Airline industry

In July, the airline said its private deal with stakeholders eliminated the need for support from the British government that billionaire founder Richard Branson had sought. The reorganisation is expected to be completed towards the end of this summer and be spread across the next 18 months. … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection as Covid continues to hurt airlines

One customer, Peter Bunbury, was assured that the process was “hassle-free” when he accepted a voucher in lieu of a refund. “Now I find that I have to phone customer services to arrange the flights and have wasted an hour trying in vain to get through,” he said. … [Read more...] about Passengers furious at airlines’ voucher policies in Covid crisis

“We are closely monitoring customer behaviour and amending flying to ensure our schedule is aligned with demand. Following the imposition of additional quarantine restrictions to seven Greek islands and the continued uncertainty this brings for customers, demand is now likely to be further impacted and therefore lower than previously anticipated,” Lundgren said. … [Read more...] about EasyJet to cut flights as it criticises UK Covid quarantine rules

Ryanair is operating at 40% of its capacity across 90% of its network and aims to increase to 60% of capacity during August and potentially 70% during September. It reported a loss of €185m (£169m) during the first quarter of its financial year, during which almost its entire fleet was grounded because of the pandemic. It resumed flying on 1 July across most of its network. … [Read more...] about Ryanair boss: UK-Spain Covid-19 quarantine is an ‘overreaction’

He attacked the government’s quarantine rules for their “huge impact on an already troubled aviation industry”, and said “there needs to be a more constructive approach by governments”. He backed the idea put forward by Heathrow of cutting quarantine periods through effective airport testing and establishing air corridors with parts of the US which have seen lower rates of Covid-19 infections. … [Read more...] about Willie Walsh sees off pay revolt in last day at British Airways owner