US airlines are awaiting progress on COVID-19 relief proposals in Washington that could include another $17 billion in payroll support for an industry bracing for a renewed slump in air travel as cases spike across the country. The number of passengers screened at US airports dipped to 501,513 on Tuesday, the lowest number since 4
UAE-based carrier Emirates has announced it is expecting more than 400,000 passengers to travel through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport during the busy Christmas period, as customers travel home or abroad for the holiday season. The carrier has said it expects around 200,000 outgoing passengers through the terminal, based on the airline’s latest booking figures,
A pilot union in the US has pushed for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use by pilots as soon as it receives broader regulatory approval, and prioritise the jab for flight crew. Previously, pilots have been instructed by their unions not to participate in any vaccine trials, as getting
European regulators have upheld the ban on flight operations for Pakistan International Airlines following the airline’s involvement in a widespread pilot accreditation scandal. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended PIA’s authorisation for operation in European Union member countries for six months back in July 2020. The EASA ban was quickly followed by similar
US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has continued to expand its network despite the subdued conditions of the pandemic, with 16 new daily non-stop domestic routes. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly announced the expansion on Thursday, noting that the airline’s move could shake things up for traditional rivals such as United Airlines. Notably, the low-cost airline has
Despite the welcome news that the 737 MAX has been approved for commercial service by the US Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing reported more MAX order cancellations in November. Boeing announced that a further 88 MAX plane orders were cancelled in November, bringing its total cancellations on the MAX alone to 536 for 2020 so far.
