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Negotiations are under way between the German government and the airline Lufthansa for a stabilization package valued at €9 billion.

Global travel restrictions and fears of contracting the coronavirus have resulted in very low demand for air travel but many of us are itching to return to the skies and get away from it all.

Only days after announcing their “More Room” initiative, Denver based low budget carrier Frontier have announced they will scrap the program amid criticism they were attempting to profit off customers anxieties of contracting COVID-19.

Virgin Atlantic have announced they will cut 3,000 jobs and cease operations at Gatwick Airport, the second biggest airport in the UK based on passenger numbers.

An Aer Lingus flight to London Heathrow departed from Belfast City Airport on Monday 4 May with “no social distancing” whatsoever according to one passenger.

Frontier Airlines in the USA have become the latest airline to announce that all passengers will be required to wear a face covering for the duration of their journey whilst also announcing their new "More Room" tickets.

The financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on airlines is continuing with Southwest Airlines in the USA reporting a first quarter loss of $94 million while warning investors the worst is yet to come.

Budget airline Wizz Air will resume some routes from Luton airport May 1 with passengers required to wear face masks in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.

JetBlue have become the first U.S. airline to introduce a policy requiring all passengers to wear personal protective equipment, from the moment they check-in until they disembark.

Low-cost airline Ryanair has today extended its limited flight schedule until May 14. Around 99% of its fleet remain grounded at airports.