Norwegian Air Shuttle said it filed for a reconstruction process under Norwegian law, a day after an Irish court ruled it could begin a 100-day restructuring process under the country’s equivalent of bankruptcy protection.

New investors in grounded Indian carrier Jet Airways hope to resume operations by summer 2021 should the necessary approvals be received.

Viva Air Colombia plans to operate about 80% of pre-COVID capacity during December following strong demand since the country’s travel restrictions were relaxed in September.

Forward bookings globally for the peak Christmas travel season are 80% below where they would normally be, according to figures released by IATA, which show the trend for late bookings and how far off the industry is from true recovery.

A Honeywell survey has found travelers are placing an increased focus on cleanliness and hygiene when selecting which airlines to fly in the COVID-19 pandemic era. 

Brazilian LCC GOL is on track to be the first airline to re-introduce Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft on revenue routes on Dec. 9, part of the airline’s plan to add more cost-friendly capacity for its upcoming peak demand season. 

Norwegian Air Shuttle has obtained creditor protection following an Irish court hearing, the latest step in a turbulent period for the debt-ridden long-haul LCC.

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will operate up to 20 aircraft from the Greek regions next summer, opening 33 new routes and three new aircraft bases in response to shifting passenger demand.