With flights sharply reduced, COVID-19 absolutism isolates China from global travel
Flights between China and key destinations like Europe, Japan and North America are even lower now than they were a year ago.
The cancellations at New Chitose Airport, the region's main airline hub, were equivalent to 60% of flights arriving at or departing from the airport in a day, according to its operator.
U.S. and China holding talks on cleaning of planes after flight aborted
China’s new sanitation mandates — spurred by the spread of COVID-19 — significantly extend the time planes are on the ground.
Delta says China service ‘fluid’ after Shanghai flight turns back to Seattle
The U.S. airline cited cleaning requirements that would have significantly extended ground time, which it said were announced the same day the flight reversed course.
U.S. holiday flight cuts top 2,800 on crew shortages
Flight cancellations exceeded 2,800 for the Christmas weekend, disrupting travel on one of the busiest periods of the year as the omicron-fueled COVID-19 wave triggered aircrew shortages.
Snow pummels Sea of Japan coast as weather agency warns more is on the way
The Meteorological Agency predicts snow and blizzard conditions will continue until Tuesday, with up to 90 centimeters of snow projected to fall in some regions.
Thousands of flights canceled globally as omicron mars Christmas weekend
Airline carriers globally scrapped at least 2,401 flights on Friday, which fell on Christmas Eve and is typically a heavy day for air travel.
The number of cancellations would have been higher if not for 18,000 'extra, unnecessary flights' to maintain landing and takeoff rights.
It’s not how much you fly, it’s how much you spend
Airlines are increasingly making it easier for travelers to earn points through their credit cards, which they heavily promote.
Abrupt reversal on flight bookings spotlights poor coordination within Kishida administration
If Kishida had gained any supporters for his quick and clear decision-making over the omicron coronavirus variant, that goodwill was lost in a hurry Thursday.
People living abroad have expressed concern over their ability to return to Japan for exams, celebrations and visits to family.
CDC demands airlines identify flyers who visited southern Africa
The order applies to passengers, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled to listed nations within 14 days of their flight to the U.S.
