Chinese airlines plan to cut international flights over COVID-19 concerns: sources
Discussions are underway among major Chinese airlines including Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern on slashing international flights to help prevent overseas coronavirus (COVID-19) carriers from entering the country as infections worldwide continue to rise, an inside source told the Global Times on Monday.
China's airlines to resume international flights despite COVID-19
As major Chinese airlines announced the recovery of air routes, the Chinese aviation industry resumed international routes blocked by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Neighboring countries could learn from China's aviation industry amid epidemic
The Chinese aviation industry has embarked on a recovery following a slump as the coronavirus has been brought under control now. The COVID-19 outbreak coincided with the Spring Festival travel rush, striking a heavy blow to China's air traffic during the busi-est and most profitable period of the year.
Epidemic could cost Chinese airlines up to $72m per day in Feb
Chinese airlines may record staggering losses of 300 to 500 million yuan ($72 million) per day for February, as thousands of flights were cancelled due to the coronavirus epidemic, though the dark days for the country's civil aviation industry might be getting brighter with more flights resuming and government support underway.
China offers airlines cash incentives for global flights in rare bid to resume travel
The Chinese government on Wednesday took a rare measure that offers direct cash incentives for global and domestic airlines that operate international flights in and out of China, in an apparent bid to resume global travel that has been halted due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Airlines cut services to Chinese mainland as disease spreads
Multiple international airlines have suspended or reduced flights to the Chinese mainland amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country. A Chinese official said the moves represented market conduct due to the declining travel demand brought about by the epidemic.
China's civil aviation market hits one-trillion-yuan level in 2019
China's booming civil aviation industry saw its annual revenue reach 1.06 trillion yuan (about 154.27 billion U.S. dollars) in 2019, according to the civil aviation authorities.
Qatar Airways announces more direct flights
Qatar Airways said on Tuesday that it will launch flights to Dubrovnik, Croatia, on May 18, the latest move by the carrier to expand its global network.
Air Macau launches direct flight from Daxing airport to Macao
As Air Macau NX020 landed in Beijing Daxing International Airport at 12:30 pm on Monday, it has shown that the Macau Airlines has officially opened a route from Beijing Daxing to Macao.
China's largest air carrier serves 150 mln passenger trips in 2019
China Southern Airlines, the country's largest air carrier, handled around 150 million passenger trips in 2019, according to the airline Wednesday.
New services, deals
The South African government is working on "immediate actions" to ensure cash-strapped South African Airways' (SAA's) survival, the Ministry of Public Enterprises said on Wednesday, warning that the airline could not "continue as is."
Trade tensions affect Asian flight business outlook for 2020: AAPA
Asian airlines are cautious about the outlook for 2020 after trade disputes have undermined confidence and led to economic growth below initial forecasts this year, the head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said on Monday.
Switzerland's Gategroup to acquire Lufthansa Airline's European catering business
Lufthansa is in final negotiations for the sale of its LSG catering division's European operations to Switzerland's Gategroup, as part of plans to focus on its airline business.
South Korea, Japan set to back air traffic deal after near misses
South Korea and Japan are setting aside historical grievances to redraw responsibilities for air traffic control over the East China Sea following recent near misses.
China's new mega airport ranked most punctual
China's newly-opened mega airport was the most punctual medium-sized airport in the world in October, its first month of operation, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Finnair kicks off flight operations at Beijing Daxing International Airport
The newly-opened Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA) received a flight from Finnair Monday morning, showing that the Finland-based carrier is operating in the form of “dual hubs” in Beijing – going through the two major airports of the Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) and BDIA.
New services, deals
Boeing and SAC Commercial Aircraft Company (SACC) celebrated the 1,000th vertical fin leading edge ship set delivery for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on October 25.
Delta Air Lines begins operations at Shanghai's Pudong airport
US-based Delta Air Lines has become one of the first overseas carriers to begin operations at China's Pudong International Airport's new satellite terminal.