Delta Air Lines’ decision to up its Airbus A321neo order book by 30 aircraft reflects a larger trend among U.S. carriers that are working to ensure they have optimal fleet flexibility to drive cost and efficiency advantages as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic could turn more uncertain.

Comparing monthly data at the same points in previous years shows the dramatic shifts from the lows of the pandemic period starting in January 2000.

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the airline industry forever. The pandemic will, too.

For most airlines, 2021 is about working a path back to profitability, or at least reducing losses so that they can enter next year on a firmer financial footing.

Privately owned South African carrier Comair is hoping to finalize fresh funding and resume flights in September, following its decision to suspend…

Latvia’s airBaltic is set to receive a €90 million ($105 million) equity injection from the state to compensate for the losses incurred during the COVID-19 crisis and to support the carrier’s recovery.

JetBlue is looking to disrupt the U.S.-UK market, but recent history has been unkind to long-haul low-cost carriers.

The country will establish vaccination travel lanes with Brunei and Germany, allowing inoculated passengers to travel into the country without the requirement to quarantine.