Virgin Atlantic is nearing completion of a privately-funded £1.2bn solvent recapitalisation programme, including a restructuring plan that will help safeguard the airline during its recovery phase
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Qatar Airways Cargo has begun a ‘1 Million Kilos’ campaign, which from July to the end of December, will enable charities to use its services to transport humanitarian aid and medical supplies all over the world, free of charge
Air Canada is taking a proactive, science-led approach to protecting its passengers from Covid-19 through two new initiatives involving testing and strategy
OWG, a new Canadian airline, is preparing to launch with the goal of winning the hearts of Quebecers and getting travellers excited again. With an eye on efficiency, its 158-seat B737-400s are being fitted with super-lightweight seats
United Airlines has announced that it is tripling the size of its August schedule compared to its June 2020 schedule, adding nearly 25,000 domestic and international flights compared to July 2020. The airline plans to fly 40% of its overall schedule in August, as compared to August 2019
Lufthansa Group is massively ramping up its operations and expects that by the end of October, over 90% of all originally planned short- and medium-haul destinations and over 70% of the Group’s long-haul destinations will be served again
During July 2020, Volaris plans to rapidly increase its capacity to 50% as measured by available seat miles (ASMs), in response to what it sees as a gradual recovery in demand for its air transportation services
Singapore Airlines has launched its 2020 app challenge, an initiative which seeks digital solutions to address real business challenges. The competition, now in its sixth year, presents an opportunity for innovation startups to work with the airline and be part of the future of air travel
United Airlines expects to have total available liquidity of approximately US$17 billion at the end of Q3 2020, through financing of US$5 billion secured by the MileagePlus loyalty programme, as well as US$4.5 billion expected to be available to the airline through the CARES Act Loan Program
Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), Swoop, has issued an RFP (request for proposal) seeking strategic partnerships with airports in order to stimulate travel and support economic recovery