NEWSDec 31, 1969Airlines Ground Airbus A380s Due to COVID-19Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, people are not willing to travel in order to avoid getting infected, causing air travel to be severely impacted. Routes usually operated by the Airbus A380 are key routes with high passenger demand. Now that this demand is getting significantly low due to the virus, airlines are finding ways to reduce costs, either by reducing the amount of daily services or by using smaller and more fuel-efficient aircraft on these services. Therefore, a majority of the A380 operators have chosen to ground their A380s for a period of time, and use smaller aircraft on these usually high-demand services. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Aircraft Retirements Accelerated Due to COVID-19Many iconic aircraft are being forced into retirement due to the ongoing COVID-19. Which aircraft are being forced into early retirement? Click to see more detailsRead More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969British Airways Cuts Jobs Due to Coronavirus PandemicResulting from the travel ban in the U.K., British Airways has warned it's workers that they are struggling to survive on a crisis "worse than 9/11" caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Alex Cruz, who is British Airways' chief executive wrote to some 45,000 employees informing them that the airline would be "parking aircraft in a way [they] never have before." Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969U.S. Bans Flights to Europe For Next Thirty DaysAccording to multiple sources, the U.S. will suspend flights to Europe for the next thirty days.
President Trump has announced that there will be no air travel, including cargo, allowed between Europe and the U.S.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969TSA Screeners in San Jose test positive for COVID-193 TSA screeners at Mineta San Jose International Airport have tested positive for COVID-19Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Delta and American Suspend Flights to MilanCoronavirus isn't only affecting flights to Asia. Now, flights to Italy are also being suspended.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969United Airlines Offers Pilots a Month OffUnited Airlines has offered pilots a month off at a reduced pay due to flight cuts.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Virgin Atlantic to Launch a Flight from Manchester to DelhiVirgin Atlantic will launch a flight from Manchester to Delhi. Click to learn moreRead More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Korean Air Reduces Flights Amid Coronavirus OutbreakSouth Korea is the country that is the most affected by the novel coronavirus after mainland China. Because of this, airlines have been reducing and/or cancelling flights to the country. However the country's flag carrier, Korean Air, has changed their flight schedules to flights across the world. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Trans States Airlines To Terminate ServicesTrans States Airlines will terminate service. Click to see an in-depth analysis.Read More →