AirAsia Malaysia becomes latest to fly only fully-vaccinated passengers
AirAsia Malaysia will only take fully vaccinated travelers on board its flights, the carrier announced on October 6,…
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News about the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the aviation industry, including travel restrictions, operations, and the industry’s recovery.
Southwest Airlines now require its staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (LUV) has announced on October 4, 2021, that it is now requiring all of its…
Airline industry net losses to top $200 billion during pandemic
Airline industry losses during the COVID-19 pandemic could reach $200 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates. However,…
“No jab, no fly”: Air NZ sets out vaccination requirement for passengers
“No jab, no fly.” That’s what Air New Zealand is telling passengers who want to take international flights…
Cathay Pacific given discrimination warning over firing of unvaccinated crew
Hong Kong’s Equal Opportunities Commission has given Cathay Pacific a discrimination warning after the airline fired crew who…
Italy tightens entry requirements on U.S. travelers
Due to rising coronavirus infections in the United States, the European Union removed the U.S. from its ‘safe…
Alaska Airlines rewards vaccinated employees with $200
A reward for a jab. This is Alaska Airlines’ new incentive in an effort to encourage vaccination among…
EVA Air temporarily halts Chicago flights; sacks COVID-positive pilot
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air suspends its Taipei-Chicago flights until September 18, 2021, after three of the airline’s pilots…
UA staff with religious exemptions from COVID vaccine to be put on unpaid leave
United Airlines employees who were granted exemptions from getting vaccinations against COVID-19 for religious reasons will be put…
Hong Kong bans Philippine Airline flights from Manila until September 11, 2021
Hong Kong has announced the decision to suspend Philippine Airline flights from Manila starting August 29, 2021, until…
Lufthansa to require COVID-19 shots for crew
Germany’s Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) will now require their crew on planes to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. “International…
Latvian government invests €90 million into airBaltic equity
airBaltic has received €90 million worth of financial support from the government of Latvia and now awaits the…
SAA low-cost arm Mango Airlines to enter bankruptcy protection, media reports
South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines, a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), has been swedging to maintain…
How MROs have risen to the challenges posed by the pandemic
As with many companies across the world, MROs have faced daunting challenges during the pandemic. Here, AeroTime investigates…
On a verge of bankruptcy, Vietnam Airlines aims to raise $345M
Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam’s flag carrier which came into the public spotlight when the local media revealed it was…
Air France-KLM finds way to refinance outstanding debt
Air France-KLM has successfully placed a note issue of €800 million which proceeds the airline group plans to…
Newcomers of United Airlines to get mandatory COVID-19 vaccine
An American air carrier United Airlines is following multiple air carriers’ steps, which have already implemented the requirement…
SpiceJet to implement new pilot wage structure
An Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet reportedly informed its ground staff, commercial staff, pilots, and cabin crew members about…