News / Airline alliances a shadow of their former selves, but cargo flies

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Six months into the Covid-19 era, airline networks are still a shadow of their former selves.

Most international routes to second-tier airports remain suspended, and the resurgence of infections in recent weeks has poured cold water on hopes for a speedy recovery of passenger flights.

With networks severely curtailed, airlines are struggling to offer attractive service to destinations typically served by A330 or B787 passenger aircraft.

In most cases the best option is to fly the freight to a major gateway that the ...