The air transport industry’s recovery remains uneven region to region and there are concerns about the general economy and a global recession, but airline leaders seem confident in a return to pre-pandemic levels of growth.

Labor shortages have forced Amsterdam Schiphol and London Gatwick to set capacity limits, while Brussels Airlines canceled almost all flights from its home base on June 20 in the face of eight-hour security wait times.

Cathay Pacific calls for policy stability from the Hong Kong SAR government as the territory gradually but cautiously relaxes border restrictions. 

UK LCC easyJet has emerged as the front-runner for 18 additional daily slot pairs at Lisbon Airport, which TAP Air Portugal is required to give up as a competition remedy for its €2.55 billion ($2.68 billion) restructuring.

IATA believes overall industry profitability is within reach for 2023 based on a strong recovery of demand in recent months now that travel restrictions have been eased in many countries.

Aerolinas Argentinas aims to return to full pre-pandemic operations in 2023 once it clears a back-up in aircraft maintenance.

Japan Airlines is beginning to consider its options for an order to replace its long-serving Boeing 767s while also preparing to continue the replacement process for its 777 fleet.

Virgin Australia is considering the aircraft choices available that would allow it to eventually resume long-haul international routes.