UK based carrier, Monarch Airlines, announced on the 2nd of October that it would be ceasing all operations effective immediately. The airline reportedly failed to secure a renewed Air Travel Organisers Licence and as a result, was forced to stop flights. A number of bodies have expressed interest in purchasing the now defunct carrier and its airport slots The UK Civil Aviation Authority has stated the primary focus at this time is the repatriation of over 100,000 passengers stranded overseas due to the cessation of services.

The entire board of members of state carrier; Air Vanuatu, were reportedly dismissed at the end of August. The airline has been undergoing a period of intense restructuring since early 2016 which has resulted in the implementation of a number of cost cutting measures. The airline has also recently secured an additional government loan of USD 3.8 million. No direct reason was given for the removal of the board members.

Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV), based in Cape Verde, announced in early September that it would temporarily suspend all flight services due to the lack of serviceable aircraft. The airline stated that its only operational aircraft, a Boeing 757, would be out of service till the 11th of September. The airline then announced it had successfully secured capacity from Portuguese ACMI and Charter operator, euroAtlantic Airways, which allowed for the resumption of services from Lisbon to Praia.