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…
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…
Ground Handling Kingpin Giles Wilson is Bullish on Industry Rebound
The global aviation industry has survived 911, SARS, the credit crunch and the Icelandic ash cloud – so can get through coronavirus, the chief executive…
Massive Layoffs Result from Trump’s Bizarre Travel Ban
Following President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that US-Europe flights would be banned for a month, carriers are now reworking schedules to meet the new requirements…
Despite Fewer Cases of Coronavirus, Africa’s Air Sector Hit Hardest
At the beginning it was a secret, time passed and the mouths could not hold it, China had to let the world know about the…
How the Pandemic Crisis May Help Struggling SAA
While international airlines have been blindsided by the impact of the coronavirus on global travel, the outbreak may bring unexpected benefits for South African Airways…
NAHCO Nabs Ground Handling Contract for Ethiopian at Lagos Airport
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc is taking over the ground handling operations of Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Mail Services, which was formerly handled…
Trump Cancels All US-Europe Travel for 30 Days
Under mounting pressure to take action against the spread of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended travel from Europe to the United States,…
To avoid Coronavirus when flying, forget about gloves and masks. Follow these tips instead.
As concern mounts about the scale of the outbreak, carriers from United Airlines Holdings Inc. to Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. have scrapped thousands of flights…