Page 19 - Airlines

Airlines, hotels stare at uncertain future amid coronavirus spread: CARE

The aviation industry, which includes airports and their vendors and suppliers, might not fully recover soon from the impact of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

Major airlines urge US Treasury to disburse assistance of $58 bn quickly

In a letter dated Saturday and seen by Reuters, carriers wrote that "given the urgent and immediate need, it is essential that these funds be disbursed as soon as possible."

Transport, logistics woes clog ports and airports, custom clearance allowed

In many cases, duties are not being paid by importers due to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities

India to suspend domestic flights, seeks to lock down coronavirus spread

The country banned international flights for a week on March 20, and many states in the country have either curtailed or suspended public transport as preventive measures against the disease.

Covid-19: Jet fuel refining margins turn negative as airlines ground fleets

Refining margins for jet fuel plunged to minus 7 cents per barrel over Dubai crude on Monday, a level not seen in the last 11 years

Delhi airport turns one runway into parking bay as airlines ground planes

Delhi is the busiest airport in the country with over 1300 flights daily which have now come down to 800-900 flights a day

GoAir appoints aviation sector veteran Sanjiv Kapoor as its advisor

Kapur has also been associated in the past with SpiceJet, where he handled the position of Chief Operating Officer

Global airlines need up to $200 billion in emergency aid, says IATA

Airlines worldwide face an unprecedented existential threat as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 9,000 people around the world, shuts down global travel.

Airlines disappointed with EC guidelines on EU261 passenger rights regime

Besides, both organisations had called for a limitation on extensive obligations to provide care and assistance in the event of cancellations due to COVID-19.

Govts offer airlines financial aid as Coronavirus drives deeper flight cuts

With airlines halting plane deliveries and new orders to conserve cash, Boeing Co called on the US government to provide at least $60 billion in access to liquidity

Airlines, travel agents seek relief as they fly into coronavirus turbulence

Globally, airlines have grounded aircraft and slashed flights as governments have suspended visas and restricted travel to stop the spread of Covid-19

Govt plans relief package for domestic airlines ravaged by Covid-19: Report

At present, the sector is the worst affected due to the outbreak

'Single biggest shock': Airlines, airports battle Covid-19 cash crunch

The only bright spot for the airline is the cargo market, where rates are surging as a result of the loss of capacity in the belly of passenger aircraft as those flights are cut

Covid-19 outbreak: Airlines change schedules, cut jobs, and seek govt aid

"Demand is drying up in ways that are completely unprecedented," CAPA said in a report

Coronavirus fear: Airlines, travel firms grapple with cancellation requests

Those with reservations face potentially steep losses for cancelling; those contemplating trips must weigh the risk of getting sick or being quarantined

Boeing to separate 737 MAX wire bundles before return to service: Report

Boeing expects changes to take roughly one week per aircraft, but it will do some of the work as it goes through the process of removing aircraft from storage

Coronavirus: Air freight rates skyrocket amid passenger flight cuts

About half of the air cargo carried worldwide normally flies in the belly of passenger jets rather than in dedicated freighters

Planning to go abroad? Check with insurer if it will cover coronavirus

If you cancel your ticket, will you be refunded? Before you choose to go, here are a few things that will help you make the right choice

Airlines seek relief package from govt after coronavirus outbreak hits biz

Airlines sought a limited period concession of the standing rule of slot allocation, which mandates that firms must operate at least 80 per cent of their allocated slots

Coronavirus impact: $13 to fly in China as airlines offer 'cabbage prices'

A one-way direct trip from Shanghai to Chengdu on Juneyao Airlines Co. this Saturday costs just 90 yuan ($13) plus 50 yuan in taxes