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Storms have been rocking airline operations across the United States over the last month. Several corners of the country are being seriously impacted by the weather. As a result of the conditions, Alaska airlines had to cancel over 400 flights over last the last weekend due to the snowstorm in the Pacific Northwest.
400 flights were canceled between last Friday and Monday due to the severe snowy conditions. Photo: Alaska Airlines
Responding to the difficulties
The snowstorm last weekend dropped more than a foot of snow at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport between Friday and Sunday. Subsequently, carriers operating at the hub were left with important decisions to make regarding their services.
How The US Quarantine Order Will Affect Latin American Carriers
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Yesterday, the newly-inaugurated President Joe Biden signed an executive order announcing self-quarantine for international arrivals. The measure still doesn’t have an official start date and we also know how the US government would enforce it. But, if it does, it would have a rippling effect throughout the aviation industry. Latin American carriers could be among the most affected by the initiative.
If the US enforces a self-quarantine for international arrivals, the airline industry would face an uphill battle. Photo: Getty Images.
Latin America and the US go hand-by-hand
How South American Airlines Are Responding To New COVID Variants
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In an attempt to reduce or stop the spreading of the new COVID-19 variants in the region, the Latin American Governments are imposing new travel restrictions. So far, no country has officially closed its airspace; nevertheless, it is a possibility. The airlines in Latin America are readapting once again to the uncertainty.
The Governments in Latin America are reimposing travel restrictions. Photo: Getty Images.
Latin America already has the new COVID-19 variant
The new COVID-19 variant is starting to beat down the air industry’s recovery in the last few months. Many Governments have already banned flights coming from the UK and other countries.
Copa Could Be Readying To Resume 737 MAX Flights In Panama
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Copa Airlines could be near to reactivate its Boeing 737 MAX fleet, according to the latest movements by the carrier. In the last few days, at least three of Copa’s six Boeing 737 MAX have flown around Panama City. So, what else do we know?
Copa Airlines has operated a few passengerless Boeing 737 MAX flights in the last few days. Photo: Felipe Escalona / AviacionPTY
The latest information
Three countries worldwide have already recertified the MAX for commercial operations. The first was the US, followed swiftly by Brazil and Mexico. Already, two of the four Latin American carriers that have MAX fleets have resumed commercial operations with the Boeing narrowbody.