- U.N. Aviation Agency Weighs Restrictions on Carbon Credits under Fire by Climate Activists[Mar. 04, 2020]
The United Nations is weighing restrictions for a scheme designed to help airlines offset their carbon emissions, curbing industry funding for older projects whose environmental benefits have been disputed by climate activists.
- Airlines Rush to Boost Demand As Coronavirus Shreds Playbook for Crisis Management[Mar. 04, 2020]
The rapid spread of coronavirus cases worldwide is complicating a standard strategy used by airlines when disease, disaster or conflict hit travel destinations: lower fares and redirect flights to trouble-free areas.
- China Southern Airlines Resumes over 60% of Domestic Flights[Feb. 28, 2020]
As economic activities start to resume amid the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, China Southern Airlines, the largest airline by fleet size in Asia, has resumed more than 60 percent of its domestic flights by Thursday.
- Flights from South Korea, Japan to China Drop[Mar. 01, 2020]
Flights between China and South Korea, as well as between China and Japan, have been reduced due to the fast spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the two countries, according to Civil Aviation Administration of China.
- American Airlines Suspending Flights to Milan after U.S. Travel Warning[Mar. 01, 2020]
American Airlines Inc will suspend all U.S. flights to Milan, the airline said late on Saturday, just hours after the U.S. State Department said it was raising its travel warning for parts of Italy due to the coronavirus outbreak.
- United Airlines CEO Says It 'Likely' It Will Need to Cut Additional Flights[Mar. 02, 2020]
United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz told employees the U.S. airline would likely need to cut additional flights in the wake of sagging demand because of the coronavirus outbreak, the airline confirmed on Sunday.
- First Seoul-Budapest Cargo Flight Launched[Feb. 24, 2020]
Budapest Airport welcomed the first direct Seoul-Budapest cargo flight on Friday 21st February 2020; Korean Air's Boeing 777F type cargo aircraft taxied to the apron of BUD's logistics base at 10:40. The aerial connection is not only an excellent opportunity for the large Korean companies operating in Hungary, but will also constitute a significant competitive advantage for the Hungarian economy in the import-export market.
- Oneworld Wins Best Airline Alliance Award Again for In-Flight Wine[Feb. 26, 2020]
oneworld® was recognised once again as the Best Airline Alliance in the leading Cellars in the Sky Awards, alongside several oneworld member airlines which won accolades for having the best wine in-flight.
- Delta Reduces Flight Schedule to South Korea Following Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak[Feb. 27, 2020]
Delta is temporarily reducing the number of weekly flights it operates between the U.S. and Seoul-Incheon (ICN), South Korea, due to global health concerns related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Qatar Airways Fly Medical Supplies to China[Feb. 26, 2020]
A donation of 91.9 metric tons worth of medical supplies was delivered to Shanghai by Qatar Airways on Feb 22.