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With most travellers grounded during the coronavirus pandemic, airports have been innovative in finding new uses for their massive facilities – with some now functioning as drive-in cinemas, private concert halls ... even morgues
The airline described the outbreak as ‘the greatest challenge in its existence’ and said it was ‘unclear’ when it would resume normal services.
The airline described the outbreak as ‘the greatest challenge in its existence’ and said it was ‘unclear’ when it would resume normal services.
Airlines are taking steps to reduce anxiety among passengers, as the coronavirus adds to the stress of flying. Meditation and sleep app makers are partnering with airlines to offer relaxation tracks.
Airlines are taking steps to reduce anxiety among passengers, as the coronavirus adds to the stress of flying. Meditation and sleep app makers are partnering with airlines to offer relaxation tracks.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline keeping 120 planes out of the sky at any one time, and bosses say cuts are in response to market demand as fear of travelling increases amid coronavirus epidemic.
Hong Kong’s flagship airline keeping 120 planes out of the sky at any one time, and bosses say cuts are in response to market demand as fear of travelling increases amid coronavirus epidemic.
Airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic are all embracing the concept of the high-altitude drinking den as a best-of-all-worlds lounge, designed like a co-working space – but where you can still have a cocktail.
Airlines including Etihad, Emirates, Qantas and Virgin Atlantic are all embracing the concept of the high-altitude drinking den as a best-of-all-worlds lounge, designed like a co-working space – but where you can still have a cocktail.
Cathay Pacific is latest to wield axe, while Taiwan’s new restrictions on visitors from Hong Kong is another blow.
Cathay Pacific is latest to wield axe, while Taiwan’s new restrictions on visitors from Hong Kong is another blow.
Announcement means no US carriers will be flying passenger flights to Hong Kong after this week.
Announcement means no US carriers will be flying passenger flights to Hong Kong after this week.
The airline had earlier halted flights between the US and mainland China, a ban that is to last until March 27.
The airline had earlier halted flights between the US and mainland China, a ban that is to last until March 27.
American, United, Cathay Pacific and Thai airways are taking extra precautions on top of what health officials recommend to keep their staff and travellers safe
American, United, Cathay Pacific and Thai airways are taking extra precautions on top of what health officials recommend to keep their staff and travellers safe
Delta had planned to end all China flights by February 6. The airline said the last China-bound flights will now leave on Saturday and the last returning flights from China will depart China on Sunday.
Delta had planned to end all China flights by February 6. The airline said the last China-bound flights will now leave on Saturday and the last returning flights from China will depart China on Sunday.
Qantas, Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand are the latest airlines to suspend flights to mainland China due to travel restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus crisis.
Qantas, Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand are the latest airlines to suspend flights to mainland China due to travel restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus crisis.
Chinese tourism to southeast Asia has grown exponentially since the Sars outbreak in 2003, meaning the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak could hit tourism-related companies much harder in the coming months.
Chinese tourism to southeast Asia has grown exponentially since the Sars outbreak in 2003, meaning the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak could hit tourism-related companies much harder in the coming months.
Boeing said it was possible that resumption of MAX deliveries to airlines could begin in December but said getting approval for training changes would take more time.
Boeing said it was possible that resumption of MAX deliveries to airlines could begin in December but said getting approval for training changes would take more time.
As flights are getting longer, seats are getting comfier – in business class, at least. Here’s how to bag an upgrade
As flights are getting longer, seats are getting comfier – in business class, at least. Here’s how to bag an upgrade
AA eyes up Hong Kong to expand frequent-flier scheme in rare vote of confidence by a carrier in city, while others slash flights as long-running protests take their toll.
AA eyes up Hong Kong to expand frequent-flier scheme in rare vote of confidence by a carrier in city, while others slash flights as long-running protests take their toll.
Airlines can now use your smartphone or tablet as a portal for films, television shows and video games, avoiding the need for expensive hardware in every seat – but does this mark the end of an aviation era?
Airlines can now use your smartphone or tablet as a portal for films, television shows and video games, avoiding the need for expensive hardware in every seat – but does this mark the end of an aviation era?
Eye-catching deals on flights to Hong Kong can be had in October as anti-government protests continue – US$460 from London, US$112 from Manila among them – as airlines try to fill seats amid a plunge in tourism.
Eye-catching deals on flights to Hong Kong can be had in October as anti-government protests continue – US$460 from London, US$112 from Manila among them – as airlines try to fill seats amid a plunge in tourism.
Additional emergency management staff called in to coordinate the state’s response to the storm.
Additional emergency management staff called in to coordinate the state’s response to the storm.
Southwest Airlines will not schedule 737 MAX flights until October 1, which will result in about 150 daily flight cancellations.
Southwest Airlines will not schedule 737 MAX flights until October 1, which will result in about 150 daily flight cancellations.