All Networks news – Page 103
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NewsHeathrow boss urges pre-board virus trial on New York flights
John Holland-Kaye claims checking passengers for Covid-19 at airport, using emerging technology, could kick-start traffic on one of world’s busiest routes
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NewsVirgin Atlantic adds back five routes to network in September
UK carrier Virgin Atlantic is restoring flights to Atlanta, Lagos, Tel Aviv and the Indian cities of Delhi and Mumbai this month as the restructuring airline rebuilds its network amid coronavirus.
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NewsGovernments ‘killing aviation’ by not managing border risks: IATA
The lack of co-operation between governments is stymieing the restart of commercial air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, potentially causing “irreparable demand to global connectivity”, according to IATA.
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NewsAir cargo traffic stabilises in July as capacity crunch continues
Air cargo traffic was stable in July but demand continues to be constrained by the lack of bellyhold capacity, according to the latest monthly report from IATA. Figures from the airline association show that demand in cargo tonne kilometre (CTK) terms fell by 13.5% year on year in July. IATA ...
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NewsTravel bans prompt Wizz to freeze capacity ramp-up plans
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is no longer expecting to further increase capacity between October and the end of the year as fresh travel restrictions temper demand.
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NewsSchiphol Group to cut hundreds of jobs as airport traffic falls
Dutch airports operator Royal Schiphol Group expects to cut hundreds of jobs as the coronavirus crisis stymies demand for air travel.
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NewsVistara starts London flights under ‘transport bubble’ arrangement
Indian carrier Vistara has commenced thrice-weekly flights between Delhi and London Heathrow under a bilateral “transport bubble” arrangement, and is in discussions to operate to other European countries. London Heathrow, which it will operate from 28 August to 30 September, will be the carrier’s first long-haul destination in its ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic to serve Pakistan from London and Manchester
Virgin Atlantic will begin operating routes from London Heathrow to Lahore and Islamabad and from Manchester to Islamabad in December. The carrier is looking to take advantage of relatively resilient demand for visiting friends and relatives, and to take a slice of cargo trade between Pakistan and the UK. Pakistan ...
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NewsGermany to abandon airport testing and reimpose quarantine
Germany is expected to announce this week that it will replace Covid-19 testing at airports for passengers from high-risk countries with a mandatory quarantine period of up to 14 days, prompting dismay from airline representatives.
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NewsEurope’s air travel recovery runs out of steam
The rebound in the levels of aircraft being operated in Europe has stalled, with indications that several airlines are beginning to pull back on capacity.
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NewsFinnair to cut 1,000 jobs and continue temporary layoffs
Finnair has started negotiations to cut up to 1,000 permanent jobs – 15% of its total workforce – amid “exceptionally tight” travel restrictions in its home country.
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NewsWallet, watch, mask and lots of hand sanitiser: wary passengers return to the skies
Face-masked and armed with hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes, passengers in the USA are returning to air travel in slightly larger numbers even though coronavirus cases continue to steadily rise across the country and a possible vaccine could be months away.
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NewsManchester airport shuts one of its terminals again as recovery stalls
Manchester airport is to temporarily close one of its terminals again from next month in a further sign of the slower-than-hoped-for pick-up in travel demand.
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NewsAirline Business podcast: uncertainties prevail after bleak Q2 results
Graham and Lewis discuss a bleak financial results season, as airlines count the costs of a ruinous April-June period while grappling with a bumpier-than-expected comeback in the current quarter.
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NewsEurowings passengers can pay to keep middle seat free
Eurowings will offer passengers the option of paying extra to keep the middle seat vacant, throughout the entire cabin, on all flights within Europe, after carrying out a “successful” trial of the measure.
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NewsIATA warns that Argentina may delay September air travel restart
Rumours are swirling that Argentina’s government might push back its plan to reopen the country to air travel on 1 September, throwing uncertainty around carriers’ plans to resume operations to the country.
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NewsPegasus talks to Airbus about changes to A320neo-family deliveries
Turkish budget carrier Pegasus has indicated that it will push back some aircraft deliveries, as it continues negotiations with Airbus regarding the A320neo-family twinjets it has on order.
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NewsAmerican cuts 15 cities from network as government aid expires
American Airlines intends to axe routes to 15 destinations, as it begins trimming its network due to the expiration of government aid and a lack of demand for air travel.
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NewsQantas A380s could re-enter service in three years: Alan Joyce
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce expects that the airline will only recover 50% of its international market by its 2022 fiscal year.
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NewsHeathrow awaits approval for ‘oven-ready’ Covid-19 testing centre
London Heathrow’s Covid-19 testing facility is “ready to go” and awaiting UK government approval to test arrivals at the airport as a way of reducing the amount of time for which travellers from high-risk countries are required to quarantine.