COVID-19 News Roundup

Tracking the impact of the pandemic on travel

COVID-19 News Roundup

When the pandemic was first declared in March 2020, ATPCO understood the value of keeping track of industry-related news in the quickly changing environment. We tracked aviation news and developments from the start of the pandemic through December 2020. This page is no longer updated but remains a source for looking back on the events our industry weathered during our toughest times. We are now looking forward to recovery and a post-recovery world.

   
Region Date Organization Summary
North America 16 Mar 2020 American Airlines Suspend nearly all long-haul flights
North America 03 Apr 2020 American Airlines AA axes most flights to New York area
North America 15 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Strengthens Requirement That Customers Wear Face Coverings on Board
North America 08 Jul 2020 American Airlines American, United stop flying to Hong Kong amid crew testing requirements
North America 25 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Says Oct. 1 Job Losses Will Total 40,000 — Including 19,000 That Congress Could Save
North America 25 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Receives $5.5 Billion Treasury Loan, More Than Expected
North America 16 Mar 2020 American Airlines AA Pilot tests positive for COVID
North America 28 Apr 2020 American Airlines American Airlines to Enhance Cleaning and Provide PPE
North America 16 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Launches Loyalty Bonuses For Passengers Ready To Book Travel
North America 27 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Informs Its Cabin Crew About How Flying Will Change
North America 03 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines May Permanently Change Inflight Meals
North America 27 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines slows plans to cut service to three small cities it targeted
North America 03 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Chops 83,000 Flights From October Schedule
North America 09 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines sees small silver lining from COVID-19 — aircraft fleet simplification
North America 05 Oct 2020 American Airlines Irish COVID testing company teams up with American Airlines to kickstart international travel
North America 24 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Airlines has flown more than its competitors during the pandemic, and it’s paying off
North America 21 Oct 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines To Resume US’ Longest Domestic Flight
North America 07 Dec 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Route Network Update for Hawaiian Airlines
North America 14 Dec 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines just added 4 new routes to the US mainland as demand for travel to the islands explodes
North America 16 Mar 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Systemwide flight capacity cuts in April and May
North America 23 Mar 2020 Hawaiian Airlines HA drastically cuts down domestic, international flights
North America 15 Apr 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian among airlines to share $25B in payroll aid
North America 20 Apr 2020 Hawaiian Airlines HA to get $650M in federal aid to continue operating
North America 03 Jun 2020 Hawaiian Airlines A look at Hawaiian Airlines’ new cleaning procedures, social distancing guidelines
North America 10 Jun 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Announces Exclusive Sale for Residents
North America 09 Sep 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines expects Q3 capacity to decline ~87% with cash burn of ~$3M/day
North America 31 Aug 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines furloughs workers amid state shutdown
North America 11 Oct 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines temporarily suspending its ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flights
North America 08 Jul 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Tries to Get Back to Business
North America 01 Aug 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Potentially 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines Employees at Risk of Involuntary Furlough
North America 01 Sep 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines To Furlough 442 Pilots And Flight Attendants
North America 17 Oct 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Air hopes to bounce back
North America 04 May 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Adds Mask Requirements And Promotes Social Distancing
North America 11 May 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines blocks middle seats and requires face coverings amid pandemic
North America 16 Jun 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines to resume Honolulu-Portland service from Jul-2020
North America 29 Jul 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines plans to shrink 15% to 25%
North America 04 Sep 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Also Scraps Change Fees Following United
North America 18 Mar 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Suspends Flights to Sapporo
North America 28 Jul 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines moves to reduce staffing in the wake of devastating earnings report
North America 16 Nov 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines passengers can now redeem miles for COVID-19 test kits
North America 09 Nov 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Interview: How Hawaiian Airlines Is Coping With COVID-19
North America 30 Jun 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines becomes latest US carrier to backtrack on strict refund policy
North America 06 Jul 2020 Hawaiian Airlines 13 Hawaiian Airlines employees test positive for COVID-19
North America 19 Jul 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Further Extends Mainland Flight Suspensions
North America 22 Sep 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines: Relief May Finally Be on the Way
North America 17 Sep 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines says more furloughs could come if pre-travel testing program is extended again
North America 02 Oct 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines begins massive layoffs, cutting staff by nearly one third
North America 19 Mar 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Reducing Flight Schedule Systemwide
North America 16 Sep 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines prepares to restore connection with Japan
North America 01 Oct 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Increasing Flights, Offers Home Pre-Travel Test Kits