Since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Novel-Coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, several airlines and airports temporarily ceased operations. We have compiled every major airline and airport that currently suspended all of their operations:
If you are affected by the following cancellation, you can find further information here:
Table of contents
- AirAsia
- Air Baltic
- Air Dolomiti
- Air India
- Air Malta
- Air Serbia
- Air Transat
- Austrian Airlines
- Avianca
- BA Cityflyer
- Brussels Airlines
- Cebu Pacific
- Copa Airlines
- CSA Czech Airlines
- EasyJet
- El Al Israel Airlines
- Egyptair
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Kuwait Airways
- Laudamotion
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Luxair
- Philippine Airlines
- Pobeda
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- Ryanair
- South African Airways
- Transavia
- Turkish Airlines
- Ukraine International Airlines
AirAsia
AirAsia one of the world’s largest low cost carriers with a bevy of subsidiaries in Asian countries, announced its fleet will go “into hibernation”. The earliest to fly again will be AirAsia Philippines. You can find the full list at the link below.
Air Baltic
The Latvian carrier announced it will ground its entire fleet from March 17 through April 14.
Air Dolomiti
Lufthansa’s subsidiary, that primarily operates flights between Germany and Italy, has suspended passenger service until April 19, 2020.
Air India
The Indian government announced it will close Indian airspace for civil passenger aviation on March 24, 2020, at midnight. Consequently, all Indian airlines will have to suspend operations afterwards. At time of writing, no end date has been announced.
Air Malta
No flights for Air Malta from March 20, 2020. The grounding lasts “until further notice.”
Air Serbia
Air Serbia has grounded all flights effective March 19, 2020. The airline has not announced when it will commence operations.
Air Transat
Canada’s favorite leisure carrier will ground its fleet until April 30, 2020. Single flights to bring back stranded tourists will be upheld.
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines is the first airline of the Lufthansa Group to suspend operations. Between Mach 18 and March 28, 2020 (now: April 19, 2020) all regular services will be suspended.
Avianca
The Colombian carrier has cancelled all passenger operations from March 23, 2020, onwards. The airline announced this suspension will last until the end of April.
BA Cityflyer
British Airways subsidiary, responsible for all flights to and from London-City airport, won’t take off between March 23 and April 4, 2020. With the cancellation of BA1 (LCY-JFK), that means no more BA traffic from this airport.
Brussels Airlines
Another Lufthansa Group member – Brussels Airlines – announced it will suspend operations. Planes will be grounded from March 21, 2020 until April 19, 2020.
Cebu Pacific
One of the larger players in the Asian Pacific aviation market will ground its entire fleet from March 19 until April 14, 2020.
Copa Airlines
Star Alliance’ workhorse in middle America grounds its fleet from March 23 through April 21, 2020.
CSA Czech Airlines
Czech Republic’s national carrier announced the following on their Facebook page: “Czech Airlines temporarily suspends the operation of its flights from/to Prague for the period between 16 March and 11 April 2020 as a result of the declared state of emergency by the Government of the Czech Republic and a related ban on entry to the Czech Republic for all foreigners and a ban on travelling abroad for all Czech citizens.”
EasyJet
The Europe wide operating low cost carrier stops all flights effective March 30, 2020. The airline hasn’t announced when it will resume operations.
El Al Israel Airlines
Israel’s premier airlines stops passenger services for a comparatively short time between March 27 and April 4, 2020.
Egyptair
Star Alliance’ presence in Northern Africa is required to suspend operations from March 19 to March 31, 2020 due to the governmental closure of all Egyptian airports.
Emirates
Due to a decision by the government of the United Arab Emirates, all passenger air service to the country has to be suspended for two weeks, starting on March 25, 2020. This regulation includes transit passengers. As a consequence, Emirates and Etihad Airways have to bring their passenger operations to a full stop.
Etihad Airways
Due to a decision by the government of the United Arab Emirates, all passenger air service to the country has to be suspended for two weeks, starting on March 25, 2020. This regulation includes transit passengers. As a consequence, Emirates and Etihad Airways have to bring their passenger operations to a full stop.
Kuwait Airways
Gulf carrier Kuwait Airways has temporarily ceased operations on March 13, 2020. The suspension in compliance with the Kuwaiti government will last “until further notice”.
Laudamotion
Ryanair’s shiny new toy completely suspends operations from March 19 through April 8, 2020 (now May 31, 2020).
LOT Polish Airlines
The government of Poland has decided to stop international air travel to and from the country from March 15 through March 28, 2020. As a result, LOT won’t operate any international flights during this time frame. You can find further information here.
Luxair
Luxembourg’s national carrier suspends operations from March 23 until April 30, 2020.
Philippine Airlines
The airline has already suspended domestic services on March 17, 2020 and will cancel all international flights starting March 19, 2020. These measures will last until April 19, 2020.
Pobeda
Russian ultra low cost carrier Pobeda grounds its fleet from April 1 through May 31, 2020.
Royal Air Maroc
Oneworld’s newest member suspends all flights after March 21, 2020, until further notice
Royal Jordanian
Following an announcement from the Jordanian government it will suspend international air travel to and from the country from March 17 through March 31, 2020, the airline shuts down operations during this time.
Ryanair
Until May 31, 2020, Ryanair will only upheld basic, essential operations between the UK and Ireland. All other passenger traffic has been halted.
South African Airways
Until April 16 the airline suspends its passenger services. Then they will restart some domestic routes. The plan is to commence international travel on May 31, 2020.
Transavia
The leisure carrier shuts down operations of its Dutch and French branch from March 23 through April 5, 2020.
Turkish Airlines
Another industry heavyweight is ground its fleet: Turkish Airlines won’t operate any domestic flights until May 1. International travel will be suspended until May 20, 2020. The airline follows the Turkish government’s guidelines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ukraine International Airlines
Following orders from the Ukrainian government, the airline will suspend all flights between March 17 and April 3, 2020. Exceptions are a few charter flights to bring back Ukrainian tourists.