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Will evaluate fall demand trends before adding more flights
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Sean Broderick

Delta Air Lines plans to continue reshaping its network by adding 1,000 daily departures in August, building on a similarly sized expansion of July’s timetable, before “taking a pause” and evaluating fall demand trends, CEO Ed Bastian said.
 
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Lori Ranson

LATAM Airlines Group’s decision to indefinitely exit Argentina’s domestic market reflects the tough conditions the country’s remaining airlines face, and there is a distinct possibility state-owned Aerolineas Argentinas could be the last carrier standing.
 
 
DATA ANALYSIS
Air cargo traffic is currently proving more robust than passenger traffic. Crucial for keeping supply chains open, particularly for food, pharmaceuticals and other essential sectors, air freight is not subject to the same COVID-19-related restrictions as passengers.
 
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CAPA ANALYSIS
Europe is the only region with lower capacity than last week and has returned to its position as the region with the deepest year-on-year cuts, after rising from the bottom of the pile two weeks ago.
 
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Helen Massy-Beresford

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown of air traffic on European aviation has worsened in recent weeks, IATA warned, as it called for a coordinated restart of air travel through border openings and continued financial and regulatory support.