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AirlinesAir France to expand its air check-in services
Paris, France - To the high-speed stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Saint-Pierre des Corps/Tours
The French airline Air France expanded its Air Tgv check-in to the high-speed stations of Lyon Part-Dieu and Saint-Pierre des Corps/Tours for onward travel from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air... more
AirlinesEasyJet in talks with both Boeing and Airbus
London, Uk - Uk - To place a USD 6bn order
European largest budget airline, EasyJet, is in talks with both the two world's main aeronautical manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, to decide which one will be the winner of a USD 6bn order. While Luton-based... more
AirlinesKLM purchased General Electric engines for USD 250m
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To power its Boeing 777s
The Us motor manufacturer General Electric has been awarded of a USD 250m contract to power Dutch air carrier KLM aircraft. The Amsterdam-based airline will in fact power its recently ordered 10 Boeing... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: only e-tickets by the end of 2003
Washington, Usa - To speed up check-in procedures and cut costs
Us largest air carrier, American Airlines, announced that by the end of next year, by moving to e-ticketing, it will become wholly electronic. For American Airlines, this revolution will allow the air... more
AirlinesThomas Cook Ag orders two Airbus A320s
Oberursel, Germany - One for Thomas Cook Belgium and one for JMC Airlines
The German tour operator Thomas Cook Ag ordered two new A320s, the aircraft manufactured by the European aeronautical giant Airbus. One of the airplanes, both of them powered-by CFM56-B4 and in single-class... more
AirlinesComplaint on safety is loony, says Ryanair
London, Uk - Ryanair CEO described Chirp as "an internet chatroom"
Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the Irish-registered airline Ryanair, described the controller who filed the report as a "loony". The controller had described how pilots were cutting corners because h... more
AirlinesA dismissed Ryanair captain is accusing the airline of putting him under "extreme pressure"
London, Uk - A pilot was sacked after an incident at Ancona airport in Italy
A Ryanair captain who was dismissed after failing to take off is accusing the airline of putting him under extreme pressure. John Charlton is alleging unfair dismissal on the grounds that he made a procedural... more
AirlinesJapan budget airline Air Do filed for bankruptcy protection
Tokyo, Japan - But thanks to All Nippon Airways will keep flying
Today the Tokyo-based budget airline Air Do, due to the ever increasing competition on the domestic market, filed for bankruptcy protection. The 4-year old no-frills carrier thus failed to face strategies... more
AirlinesGo reassures its passengers: "safety is non-negotiable"
Rome, Italy - A press release after critics about disregard of "air traffic control instructions"
"With regard to reports in the media, Go would like to reassure all passengers that our pilots fly to the highest standards. Safety is non-negotiable. Flights are monitored by an onboard flight data recording... more
AirlinesUnited seeks USD 1.8bn in loan help
Chicago, Usa - It has lost more than USD 2bn since September 11
United Airlines asked the government yesterday for USD 1.8bn in loan assistance. The nation's number two airline after American, which has lost more than USD 2bn since the attacks, is the third major carrier... more
AirlinesAmerica West Airlines inaugurated yesterday its new flight center
Washington, Usa - Located close to the Phoenix airport
Stars and Stripes air carrier America West Airlines inaugurated yesterday its new flight center, which is located in the nearby of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The 55.000 squared meters... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' flight attendants not to make any wage or pay concession
Washington, Usa - In the attempt to help carrier's recovery plans
Flight attendants at the American air carrier United Airlines would not agree to make any pay or wage concessions which, according to management, will help the airline's recovery plans. So, despite pilots,... more
AirlinesAeroflot and Belavia air carriers close to a merger
Moscow, Russia - As part of a Russian-Belarusian integration
The Russian airline Aeroflot and its Belarusian homonymous Belavia are likely to merge, thus creating one carrier. Last Saturday at Brest the issue has been in fact discussed by the ex Russian president... more
AirlinesTwo Airbus A340s to be delivered to Royal Jordanian Airline
Amman, Jordan - In July
According to Noel Forgeard, chairman and CEO at the European aeronautical manufacturer Airbus, two of their produced-by aircraft A340s will be delivered to Royal Jordanian Airline in July. These planes,... more
AirlinesRyanair and EasyJet to challenge Lufthansa in Germany
Frankfurt, Germany - Where at the moment they have a 8% market share
Bad news for German Lufthansa come straight from the Uk, as in fact the Europe's largest budget airlines, Ryanair and EasyJet, are likely to challenge the German carrier in its own country in the attempt... more
AirlinesMy Travel Group named Tim Jeans as managing director of its new low-cost airline
London, Uk - He formerly was the sales and marketing director at Ryanair
The leisure and entertainment group My Travel appointed Tim Jeans as managing director of its new budget airline it is supposed to launch by the end of this year. "The low-fare business is still in its... more
AirlinesWestJet to launch "ridiculous" fares on two of its routes
Montreal, Canada - As of June 30
In the attempt to denounce the rising burden of taxes and fees associated with air travel in Canada, the airline WestJet decided to launch, starting from next June 30, "ridiculous" fares on two of the... more
AirlinesKLM and Air Europa signed a code-share agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Thus reaching 11 more Spanish destinations
The Amsterdam-based air carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV reached an agreement with the Spanish Air Europa, thanks to which it will reach 11 new destinations on the Iberian peninsula. The deal includes... more
AirlinesCriminal action against Swissair's management
Zurich, Switzerland - For misrepresentation ad unfaithful administration
Zurich district attorney initiated criminal proceeding against bankrupted Swissair's management and executive board members for misrepresentation ad unfaithful administration. District attorney acquired... more
AirlinesLOT to launch its new link Warsaw-Lamezia Terme
Lamezia Terme, Italy - On board a 145-seat Boeing 737
Starting from next Saturday, the Poland flag carrier Lot, will operate its new link Warsaw-Lamezia Terme (southern Italy). According to forecasts, by October, almost 2000 Polish tourists, thanks to LOT... more
AirlinesAir Afrique: Unions claims payment of wages and benefits
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - African air carrier has been wound up by order of an Ivorian court
Air Afrique's Ivorian employees claimed prompt payment of wages and benefits after the air carrier's announcement of Ivorian staff's dismissal. Air Afrique has been wound up by order of an Ivorian court... more
AirlinesComair reached a tentative agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Washington, Usa - Now it asked not to release any details
The Us airline Comair, a Delta Connection carrier, announced to have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union that represents its 650 flight... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to face an over USD 500.000 fine
Washington, Usa - Because of not sufficient cargo screening
The Us air carrier American Airlines could face a USD 500.000 fine because of allegations of poor cargo screening, translated in the failure to keep adequate records and properly train workers. The penalties,... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to make happy Sms lovers
Singapore - As of next July
According to what reported by a press release, the Asian carrier Singapore Airlines, starting from next July, will give its passengers the opportunity to send Sms (Short Message Service) while flying.... more
AirlinesAirlines under fire for making large passengers buy two tickets
Dallas, Usa - American Obesity Association is considering legal action
Southwest Airlines is under fire for its policy of charging overweight passengers for two tickets if they spill over into their neighbor's seat. The airline says it is trying to provide a comfortable... more
AirlinesPreussag still to decide whether to launch its new low-cost carrier
Berlin, Germany - On the other hand its new tour operator is ready to take off
Preussag, the European tourism and services group, will launch a new tour operator called Last Minute Fly, but has not yet decided whether to set up a budget airline. Preussag chairman Michael Frenzel... more
AirlinesMillionth Ryanair passenger to get EUR 67.500 damages from the airline
Dublin, Ireland - After it broke its promise to supply free tickets for life
Ryanair, the Irish budget airline, has been forced to pay a EUR 67.500 damages to its millionth passenger Jane O'Keefe by the Court. The lucky lady was given the free flights prize during a champagne celebration... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines to operate on board a new A330-300
Brussels, Belgium - From Cameroun to Sierra Leone
SN Brussels Airlines, the Belgian air carrier born from the ashes of the bankrupted Sabena, as of June 21 is going to introduce a new A330-300 on its African network. The aircraft, which will be operated... more
AirlinesAlitalia's recapitalization plan: Eu says officially yes
Rome, Italy - Italian minister for European policies: "I am rather satisfied"
After yesterday's rumours, today the European union gave its final and official ok to Alitalia's recapitalization plan. Soon after the news broke out, the Italian minister for European policies, Rocco... more
AirlinesDelta expands code-share agreements with Air France
Rome, Italy - Eight new destinations in Europe, Africa and Asia
Delta Air Lines and Air France have announced that they will expand their present code-share agreement to include eight new destinations in Europe, Africa and Asia as well as expanding frequencies to some... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines and US Airways close to a code-share agreement
Chicago, Usa - After last year merger failure
Two among the major American air carriers, United Airlines and US Airways, are close to sign a code-share agreement, that could provide both struggling carriers with benefits of last year's failed USD... more
AirlinesTwo-day strike for Ram's pilots
Rabat, Morocco - From June 22 through 24
Royal Air Maroc's pilots decided to call a 48-hour strike starting June 22 in order to obtain better work conditions. Ram employes 430 pilots, 90% of whom are part of the association which called the... more
AirlinesSouth African Airways to renew its fleet thanks to 38 Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - To be delivered in ten years
The European aeronautical giant Airbus announced today that South African Airways (SAA), confirmed the command of 38 of its aircraft which are going to be delivered in ten years. With these 38 planes,... more
AirlinesKorean Airlines to award South Korean football team coach for yesterday's success
Seoul, South Korea - With 4 years of free first class tickets
After the historic victory obtained by the South Korean football team at expenses of Italy at World Cup 2002, the national air carrier Korean Airlines decided to award Guus Hiddink, the Dutch coach, with... more
AirlinesATC strike in France: Sas cancels 14 out of its 17 flights from Scandinavian capital cities to Paris
Copenhagen, Danmark - Air France cancels 4 out of its 5 flights from Paris to Copenhagen
Sas decided to cancel 14 out of its 17 regular flights from/to Scandinavian capital cities to/from Paris tomorrow due to French air traffic controllers strike. Sas cancelled all its flights operating... more
AirlinesBrussels to okay Alitalia's recapitalization
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the official authorization
Even though the official Eu authorization will be given only tomorrow, according to Brussels sources "no objection" has been raised to Alitalia's recapitalization plan. Tomorrow European Transports commission... more
AirlinesAir Lib cancels 90% of its domestic flights in France
Paris, France - All its long haul flights have been confirmed
Air Lib, the largest privately owned airline in France, cancelled 90% of its domestic flights and 50% of its flights from/to Algeria on Wednesday due to French ATC strike (6am-11pm). The airline confirmed... more
AirlinesLuxair cancels its flights from/to France tomorrow and from/to Spain the day after
Luxembourg - Due to local strikes
Luxair, Luxembourg national air carrier, announced its tomorrow flight from/to Nice and Paris-CdG have been cancelled due to French air traffic controllers strike. The air carrier also cancelled its flights... more
AirlinesEasyJet's shareholders okay Go acquisition
London, Uk - And now the carrier is going to create its new hub in Paris
Even though the operation still requires regulatory clearances, EasyJet's shareholders say yes to the acquisition of Go for USD 552m. From another perspective the European largest budget carrier is asking... more
AirlinesBA cancels June 19 French flights due to industrial action
London, Uk - The air controllers protest against the "European single sky"
British Airways said it has cancelled most of its 126 flights in and out of France from midnight Tuesday June 18 to midnight Wednesday June 19 due to planned industrial action by air traffic controllers... more
AirlinesFirst luxury BBJ service by Lufthansa took off yesterday
Frankfurt, Germany - On board 27 passengers, vip and Lufthansa officials
The first Dusseldorf-Newark "posh" flight operated by Lufthansa on board Boeing Business Jets has been inaugurated yesterday. On the luxury 48-seat B737 aircraft the German carrier lifted 27 passengers,... more
AirlinesVirgin Express cancels and reschedules its flights on June 19 and 20
Brussels, Belgium - Due to a European wide ATC stike and a general strike in Spain
Due to a European wide air traffic controllers strike Virgin Express decided some disruptions on its flights from/to Italy, France and Portugal on Wednesday 19 June. The next day, Thursday 20 June, a general... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to introduce a USD 10 surcharge
Washington, Usa - For those passengers not using e-tickets where available
Stars and stripes air carrier Northwest Airlines, announced that, effective from tomorrow, it will introduce a USD 10 surcharge on passengers who ask for paper tickets even when e-tickets are available.... more
AirlinesFinnair: new flights to Italy
Rome, Italy - After the code-sharing agreement with SN Brussels
Finnair is offering new flights to Italy, via Brussels, after the code-sharing agreement signed with SN Brussels Airlines. Two daily flights will link Helsinki to Venice, Turin and Bologna. With the... more
AirlinesCiaofly special summer
Beauvais, France - Daily flights from Parma, northern Italy, to Beauvais near Paris
Starting from July 1, the low-cost air carrier, Ciaofly, will connect daily Parma airport, northern Italy, to Beauvais, about 70 km from Paris, at the price of EUR 65 (return fare). Parma will be link... more
AirlinesNew links for Goodjet
Beauvais, Francia - Three new daily flights between Beauvais, France, and Scandinavia
The Swedish low-cost air carrier, Goodjet, launched last Saturday three new daily links connecting the French airport of Beauvais - about 75 km from Paris - to Malmo and Stockholm, Sweden, and to Oslo,... more
AirlinesSwiss to introduce new security measures
Zurich, Switzerland - It has started to install armoured doors and videocamaras on board
Swiss, Swissair's successor, started to install armoured doors between the cockpit and the cabin and videocamaras on board. The air carrier affirmed that almost the half of its 26 long-haul aircraft have... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines to cancel again its Tokyo-New Delhi link
Tokyo, Japan - Because of the still high tensions between India and Pakistan
The "empire of the rising sun" air carrier Japan Airlines (JAL), after last week cancellation of its Thursday and Sunday flights Tokyo-New Delhi, decided to suppress again the link on next June 16 because... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launched its new route Doha-Frankfurt
Doha, Qatar - By 2004 the carrier predicts to have a 25 planes fleet
Middle East airline Qatar Airways, announced yesterday to have launched the new route which links Doha (Qatar's capital) with Frankfurt, Germany. 50% owned by Qatar's government and 50% by private investors,... more
Airlines"Swiss" to enter oneworld maybe in a year
Zurich, Switzerland - The entry "is a cornerstone"
The new born Helvetic air carrier Swiss Air Lines, according to what stated by its president and CEO Andre Dose yesterday in Washington, D.C, would probably enter oneworld within a year. To do that, Dose... more