COVID-19

Routes hears how the US Virgin Islands has become the fastest-growing territory for total capacity in the Americas.

Governments are once again working to facilitate travel now omicron fears have subsided.

Qantas’ bookings are ‘trending upward,’ CEO Alan Joyce says.

The carrier anticipates operating just 15-20% of pre-pandemic capacity on long-haul routes during New Zealand’s winter season.

The country began a staged reopening in November 2021.

JAL, which had seen domestic demand start recovering in the 2021 December quarter, has cut more than 7,000 domestic flights in the month of February.

Our new interactive map details the global recovery last year country-by-country.

The money comes with restrictions, including BER not being allowed to offer discounts to airlines.

The ULCC is gearing up to operate more capacity this summer than before the pandemic but admitted that price cuts would be needed to stimulate demand.

The LCC said it needs a ‘buffer’ as it hires new staff.

The route will become IndiGo’s third nonstop service to mainland China if the launch goes ahead.

The move follows the UAE's relaxation of travel bans.

The unpredictability of when Japan’s borders will reopen creates uncertainty around Hawaiian's international network.

Tight border restrictions imposed by governments in the Asia-Pacific region meant international passenger travel remained severely depressed last year, although cargo markets saw encouraging growth.

Willie Walsh concedes Asia-Pacific routes will be slow to recover.

Passenger numbers last year were 59% lower than pre-pandemic levels and airports across the continent remain under 'considerable stress.'

The Star Alliance member believes routes to Asia will be particularly slow to rebound.

The Scandinavian airline said it was not financially viable to continue operations, blaming a lack of state support.

New COVID-19 crew restrictions imposed by the Hong Kong government have made it challenging for Cathay to operate.

The US Transportation Department said China’s cancellation of 44 flights operated by US airlines is inconsistent with the US-China air services accord.

The threshold is higher than the EU's, meaning the UK is no longer shadowing Brussels on slot rules as it has until now post-Brexit.

The latest capacity cut comes after the state of Western Australia announced it will impose a 'hard border' in an effort to prevent the spread of omicron.

The UN aviation body details ‘downside risks’ from COVID-19 headwinds in its latest global airline forecast.

American, Delta and United have all been forced by the CAAC to temporarily suspend routes to China.

The carrier says its long-term focus is on rebuilding and growing its international network.