coronavirus

30 instead of 50 percent

The booking situation at the Lufthansa subsidiary is worse than expected. As a result, Austrian Airlines' winter offer will be smaller than planned. More

05.10.20 - 20:58 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Environment

To earn some money, several airlines offer sightseeing flights during the Coronavirus crisis. For Lufthansa, this is not an option. More

01.10.20 - 21:18 | Laura Frommberg 0

Grounded aircraft

The airline from Singapore was planning sightseeing flights as a sideline during the Coronavirus crisis. Now it is switching to ground events - in the Airbus A380. More

29.09.20 - 22:23 | Felix Stoffels 0

Fleet modernization

The airline is pushing ahead with modernizing its fleet during the Coronavirus crisis. Three more models are disappearing - including the Boeing 717. More

28.09.20 - 22:57 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Forecast for 2021

Over the coming year, leasing companies could suffer massively from the Coronavirus crisis. A forecast expects more disputes with airlines. More

28.09.20 - 7:03 | Timo Nowack 0

Switching to rail

In Europe, many short-haul flights are disappearing in favour of train connections. In some cases, the coronavirus crisis accelerates the trend. More

23.09.20 - 19:27 | Timo Nowack 0

Negotiations

The African country already considered liquidating the heavily indebted national airline. Now Air Namibia can once again hope for state money. More

23.09.20 - 7:57 | Felix Stoffels 0

Winter season

Less demand, less aircraft needed. Swiss will transfer six more Airbus A320, A321 and A330 to Amman. More

22.09.20 - 21:56 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Dispute with unions

The flag carrier of Luxembourg has adopted tough cost-cutting measures amid the current crisis. Trade unions accuse Luxair's management of acting alone. More

17.09.20 - 10:51 | Felix Stoffels 0

Coronavirus crisis

The Hong Kong-based airline expects a slow recovery in long-haul passenger numbers. That is why Cathay Pacific wants to put dozens of planes into long-term storage. More

10.09.20 - 19:07 | Felix Stoffels 0

Recovery

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in China and hit airlines there first. In the meantime, the domestic market in the Asian country has recovered. But the big test is yet to come. More

01.09.20 - 6:37 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Alexandre de Juniac, Director General of IATA

Summer traffic will disguise how deep the crisis in European aviation really is, says IATA's Director General Alexandre de Juniac. In our interview he also talks about state intervention, bankruptcies and wearing masks. More

20.07.20 - 7:06 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Exit of David Neeleman?

The Government cannot agree with the private shareholders on their contribution for the rescue of TAP. Now the national airline may be nationalised. More

01.07.20 - 9:09 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Drastic losses

The national airline of the African country has been operating for years only thanks to bailouts by the state. Now the President of Namibia threatens to put Air Namibia to an end. More

08.06.20 - 9:17 | Timo Nowack 0

Spread of viruses

Airlines are slowly restarting operations after the corona break. Many travellers are afraid of catching a disease on board. The risk of infection is minimal. More

12.05.20 - 13:32 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Flight cancellations

While the negotiations on state aid continue, Lufthansa is spending around 800 million euros a month. And it is faced with high refunds for cancelled flights. More

05.05.20 - 16:23 | Timo Nowack 0

General meeting approves plan

After bondholders and lessors, shareholders also said yes to the rescue plan. Norwegian will receive fresh capital and get rid of high debts. More

04.05.20 - 14:41 | Stefan Eiselin 0

State shareholding

Air France and KLM have not been in a cuddly mood for some time. Now the current crisis could lead to a final end. More

29.04.20 - 11:43 | Timo Nowack 0