The World of Aviation

Shortly after 1300 hours (local time), an Austrian pilot scrawled out a message in the skies just south of Vienna.

The world’s airlines continued to make unprecedented cuts to their services on Tuesday, as the many countries entered virtual lockdown. 

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the country will be barring entry to almost all non-Canadian travellers who are not citizens or permanent residents in an escalated effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Airlines for America, a trade body which represents Delta, United and American, has called on the United States government to provide an urgent bailout.

Flights leaving the UK bound for Spain were abruptly told to return home mid-air, leaving many sun-seeking British travellers disappointed.

British Airways CEO Alex Cruz has warned that the company’s survival is at stake amidst the continuing COVID-19 crisis.