airBatic wrote to its customers outlining its future - and there's some pretty interesting things in the communication. Let's have a look. airBaltic Airbus A220-300 - Image, Airbus. For the airline, its three-weeks have been on the ground, with no date when the scheduled service is due to be resumed. The airline has had to make cuts, with 700 employees being removed … [Read more...]

With COVID-19 in full stream, Airbus is preparing to cut its production rates from its factories. The Airbus Family - Image, Airbus. The manufacturer managed to deliver 36 aircraft in March, down from the 55 in February 2020, with customers requesting deferrals due to the current pandemic. As such, Airbus is reducing the outputs per month - these are now: A320 … [Read more...]

Leisure operator Jet2.com has confirmed it is to extend its grounding until at least the 17th June. This will impact both Jet2 flights and Jet2Holidays packages.  Jet2.com Boeing 737-800 arriving into Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move comes due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty it is causing in when the airline can recommence their flights and … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group is taking the opportunity to slim down its fleet, with plans to decommission some of its long haul and short-haul fleet, as well as seal the fate of Germanwings. Lufthansa Airbus A80 and Boeing 747-400 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The group will park permanently the following: 11 Airbus A320 + 10 from Eurowings Three … [Read more...]

Airports across the world continue to mothball terminals due to the collapsing passenger demand - and Singapore Changi is no exception, with the airport choosing to mothball its Terminal 2 complex. The great Solari departure board at Changi Terminal 2 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. § Operations out of Terminal 2 will be suspended for 18 months, commencing 1st … [Read more...]

Air Canada is following Delta and United Airlines, by offering to extend its elite membership of its loyalty programme - Altitude - through to the end of 2021. ... with a few interesting wrinkles on the way. Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As well as extending the elite status, Air Canada is also wanting you to share … [Read more...]

It seems that Emirates is ready to restart some services, with the airline gaining authorisation to carry passengers on certain flights. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Once again, the Emirates will take to air on from the 6th of April. However, it will be a limited service. The airline plans to operate the … [Read more...]

COVID-19 is impacting UK domestic travel - with coach operator National Express choosing to suspend operations from Sunday 5th April, 23:59 onwards. A National Express Coach at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The coach operator has been running a reduced network for essential travel only up until now. But with people staying at home, the operator has … [Read more...]

COVID-19 continues to impact American Airlines as it adjusts flights and capacity for Summer 2020 and beyond. American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will suspend a total of 60% of its international capacity (compared to 2019). Over the International, the splits in the cuts vary, with … [Read more...]

With Gatwick airport reducing its operational hours and the lack of demand due to Covid-19, British Airways is suspending its operations at the airport.   British Airways Premium check in on the first day for British Airways at South Terminal, London Gatwick - Image, British Airways With London City closed to commercial traffic (and the airline pulling down … [Read more...]