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 This page is no longer updated but remains a source for looking back on the events our industry weathered during our toughest times.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 28 Apr 2020 American Airlines American Airlines to Enhance Cleaning and Provide PPE
North America 04 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines targets younger fliers during pandemic
North America 29 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Takes First Steps to Open International Markets to Travel with Preflight COVID-19 Testing
North America 15 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Strengthens Requirement That Customers Wear Face Coverings on Board
North America 27 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines slows plans to cut service to three small cities it targeted
North America 30 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines slashing flying capacity by 55 percent in October
North America 02 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Slashes In Flight Catering On Domestic Routes
North America 30 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines shows off new cleaning, safety measures; health officials slam airline for resuming full flights
North America 19 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines sets new masks guidelines: Here’s what’s allowed, banned from flights
North America 09 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines sees small silver lining from COVID-19 — aircraft fleet simplification
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 09 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Says Could Seek Larger Treasury Loan, Defer 737 MAX Deliveries
North America 20 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Revamps Check-in, Baggage Drop-off As Contactless Experience
North America 16 Nov 2020 American Airlines American Airlines restarts China flights, bringing U.S. weekly total to 10
North America 15 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Reducing Staffing On Many Flights
North America 25 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Receives $5.5 Billion Treasury Loan, More Than Expected
North America 16 Nov 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Proposes The Sale Of 38.5 Million Shares
North America 18 Oct 2020 American Airlines American Airlines plans to return the 737 Max to service in December
North America 29 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Plans 30% Staff Cut, More Layoffs Likely
North America 25 Oct 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Planning Customer Tours Before First MAX Flights
North America 07 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines outlines severance packages for high-level employees
North America 14 Dec 2020 American Airlines American Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travel
North America 03 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines May Permanently Change Inflight Meals
North America 30 Apr 2020 American Airlines American Airlines loses $2.2 billion in first quarter as coronavirus roiled air travel
North America 22 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines looking for another $3.5 billion to deal with COVID-19 fallout
North America 16 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines launches new online tool showing Covid-19 restrictions for destinations
North America 16 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Launches Loyalty Bonuses For Passengers Ready To Book Travel
North America 17 Mar 2020 American Airlines American Airlines jobs on the line
North America 06 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines is parking another line of jets with a dismal forecast for travel demand
North America 30 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines is moving ahead with furloughs, CEO says
North America 18 Mar 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Is in Talks to Borrow Billions Amid Pandemic
North America 12 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Airlines is in Deep Financial Stress
North America 10 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Is Burning Through Cash
Multiple 11 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines increases cargo-only service from the US to Europe to transport critical goods
North America 16 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines in Talks to Boost Cash With Junk Bond Deal
North America 15 Sep 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Holding Off Decision to Cut Some Flights
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 20 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines halting service to 15 small cities after federal aid runs out in October
North America 27 May 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Gives Customers ‘More Flexibility,’ Extends No Fee Changes
North America 14 Dec 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Follows United With Boeing 737 MAX Delivery
North America 01 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Airlines faces pressure over booking middle seats
North America 11 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines extends window for employees to seek voluntary exit
North America 11 Aug 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Extends Travel Waiver Through Dec. 31
North America 22 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Expects To Spend $8.4 Billion On New Planes
North America 12 Jun 2020 American Airlines American Airlines expects to halt cash burn by year-end, shares jump
North America 07 Dec 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Expects Daily Cash Burn To Reach Nearly $30m
North America 09 Nov 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Expands Pre-flight Testing
North America 29 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Airlines executive says new strategy helps fix 'very massive revenue problem'
North America 23 Nov 2020 American Airlines American Airlines drops nearly every change and reservation fee
North America 06 Jul 2020 American Airlines American Airlines Downsizes 2021 International Schedule