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AirlinesAlitalia (4): here comes the interest by Lufthansa
Rome, Italy - Pilots and CGIL in line with the new proposal by Fantozzi
Pilots and CGIL are in line with the new initiative of the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi to open an international tender for Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for more details). Guglielmo Epifani,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): communication from the Extraordinary Administrator
Rome, Italy - The expressions of interest shall have to be received within 30 September 2008, 12:00am
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia Linee Italiane S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Airport S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Express S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Servizi S.p.A. in a.s. and of Volare S.p.A.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): bank accounts confiscated in Israel
Rome, Italy - Reported by the Israeli financial daily "The Marker"
As concerns about Alitalia's ability to pay for fuel grew, it suffered its first asset seizure with the Israel Airports Authority confiscating its bank accounts over a 500,000 dollars debt. A report... more
AirlinesAlitalia invites to present "Manifestations of interest"
Rome, Italy - Today the contract has been announced
After last week tensions, and a "No" from six unions to the deal, CAI (Italian air company) offer withdrawal and the green light of three unions (CISL, UIL and UGL), Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner... more
AirlinesThe Alitalia crisis favours Meridiana and Eurofly
Milan, Italy - Possible increase of frequencies on the Rome-Milan route
Meridiana and Eurofly are increasing "Their offer in reply to the growth of booking, that on September 19th recorded + 40% compared with the daily average of the period. As regards Milan, the greatest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): FIAVET sets up a crisis unit
Rome, Italy - About paybacks of Alitalia tickets already issued
The Alitalia situation is currently catastrophic and FIAVET (Federazione delle associazioni imprese di viaggio e turismo) expressed great anxiety and values the effects that this situation could have on... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Fantozzi meets unions
Rome, Italy - The meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Rome
Extraordinary Commissioner Augusto Fantozzi is meeting the six unions which have not given the green light to Alitalia rescue plan from 5:30 p.m. at Alitalia headquarter, in Rome. CGIL union, SDL (Union... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Fantozzi on Wednesday to the Senate
Rome, Italy - Next week meetings
For Extraordinary Commissioner Fantozzi, next week agenda will be very busy. On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. he will report to the Senate, where in front of Public Works Commission and Industry Commission,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): an alternative plan does not exist, the airline towards bankruptcy
Rome, Italy - Offer recalled but concert-party still living
The concert-party of big businessmen "Salva-Alitalia", ready to invest in the new Compagnia Aerea Italiana, recalled yesterday the offer following the rejection of Unions to sign the plan. "Commissioner... more
AirlinesAirOne participates at the "Italian Style"
Rome, Italy - From today to Sunday in Chicago
"AirOne participates this year for the first time, as 'Exclusive airline', at the 'Italian Style', the fair that takes place from today to next Sunday near the Navy Pier Fair Centre, in Chicago. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): booking, purchase of tickets and flights, all regular
Rome, Italy - According to some wrong news reported by press
"According to wrong news reported by press, Alitalia specifies that is possible to book and acquire tickets on airline's reservation systems and about the flights, all in a regular manner". more
AirlinesAlitalia: ENAC calls the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi
Rome, Italy - On September 22nd, 2008
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, and General Manager, Silvano Manera, have called on September 22nd at 10:00 am, at the ENAC headquarters, the extraordinary administrator... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launches third daily New-York-Heathrow flight
Houston, Usa - The carrier launches new non-stop seasonal service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro
"Continental Airlines announced that it will launch a third daily non-stop flight between its New York hub, 'Newark Liberty International Airport', and London's-Heathrow Airport, effective Oct. 25, 2008... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CAI's offer withdrawal
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the text of the press release
After hours of uncertainties when ifs followed one another, yesterday in the evening CAI press release was issued in order to shed light on Alitalia future. In the text it is written that: "CAI (Italian... more
AirlinesStar Alliance member carriers move together in Seoul
Milan, Italy - Move under one Roof project completed at "Incheon International" Airport
"Star Alliance member carriers recently celebrated their move to the western part of the main terminal at Seoul’s 'Incheon International' Airport. Following Star Alliance’s Move under one Roof (MuoR) con... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): waiting for the press release
Rome, Italy - The latest news
These are the most important events which marked this afternoon: After 12:00 a.m. meeting, unions disagreeing with CAI (Italian air company) program, have developed a new proposal and asked government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): put under commissioner Az Airport and Az Services
Rome, Italy - It was announced yesterday by Minister Scajola
After the appointment of Commissioner Fantozzi to the administration of Alitalia SpA, on August 29th, Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola announced yesterday the procedure of receivership also... more
AirlinesEmirates taxiing for take-off from new Terminal
Milan, Italy - The next major passenger trial is scheduled for 27th September
"With the announcement of the phased opening of Terminal Three [T3] from 14th October, the spotlight has now turned firmly on Emirates’ much-anticipated move to its dedicated new home in Dubai. EK-843 D... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Colaninno's proposal
Rome, Italy - Results of yesterday meeting
7% of CAI (Italian air company) net profit will be devoted to employees: this is the last proposal put forward by president Colaninno, during the meeting among government and unions which took place yesterday... more
AirlinesAlitalia: final act
Rome, Italy - Today' schedule
At 3:50 p.m. the ultimatum given to the unions by Mr Colaninno will expire. He explained: "Without unions' green light, CAI (Italian air company) will withdraw the offer". Ten minutes later, at 4:00 p.m.... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: final act
Brussels, Belgium - Green light to the Greek carrier privatization
The awaited Brussels verdict has been issued. State aid for 850 million Euros that Olympic Airways, the Greek carrier, received from the Government, are not in line with EU rules, according to the opinion... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): at 3:30 p.m. meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - A climate of waiting reins
At the beginning it was only a rumour, but a few minutes ago Italian Labour Minister Sacconi announced that unions have been summoned at 3:30 p.m., in "Palazzo Chigi" (Rome). There is a climate of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Rome's entrepreneurs in the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Alemanno and entrepreneurs for Fiumicino airport
Rome is more and more determined to protect the future and the employment at Fiumicino airport. In the first line there is Rome' mayor, Gianni Alemanno, who has probably invited some names in Rome's entrepreneurial... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Tajani proposes a "Supervisor"
Rome, Italy - The problem of Alitalia state aid
A supervisor who could "Report" to European Commission, giving further information about the inquiry on the state aid to Alitalia, granted by the Italian Government: this is the new position European Commissioner... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines offers special discounted fares starting at $69 each way
Houston, Usa - For hurricane "Ike" impacted region
"Continental Airlines announced that it is offering special round-trip fares for travel originating in Houston and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX to any destination in the contiguous United States. Beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Extraordinary Administrator Augusto Fantozzi received two manifestations of interest
Rome, Italy - One by Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A and the other from ItAli Airlines
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi has communicated that on September 12, 2008 he received from Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A., a manifestation of interest... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: ready to take off?
Athens, Greece - Waiting for Brussels' opinions
There is an air company in Europe with an history similar to that one of the Italian carrier Alitalia: Olympic Airways. The Greek air company, founded by the tycoon Aristotele Onassis and symbol of the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines doubles second-bag fee
Atlanta, USA - Up to 50 dollars
UAL Corp's United Airlines said on Monday it is doubling the fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight to 50 dollars one-way. United estimated the fee will apply to only one out of seven customers. After... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines courted by three pretenders
Vienna, Austria - Lufthansa, Air France-Klm and S7
Airlines that will present the mandatory bid for the 43% of Austrian Airlines are Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and the Russian S7. According to indiscretions of the Austrian press, the council appointed... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: with success the Houston hub reactivation
Houston, Usa - In the aftermath of hurricane "Ike"
"Continental Airlines has resumed a comprehensive flight schedule at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) in the aftermath of Hurricane 'Ike'. All terminals at the airport are functioning,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): now "Looks at Lufthansa"
Rome, Italy - The German carrier answers
Now Alitalia looks another time to Lufthansa that, according to prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, could be the "Ideal partner" for CAI (Italian air company). An opinion, this one, shared by general... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): prime minister Berlusconi on the national air company
Rome, Italy - The alternative? Bankruptcy
Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, asks more "Responsibility" to people who have not understood that if negotiations don't take off, the alternative is only one "Bankruptcy": this is the substance... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 2008-2009: Air France
Paris, France - The long-haul schedule thanks to the Air France-Delta joint-venture implemented this Summer
"In a difficult global economic environment impacted by very high oil prices, the Air France-KLM Group’s Winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which starts on 26 October 2008.... more
AirlinesLufthansa takes a strategic equity share in Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian carrier is embarking on a new future with the German one
"Brussels Airlines is embarking on a new future with German airline: Lufthansa Chairman, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, and SN Airholding Chairman, Eitienne Davignon, have signed an agreement, which initially envisages... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negotiations go on
Rome, Italy - Cancelled this afternoon unions' meeting
After the pessimism of the last few days and Government-unions negotiations deadlock, the first signal of opening arrived after yesterday meeting among Government and confederal unions (CGL, CISL, UIL,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Financial Police requests the acquisition of accounts
Rome, Italy - An investigation relating to the past of the airline
This morning, on decision of the Rome Prosecutor’s Office, the Financial Police's tax squad has been sent at the Alitalia headquarters. The goal was to acquire the accounts of the last 10 years along w... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to lay off 1,400 managers
London, United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority launches the alarm
British Airways CEO, Willy Walsh, during a meeting at the airport of London-Heathrow, has announced its plan of cost restraint that forecasts 1,400 redundancies among managers. With this solution the... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 08/09: KLM
Amsterdam, Holland - It will begin next October 26
"In a difficult global economic context marked by a constantly high oil price, the Air France-KLM Group's winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which begins on 26 October 2008. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): signed the agreement
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some of the most important points
The agreement signed among the Italian government and unions sheds light on the points that caused debates and criticism over the last few days. 12.500 employees (1550 pilots, 3300 flight attendants,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): funds for 100 million Euros for employees' contracts
Rome, Italy - An attempt to break the deadlock
After the negotiations deadlock and while the spectre of bankruptcy threatened Alitalia, the only way to break the deadlock seemed a new offer. So, according to yesterday news, Roberto Colaninno and... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC on Meridiana strike September 17th, 2008
Rome, Italy - From 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
All flights, charted included, are confirmed in the period 7:00 am/10:00 am and 6:00 pm/9:00 pm, all daily flights with Italian islands, excluded the continental traffic: - Iss 1270 Bergamo (Lime) Cagliari... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways, cancelled 47 flights
Tokyo, Japan - Due to a check-in system problem
All Nippon Airways Co., Japan's second-largest carrier, cancelled 47 domestic flights because of a malfunction of its automated check-in system. About 6,500 passengers were affected as of 4 p.m., the... more
AirlinesRussia: inquiry on Aeroflot air crash
Moscow, Russia - Many hypotheses under examination
On Sunday, a B-737/500 airplane of Aeroflot, a Russian carrier, took off from Moscow and crashed far from Perm's airport, in the Urals, causing the death of 88 people, among them six crew members. Now,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): travel agencies obstruct booking for new tickets?
Rome, Italy - Favoured AirOne on domestic routes
The Alitalia matter stumps customers and trade. According to press indiscretions, travel agencies would be advising travellers against to book new tickets of Alitalia, proposing to purchase tickets of... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines resumes flights Monday at Houston, after "IKE"
Houston, Usa - More details on its website
"Continental Airlines is preparing to resume mainline jet flights Monday, Sept. 15, at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) following the carrier's suspension of operations Saturday... more
AirlinesXL enters into administration
London, UK - Nearly 280.000 passengers without flight
With a press release, published on its web page, British tour operator "XL Leisure Group" has announced that all flights have been cancelled. XL Group, comprising XL Airways and tour operators such as... more
AirlinesLivingston and Eurofly signed a commercial agreement
Milan, Italy - The deal will enter into force starting from imminent IATA's Winter season
"Livingston SpA, the airline owned by Gruppo Ventaglio, and Eurofly SpA, Gruppo Meridiana, have signed a commercial agreement for Winter season 2008-2009. Such contract has the aim the product's optimization... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the "Due diligence" activities interrupted
Rome, Italy - By CAI, Compagnia aerea italiana Srl
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the 'CAI - Compagnia Area Italiana Srl' interrupted activities of 'Due diligence' on 12 September... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Clocks blocked"
Rome, Italy - At 1:00pm the last meeting
"Alitalia's conditions are not heartening": with this declaration by Welfare Minister Sacconi began this day, after a long night of negotiations among Government and unions. Till now, every attempt of... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares for hurricane "IKE" reducing the flights at Houston hub
Houston, Usa - After "Gustav" and "Hanna"
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor hurricane 'Ike' as it moves toward the Texas Gulf Coast. The carrier is implementing a flight schedule reduction at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental... more