel restrictions, operations, and the industry’s recovery.
American health agency extends mask mandate for airline passengers
The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended the federal mask mandate for passengers traveling…
Cathay Pacific operated at under 2% of pre-COVID levels in March 2022
Cathay Pacific passenger traffic in March 2022 continued to be hindered by capacity reductions as well as travel…
A sign the pandemic is finally over? EASA says no more cargo in passenger cabins
The “preighter” was an invention of the COVID-19 pandemic. A way for airlines to quickly boost cargo capacity…
Cameroonian authorities extend COVID-19 flight restrictions until July 2022
Cameroonian Authorities has extended restrictions on inbound flights across airports in the country amid COVID-19 concerns. However, flights continue to…
New Zealand to open up to tourists sooner than planned
New Zealand is bringing forward plans to open its borders to tourists, hoping to boost its economy. The country…
Heathrow, British Airways & Virgin Atlantic ease face mask rules
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is dropping the requirement for travelers to wear face masks. The main carriers using…
How has the pandemic affected efforts to increase female pilot numbers?
Women have been involved in flying planes since the dawn of aviation, with Bessie Coleman, Harriet Quimby and…
Cathay Pacific reduces 2021 losses but tighter restriction hamper start to 2022
Cathay Pacific reduced its annual losses in 2021, but the tougher Omicron restrictions have made for a tough…
Has the aviation industry turned the corner in the COVID-19 pandemic?
Are we out of the COVID-19 pandemic? Evidence is growing that 2022 will be a year in which…
JetBlue predicts “very strong” summer after Omicron dip
US airline JetBlue (JBLU) is expecting to return to profitability in the spring and is looking forward to…
A sting in the tail at Heathrow after nesting wasps block pitot tubes
Wasps and bees nesting in the pitot tubes of aircraft led to a spate of incidents involving eight…
Over one-third of commercial pilots still grounded as pandemic drags on
Over one-third of commercial pilots are still not flying as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll…
Wizz Air says Omicron has dented recovery, but optimistic for spring and summer
Wizz Air says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has dented its recovery plans, with travel demand over the…
IATA calls for end to travel restrictions after announcing 2021 pax, cargo data
Global airline association IATA has urged governments to ease travel restrictions for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers after detailing how…
China to suspend more flights amid Omicron surge
China cuts more incoming flights, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases among passengers. The majority of suspended flights were…
Delta sees recovery picking up pace from end of February after Omicron delay
Delta Air Lines said it was looking forward to a strong spring and summer travel season, even though…
France to ease restrictions on travelers from Britain
France will relax entry requirements for visitors from Britain as of January 14, 2022, a government official announced. France…