Boeing has reportedly offered a freighter version of its 777X wide-body passenger jetliner to Qatar Airways, after the airline stated it would purchase over 30 of the variant. After years of lobbying for a freighter version of the much-anticipated 777X, Qatar chief executive Akbar Al Baker told Reuters that Boeing had confirmed plans to produce
United and American Airlines plan to increase their capacity to near pre-pandemic levels after the US saw a significant bounce back in passenger numbers over Memorial Day weekend.
Swap quarantine for testing, says IATA again
The organisation said nations must shift to making “data-driven decisions” and referred to research suggesting those who test negative are incredibly unlikely to spread the disease.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees said the move was “morally bankrupt” given the airline had received a government bailout and made many employees redundant.
Cathay hires local pilots as it plots comeback
The drive for hiring locally acquired pilots is an unconventional move for Cathay, considering they have relied heavily on foreign pilots in the past.
American and Southwest extend alcohol ban
The move follows San Diego International Airport receiving a disturbing call about a crew member who was brutally beaten by a customer on a flight from Sacramento.
