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Articles tagged “airlines + transport”

Coronavirus

White House’s $20 Billion Payroll Support Proposal Falls Short of Airline Demands

It's not quite the CARES Act extension U.S. carriers wanted, as Washington's bailout offer is below the $25 billion they've been calling for.

Alexandra Alper, Reuters | 4 years ago

White House’s $20 Billion Payroll Support Proposal Falls Short of Airline Demands

Coronavirus

EasyJet CEO Chides European Union States Over Fragmented Travel Policies

Johan Lundgren is right to point out quarantines are confusing, and in many cases a disproportionate response to the crisis. But airline bosses shouldn't underestimate the bureaucratic complexities of Europe.

Laurence Frost and Sarah Young, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

United Warns It Will Lay Off 20 Percent of Its Pilots Without More U.S. Aid

The threats and gamesmanship are heating up with a month to go before U.S. aid to airlines expires and workers are at risk. This would be the largest reduction of pilots in United's history.

Tracy Rucinski, Reuters | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Southwest Airlines’ Corp Travel Biz: A Year On, Down But Not Out

The pandemic will have marred the first anniversary celebrations, but this fledgling corporate travel unit should have enough experience behind it to ride out the storm.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Southwest Airlines’ Corp Travel Biz: A Year On, Down But Not Out

Coronavirus

Virgin Australia Will Cut 3,000 Jobs Under Revamp by New Owner Bain Capital

This exit out of voluntary administration is being described as a "resetting" under Bain Capital. Apart from the famous red brand, Virgin Australia stands to be unrecognizable after such a restructuring.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Why the Ryanair CEO Thinks He Has This Pandemic Mess All Worked Out

Michael O'Leary's latest strategy is a long shot, but when your traffic plummets 99 percent you've got nothing to lose.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Why the Ryanair CEO Thinks He Has This Pandemic Mess All Worked Out

Coronavirus

Passengers Now Need a Negative Covid Test Certificate Before Flying to China

The test, paperwork, and five-day time frame all add up to a lot of extra work for the traveler. Those airlines that are allowed to fly to China will probably be hoping it's a very temporary measure.

Stella Qiu, Lusha Zhang and Jamie Freed, Reuters | 4 years ago

Passengers Now Need a Negative Covid Test Certificate Before Flying to China

Coronavirus

Demand for Buyout Packages High Among Pilots

These airline incentives seem to be working, and early retirement is looking likely for many Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines pilots.

Tracy Rucinski and David Shepardson, Reuters | 4 years ago

Demand for Buyout Packages High Among Pilots

Coronavirus

Air New Zealand Pauses New Bookings to Ease Burden on Quarantine Facilities

This zero tolerance approach to risk is necessary because the country doesn't want to make any more mistakes. Will a three-week bookings hiatus be enough though?

Praveen Menon, Reuters | 4 years ago

Air New Zealand Pauses New Bookings to Ease Burden on Quarantine Facilities

Coronavirus

What a New Surcharge From Singapore Airlines Could Mean for Other Carriers

It used to be just the European carriers that made bold statements like this against legacy distribution giants. Not anymore.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago