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So sad to hear about Asiana's situation. They are a great airline and I've always enjoyed flying with them. 

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Why hubs could be back in fashion in post-crisis network recovery

While low-cost carriers are likely to be among the early beneficiaries of demand for price-sensitive leisure travel in the early stages of a post-pandemic recovery, the lower levels of overall traffic could also see renewed focus on hub operations.

One of the popular premises regarding which carriers might recover quickest from the pandemic is that low-cost operators will drive initial growth, given pent-up demand for leisure and VFR travel.

https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/why-hubs-could-be-back-in-fashion-in-post-crisis-network-recovery/141318.article

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China’s aviation regulator is recommending cabin crew on charter flights to high-risk Covid-19 destinations wear disposable diapers and avoid using the bathroom to reduce the risk of infection.

The advice comes in a 38-page list of guidelines for airlines to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The sixth edition echoes similar instructions in previous, less lengthy versions.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China said the recommendation applies for charter flights to and from countries and regions where infections exceed 500 in every one million people.

The diaper advice is in a section on personal protective equipment, which also recommends the following for cabin crew:

  • Medical protective masks
  • Double-layer disposable medical rubber gloves
  • Goggles
  • Disposable caps
  • Disposable protective clothing
  • Disposable shoe covers

Flight crew should wear masks and goggles, but they don’t need diapers.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-10/cabin-crew-told-to-wear-diapers-on-risky-covid-flights

Edited by KK Lee

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BA halts Sydney, Bangkok flights to Oct 2021, axes Kuala Lumpur

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/ba-halts-sydney-bangkok-flights-to-oct-2021-axes-kuala-lumpur

I wonder when the flights will end - maybe after the Christmas and New Year holiday season? Better go an spot their B788s before they finish off their flights!

Bye bye BA. Too bad Covid-19 killed any demand that remained...

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Norwegian mulls end to long-haul, lessors impatient - report

Although Norwegian (DY, Oslo Gardermoen) shareholders backed the troubled carrier’s restructuring plans last week, its creditors have said they are not happy with the legal process's pace. The airline’s executives have given themselves one month to complete the plans, including deciding the fate of its long-haul operations.

As previously reported, Norwegian has obtained the support of its shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting for its restructuring plan, including the issuance of new shares and debt conversion.

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/98621

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Norwegian Ends Plans to Fly Longhaul

Norwegian has announced it will no longer fly long-haul routes, even after the pandemic, bringing an end to its low-cost, long-haul vision and spelling the loss of about 1,100 jobs based at Gatwick airport.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jan/14/norwegian-axes-long-haul-flights-and-cuts-1100-gatwick-jobs#:~:text=Norwegian has announced it will,jobs based at Gatwick airport.

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