Air Freight News
Airlines bleed cash as jets half empty, long-haul still grounded
Airlines seeking to build up flights after idling their fleets at the height of the coronavirus outbreak are bleeding more cash as jets fly half…
Wizz Air says Covid travel rules are halting its expansion
Wizz Air Holdings Plc dropped plans to increase capacity to 80% next quarter, hitting the brakes on an aggressive return to the skies after new…
Aviation job losses could approach a half-million by year’s end
The global aviation industry has racked up more than 350,000 job losses in the past six months, with more pain on the way, according to…
Dubai lifts veil on debt, showing it owes less than thought
Dubai made a rare foray into public bond markets, revealing along the way that its debt burden is now a lot smaller than estimated by…
US opens economic front in campaign to expand ties with Taiwan
The U.S.’s decision to launch economic talks with Taiwan opened a new front in Taipei’s effort to push back against increased pressure from Beijing.
Germany cushions pandemic blow by weaning itself off exports
Germany expects the blow from the coronavirus crisis to be less severe than feared, as the country reduces its traditional reliance on exports.
Etihad begins ticket sales to Israelis in lead-up to flights
Etihad Airways started selling tickets to Israeli passengers in the lead-up to normal commercial flights between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
ByteDance chief reconsiders TikTok options after new China rules
As Donald Trump threatened to ban the U.S. operations of the hit app TikTok, Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd.’s choices seemed to be limited to selling…
Pilot wages cut by half in Turkish Airlines’ pact with Union
Turkish Airlines agreed with a union to cut pilot wages by half through 2021 and reduce salaries for other workers to help mitigate the impact…
AirAsia to charge passengers who check In at airport counters
AirAsia Group Bhd. is charging passengers who check in at airport counters rather than via its website, mobile app or self-service kiosks.