Airlines deploy herpes killer to wipe virus out of cabins
Airlines are turning to some of the world’s hardest-hitting disinfectants, capable of stopping everything from sexually transmitted diseases to the MRSA superbug, in the fight…
British Airways shrinks Milan timetable as virus hits demand
British Airways became the first major carrier to cut services to Italy following the spread of the coronavirus there, saying it will eliminate 22 round-trip…
Star Alliance welcomes Thai Smile Airways as connecting partner
Star Alliance welcomed THAI Smile Airways as a Star Alliance Connecting Partner at an official ceremony held today in Bangkok.
Royal Jordanian suspends Rome flights over virus concerns
Royal Jordanian Airlines suspended its flights from Amman to Rome starting Wednesday until further notice to protect travelers from the rising number of coronavirus cases…
South Africa raises bailout for stricken airline to $1.1 billion
South Africa almost doubled the level of funding for the national airline to 16.4 billion rand ($1.1 billion), cash that will go toward supporting a…
Boeing dangles funds for Max simulator sessions ahead of return
Boeing Co. is in talks with prominent customers about funding simulator training on the 737 Max once it’s cleared to fly again, in a bid…
Jet Air creditors to ask curt to extend liquidation deadline
Creditors of Jet Airways India Ltd. are seeking court action to save the bankrupt carrier from liquidation as a key deadline looms.
Lufthansa freezes hiring as coronavirus outbreak squeezes demand
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is adopting a package of cost-saving measures, including a hiring freeze, as the economic fallout of the coronavirus starts to bite. The…
Crisis-hit Cathay says 25,000 staff to take unpaid leave
More than 25,000 Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. staff are taking unpaid leave, underscoring the depth of the airline’s troubles as it contends with the coronavirus.
China’s virus-hit airlines are showing signs of recovery
China’s airline industry could be showing the first signs of recovery after dramatically shrinking over the past month as the spreading coronavirus led to thousands…
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