- COVID-19 and Aviation: Lessons Learned from China[Mar. 24, 2020]
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- Suspension of Global Airlines amid COVID-19 Pandemic[Mar. 24, 2020]
The COVID-19 has spread around the world, with more than 170 countries and regions reporting confirmed cases of the virus. In such a severe situation, a number of airlines began to suspend international flights, or even cancel all flights.
- COVID-19 Outbreak and Global Airport Operation[Mar. 24, 2020]
Trends of COVID-19 Outbreak and Flight Completion in China
- Latest Updates on COVID-19 Aviation Impact (Mar 17 - 23, 2020)[Mar. 24, 2020]
CHINA
- 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.
- China's TOP3 Airlines Record over 80% YoY Drop of Passenger Traffic As Virus Hits Travel[Mar. 19, 2020]
Reported by CARNOC.com, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines successively released Announcement on Key Operating Data of February 2020 on the evening of March 18.
- 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.
- Etihad Airways Implements Temporary Changes to Its Route Network[Mar. 15, 2020]
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and its continuing impact on air travel services globally, Etihad Airways continues to follow UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives and has implemented a series of consolidated network changes. This is also being carried out for the safety and convenience of its customers and staff, and to minimise operational disruption during this period. The following services from Abu Dhabi have been temporarily adjusted: