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AirlinesIberia, British Airways and American Airlines in the sights of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission starts an inquiry
The alliance announced among Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) has breed doubts. While waiting for US Authorities go-ahead to the "Request for anti-trust immunity", put forward... more
AirlinesPilots against Ryanair: it cuts on fuel
London, UK - The complaint comes from "Sunday Times" pages
Ryanair is still in the firing line. This time the cause is the accusation launched against the conditions Irish carrier oblige its pilots to fly. Even though, under EU regulations, airplanes should... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Berlusconi's declarations pending on Government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - "The opposition knows only to criticize"
"The opposition knows only to criticize. No a positive suggestion and the support by its part", Premier Berlusconi answers to the severe criticism about "Fenice" operation in order to Alitalia's rescue,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Programma Pari" for redundant workers
Rome, Italy - Due for this afternoon the negotiations Government-unions
Unlike last week news (see AVIONEWS), 6-7 thousand Alitalia redundancies' future will not be at Land offices or at Italian Post Office. For them, there is an outplacement plan, called “Programma Pari”. The... more
AirlinesContinental prepares for hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The carrier continues to monitor the situation
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Hurricane 'Gustav' as it moves toward the Mexican Gulf Coast. On Saturday, Continental began adding larger aircraft and additional flights into and out of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Board of Directors' decision last Friday
Rome, Italy - The airline has requested admission to the receivership procedure
"In compliance with the decisions taken by the Company’s Board of Directors last Friday, Alitalia has requested admission to the receivership procedure as envisaged by Law no. 39 of 18 February 2004, a... more
AirlinesContinental allows changes to flights that may be affected by tropical storm "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - Through next week
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Gustav'. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Passera speaks about knots to be undone
Rimini, Italy - EU, Antritust and Unions could hamper the rescue plan
During a meeting in Rimini, Corrado Passera has spoken about knots to be undone before starting Alitalia rescue plan. According to Intesa San Paolo CEO, three points could hamper the launch of "Piano Fenice":... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France deal will take off?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Paris Air France Board of Directors met
After last April unsuccessful negotiations, an agreement between Alitalia and Air France-Klm could take off shortly.Yesterday, in Paris, Air France Board of Directors met to discuss a possible deal with... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines closes down
Toronto, Canada - And passengers remain without their flights
Zoom Airlines, a low-cost Canadian air company, announced its customers that "From 7:00pm of August 28th 2008, it would have suspended operations and grounded its aircraft". The carrier has announced... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM confirms its interest in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - It is ready to a minority stake
"Air France-KLM confirms its intention to remain Alitalia's strategic partner. To this effect and if it can be confirmed that the new company will be profitable, Air France-KLM is ready to take out... more
AirlineseasyJet about Alitalia: a solution welcome
Milan, Italy - But must put Italian consumers first
"Commenting on today’s decision by the Cabinet to break-up Alitalia, easyJet’s Chief Executive, Andy Harrison said: 'A solution for Alitalia is welcome but it must put Italian consumers first'.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications
Rome, Italy - Due for tomorrow Board of Directors of the airline
After the Council of Ministers go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications on companies in crisis, Alitalia rescue plan can go on. With the approval of such legislative measures, tomorrow Alitalia Board of... more
AirlinesDarwin lands in Foggia
Foggia, Italy - From September 15th the Swiss carrier will take off from "Gino Lisa" airport
"Gino Lisa" airport will restart working from September 15th when Saab 2000 aircraft belonging to Swiss company Darwin will land in Foggia, offering flight connections with Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Palermo... more
AirlinesGermany: a new low-cost company will be set up?
Rome, Italy - Air Berlin could suffer the consequences
According to German "Der Spiegel", negotiations are underway among Lufthansa, tour operator Tui and Arcandor group. Within the end of the year, they could set up a new low-cost company which could damage... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): rescue plan is in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission is analyzing it
Yesterday European Commission received Alitalia rescue plan. The draft will be analyzed by EC, that, after ascertaining that the plan is in line with EU regulations, will express its opinion. In the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Italian Codacons fights to protect savers' stocks
Rome, Italy - But Minister Tremonti reassures
As Codacons president, Carlo Rienzi, declared in an interview to Agi, Italian Consumers' Association is drafting a proposal in order to avoid that savers owing Alitalia stocks could be damaged by the new... more
Airlines"Progetto Fenice": cuts on Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some details on the rescue plan
Alitalia will be streamlined: this is the content of the rescue plan, drafted by Intesa San Paolo and Imi Bank. Mr Sabelli and Mr Colaninno are still working on some aspects of the plan. The air company... more
AirlinesJet Airways to connect Bengaluru with NY and Toronto via Brussels
Milan, Italy - To offer several connections to destinations across the US and Europe through code-share partnerships
"Jet Airways, India’s private airline, will connect Bengaluru with New York (Newark and 'JFK') and Toronto, via its European hub, Brussels commencing 31st October 2008 (subject to regulatory approvals). T... more
AirlinesSouthwest: "Success story" in a scenario of crisis
Rome, Italy - Hereafter its magic formula...
Global economy slowdown and high oil price are forcing to its knees air transport sector. Too many stories tell us of in the red companies, which are forced to cut on their expenses to balance the books. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): increase in the number of interesed investors
Rome, Italy - Bitter criticims for the government
The number of investors interested in Alitalia has increased. They are not ten, as they said, yesterday but sixteen. Among them Tronchetti-Provera and Emma Marcegaglia. The unique manager will be Rocco... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): redundancies trouble
Rome, Italy - Redundant workers will be outplaced
The new Alitalia will have to face many challenges. It will have to solve many troubles, as well; among them that one of redundancies, which are estimated to be around 7000. Experts are evaluating... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): possible alliance with Air France
Rome, Italy - Due for today the meeting between Air France and Intesa Sanpaolo bank
After last April blowback between Alitalia and Air France-Klm, the hypothesis of an alliance with the aim of saving Alitalia is still possible. And, while some Italian newspapers define the decision as... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday meeting at Palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - "Marzano law" modifications discussed
Yesterday there was a meeting at palazzo Chigi (where the Italian government is based). Italian Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, Trasports Minister Matteoli, Minister for Economic development Scajola... more
AirlinesO' Leary will hold a speech tomorrow in Trento
Trento, Italy - Tomorrow the speech by Ryanair manager
It is due for tomorrow August 27th, Ryanair manager Michael O’ Leary speech when, in Trento, he will close the fourth edition of “Vedrò, l’Italia al futuro”, a four-day initiative promoted by Enrico L... more
Airlines"Skytrax" list on air transport
Rome, Italy - Asia defeat all other countries
After a survey conducted on 8 million passengers, "Skytrax", a company specialized in civil aviation, released last week the list of the best airports in the world. And Asia defeat all other countries,... more
AirlinesAlitalia meeting: "Piano Fenice" presented yesterday
Milan, Italy - Investments for one billion Euros
Yesterday in Milan Alitalia relaunch plan, called "Piano Fenice" and coordinated by Intesa Sanpaolo bank was presented. Ten Italian investors took part in the meeting, ready to fund the Italian carrier... more
AirlinesAir India, a loss of 459 million dollars
New Delhi, India - The official announcement of the carrier's President
State-run carrier Air India expects to report a loss of 459 million dollars for the financial year to end-March, its chairman said on Thursday, as rising fares and competition hurt. However, Air India,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines courted by Air France-KLM
Vienna, Austria - Here comes the Lufthansa hypothesis
Air France-KLM has hired Lazards to advise it on a possible purchase of Austrian Airlines, a bank spokesman said, confirming Austrian press reports. Early August, the Austrian Government said it was seeking... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Lufthansa and Intesa-Sanpaolo increase contacts
Rome, Italy - In the end of August there will be the decision on the commissioner
The German airline Lufthansa and the advisor Intesa-Sanpaolo increase contacts, the Italian national press reported. Within the end of August the matter on the knot of commissioner should be undone.... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines retires its MD-80s
Seattle, USA - On August 28th there will be the final ceremony
One era ends and another begins next Thursday, Aug. 28, when Alaska Airlines retires its remaining MD-80 jets and begins flying the Boeing 737 exclusively. In a ceremony at the Seattle Hangar, Alaska will... more
AirlinesRyanair: the statement of Giovanna Gentile, marketing vice-director of Italy
Treviso, Italy - "The airline cancels every day the illegal booking"
The battle of Ryanair continues against the cancellation of reservations made at third-party Websites. Today Giovanna Gentile, marketing vice-director for Italy, affirmed in Treviso that "Ryanair invites... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Emirates remedy after the denial of a possible interest
Rome, Italy - The speech of Tim Clark
Tim Clark, number one of Emirates Airlines, denies for the umpteenth time a possible involvement in the Affaire Alitalia, confirming that the carrier is not interested to airlines in crisis as Alitalia... more
AirlinesGeneral Dynamics buys the Swiss airline Jet Aviation
Washington , USA - A 2.25 billion dollars manoeuvre
General Dynamics Corp. said today it will buy Jet Aviation for about 2.25 billion dollars in cash, part of the defense contractor's push to expand its private civilian jet business and tap into robust... more
AirlinesClub Air story
Rome, Italy - Gerardo Soglia shows his interest in the air company
Over the last few years, Italian air company Club Air has suffered a severe financial crisis. Indeed it closed 2007 with 15 million Euros of debt and a petition in bankruptcy . But, a better time... more
AirlinesGo-ahead for Italy-Israel air traffic liberalization
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and El Al make room for other carriers
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and its Israeli counterpart have signed an agreement on the new flight connections between the two countries. Until now Alitalia and El Al have been the unique... more
AirlinesSas, strong demand for Asian routes
Stockholm, Sweden - The most popular are Dubai and New Delhi
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has noted a growing interest for its upcoming winter program, which offers a new route to Delhi and the return of two popular seasonal routes: Copenhagen-Dubai and Stockholm-Bangkok.... more
AirlinesTUIfly and Germanwings, the merger does not take off
Berlin, Germany - Here comes the Condor hypothesis
Merger talks between German charter airline Condor and TUIfly as well as budget Lufthansa unit Germanwings have stalled. A source close to the matter said a merger of Lufthansa's Germanwings and Condor... more
AirlinesLow-cost flights
Rome, Italy - They are still cheap but mind the frills
Oil price is soaring and it is hitting all the carriers; among them low-cost companies which have recorded a 16%increase on their prices, if compared with June 2007 (figures released by Volagratis). Nevertheless... more
AirlinesHigh oil price has brought air companies to its knees
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile they strike up alliances
It a difficult time for air companies, all over the world. Due to high oil prices, the crisis is hitting all the companies, among them Asian air companies. Many carriers are recording losses; among... more
AirlinesLegal troubles for easyJet
London, UK - Its founder sues the carrier
Stelios Haji-Ioannou sued easyJet, the low-cost company he founded. He accused its management of "Having infringed the terms of the agreement on the use of the trademark". The entrepreneur, who is the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: tempesta tropicale "Fay" colpirà i voli in Florida
Houston, Usa - I clienti potranno riprogrammare il loro viaggio senza penali
Continental Airlines annuncia opzioni di viaggio per i propri clienti che vedranno i loro voli colpiti dalla tempesta tropicale "Fay". Le condizioni meteo previste in Florida metteranno in seria difficoltà... more
AirlinesAir Berlin cuts its air fleet
Madrid, Spain - Cause: high oil price
High oil price is hitting many companies; among them air companies, obliged to adapt to it when faced with soaring prices. Air Berlin, for example, has recently announced cuts in its air fleet (from 134... more
AirlinesUK: Ryanair flights will not be disrupted by bank holiday strikes
London, United Kingdom - At risk the week from August 25th to 29th
Ryanair, one of the Europe’s largest low fares airline, on August 15th August, announced that it will not allow its passengers to be blackmailed by UK Trade Union leaders who yet again have threatened t... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines waives third checked bag fee for military personnel
Houston, USA - Benefits for family members
Continental Airlines announced that effective immediately it will waive the fee for a third checked bag for active U.S. military personnel. Continental has always allowed active service members to check... more
AirlinesBoeing and American Airlines finalize deal for 26 Next-Generation 737s
Seattle, USA - To accelerate its fleet renewal plan
Boeing and American Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corp., announced an order for an additional 26 Next-Generation 737/800s, airplanes that will help the carrier accelerate its fleet renewal... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): announced the cancellation of 1,000 tickets a day in Spain from August 26th
Madrid, Spain - Officially confirmed by Director of Commercial Revenue Sinead Finn
Ryanair has announced its decision to cancel reservations made at third-party websites will take effect on August 26th. Around 1,000 bookings of the 20,000 made each day across Europe are made through... more
AirlinesRyanair: in the future plans there is the purchase of new airplanes
Dublin, Ireland - The Michael O'Leary's forecasts
The high oil price provoked serious damages to several global airlines. Some weeks ago, also Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair announced the grounded of different airplanes. However, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary... more
AirlinesAlitalia: will be Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the foreign partner?
Rome, Italy - Favourite the German carrier for the good relationships with AirOne
The "Phoenix Plan" of Intesa-Sanpaolo would seem to have already a certainty, AirOne, and among possible foreign strategical candidates that could entry in the new company with a 20-25% share, two names:... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Austrian Airlines: stronger partnership in sight?
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa still interested in the Austrian rival
Lufthansa is still interested in expanding cooperation with Austrian Airlines, Stefan Lauer, member of Lufthansa management board, declared yesterday after Austrian government said it aims to keep at least... more