Welcome back to the AirlineGeeks Podcast. This week, we start by discussing U.S. Airlines' decisions to eliminate change fees on their domestic services, a reversal on policies that have been in place for over a decade. Next, we look at El Al's recent flight from Israel to the UAE over Saudi Arabia, a move that is influential for the region from both an aviation and political standpoint. Last, we dive into Emirates' recent government aid deal and how it will affect the carrier's operations going forward.

We've rebranded, albeit slightly, to The AirlineGeeks Podcast! Thanks for joining us this week. We start with a discussion of Delta Airlines, which has announced it will furlough nearly 2,000 pilots amid the coronavirus crisis; the airline will, however, increase its international flying into 2021. Next, we discuss the future of ExpressJet, the U.S. regional carrier whose contract with United Airlines was canceled in July, after it announced it will pause operations and furlough most of its staff at the end of September. We finish the episode by discussing how airlines and countries around the world are adapting their testing policies to encourage more people to travel in the age of the pandemic.

Thanks for tuning in to The AirlineGeeks Podcast. This week, we take a look at the airline industry in South America, comparing where different countries are in allowing airlines to relaunch international operations. We then turn to Alitalia, which has announced new plans to restructure; we have also learned about new plans for a revitalized fleet at the airline. Lastly, we turn to Wizz Air's rapid expansion, which the airline has used to gain footholds in new markets, most notably London's Gatwick Airport and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

This week on The AirlineGeeks Podcast, we invite AirlineGeeks founder Ryan Ewing to discuss how airlines bring their planes back into service after storage. We also look at a new deal between Air France and its pilot's union that will allow Transavia, Air France's low-cost subsidiary, to operate domestic routes within France. We finish by diving into Austrian Airlines' Coronavirus testing policies and how the airline is altering its route network to adapt to the pandemic this fall.

Thanks for listening to the AirlineGeeks podcast. This week, our hosts dive into tensions between Irish low-cost airline Ryanair and some of its international crews, as the airline is looking to cut costs and save money amid the Coronavirus pandemic. We discuss changes at the International Airlines Group, which owns global carriers like British Airways, Iberia, Air Lingus and Air Europa, as the coronavirus pandemic overtakes Europe. Finally, we  take a look into the Virgin Group, which saw two major airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia, post post restructuring plans this week. As always, you can read about all of these topics and more on our website, AirlineGeeks.com, and on our Instagram and Twitter pages.

Thanks for tuning into The AirlineGeeks Podcast. This week, our hosts are joined by AirlineGeeks writer Pablo Diaz to discuss Boeing's recent financial report, which includes the decision to cut production on multiple key aircraft. We also take a look at Southwest Airlines' decision not to furlough airlines on October 1 – when CARES money is set to run out – as well as the new "all-you-can-fly" passes offered by over half a dozen Chinese airlines. Join us for this week's edition of Coronavirus ups and downs from around the world.

This week, our hosts discuss the retirement of two iconic Boeing 747 fleets – those belonging to British Airways and Qantas – as well as some memories of the fleet and hopes for its future. We also discuss Qatar Airways' current situation with special focus on its ongoing blockade inquiry and its renewed commitment to environmentalism amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Lastly, we chat with AirlineGeeks Editor-In-Chief Parker Davis to review the latest round of earnings reports from U.S. airlines, most notably United Airlines.

In this episode, our hosts dive into the financial positions many U.S. airlines are in and how they are positioning themselves to come out the other end of the Coronavirus pandemic. We take a special look at Delta, whose recently-published Q2 earnings report revealed a $7 billion loss. We wrap up the episode by taking a look at the new partnership between JetBlue and American Airlines, how it's set up and what it may mean for passengers going forward.

We've hear a lot of news about the future of a number of airlines and aircraft in the past week. In this episode, we dive into United's furloughs and compare them to what other airlines are planning. We also discuss the continued tests on the Boeing 737MAX as well as the public reaction to them. Lastly, we look at Azul's all-cargo Embraer EJet, the first of its kind in commercial service.

Welcome to the latest episode of the AGLounge News podcast. This week, we're joined by Parker Davis to discuss social distancing on airplanes and its economic and social effects in the United States. We'll also brief El Al's operation suspension and dive into the situation at Milan Linate airport, which is in the midst of an operational and logistical nightmare as it's planned to open earlier than expected. As always, you can read about all of these stories and more on our website or by visiting @airlinegeeks on both Instagram and Twitter.