- Lufthansa in Advanced Talks for State Rescue Deal Worth about US$10 Billion[May 21, 2020]
Airline Lufthansa said on Thursday it is in advanced talks with the German government's economic stabilisation fund over a rescue deal worth up to EUR 9 billion (US$9.9 billion), including the state taking a 20% stake in the company.
- Airlines Use Promotions on Webcam to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Ticket Sales[May 19, 2020]
Chinese carriers are taking various measures to overcome the difficulties posed by the novel coronavirus outbreak, promoting destinations and selling tickets through livestreaming sessions as part of the latest ways for them to get through the challenging time.
- Emirates Launches Comprehensive Safety Measures for Customers and Employees at the Airport and on Board[Apr. 23, 2020]
In response to COVID-19, Emirates has adopted comprehensive measures from pre-check-in COVID-19 testing process to enhanced cleaning prodesures of aircrafts after each journey to provide better protection to the health and safety of staff and passengers at the airport and on board.
- Israel's El Al Extends Passenger Flight Suspension until May 9[Apr. 26, 2020]
El Al Israel Airlines on Sunday extended its suspension of scheduled passenger flights by a week until May 9 but said it will operate a number of special flights to and from the United States and Europe.
- Virgin Atlantic Says Still Talking with UK Government on Coronavirus Funds[Apr. 26, 2020]
Virgin Atlantic is still talking with the British government about a bailout package to cope with the devastating effects of the coronavirus outbreak on travel as well as focusing on private sector funding, a company spokeswoman told Reuters.
- Egypt's Nile Air Urges Government to Take Stakes in Private Airlines[Apr. 26, 2020]
Egypt's Nile Air on Sunday urged the government to buy stakes in private airline companies to help them survive the crisis caused by the new coronavirus pandemic.
- Tibet Airlines to Increase Domestic Routes[Apr. 27, 2020]
Tibet Airlines will launch 18 new air routes on May 3 to provide more convenient travel services to Tibet autonomous region, Tibet Daily reported.
- More Flights Move to Beijing's New Airport[Apr. 26, 2020]
The newly-built Beijing Daxing International Airport has seen more flights move there from the Beijing Capital International Airport.
- Israel's El Al in Advanced Talks for Bank Loan Backed by Govt[Apr. 21, 2020]
El Al Israel Airlines said it is in advanced talks with an Israeli bank to receive a loan that will be partly backed by government guarantees.
- Virgin Australia Falls To Virus Crisis, Appoints Administrator to Find Investor[Apr. 21, 2020]
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd on Tuesday succumbed to third-party led restructuring that could lead to a sale, making Australia's second-biggest airline the Asia-Pacific region's biggest victim of the coronavirus crisis gripping the industry.