Governments and regulatory bodies must resist adopting protectionist measures such as ’travel bubbles’ that reduce the opportunities for international airlines to serve markets, in the view of Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker Governments and regulatory bodies must resist the adoption of protectionist...
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Qatar Airways does not expect to operate its Airbus A380s for at least two years, according to the Middle Eastern carrier’s chief executive Akbar Al Baker. Qatar Airways does not expect to operate its Airbus A380s for at least two...
Royal Jordanian Airlines has named Samih Darwazah as its interim chief executive, after parting from previous head Stefan Pichler after three years. The flag-carrier says its contract with Pichler was ended on 30 September, adding that this was “through mutual...
The new chief executive of British Airways has called for the urgent introduction of pre-flight coronavirus testing to save the UK’s airline industry. The new chief executive of British Airways has called for the urgent introduction of pre-flight coronavirus testing to save...
UK airlines desperately need a coronavirus testing regime in place avoid a “really, really bleak winter” for the industry, according to Tim Alderslade, chief executive of Airlines UK. UK airlines desperately need a coronavirus testing regime in place avoid a “really, really bleak winter”...
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has operated a commercial passenger flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv, which it claims is the first such service from a Gulf state to Israel. Etihad Airways’ flight EY9607, flown with a Boeing 787-10...
Cathay Pacific will operate only around 10% of its capacity for the rest of year, and just about half for the coming year. This comes as it warns of a very slow recovery in passenger traffic, despite seeing some signs...
Australia’s Qantas plans to give up its stake in low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines to joint venture partner Vietnam Airlines, according to a media report. This will be transferred at no cost and the deal is expected to be finalised by the end of October, DealStreetAsia,...