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 This page is no longer updated but remains a source for looking back on the events our industry weathered during our toughest times.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 14 Dec 2020 United United Airlines flight attendants raise alarm on crew quarantine protocols
North America 14 Dec 2020 Government U.S. Travel Reacts to Proposed COVID Relief Framework
North America 19 Mar 2020 Air Canada Airline further reducing schedule, maintaining essential services where possible
North America 23 Mar 2020 Compass Covid-19 crisis forces shutdown of regional airlines Compass and Trans States
North America 03 Apr 2020 Frontier Frontier slashes April capacity a staggering 90%
North America 13 Apr 2020 Delta United, Delta Weigh Selling Miles Early to Raise Cash in Coronavirus Crisis
North America 17 Apr 2020 American Airlines The government could end up with a big stake in AA
North America 15 Apr 2020 American Airlines AA CEO said ticket sales are starting to tick upwards again
North America 25 Mar 2020 TripActions Layoffs Hit TripActions, Reports Suggest Hundreds Let Go
North America 07 Apr 2020 Government DOT orders airlines to pay out refunds
North America 20 Apr 2020 COVID-19 Airlines under pressure for refund policies
North America 04 May 2020 United United Airlines Plans To Lay Off More Than One Third Of Pilots
North America 08 May 2020 Delta Delta, citing health concerns, drops service to 10 US airports. Is yours on the list?
North America 13 May 2020 United United Airlines employee files class action lawsuit over unpaid days off policy
North America 28 May 2020 Delta Delta offers employees buyouts, retirement as coronavirus hurts travel demand, while United readies similar plans
North America 02 Jun 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Flew at 40 Percent Load Factors in May
North America 07 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines outlines severance packages for high-level employees
North America 10 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines CEO says burning less cash but demand outlook still uncertain
North America 15 Jun 2020 Air Canada Ratings agency downgrades Air Canada over expected slow recovery for international travel
North America 15 Jun 2020 United United is mortgaging its frequent flyer program to raise $5 billion
North America 14 Jun 2020 Government Tourists Begin to Find Their Way Back to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
North America 22 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Expects To Spend $8.4 Billion On New Planes
North America 23 Jun 2020 Government American Travelers Likely Won’t Be Allowed Into EU Anytime Soon
North America 01 Jul 2020 Government Canada Bans Foreign Travelers Until At Least August
North America 04 Jul 2020 Industry COVID-19 and the absurd airplane middle seat debate
North America 21 Jul 2020 United United warns travel demand will languish until COVID-19 vaccine
North America 21 Jul 2020 Government New York now requires mandatory quarantine for travelers from 31 states
North America 22 Jul 2020 United United passengers must wear a mask in the airport, too, or risk being 'banned from flying' amid COVID-19
North America 29 Jul 2020 Air Canada Air Canada (TSX:AC) Investors Face the Moment of Truth This Week
North America 31 Jul 2020 United United Plans Capacity Growth for September
North America 11 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Extends Travel Waiver Through Dec. 31
North America 18 Aug 2020 Delta Delta Partners With CVS To Roll Out 15 Minutes Crew COVID Tests
North America 24 Aug 2020 Delta Delta Air Lines to furlough nearly 2,000 pilots in October
North America 01 Sep 2020 Air Canada Air Canada offers COVID-19 insurance for sun destinations at no extra cost to travellers
North America 01 Sep 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Joins in Change-Fee Elimination
North America 30 Aug 2020 Government Canada Extends International Travel Restrictions Until October
North America 08 Sep 2020 Government US Senate Not Expected To Provide Aid To Airlines
North America 11 Sep 2020 United United Airlines confirms new autumn international routes
North America 09 Sep 2020 Government ASTA: Senate's Covid relief bill wouldn't do enough
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 01 Oct 2020 Delta Delta Air Lines (DAL) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
North America 02 Oct 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines to offer rapid coronavirus testing for Hawaii-bound travelers
North America 07 Oct 2020 Air Canada Air Canada to explore 'wearable' COVID-19 contact tracing technology
North America 15 Oct 2020 American Airlines American Launches Group Travel Platform in Europe, with U.S., Canada to Follow
North America 16 Oct 2020 United United Plans Route Expansion in Latin America, Caribbean
North America 21 Oct 2020 United United Airlines tests COVID-19 ‘health pass’ to kick-start global travel again
North America 23 Oct 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Plans to End Middle-Seat Blocking in Early 2021
North America 23 Oct 2020 Government Canada Is Preparing An Airline Bailout Package
North America 09 Nov 2020 Government 2020 State of the Industry Report