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 This page is no longer updated but remains a source for looking back on the events our industry weathered during our toughest times.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
Global 13 Apr 2020 COVID-19 AIRLINES DOING GOOD DEEDS DURING THE COVID-19 AIRPOCALYPSE + HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Global 23 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Airlines have a key role to play in the distribution of vaccines
North America 24 May 2020 Industry Airlines Have Best Days in Two Months
Latin America 14 Dec 2020 Government Airlines in Latin America Face Tax and Travel Ban Challenges in Pandemic
EMEA 27 Jul 2020 Government Airlines In Libya Resume Flights After 4 Month Pause
APAC 01 Sep 2020 Government Airlines In Thailand Ask For $774 Million In Loans
North America 28 Aug 2020 Industry Airlines instituting new policies as flights continue to land with coronavirus on board
Global 18 Mar 2020 Industry Airlines intensify calls for up to $200B in government aid worldwide
Global 30 Jul 2020 Industry Airlines left doubting if enough people can, or will, travel in 2020
Global 21 Sep 2020 Industry Airlines pivot from business travelers to infrequent flyers seeking sunshine
Global 22 Sep 2020 Industry Airlines plead for mandatory virus tests to prop up demand
Global 15 Oct 2020 Industry Airlines Predict A Long Slow Recovery Even As Tourism Returns
North America 04 May 2020 Industry Airlines Prepare for Leaner Operations in Covid-19 Recovery
North America 24 Jul 2020 Industry Airlines take different routes to building capacity back up
EMEA 21 Sep 2020 Government Airlines UK-commissioned study calls for reopening of US routes
North America 20 Apr 2020 COVID-19 Airlines under pressure for refund policies
North America 20 Apr 2020 COVID-19 Airlines under pressure for refund policies
Global 21 Aug 2020 Industry Airlines walk tightrope on pilot furloughs
Global 17 Aug 2020 Industry Airlines, airports to push for COVID testing as quarantines hit traffic
Global 23 Nov 2020 COVID-19 Airlines, When Pent Up Travel Demand Bursts, Will Your Buckets Be Ready?
Global 27 Sep 2020 Industry Airlines’ Push For Rapid COVID Tests Is Here to Stay
Global 15 Aug 2020 Government Airport Covid-19 testing could help countries open for travel
Global 14 Oct 2020 IATA Airport group and IATA call for urgent industry-wide support to underpin recovery
Global 02 Sep 2020 Industry Airport health accreditation aims to ease pandemic fears
Global 15 May 2020 Industry Airports Look to Tech to Ensure Social Distancing of Flyers
Global 07 Dec 2020 COVID-19 Airports reject vaccine requirement as travel debate intensifies
Global 08 Oct 2020 Industry Airports saw 58% drop in passengers during first half of 2020
North America 27 Mar 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Air slashes flights by 70%, draws down $400M from credit line
North America 14 Dec 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Creates Preclearance Program for Hawaii Travel
North America 02 Jun 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Flew at 40 Percent Load Factors in May
North America 07 Apr 2020 RavnAir Alaska Airlines is reducing its capacity by 80% in both April and May
North America 08 Jun 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Owes Nearly $600 Million in Credits to Travelers That Could Hurt a Recovery
North America 23 Oct 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Plans to End Middle-Seat Blocking in Early 2021
North America 23 Jun 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Sees Passenger Demand Begin To Rebound
North America 01 Oct 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines to furlough or lay off more employees as COVID-19 grips travel industry
North America 02 Oct 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines to offer rapid coronavirus testing for Hawaii-bound travelers
North America 30 Sep 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines to Provide Discounted Covid-19 Testing for Passengers
North America 25 Aug 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines to Reduce Traveler Touchpoints
North America 21 Sep 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines Will Block Middle Seats Through Thanksgiving
North America 15 Sep 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Airlines “Buy One Get One” Row Promotion Returns
North America 01 Sep 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Joins in Change-Fee Elimination
North America 24 Jul 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Lays Out Plan to Quell Cash Burn by Year-End
North America 05 May 2020 Alaska Airways Alaska Poised to Ride Out Long Recovery If Necessary
North America 09 Apr 2020 RavnAir Alaska regional carrier RavnAir files Chapter 11
North America 30 May 2020 Government Alaska to require COVID-19 testing for air travelers coming into the state
North America 07 Apr 2020 RavnAir Alaskan airline RavnAir lays off all employees, files for bankruptcy
EMEA 22 Sep 2020 Alitalia Alitalia Looks To Introduce COVID Free Domestic Flights
EMEA 02 Jun 2020 Alitalia Alitalia Recommences Flights To New York
EMEA 27 Mar 2020 Alitalia Alitalia To Be Downsized Following Nationalization
EMEA 15 Sep 2020 Alitalia Alitalia To Remain A Full Service Carrier