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AirlinesLOT modernises its core passenger systems
Milan, Italy - With the adoption of Amadeus’ inventory
LOT Polish Airlines and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announce the expansion of their IT partnership agreement... more
AirlinesBA airplanes: Unite doesn't announce any strikes yet
London, UK - While talks continue, the airline prepares to new protests
A message from BA's CEO, Willie Walsh "Unite, the union that represents our BA cabin crew, has not as yet announced any strike dates. It must tell us by 15 March if it intends to take strike action... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines crisis, Ryanair: we are at disposal to replace to Czech carrier if it should fail
Rome, Italy - The Irish airline has asked discounts on the airport tariffs to the Prague's airport management society
Ryanair has unveiled to the Letiste Praha, the Prague's international airport management society, to be at disposal to accept all passengers that an eventual failure by Czech Airlines should ground, following... more
AirlinesBreak between Meridiana-fly-unions: today regular flights but closed hangar
Olbia, Italy - After the long animated meeting of yesterday they came to a temporary mediation
Break in the negotiation between Meridiana-Fly and its employees: today flights aren't stopped, only hangar will stay close. Yesterday, begun with deletion of some flights, finished with a long assembly... more
AirlinesSomon Air orders two B-737/900ER NG
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at $163 million at list prices
Boeing and Dushanbe, Tajikistan-based Somon Air announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range). The order is valued at $163 million at list prices. The order represents Somon... more
AirlinesCA launches new air flights between California and Hawaii
Houston, Usa - On next Sunday, March 7
Continental Airlines begins new flights from Los Angeles and Orange County to Maui and a flight between Orange County and Honolulu on Sunday, March 7. The new daily flight from Los Angeles International... more
AirlinesEtihad and ANA: code-share comes into service
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Arab airline has other code-share agreements
Etihad Airways’ focus on the Japanese market continues this week, as a code-share with ANA (All Nippon Airways) comes into service. Just weeks before the commencement of services to Tokyo, the ANA c... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: daily link Rome-Doha
Rome, Italy - The inaugural ceremony yesterday in Fiumicino
Starting March 2010, Qatar Airways will introduce a new daily service from Rome to Doha, bringing its weekly flights to/from Italy to 14 (7 from Rome-Fiumicino and 7 from Milan-Malpensa). With the introduction... more
AirlinesKLM: fourth daily flight from Liverpool
Liverpool, UK - New schedule improves connectivity on long haul routes to China, South Africa and South America
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the addition of a fourth daily flight to its schedule out of Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA), cementing its operations out of Merseyside. The new frequency commences... more
AirlinesMaintenance to airplanes: agreement among Boeing, Air China and Air China Cargo
Seattle, USA - Air China is the first Chinese customer for AHM and 33rd Boeing's commercial customer
Boeing, Air China and Air China Cargo have announced a new agreement involving the use of Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM). This is a system monitoring the in-flight condition of the 777 and 747-400... more
AirlinesAir Europa expands air links from Madrid to Miami
Miami, Usa - From next March 19
Spanish carrier Air Europa has announced it will begin no-stop service from Madrid to Miami International Airport on March 19, 2010, and will also renew no-stop service to Tenerife, Canary Islands on June... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly workers' protest rises at Olbia, flights deleted
Olbia , Italy - Crew dressing dirty uniforms and other workers united in the claim, management calls to order
At Olbia's airport today all flights of Meridiana fly have been cancelled, after unions announced fight about contracts, that would have to be corrected on the occasion of Meridiana and Eurofly merger. Crews... more
AirlinesRyanair vince la causa contro i siti non autorizzati presso l'alta corte irlandese
Milano, Italia - I siti stranieri ora possono essere citati in giudizio presso il tribunale irlandese
"Ryanair ha accolto con favore la sentenza dell’alta corte di Dublino, che ha confermato il legittimo diritto della compagnia di condurre azioni legali in Irlanda contro siti stranieri non autorizzati a... more
AirlinesMore than 90 airlines have rejected the proposal to build a new airport in UK
London, United Kingdom - Heathrow remained the best location for the UK's main airport
More than 90 airlines represented by Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) have rejected the proposal to build a new airport in the Thames Estuary and the proposal is favoured by London mayor Boris Johnson.... more
AirlinesPermanent meeting and airplanes on the ground: Meridiana-Eurofly employee up in arms
Olbia, Italy - The protest involves pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and all employees, call center worker included other
After the Meridiana airplane take off on last Sunday, by which the new company, putting together Meridiana and Eurofly, born was ratified, hell broke loose. Yesterday morning first signs: at the Olbia's... more
AirlinesTwo more ATR-72/500s for Lao Airlines?
Laos, Laos - Lao Airlines needs these aircraft
Lao Airlines deputy director, Noudeng Chanthaphasouk, said that the air company is speaking to the government about purchasing two more ATR-72/500 airplanes. Lao Airlines is looking to order two more... more
AirlinesAirOne: over 100,000 tickets sold in two weeks from launch of new flights
Rome, Italy - From Malpensa towards nine domestic and five international destinations
"The tickets sold for links from Milan-Malpensa and 14 destinations served (9 national and 5 international), with over 200 connections per week (250 in July and August), are over 100,000 in two weeks from... more
AirlinesMoskovia Airlines at Turin-Caselle for the first time
Turin, Italy - The Russian carrier has made a ski charter from Moscow
An airplane of the Russian carrier Moskovia Airlines has landed last Saturday February 27 for the first time on Turin-Caselle's airport: the Boeing 737/800NG with a new flower livery has made a ski charter... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly takes off
Olbia, Italy - Yesterday, on February 28 the second largest Italian airline company was founded
"Sunday, February 28, 2010: an important day for the Italian air transport sector. A new company was founded called Meridiana Fly, the second largest airline company in Italy which merges two renowned... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Chicago, USA - Plus an option for further 50
Boeing and United Airlines yesterday announced that they have finalized an order for 25 787/8 Dreamliner aircraft. The agreement includes the opportunity to purchase another 50 Dreamliners. The order is... more
AirlinesGermanwings opens new route to Tel Aviv
Milan , Italy - From Cologne-Bonn airport it will serve from next 30th March
New route is served by Airbus A-319 airplanes every Tuesdays and Sundays, departure is from Cologne-Bonn at 05:05 p.m and arrival to Tel Aviv at 10:20 p.m. Flight from Israel to Germany will take off at... more
AirlinesIberia posted a net loss of EUR 273m in 2009
Madrid, Spain - It was one of the most difficult years in the Spanish airline's history
Iberia yesterday posted its results in 2009, one of the most difficult years in the airline's history, when the world economic crisis and stiff competition led to a steep decline in operating income. After... more
AirlinesAvis and Wind Jet: fly & drive works on
Rome , Italy - The two partner companies express satisfaction about the formula launched in 2006
Fly & drive formula seems working on. Roberto Lucchini, CEO of Avis, and Massimo Polimeni, business manager of Wind Jet, express satisfaction. Both representatives of partner companies said that on-line... more
AirlinesWind Jet more and more present in Europe
Catania, Italy - Sicilian carrier announced many new routes
Massimo Polimeni, Wind Jet business manager, announced wind of changes from now until the beginning of summer. In fact, Sicilian carrier is going to expand its routes towards European cities, in particular... more
AirlinesItaly: Ryanair flies from Ancona to Trapani
Ancona, Italy - Starting from May 25, 2010
Ryanair today announced the launch of a new link between the Italian cities of Ancona and Trapani, bringing its routes served from Falconara airport to five. The service is going to begin on May 25, 2010. As... more
AirlinesCA: severe winter weather to affect flights in NY area through tomorrow
Houston, Usa - The airline announced travel options for customers
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the New York area this week. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
AirlinesEU investigates on state aid to Czech Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For a € 94 million loan granted by Osinek
The European Commission today launched an investigation into a loan granted to CSA–Czech Airlines by the state-owned entity Osinek to determine if these actions are compatible with the EU state aid rules. "At t... more
AirlinesWind Jet: new link Turin-Bucharest
Turin, Italy - Three times per week with A-320 and A-319 aircraft
From April 21 Wind Jet will activate a new link from Turin (Italy) to Bucharest (Romania), as announced today by the carrier and SAGAT, Caselle airport operator. The flight will be operated three times... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue orders 50 Being 737NG aircraft
Seattle, USA - To be used on domestic routes
The Australian airline Virgin Blue announced that it has reached an agreement in principles with Boeing of the USA to purchase 50 B-737NG aircraft, to be used to strengthen the domestic routes of the Brisbane-based... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines reinforces the offer from Milan
Milan, Italy - Towards Vienna's hub, as of next March 28
Austrian Airlines (AA), Star Alliance's member carrier, has recorded a demand in a constant growth for links departing from North Italy and in particular from Milan's airports (Linate and Malpensa). The... more
AirlinesKingfisher joins oneworld alliance
Milan, Italy - Waiting for only the authorization by Indian civil aviation ministry
India's domestic carrier, Kingfisher Airlines (KA), is lining up to join oneworld® after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step towards full membership of the world's leading quality... more
AirlinesJust started fusion between Olympic and Aegean
Athen, Grece - Under European antitrust observation the agreement between the two most important Greek air companies
Olympic and Aegean airlines, the two most important Greek air companies announced their next fusion in one big carrier. Process, just started, would last for some months and now is under European antitrust... more
AirlinesSunExpress launches a very special livery on a Boeing 737
Rome, Italy - Dedicated to Istanbul for celebrating its 20th anniversary
SunExpress, the joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operating scheduled and charter flights between Europe and Turkey, painted one of its Boeing 737-800s with an artistic design for celebrating... more
AirlinesGermanwings on pilots' strike: two thirds of flights assured
Milan, Italy - With an alternative plan and change of reservation
"Germanwings would assure two thirds of its flights, despite the announced strike by pilots from February 22 to 25, 2010. The airline, in order to reduce the minimal the hardships to the passengers,... more
AirlinesAir France first A-380 operator in Africa
Paris, France - First superjumbo Paris-Johannesburg flight completed
Yesterday Air France's Airbus A-380 landed for the first time in Johannesburg after departing from Paris, making Air France the first airline to operate the world's largest passenger aircraft to the African... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines purchases a B-777/300ER flight simulator
Istanbul, Turkey - It will be delivered in 2010
Turkish Airlines today announced that it has purchased a 7000 Series Full Flight Simulator (FFS) representing the Boeing 777/300ER aircraft from CAE. The FFS will be delivered in 2010, along with a CAE... more
AirlinesAir France restarts links with Haiti
Paris, France - Port-au-Prince airport partially reopened
The Haitian authorities have announced the partial reopening of Port-au-Prince airport to commercial traffic today, 19 February. The French airline Air France will resume flights to the city hit by the... more
AirlinesLufthansa's pilots prepare four days of strike
Frankfurt, Germany - From next Monday to Thursday. They ask employment guarantees against costs' reduction decided by airline's management
The Cockpit, German airplane pilots' union, has announced yesterday during a press-conference took place in Frankfurt, that "About 4000 Lufthansa's pilots are ready to go on strike". The protest will last... more
AirlinesMeridiana-Eurofly: Aga Khan steps in
Olbia, Italy - He will fund the integration through the AKFED found
The board of directors of the Italian airline Meridiana has confirmed the launch of the integration process of its "Aviation" activities with those of Eurofly. Once completed this project will lead to... more
AirlinesRyanair: new sales & marketing manager
Milan, Italy - For Italy, Croatia and Romania
Ryanair announces today the appointment of Melisa Corrigan that will have the role as Sales & Marketing Manager for Italy, Croatia and Romania. Melisa has a degree in PR at Iulm University in Milan... more
AirlinesAmerican to restart links with Haiti
Fort Worth, USA - First commercial services after the earthquake
American Airlines yesterday announced that it will resume service into Port-au-Prince, Haiti, beginning February 19. The first flight will depart from American's hub at Miami International Airport. This... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines aims to fly to Tokyo-Haneda
Atlanta, USA - SkyTeam still has no rights to land at this airport
Delta Airlines yesterday filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to offer customers nonstop service between Tokyo-Haneda airport and Seattle, Detroit, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Delta... more
AirlinesAir Malta increase its services in Italy
La Valletta, Malta - Flights to Genoa and Turin via Reggio Calabria
Starting from May, Reggio Calabria will become a bridge that will allow Air Malta to reach northern Italy, in particular Genoa and Turin, with the goal to promote study holidays for those who want to learn... more
AirlinesAir Italy redoubles flights on Naples
Naples, Italy - Starting from next May 3
"Air Italy reinforces its presence on Naples, from three to seven destinations served, as of next May 3rd. Bergamo, Palermo, Olbia and Nice are added to the links already served to Verona, Turin and... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines to complete Star Alliance integration
Sao Paulo, Brazil - IOSA certification achieved until 2012
TAM Airlines of Brazil is proceeding towards its integration in the Star Alliance group, after achieving the renewal until 2012 of its IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification. The process should... more
AirlinesAntitrust immunity for American, British and Iberia
Washington, USA - For transatlantic operations
The US Department of Transports gave its tentative approval for antitrust immunity to American, British Airways and Iberia to jointly operate on transatlantic routes. In the application are also included... more
AirlinesCA: severe winter weather to affect flights in NY area this week
Houston, Usa - All detailed information on its website
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the New York area this week. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
AirlinesUilt's pilots don't adhere Alitalia's strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - "This protest can produce also further damages to our category"
The Alitalia's pilots adherent to Uilt communicate in a press-release that will not adhere to four hour strike fixed by ANPAC and CGIL for tomorrow because "Such protest is announced by only CGIL and appears... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines sponsor of Manchester United
Rome, Italy - The contract's signature in the next days during an official ceremony
Turkish Airlines (TA) and Manchester United Football Club came to an agreement on a sponsorship deal. The official ceremony of this sponsorship contract between Turkish Airlines, the Europe's fourth-biggest... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: new Malpensa-Dresda flight
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The route served by an ATR-42/500
Air Dolomiti, Italian regional airline of Lufthansa Group and member of Lufhansa Regional announces the new flight Milan-Malpensa/Dresda from next March 28, 2010. The connection is served in code-share... more