Source: Emirates Group records annual loss of AED 22.1 billion (US$ 6.0 billion) due to COVID-19 pandemic impact, its first non-profitable year in over three decades Group revenue of AED 35.6 billion (US$ 9.7 billion) impacted by worldwide travel restrictions and border closures during the entire financial year Results impacted by one-time impairment charges of AED 1.5 billion on Group’s non-financial assets Ends year with solid cash balance of AED 19.8 billion (US$ 5.4 billion) Emirates reports a loss of AED 20.3 billion (US$ 5.5 billion) down from AED 1.1 billion (US$ 288 million) profit in the previous year Revenue declined by 66% to AED 30.9 billion (US$ 8.4 billion), due to the temporary suspension of passenger flights at its hub in March 2020 [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta's message to customers returning to the skies: Never underestimate the small things in life. In Delta's newest brand campaign – "Thinking Small" – viewers are led through an emotional journey, acknowledging the big things we've dealt with over the past year and recognizing it's the little things that got us to where we are at today. It showcases Delta's unique point of view and shows travelers they can trust the airline when they are ready to travel again. Ending with a powerful declaration, the iconic voice of Viola Davis reminds viewers that, while the world may have changed over this past year, Delta remains committed – in ways big and small – to getting customers back out into the world safely. [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines As summer travel kicks into high gear, Delta continues to build on its successful efforts to reintroduce onboard food and beverage service for customers returning to the skies. Starting this week, Delta One and First Class customers flying on select domestic routes will again enjoy hot meals featuring local fare and customer favorites. "The new meals are the latest in an ongoing series of enhancements we've been making to our offerings in flight," said Delta's Chief Customer Experience Officer Allison Ausband. "Delta continues to take an intentional approach to the return of our onboard food and beverage program to ensure service is coming back safely and even better than before." FRESH, HOT MENU ITEMS RETURN TO [...]

Source: LATAM LATAM's passenger operation for June 2021 is estimated to reach 36% (measured in available seats-kilometers - ASK) relative to the same month in 2019, in a pre-pandemic context. The forecast operation is higher than that of last May (30.8%, measured in ASK), as all markets show higher projections than those of the previous month , largely attributed to the progress of the vaccination rollout in the countries where LATAM operates and the resulting increase in demand. LATAM estimates approximately 691 daily domestic and international flights in the sixth month of the year, connecting 114 destinations in 14 countries. Meanwhile, the Cargo division has scheduled more than 1,000 cargo freighter flights for June, 20% more than in June 2019. [...]

Source: United Airlines United Airlines launched a new, corporate venture fund today – United Airlines Ventures – that will allow the airline to continue investing in emerging companies that have the potential to influence the future of travel. The new fund will concentrate on sustainability concepts that will complement United's goal of net zero emissions by 2050 - without relying on traditional carbon offsets - as well as revolutionary aerospace developments and innovative technologies that are expected to create value for customers and United's operation. "Younger companies today have learned from aviation's rich history and are combining it with more advanced technology and creative thinking to develop new ideas that give us the ability to revolutionize how airlines operate and [...]