- State-Owned Airlines Post Sluggish Performance Amid Epidemic[Mar. 19, 2020]
China's three major carriers all posted sluggish operational data in February, in the wake of the global novel coronavirus epidemic, according to their statements released on Wednesday. However, the domestic air travel market is starting to pick up in March.
- Friendship from Afar: Xiamen Airlines Donates Masks to KLM[Mar. 20, 2020]
On the early morning of March 18, Flight MF811 departed for Amsterdam, carrying 20,000 masks donated by Xiamen Airlines also the friendship of the carrier to its foreign partner, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The flight landed at noon on the same day in Beijing time and was welcomed by Pieter Elbers, President and CEO of KLM, who also expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support from Xiamen.
- Australia Bans Non-Residents from Entering Country on Coronavirus Fears[Mar. 19, 2020]
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday all non-citizens and non-residents would be banned from entering the country from 9 pm (1000 GMT) Friday.
- New Zealand Shuts Border to All Foreigners to Curb Spread of Coronavirus[Mar. 19, 2020]
New Zealand closed its borders to all foreigners from midnight on Thursday, as it stepped up efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
- SF Express-Briefing of Express Delivery Service Operations in Feb 2020[Mar. 19, 2020]
On March 19, 2020, S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (the "Company") released an announcement on express delivery service operations in February 2020.
- IATA Welcomes EU Suspension of Slot Use Rules[Mar. 13, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission (EC) granting the temporary suspension until June 2020 of the 80-20 "use it or lose it" rule for airport slots.
- SAS Temporarily Halt Most of the Traffic[Mar. 16, 2020]
As an effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the measures that authorities have taken, the demand for international air travel is essentially non-existent. Therefore, SAS has made the decision to temporarily halt most of its traffic starting Monday March 16 until there are yet again conditions to conduct commercial aviation.
- Finnair Cuts Capacity by 90% from 1 April, Maintains Critical Air Connections for Finland[Mar. 16, 2020]
The coronavirus epidemic has had a severe impact on demand for air travel, and several countries have set restrictions on air travel. Finnair has today commented on the financial implications of the situation in a stock exchange release.
- Information Regarding Routes That SAS Continue to Operate[Mar. 16, 2020]
In the coming weeks, SAS will continue to operate the following routes and destinations with limited service:
- Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID-19[Mar. 16, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials. This has been done through dedicated cargo freighter operations, utilization of cargo capacity in passenger aircraft and with relief flights to affected areas.