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...]

It seems that Covid-19 has hit easyJet hard - with the airline choosing to ground its entire fleet. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond easyJet operates a fleet of 337 Airbus A320 family narrow-body aircraft - however as a result of the travel restrictions and lock-downs across various countries - the airline has … [Read more...]

The second-largest airport in the London and South East area - Gatwick Airport - is to consolidate its operations at the airport and reduce the runway opening times. The move comes after a drop in traffic thanks to Covid-19/Coronavirus/Human Malware. Gatwick Airport from above - Image, Gatwick Airport. Passenger operations at Gatwick Airport will be consolidated on … [Read more...]

It seems even the might Air Asia is being hit hard by Covid-19/Coronavirus/Human Malware, with the airline grounding the majority of its fleet. Or what the airline likes to call "hibernating”. Air Asia Airbus A320 at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It will impact across the entire Air Asia and Air Asia X Families. In summary: Short Haul … [Read more...]

The airport in the Docklands of London - London City Airport has suspended operations to both commercial and private aviation. London City Airport Terminal building... soon to be a lot quieter. Image, Economy Class and Beyond The decision to suspend operations for commercial and private flights comes after Government instructions (and that airlines are reducing … [Read more...]

With Emirates and FlyDubai grounded, along with the closing of borders in the United Arab Emirates - it's no surprise the main hub - Dubai International Airport has closed to visitors and passengers. Airbus A380s lining up on the taxiway at Dubai International - Image, Dubai International Airport The closure is planned for the next two weeks, subject to … [Read more...]

Thai Airways is cutting is network up - like most airlines in the world. The main changes start from the 25th March, filtering through the 1st April, with cuts running through until 31st May. Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As usual, Covid-19/Coronavirus/Human Malware is to blame, with countries … [Read more...]

Two bits of news today for you to digest. Firstly, the United Kingdom has been placed in a state of lockdown for the next three weeks (at least). Locked down - The United Kingdom. Map, Openstreetmaps. The restrictions are tight, as annouced by the Prime Minister https://youtu.be/HlEFrbLeDks People will be allowed to leave home for very limited purposes … [Read more...]

Eithad is following a UAE governmental directive and is preparing to wind-down operations from 25th March 2020. Etihad Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will suspend all flights to, from, and via Abu Dhabi following a decision by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil … [Read more...]