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AirlinesAeroflot increases fares and cuts investments
Moscow, Russia - The statements by the General Manager
Aeroflot, Russian national airline, has disclosed its investment projects are threatened from the growth of the oil price. The fuel currently costs the double compared with the last year, "A situation... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flights in Oman
Rome, Italy - Also in United Arab Emirates
"Qatar Airways flies from Italy to a wide links' network via-Doha to the main Emirates and Oman's destinations. Eight flights take-off everyday from Doha, bounding to Dubai while 6 daily connections... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines ready to discharge 950 pilots
Atlanta, USA - The UAL share lost yesterday 15%
The high oil price continues to claim many victims. The US airline United Airlines, a UAL subsidiary, has ready the first 100 letters of discharge for pilots, on 950 cuts forecast. The notice will arrive... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Gandalf Case", the ugly affair of the Via della Magliana Company
Rome, Italy - It risks to lose 135 slots
Troubles never end for Alitalia. After the Volare tender, here arrives the Gandalf tangle. Two years ago, Antitrust issued a disposition for the purchase of the regional airline Gandalf in bankruptcy... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a newco possibility is ahead with AirOne too
Rome, Italy - Economy minister's audition at public works and accounts Commission on Wednesday
A strategical alliance like the one between United and Continental is the example Alitalia could follow to find a foreign partner, Italian press reports. The most believable assumption is the constitution... more
AirlinesAlitalia: law's text about the loan-bridge
Rome, Italy - It's been approved yesterday by the Senate
"I attest that Senate of Republic, on 2008 June, 19th, has passed the bill, government unprompted, already approved by the Senate and modified by the Chamber of Deputies: conversion into a law, with changes,... more
AirlinesAir Fiji, denied indiscretions about a possible closure
Suva, Fiji - In short time a reorganization of the airline
Speculation that Air Fiji was closing its operations was proved untrue when the company released a statement concerning the matter earlier this week. Rumours started when CEO Sialeni Vuetaki predicted... more
AirlinesMeridiana, the unions find unacceptable the new business plan
Rome, Italy - "It was the reduction's request for the work-cost"
The Meridiana's new business plan has been presented yesterday, and the first negative reply is arrived from the FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL and UIL-Trasporti unions: "It was not the presentation of the new business... more
AirlinesJin Air new Asian low-cost airline
Seoul, Korea - First flight scheduled on next July 17th
On next July, 17th, a new low-fare airline will start its activities: it's called "Jin Air", based in Seoul (South Korea), and it will operates flights from capital Seoul to Jeju island, far from South-east... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines and United Airlines announce plan for global cooperation
Chicago, Usa - Continental plans to join Star Alliance
"Continental Airlines and United Airlines yesterday announced a framework agreement to cooperate extensively, linking their networks and services worldwide to the benefit of customers, and creating revenue... more
AirlinesAlitalia: shareholders' assembly
Rome, Italy - It will take place on June 28, 2008
"ALITALIA announces that, with reference to the Shareholders’ Assembly convened for 27 and 28 June 2008 (first and second call respectively) there is every reason to expect, on the basis of the information a... more
AirlinesSpanair sales process abandoned
Stockholm, Sweden - SAS Group to keep Spanair
"As communicated in the SAS Group Strategy plan, Strategy 2011, SAS has been in a process of divesting Spanair. The target for the SAS Group has been to finalize this process before the end of second Quarter... more
AirlineseasyJet: eleventh airplane arrived in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Five new routes towards Brindisi, Copenhagen, Lamezia Terme, Sofia and Stockholm
"easyJet, the European low-cost carrier, announced yesterday the arrival of the eleventh airplane based in Milan-Malpensa's airport and a further effort by the carrier in Milan's air station. The eleventh... more
AirlinesOpenSkies, the first flight takes off on the routes between Paris and New York
Paris, France - Willie Walsh: "It will be really competitive"
OpenSkies, the new British Airways subsidiary airline, launched today the first commercial flight from the airport of Paris-Orly at 10:55, and will land on the "JFK"-New York airport at 1:25 pm. The... more
AirlinesClickair lands in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - 2008 objective: one million passengers from Italy to Spain and back
"Barcelona's airline, Clickair, announces its presence in Italy is increasing with the new flight from Milan to Barcelona: two daily flights link Malpensa to El Prat airports adding to the 6 Italian destinations... more
AirlinesQantas, an aggressive strategy to fight current problems of the whole aviation sector
Sydney, Australia - Reductions and strengthening at the same time
Qantas will have to cope with common problems to the whole aviation industry sector: impact of the high oil price, global economics in depressive phase, general restraint of the air capacity. The strategy... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new "Freccia alata" lounges at Milan-Linate airport
Rome, Italy - Modernization programme has been completed, after the rooms in Turin, Rome and Catania airports
"Alitalia has inaugurated 2 renewed halls at Milan-Linate airport, dedicated to the 'Freccia Alata Club' and 'Freccia Alata Plus' members and Business class passengers. The modernization programme has... more
AirlinesQantas announces the first flight of its A-380 airplane
Sydney, Australia - On October 20th on the route from Melbourne to Los Angeles
The hottest tickets in town, seats on Qantas’ new flagship Airbus A-380 aircraft went on sale on today. Qantas announces the A-380 would operate on selected flights from Melbourne and Sydney to the U... more
AirlinesRyanair launches other two connections from Palermo: Pisa and Bergamo-Orio al Serio
Milan, Italy - Starting from October 27th
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, continues its Italian expansion with the launch of other two connections from Palermo to Pisa and to Bergamo-Orio al Serio. The Irish airline has announced yesterday... more
AirlinesVolareweb and AirEurope keep on enlarge
Milan, Italy - More than 600,000 passengers in first 5 months of the year
"Alitalia Group's company enlargement doesn't stop and it says thanks to the 600,000 passengers which have already chosen Volareweb and AirEurope in the first 5 months of the year. Every news and destinations... more
AirlinesThomson Airways, new UK airline owned by TUI group
London, United Kingdom - Merger between Thomsonfly and First Choice Airways
Thomsonfly and First Choice Airways have announced yesterday they are to operate under one name, Thomson Airways, from May, 1st 2009. The merger has been realized by TUI Group, owner of the both airlines... more
AirlinesWind Jet flies to Greece with a link to Zante in Summer
Catania, Italy - New flights to Russia
"Seasonal flights from Forlì to Zante operated by Wind Jet, will begin again on next July, 7th. 'Ridolfi' airport will be linked with the Greek island every Monday connecting with Palermo, airline's second... more
AirlinesUS Airways to cut 1,700 jobs and 8% capacity
Atlanta, USA - New rules for luggages and drinks
US Airways to cut jobs and capacity, also charge for luggage and drinks Following on the heels of United and Continental, US Airways has now stepped up and announced 1,700 job cuts and 6-8% capacity... more
AirlinesContinental to drop 15 destinations
Atlanta, USA - It will reduce also the capacity in different hubs
Continental Airlines has finalised where its capacity cuts will take place, naming 15 domestic and international hubs that it will drop all services to, after last week announcing staff and capacity cuts. With... more
AirlinesFinnair announces personnel's cuts due to the uncontrollable oil price
Helsinki, Finland - Recorded a strong demand's decrease
The price of fuel has risen throughout the first half of the year at much faster rate than anticipated. Finnair’s fuel bill this year will most likely grow by 160-180 million euros compared with the p... more
AirlineseasyJet, Cagliari-Basel as from July, 2nd
London, United Kingdom - British low-cost airline enforces links with Sardinian airport
British low-cost airline, easyJet, has launched a new connection, starting on next July, 2nd: the route from Cagliari-Elmas to the Basel Euroairport, Switzerland. Flight will be operated 2 times per... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue, strategy against the high oil price without redundancies
Sydney, Australia - Fare increase, airplane ground and flight cuts
Virgin Blue has unveiled how it intends to offset continuously growing fuel prices, first with an immediate fares hike, dropping four planes for domestic routes and cutting flights. Services affected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): President Police intends to leave leadership, but the Minister Tremonti plays for time
Rome, Italy - Also Deloitte & Touch walks out the arena
Aristide Police announces his discharges, but the Economic Minister, Giulio Tremonti, plays for time. The Alitalia President would intend to leave the leadership of the national airline during the next... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Centre-Southern Italy businessmen interested in the cargo sector
Rome, Italy - The statements of Fabio Verna
Alitalia Cargo in the sights of a Center-Southern Italy businessmen Group. Fabio Verna said. The financier, along with Bruno Ermolli, is working to the formation of an Italian concert-party to purchase... more
AirlinesSilverjet, Kingplace Ltd break-off negotiations
London, United Kingdom - Last Tuesday the deal seemed to be official
Another "Turn-up for the books" on the never-ending negotiation for the "All business" airline Silverjet's purchase, which in the last days seemed to be officially sold to Kingplace Ltd (see for details... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): indiscretions on the agreement with AirOne and Meridiana-Eurofly
Rome, Italy - The next Board on June 27th, 2008
Rumors about a possible agreement among Alitalia, AirOne and Meridiana-Eurofly circulate on the Italian press few days before the next Board of Directors announced for June 27th. An hypothesis that... more
AirlinesAlitalia: marked improvement in flight punctuality and regularity
Rome, Italy - During first four months of 2008
"These improvements are shown in the prestigious ratings issued by the Association of European Airlines (AEA). During the first four months of 2008, Alitalia’s performance indicators showed a marked u... more
AirlinesSAS takes over GO
Goteborg , Sweden - SAS established the company GO in 2007 in cooperation with Reitan Service Handel
As the majority owner, SAS has bought out the other shareholders in the travel experience company GO. The company will be merged with the vacation and leisure unit at SAS. "Dynamic packaging is an... more
AirlinesAir Astana signs a firm order for six A-320s
Paris, France - They will be equipped with 148 seats
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has signed a firm contract for the purchase of six A-320s, as part of its expansion programme on domestic and medium-haul routes. The contract, which is the... more
AirlinesSpanair, SAS group revalues sale
Palma de Maiorca, Spain - SAS's CEO Matt Jansson statements
Spanair, Spanish low-cost airline owned by SAS group, is looking for a new buyer since around one year. However, CEO's Matt Jansson has disproved last days reports about an upcoming purchase of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): information for the public
Rome, Italy - Available on the Company’s Internet website
"ALITALIA announces that the followings items are available to the public on the Company’s Internet website and have been registered at the head office of the Company and of the Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: candidates for auditing Board
Rome, Italy - No minority short list has been presented
"ALITALIA announces that, as of yesterday, no minority short list has been presented for the nomination of the Auditing Board, on the agenda for the Shareholders’ General Meeting to be held on 27-28 J... more
AirlinesQatar Airways prepares for Indian expansion and flies also to Calicut
Rome, Italy - From June nine destinations and 58 weekly connections
"Qatar Airways is busy preparing for its second route launch of the year with its latest Indian gateway being added to an ever-growing international route network from June 15. The southern coastal... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines to have a new strategic partnership
Vienna, Austria - The high oil price will bring a loss of about 90 million Euro
The Austrian Government will delegate the salvation of Austrian Airlines to the strategic partnership with another airline, the French press reported after to have disclosed that the Austrian carrier will... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines, new engine wash system to avoid fuel wastes
New York, USA - Deal signed with Pratt & Whitney
United Airlines, the American airline based in Illinois, has signed a deal with Pratt & Withney, aircraft engine manufacturer, to get the new "Eco Power" engine wash system. The airline will wash all... more
AirlinesAir France increases fuel surcharges
Paris, France - Starting from June 13
Air France has decided to increase fuel surcharges. As regards domestic flights there will be an increase of 2 Euro, 5 Euro for medium-range flights, 10 Euro for long-range and 20 Euro for all other flights. The... more
AirlinesSilverjet will fly again "Within weeks"
London, United Kingdom - After the deal with Kingplace Ltd
Kingplace Ltd, Irish company managed by Geneva-based trust company Heritage Cie, has confirmed it has acquired the "All business" airline Silverjet (see for details AVIONEWS), recently looking for a purchaser... more
AirlinesSilverjet (2), Kingplace is the new owner
London, United Kingdom - The "All business" airline has announced it today
The negotiation to buy the "All business" airline Silverjet, recently failed because of liquidity's lack (see for details AVIONEWS), has definitively ended. After last reports about Silverjet purchase... more
AirlinesAirBee, break-even within 3 years
Brescia, Italy - Commercial director Capobianco said
Low-cost airline AirBee based on Brescia and Rome airports, following the authorization to fly by ENAC (Civil aviation national company), is going to enlarge its network with International destinations. The... more
AirlinesSkyEurope, Summer flights on offer
Prague, Czech Republic - 25€ fares to fly in July and August
Central Europe low-cost airline SkyEurope, has launched a limited promotion today, June 11th, lasting until Friday, 13th June, to book flights from July, 1st to August, 31th. Fares are from 25€ (one w... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): OK by the Chamber to the 300 million Euro bridge-loan
Rome, Italy - CONSOB suspends the share in the Stock Exchange
Approved the conversion in law of the decree for the 300 million Euro bridge-loan to Alitalia. The Chamber has given the go-ahead to the measure in favour of the Italian airline, a decree launched on... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today in the Chamber the final vote for the bridge-loan
Rome, Italy - EC will come out for the opening of the infraction procedure
The battle on the decree law that gives the bridge-loan to Alitalia will end today in the Chamber with the final vote. Today also European Commission will come out for the opening of the infraction procedure... more
AirlinesSilverjet, new buyer could be ArabJet
London, United Kingdom - "Emirates business 24/7" reports
ArabJet, a Dubai-based airline that plans to start operations in 2009, has offered to buy out Luton Airport based "All business" airline Silverjet, failed last week due to the liquidity's lack (see for... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the yesterday's Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - It has formalized the mandate to Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia met yesterday and took note, among other items, of the formal mandate to Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. which was deliberated – also in compliance with legislative decree n... more
AirlinesUSA, another dismal day at Wall Street for the airlines
New York, USA - Continental has eased 9,28%
News from Wall Street about USA's carriers shares are still alarming. The running reports about the further fuel cost's increase, has forced Delta Air Lines to ease 7,03%, while Northwest has eased... more