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AirlinesThe Helseforetakenes chooses SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - An agreement extremely important for the carrier
The Swedish healthy company, Helseforetakenes, and SAS, Scandinavian Airlines Sweden, have stipulated an agreement that see the Swedish carrier become official airline, for both patients and business services,... more
AirlinesAda Group will link Bari to Tirana
Bari, Italy - Within the plan that will set routes towards the "Panhandle 8"
The Albanian airline Ada Group as from next November 1st, will link daily Bari to Tirana: "An important occasion of socio-cultural and economic integration, which from Bari goes to the trade ports of Varna... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines reaches an agreement with pilot union
Washington, Usa - It's only a truce: already planned other negotiations
Northwest Airlines obtained the concession to cut pilot wage for USD 265 m. This is how it ended the difficult negotiation, between the American carrier and the union, that will find immediate effect... more
AirlinesIberia against Ryanair: it would sign unfair deals with Spanish airports
Madrid, Spain - At meantime it arranges attack against Alitalia for the state-aid
The Spanish airline Iberia, not only would have planned to join itself to British Airways protests against the state-aid supplied by the Italian government to Alitalia (see for details AVIONEWS), but it... more
AirlinesUS Airways: Bankruptcy Court approved the USD 1bn loan extension
Washington, USA - Necessary to keep alive the airline until mid-January
A Federal judge of the Bankruptcy Court approved the agreement with Government, lenders and US Airways to extend until mid-January the USD 1bn financing accorder to airline (see AVIONEWS): without the... more
AirlinesThe low-cost Gol is going to expand its fleet
San Paolo, Brazil - Six Boeing 737 before the end of the year
The Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL announced yesterday the plan to purchase six Boeing 737, the term of the acquisition will be set out before the end of the year, to expand its fleet as it has already... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the unions set the referendum on the deal with the company and Italian Government
Rome, Italy - The starting date could be next October 26
The trade unions which achieved the agreement with Alitalia and Italian Government on the business plan 2005-2008, aimed to favour the reorganization and relaunch of the airline, will reveal on next Monday,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: passenger traffic rose and fares increase
Vienna, Austria - An EUR 8 surcharge for the long-haul travels
The passenger traffic of the Austrian Airlines registered in September a 11,1 per cent rise regarding the same time of 2003, thanks to the 21 per cent boost in long-haul flight traffic, links which will... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the business plan arrived in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commissioner for Transport de Palacio ensures a quick start of analysis
The text of the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008 arrived finally in Brussels this morning. It had been unveiled by the spokesmen of the European Commissioner for Transport, Loyola de Palacio, who had... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced daily non-stop service between New York and Hamburg
New York, Usa - It's the third destination in Germany operated by the carrier
Continental Airlines last Wednesday announced it will launch daily non-stop flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Hamburg, Germany, effective June 9, 2005, subject... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines: profit goes up despite high-crude oil
Washington, USA - More 12,3 per cent earnings in the third quarter
The low-cost Southwest Airlines reported that earnings in third quarter went up by 12,3 per cent, thanks to higher cost savings and higher revenue. The airline said to have registered a profit equal to... more
AirlinesBrussels: meeting of the Aea to show the action plan which refers to 2004-2009
Brussels, Belgium - Traffic air sector is still in danger
Vagn Soerensen, Chairman of the European Aviation Association (Aea), as well as Chief Executive of Austrian Airlines, underlined yesterday in the press conference occurred at Brussels, in order to present... more
AirlinesVolare Group: it decides recapitalization in November 3
Milan, Italy - Received the relation about accounts from 2001 to 2003
The next November 3, there will be the Italian Volare Group Board of Directors assembly over the capital rise. In October 20, the Board of Directors gather instead to examine the financial, economic and... more
AirlinesNew fares for Air France
Paris, France - It's abolished the "Sunday rule", obligate night between Saturday and Sunday
Air France presented the new fare schedule for the flight departing from Italy with destination Paris, as a result of the more and more closed relationship between the two bordering Countries, that see... more
AirlinesAlitalia: competitors criticize measures for saving the Italian airline
Brussels, Belgium - British Airways and Iberia would be ready to release a formal protest to EU Commission
While European Commission is about to perform a deep analysis of the business plan of Alitalia, aiming to conclude it as soon as possible, Brussels takes delivery of the first moans against the measures... more
AirlinesProbably fusion between American West Airlines and Ata
New York, USA - Current negotiations for the partial or total acquire of Ata
It is by means of the "Wall Street Journal"'s paper that circulates the news according to which American West Airlines is in talks to to get hold of all or part of the Indianapolis low-cost Ata. "Wall... more
AirlinesFinnair announced the increased in passengers number
Helsinki, Finland - The number rose and the load factor as well
The general rise in the number of passengers, common result among the European airlines characterizing the month of September, has interested the Finnair as well, which has reported a rose of 15.6% considerably... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: cabin crew on strike
Athene, Greece - It has been fixed for next week the strike by the Olympic Airlines' cabin crew
Cabin crew of the Greek State carrier announced a 48 hour strike because of the failure by the management in approving a two-year wage deal. The request came out just when the government was trying to... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will also fly to Beijing from the end of November
Doha, Qatar - With a link three times a week that has connections also from Italy
"Continuing in its strategy of fast and increasing expansion towards new markets and destinations of great economic and touristic interest, Qatar Airways launches from next November 25 a new three times... more
AirlinesIndia: air rates increase by 10 per cent
New Delhi, India - For services operated by Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Indian Airlines
The crude-oil price boosts again, but remains under USD 54 a barrel. At meantime from today the air rates in India will jump by 10 per cent: the rise affects both business and economy class of Jet Airways,... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue arranges a new low-cost to Macau
Macau Special Administrative Region (The People's Republic of China) - The Richard Branson airline aims to expand through the Asian market
Virgin Blue, the well-known low-cost of Richard Branson operating in Australia, seems was talking with Air Macau to arrange a new low-cost airline in the former Portuguese enclave: the local magnate Stanley... more
AirlinesNew Turin-London link by easyJet
Turin, Italy - Inaugurated also the Luton-Cracovia route
Yesterday the new link Turin-Caselle for London-Luton has been inaugurated, operated by the low-cost airline easyJet: it's an important challenge for the Britain carrier, due the Region Piemonte airport... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): AZ Service and capital rise go on
Rome, Italy - A share for a financial company with state capital has been scheduled, while the capital rise should not be larger than some EUR 1.2bn
Alitalia's representatives, gathering in the Board of Directors yesterday, analysed the situation with reference to the AZ Service dealing, underlining how it is being gone on for the granting of a share... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Board of Directors finds loss for EUR 620m
Rome, Italy - Much more than it was forecasted but the reasons should be put down to redundancies and the AZ Service dealing
During the Board of Directors held yesterday, Alitalia's representatives found loss which appeared larger than what it had at first been forecasted, and practically doubled compared with the last year.... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines increase flights to Australia
Beijing, China - As from the Christmas holiday time
China Southern Airlines, the biggest Chinese airline, in order to meet the growing demand, announced that it will boost flights towards Australia served by B-777: the current 4 weekly services turn to... more
AirlinesLufthansa: passenger traffic rises
Frankfurt, Germany - especially long routes show a relevant increase
A spokesman of the carrier reported, last Monday, that Lufthansa, carried more passengers, in September, than a year ago, increasing its number of customers in terms of percentage up to 14.1 percent more... more
AirlinesLufthansa-PIA agreement over trade exchanges
Karachi, Pakistan - The Pakistan flag carrier and the German airline signed an alliance defined historic
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the flag Pakistan airline, and Lufthansa Cargo, yesterday reached a historic agreement, signing a strategic alliance for the trade tie uplift between Pakistan and... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: new route Mumbai-Vienna
Vienna, Austria - If answer will be positive, carrier is thinking in daily links
On Monday, Austrian Airlines announced a new India-Austria link: the Mumbai-Vienna route will leave next May by 5 weekly services operated by B-767. If the demand will give a positive answer to such move,... more
AirlinesIberia stops its 2005 scheduled growth plan
Madrid, Spain - It has been postponed at the moment the delivery of new aircraft
It is a spokesman of the airline who reported that Iberia would postpone the delivery of new planes ordered from Airbus because of delays to the programmed extension of its traffic passengers to Madrid... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: the Greek government would guarantee for it
Athene, Greece - The airline would take on the leasing costs of four Airbus aircraft
The Greek government have already guaranteed a portion of the entire cost of the four Airbus aircraft, which the carrier would pay in seven years' long, because at the moment it is not capable of paying... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): Minister Maroni confirms the release of the business plan to Brussels
Rome, Italy - "I hope European Commission decides about the matter in a reasonably short time"
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, would have commented about the Alitalia's situation, underlining how the business plan 2005-2008 of the carrier was sent by Italian Government to Brussels, in... more
AirlinesMore expensive travel by Swiss International Airlines
Berna, Switzerland - As from Friday airline fares will increase significantly
Swiss International Airlines is boosting ticket prices, too (see AVIONEWS): as from October 15 to travel in throughout Europe on board Helvetic carrier planes will cost between EUR 4 and EUR 9 more; as... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines does not consider attractive Malev's offer
Vienna, Austria - The Hungarian state airline is in sale
Austrian Airlines, which seemed seriously interested in the process of privatization of Malev, which is on by means of the Hungarian Government, claimed last Monday that it would not bid for a 99.95 percent... more
AirlinesHigh-oil: Spain airlines took immediate corrective action
Madrid, Spain - Iberia, Spanair and Air Europa increase their fares
From today Iberia increases its air fares from EUR 5 to EUR 15: EUR 5 for inner flights, EUR 7 for medium range routes and EUR 15 for long-haul travels. It is probably Spanair follows the Spanish flag... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines: fares three dollars price increase
Washington, Usa - Only partially to offset the fuel cost boost
Southwest Airlines, as the major US and European carrier (see AVIONEWS), over week end would have increased three dollars one-way rates for long-haul routes in about 100 markets because of the fuel price... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): "many hoped for the failure of the carrier"
Rome, Italy - It would have been reminded by President Cimoli
Giancarlo Cimoli, President and CEO of Alitalia, would have reminded with reference to the great efforts made by the carrier, that many have hoped for the failure of the airline for a long time, such as... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): "Linate could become the third hub"
Rome, Italy - It would have been underlined by President Cimoli, who would have confirmed some interest for the relations with Lufthansa
Alitalia's President, Giancarlo Cimoli, would have analysed some aspects related to the current and future alliances of the carrier and the national airport situation. After confirming that the relations... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): aiming to control a 60-70% share of the domestic market
Rome, Italy - This is one of the major goals of President Cimoli for the national airline relaunch effort
While waiting for European Commission's decision on the business plan, Alitalia's President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, would have put into evidence some major issues related to the strategy intended to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU commission proves doubtful about the business plan legitimacy
Rome, Italy - The denationalization process and the role of Fintecna would be in the centre of attention of European Government's members
The EU's approval for the new business plan 2005-2008 of Alitalia appears a more and more difficult one, more than forecasted so far. Members from European Commission would have in fact found the presence... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the decision on the business plan depends on the new European Commission
Rome, Italy - At worst, the start of a deep investigation procedure could last for some 18 months
With the formal delivery of the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008 to European Commission scheduled for today, EU Government will have actually 60 days available to decide. It seems now that the current... more
AirlinesLufthansa: no agreement before the end of the year
Berlin, Germany - It is the trade unions threat
The German union will see no wage deal with Lufthansa is signed before the end of the year, in order to raise objections the airline cost-cutting plan. It is clear in fact the German carrier plan to cut... more
AirlinesUS Airways obtains the USD 1bn loan extension
Washington, Usa - Handed out in 2003, when carrier for the first time went bankrupt
The Bank of America, Retirement Systems of Alabama and Air Transportation Stabilization Board (that is the board for airlines hit from the September 11 consequences), would have granted to US Airways the... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airways the favourite applicant for DFW
Washington, Usa - Delta Airlines will reduce its activity in one of the main American airports
An inviting position will be available at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW), one the main air stations for American carriers, as Delta Airlines is going to reduce next month its operativity for the difficult... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: operational performance of September 2004
Houston, US - Excellent the final data for the first three quarter of the year
Continental Airlines, the six largest air company of the world, presented in September 2004 the performance report of its first quarter of the year. The carrier well known for impeccable operativity and... more
AirlinesLufthansa would probably not achieve its goal
Frankfurt , Germany - Even the German carrier could be penalized by high fuel costs
Financial Times Deutschland related through an interview at Lufthansa finance chief that German carrier- expected-profit would not be reached due to high fuel costs. The price of this one, in fact, achieved... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand would purchase 17 new aircraft
Wellington, New Zealand - The national carrier of New Zealand renews its fleet with Bombardier's planes
The aircraft which the carrier wants to buy seems to be 17 Bombardier Q300 50-seat turbo-prop, with which it wants to substitute its present fleet composed of Saab 340A aircraft. The new planes are greater... more
AirlinesStill crisis for the Northwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - Change of the guard in the head of the American air company
The Northwest Airlines is still going through the difficult time followed the terroristic attacks of the September 11 and the successive Iraq War. The carrier continues to negotiate with the Unions trying... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): no tension with Air France exists
Rome, Italy - However, President Cimoli would have admitted that the prospective abrogation of the agreements would cause loss for EUR 80-100m
Alitalia's President, Cimoli, would have also focused today on the problem regarding the carrier's alliances and the possible arrival of private investors. With reference to Air France, Italian carrier's... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): a comparison with the competitors of the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - According to Cimoli, different ways of considering the seize of national market shares for the traditional carriers would exist in Europe
Alitalia President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, would have analysed also the situation of competitors today compared with the Italian national carrier. Cimoli would have pointed out how the Italian airline... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "The role of Italian Government was a major one for the salvation of the carrier"
Rome, Italy - It would have been maintained by President Cimoli during a double hearing at Italian Parliament
Alitalia's President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, during a double hearing at Italian Parliament today, would have analysed the situation of the carrier, focusing on a series of major issues for the future... more