COVID-19

WestJet’s ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop will operate four domestic and five international routes from Toronto Pearson International.

As lockdowns ease, new market patterns, regulations and business practices are emerging. Those organizations that adapt most effectively will emerge strongest.

CEO Alan Joyce said there will be an even stronger business case for nonstop long-haul routes after the COVID-19 crisis.

EasyJet director calls on industry to ensure governments have right policies in place.

Flydubai carries Emirates passengers to several East European destinations not served by the long-haul specialist.

The two carriers have agreed a codeshare deal less than four months after signing a Memorandum of Understanding to increase their cooperation.

Continuing uncertainty around international travel restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 continues to hurt the UK economy, a report has found.

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports begin to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Outdoor ski locale in Wyoming could prove popular even in the face of the pandemic, Alaska believes.

Irish LCC picks up former Flybe BHD-EDI route.

The carrier does not expect to return to the US until at least the second half of 2021.

We asked network planners from across the world about how COVID-19 has impacted their strategies and what they think will be the most important factors in reinstating networks.

Raúl Revuelta, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, discusses the state of the market in Mexico and how the group has adapted to challenges created by COVID-19.

The ULCC’s pilots agree to work fewer hours to save jobs.

The LCC expects domestic capacity to return to 70-75% of pre-pandemic levels in Malaysia by the fourth quarter.

CEO Doug Parker signals that service to smaller regional markets is at risk.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at Turkish Airlines’ delayed plans to serve Vancouver; Forli in northern Italy securing its first route in more than seven years; and S7 adding a leisure destination from Novosibirsk.

The airline managed to stay profitable through the first half of 2020 and return to 82% of pre-pandemic capacity by the end of June.

The move contrasts with rivals American and United, which are booking flights to capacity if possible.

ExpressJet, the regional carrier which operates routes exclusively for United, will cease operations at the end of next month.

The Dutch flag-carrier said China’s relaxation of travel restrictions is allowing suspended flights to restart.

The Singapore Airlines subsidiary is also using 787s for cargo flights as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced passenger aircraft out of service.

As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.

More routes are returning to Delta Air Lines’ long-haul network during the upcoming winter and summer seasons, but some destinations like Mumbai and Osaka are not currently scheduled to resume.

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.