Air Freight News
Dubai Airports chief sees ‘hockey stick’ recovery after vaccine
The head of the world’s busiest international air hub is confident that passengers will return to the skies in droves once they believe it’s safe.…
Iceland to test visitors upon arrival at Keflavik Airport
Iceland will test all airline passengers arriving at Keflavik Airport for coronavirus by June 15, with those resulting negative spared a mandatory two-week quarantine, the…
Person on Austin, Texas, Runway Killed as Southwest Plane Lands
Police and federal aviation officials are investigating the death Thursday night of a person who was on a runway at an Austin, Texas, airport as…
US airport screeners must wear masks, TSA is set to announce
All U.S. airport security screeners must start wearing masks, the Transportation Security Administration is set to announce as soon as Thursday.
Fraport Group – first quarter of 2020: Revenue and net profit heavily impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
In the first three months of 2020, the business of airport operator Fraport was heavily impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines, airports seen needing costly revamp for virus era
Airlines and airports must adopt even more measures against the spread of Covid-19, some of which would imply major new costs for an industry already…
Gatwick cutbacks mount with Virgin Atlantic the latest to flee
The coronavirus is muddying the outlook for London’s second-biggest airport.
Branson’s Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,150 jobs, shutter Gatwick
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. will eliminate 3,150 jobs, or a third of the workforce, and shutter its London Gatwick hub to ride out the coronavirus…
World Routes and IATA Slot Conference to Focus on Recovery
As some governments look to ease restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the coming months, the travel and tourism industry must now plan ahead…
US Transportation Secretary Chao announces over $1 billion in grants to 439 airports in 50 states
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $1.187 billion in airport safety…