Will the Bailout of US Airlines Learn from the Past?
While the airline industry awaits the terms of a government bailout needed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, 21st-century history offers some clues to the strings…
Africa’s Airline Industry Facing ‘Darkest-Ever Crisis’
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the South African airline industry could amount to 10.7 million fewer passengers transported and a loss of about…
Oman Air Terminates Hundreds Of Cabin Crew
Oman Air has permanently terminated hundreds of cabin crew with immediate effect amid the COVID19 crisis, according to aviation analyst and Gulf-Times Columnist Alex Macheras…
US Airlines Must Keep Flying If They Accept Coronavirus Aid
Struggling U.S. airlines must keep flying if they accept coronavirus aid, with proposed minimum service levels spelled out by aviation regulators Tuesday. The U.S. Department of…
Ethiopian Airlines Scales Back UK Operations
Ethiopian Airlines has announced temporary schedule adjustments to its UK flight operations. From today, and for a period of four weeks, the airline has paused…
Dubai To Bailout Emirates
The government of Dubai has offered its backing to Emirates, and will “inject equity into the company” in order to protect it from the impact…
COVID-19 Highlights Need for Transparency in Africa’s Air Travel Sector
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, “a staggering one million jobs are being lost every day” due to the economic effects of the…
British Airways Suspends All Flights From Gatwick Airport
British Airways will be temporarily suspending its flying schedule at Gatwick Airport, the company has announced. The planes will be grounded from April 1, although…
Astral Adjusts Flight Schedule
African freighter operator Astral Aviation has adjusted its flight schedule in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The carrier said that key staff will continue working…
Kenya Airways Seeks Govt Bailout
Kenya Airways has sought a multi-billion shilling government bailout after the grounding of its aircraft due to the ban on international flights sparked by the…