Air Travel
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Italian Government Plans Full Takeover of Alitalia
Previously, May 31st was set as the deadline to complete the sale of Alitalia, which has been continuously losing money for years. Reuters reports that the airline is running out of cash, despite an extra 400 million euro injection decided by the government at the beginning of the year.
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American Airlines to Cut International Capacity by 75%
American Airlines said on Saturday said it will implement a phased suspension of nearly all long-haul international flights starting March 16, amid reduced demand and the increasing travel restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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US Extending Europe Travel Ban Restrictions to UK and Ireland
United States will add the U.K. and Ireland to sweeping travel restrictions announced a few days ago, as the coronavirus spreads. President Donald Trump announced the changes on Saturday, discouraging the American public from unnecessary travel.
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Flyers from Europe Will Be Sent to JFK, LAX and 11 Other Airports
All flyers from Europe who are allowed to enter the country, will be redirected to 13 CDC approved airports in the United States,
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Norwegian Cuts 4,000 Flights and Lays Off Half of Employees
Norwegian Air said it will scrap 4,000 flights and temporarily lay off around half its employees due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Travel restrictions and falling demand due to the virus are increasingly hurting the airline industry specifically.
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U.S. Bans Travel from Europe for Foreign Nationals
The travel restrictions would only apply to foreign nationals coming from 26 European countries. The restrictions will not apply to US citizens, legal permanent residents, their family members, or trade and cargo.
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FAA Suspends 80% Slot Use Requirement to Halt Ghost Flights
Airlines must fly 80% of their flights on a slot in order to safeguard their presence for the next season. With summer approaching, which should mean an increase in demand, airlines do not want to lose these slots.
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American Airlines Extends Fee Waivers to Flights Booked before 3/1
American has extended its offer to waive change fees for customers who purchased tickets prior to March 1 for travel through April 30. The offer is available for any of American’s fares and customers have until December 31 to rebook travel for future flights.
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Delta Air Lines Cuts Back Flights by 15%
To align capacity with expected demand, Delta is reducing system capacity by 15 points versus its plan, with international capacity reduced by 20-25 percent, and domestic capacity reduced by 10-15 percent.
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American Airlines Cuts Back Domestic and International Flights
American will reduce international capacity for the summer peak by 10% versus the previous selling schedule, including a 55% reduction in trans-Pacific capacity. Domestic capacity in April will be reduced by 7.5% versus the current schedule.
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United Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver to Flights Booked On/Before 3/2
United Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver to Flights Booked On/Before 3/2 United Airlines has improved its cancellation and change fee policy over coronavirus fears. The airline is now waiving change fees for all tickets issued on or before March 2 — domestic or international — with original travel dates of March 9 through April…
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Alaska Airlines Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver to Flights Booked Before 2/26
Alaska Airlines Extends Cancellation and Change Fee Waiver Alaska Airlines has improved its cancellation and change fee policy over coronavirus fears. The following rules wee already in effect as of March 4th: If you purchase a Saver fare between February 27, 2020 and March 31, 2020 for travel through February 28, 2021, you may: Cancel your trip and…
