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AirlinesVirgin Blue to boost its activities with new ambitious plan
Melbourne, Australia
According to Sir Richard Branson, founder and in part owner of the Australian low-cost carrier Virgin Blue, other than the listing in the stock market expected within two years, there are several other... more
AirlinesNew Athens-Bari link for Volare Group
Bari, Italy - It's the first international link for the Italian airport
The Italian air carrier, Volare Group, announced the launch of its first international flight from Bari airport. Starting from next April 20th, a daily flight at 8.00 pm will link Bari to Athens. At 8.40... more
AirlinesSwissair ready to sell its ‘boutiques’
Zurich, Switzerland - Reached an agreement with Pam Group
Swissair Group, the recently bankrupted Swiss air carrier, signed an agreement with Pam Group, an Italian retail store chain, to sell Nuance Group, its branch running airport shops. Stefanel, an Italian... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines loses three time more in 1st quarter 2002
Atlanta, USA -USDm 397 net losses
Delta Air Lines, the third Us air carrier, has announced that in the 1st quarter 2002 its net losses are three times the one it had suffered in the 1st quarter 2001- from USDm 133 to 397. Delta stock... more
AirlinesDe Palacio meets Alitalia’s managers (2)
Brussels, Belgium - Eu: "we need more information"
After the Alitalia’s president and ceo, Fausto Cereti and Francesco Mengozzi, had positively commented the Brussels meeting, the Eu Transport Commissioner, Loyola De Palacio, declared that the information r... more
AirlinesDe Palacio-Alitalia managers meeting
Brussels, Belgium - Alitalia’s president "good results"
"This meeting has produced good results. We are providing the Eu Commission with all the details they need to clarify that we are operating according the market rules. We have also committed ourselves... more
Airlines"Nouvelle Cuisine" to delight Lufthansa passengers
Brussels, Belgium - Paul Bocuse will cook for German carrier lucky fliers
In May as well as in June, Paul Bocuse, the French chef creator of the "nouvelle cuisine", will take care of the on board menu Lufthansa is going to serve to both its first and business classes passengers.... more
AirlinesAirbus receives a China Eastern Airlines order for 20 A320 jetliners
Shanghai, China
Chinese carrier China Eastern Airlines ordered to French aircraft maker Airbus 20 A320 jetliner, worth about 600 USDm. THe carrier obtained a discount of price tag, because the aircraft will be delivered... more
AirlinesNew ‘recipes’ aboard
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and Lufthansa challenge each other in the ‘kitchen’
Competition aboard reaches the kitchen. Alitalia will provide its passengers on the Rome-Milan link with succulent sandwiches and tasty ice-creams. Lufthansa answers by engaging the genius of the ‘nouvelle c... more
AirlinesEu says no to Greece
Brussels, Belgium - Loyola de Palacio rejects public funds to Olympic Airways
The Eu Transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio, refused the Greek government’s intention to grant public funds to Olympic Airways in order to avoid its bankruptcy. Last March 6th Ue had already investigated a... more
AirlinesAlitalia "abducts" a Ghanaian aircraft
Rome, Italy - In advance for a EURm 30 worth credit claimed from Ghana Airways
Alitalia decided to seize a Ghana Airways DC 10-30 as an advance of the EURm 30 credit. Alitalia claimed credit from Ghana Airways after providing, though its branch Alitalia engineering, maintenance... more
AirlinesNew name for "Swiss"
Basel, Switzerland - It will be named Swiss International Air Lines Ltd
The Swiss air carrier Swiss Air Lines Ltd, former Crossair SA, has decided to change its name into Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. Its new head office will be moved from Zurich to Basel. Last March... more
AirlinesU.S. Airways expect an increment in its regional jet fleet
USa
After to have meet the unions, U.S. airways carrier has announced that it is interested to substitute a part of its current regional fleet, composed by turboprop aircraft with jets, as this is the preference... more
AirlinesAirline background checks: Northwest sued by mechanics association
Minneapolis, USA
After that an unfair use of background checks has been discovered by AMFA, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, the U.S carrier Northwest Airlines has been sued, accused to have dig in the workers... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced 166 USDm losses in 1Q02
Houston, Texas
U.S. carrier Continental Airlines claimed it had outperformed its competitors despite posting losses of USD$114 million for the first three months of the year.That figure did not, however, include a special... more
AirlinesBranson: Virgin Blue listed in Stock market within two years
Melbourne, Australia
According to Sir Richard Branson, founder and part owner of low cost Australian airline Virgin Blue, the carrier would be listed in Stock market within two years. "Eighteen months ago this carrier didn't... more
AirlinesAn ‘economy class syndrome’ affected-by passenger sues Air France and Continental
Washington, Usa - The woman suffered from a heart failure after a Paris-San Francisco flight
A 37-year-old woman from Oakland, Debra Miller, sued Air France and Continental. She affirmed to have suffered from a heart failure two weeks after she had flown from Paris to San Francisco on April 12th... more
AirlinesEgypt Air flies again to Israel
Cairo, Egypt - After a two days stop
Egypt Air, the Egyptian State air carrier, decided to fly again to Israel. The block was broken yesterday morning, when a flight of the Egypt Air owned-by Air Sinai took off from the Tel Aviv airport.... more
AirlinesAir China serves 29 airports in 19 different countries
Peking, China - Operating over 43 routes
Air China, the Chinese airline, serves 29 airports out of China in 19 countries. Air China provides more than 1,000 daily flights over 43 international and 71 domestic courses. The Chinese air carrier... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines has a new ceo
Brussels, Belgium - It's Peter Davies
As reported officially by Sn Brussels Airlines today, Peter Davies will be the new chief executive officer of the Belgian air company. Davies will be also holding temporary the charge of sale mana... more
AirlinesIberia: first quarter 2002 better than 2001's one
Madrid, Spain - Pre taxation losses for EURm10
Iberia, the Spanish air carrier, has announced today that in the first quarter 2002 suffered gross losses of EURm10, thus improving in comparison with EURm 98,8 registered in the first quarter of last... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue to challenge Qantas Airways
Sydney, Australia - By increasing its flights to Asia
Virgin Blue, the Australian low-cost air carrier, announced its decision to increase its flights to Asia within the year. Virgin Blue is ready to challenge Qantas Airways, the Qantas low-cost branch which... more
AirlinesJetBlue debut at New York Stock Exchange
New York, USA
A strong interest for the stocks of JetBlue airline has been expressed following the entering of the carrier in New York's Stock Exchange, with an offer of about 5,5 Stocks million, for a value of 143... more
AirlinesSwissair will not appeal against court decision
Zurich, Switzerland - Which allow Crossair to use 'Swiss' name
Swissair Group will not appeal against Zurich court decision which allow the new Helvetic airline to use 'Swiss' name. Last March 4th a commercial court judge refused to forbidden Crossair to use 'Swiss'... more
AirlinesLufthansa recovers 18 aircraft to face reservation increment
Frankfurt, Germany
Due to the increased reservation number, the German airline Lufthansa has recovered 18 aircraft which are part of a group of 43 aircraft stored after September 11th. With these aircraft, Lufhtansa seat... more
AirlinesCrossair to increase its capital
Zurich, Switzerland
Swiss airline Crossair announced to have increased its capital of 181 EURm, thanks to a participation of five Swiss cantons. There are only five shareholders which have more than 5% of shares, including... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand long and expensive recovery
Auckland, New Zealand - Government to support financial costs even into the new financial year
To save Air New Zealand will cost huge amounts of money to Auckland government, which in fact will face costs in the new financial year as well. According to official documentation, in addition to NZDbn... more
AirlinesAir Afrique: pilots against the rest of the personnel
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - They ask for airline winding up to go on
Bankrupted Air Afrique pilots, despite of all other air carrier categories of workers, asked yesterday to Abdjan court of Justice for the airline winding up process to go on. "We say Justice course has... more
AirlinesEmpty seats for Lufthansa
Frankfurt, Germany - -11,4% in comparison with first quarter of 2001
During the first quarter of this year, in comparison with 2001, the German air carrier Lufthansa registered a 11,5% decrease in its passengers number. In the same period, even thanks to capacity reduction... more
AirlinesSouth African winds to blow again on Milan
Milan, Italy - 3 South African Airways weekly flights will link Milan to Johannesburg
Milan, after seven years of 'diet', will have back its routes to South Africa thanks to the South African Airways operated-by flights. Starting from next July 1st, South African air carrier in fact will... more
AirlinesGulf Air to forbid Us airlines to fly over Arabian skies
Manama, Bahrein - In solidarity with Palestinians
Hundreds of Gulf Air workers in Bahrein, Qatar, Oman and Abu Dhabi last Tuesday asked for to forbid American air carriers to fly over Arabian skies in solidarity with Palestinians. "Prohibition could... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways getting worser and worser
Athens, Greece - EURm -85,1 in 2001
After an already harsh EURm -73,6 registered in 2000, Greek airline Olympic Airways worsened its financial situation in 2001 by achieving a EURm -85,1 worth deficit. According to Athens government, Olympic... more
AirlinesGoodrich will take care of AirTran Airways maintenance
New York, Usa - 24 hours a day for the next 15 years
AirTran Airways, Us regional airline, and Goodrich, the firm specialized in spare components and services supply, signed an agreement on maintenance. Goodrich will take care of AirTran Airways Boeing... more
AirlinesAsiana Airlines reports excellent results
South Korea
The South Korea's second-largest carrier, Asiana Airlines, said it has filled more of its available passenger seats and cargo space in February, helped by growing travel demand as economies recovered. Asiana... more
AirlinesAir France: increase in traffic recovery speed reported
Paris, France - Air France was hurt less than British Airways and Lufthansa by crisis
French carrier Air France said that it consider that recovery in air traffic has accelerated last month as more people returned to flying. March traffic rose 2.7 per cent, the third straight month of... more
AirlinesChina Easter orders five new Airbus aircraft
Shanghai, China - Carrier will receive aircraft in the next year
Chinese carrier China Eastern posed an order to French aircraft maker Airbus for five A340-600 passenger planes, which will substitute three old MD-11. The airline will receive the new aicraft in the... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines "Spring Specials" promotion
Milano, Italia - New flights to Japan, Thailand, Australia and Usa
Austrian Airlines launched officially its "Spring Specials" promotion. The Wien-based air carrier will increase mostly its long-haul routes; Tokyo and Osaka weekly links will raise from 3 to 5, while,... more
AirlinesQantas to offer discounted fares in May and June
Perth, Australia
Starting from a cost as low AUD77, Australian airline Qantas plans to make one and a half million discounted seats available in May and June. But Qantas warns that cheap fares will be offered on... more
AirlinesAir France to increase Paris/Shanghai services
Paris, France - A special catering on board for Chinese passengers
French carrier Air France has added two flights to its existing three flights between Shanghai and Paris in its summer and autumn schedule this year. With the two code-sharing flights already being operated... more
AirlinesAir France: passengers number increased in March
Paris, France - +2,7% in comparison with 2001
French air carrier Air France announced yesterday to have registered in March 2001 a 2,7% passengers number increase in comparison with same month of last year. Thanks even to the 0,7% reduction in its... more
AirlinesEasyJet and Go defeated post September 11th crisis
London, Uk - Smashing performances in March
According to recently EasyJet and Go published-by data, demand for British low-cost airlines flights strongly increased in March. Within March 2002 and in comparison with the same month of last year,... more
AirlinesSeptember 11th: a victim's husband asked AA for a huge compensation
New York, Usa - USDm 50
With a double denunciation to both American Airlines and Boston-Logan airport security bureau, the husband of one of last September 11th terrorist attacks victims, asked the airline for more than USDm... more
AirlinesBelgian World Airlines purchased Sobelair
Brussels, Belgium - According to a tv channel
According to what stated by Vtm, a Flemish tv channel, Belgian World Airlines, Aldo Vastapane owned-by firm, bought the Belgian charter air carrier Sobelair. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesUs Airways: passengers traffic recovery in March
New York, Usa - At routes number expenses
Positive March for Us Airways as in fact it registered an increase in its number of passengers, strongly augmented in comparison with the same month of last year. Even though at expenses of the number... more
AirlinesZurich citizens will not finance 'Swiss'
Zurich, Switzerland - 51,8% voted against
51,8% of Zurich citizens asked to vote whether or not to finance the new born helvetic airline 'Swiss' with SFm 50, said no. If Zurich would have given its ok to financement, the Swiss city could have... more
AirlinesEasyJet: 39% passengers increase in March
London, Great Britain - Near 840.000 passengers carried
UK low cost carrier easyJet saw a 39% increase in passengers in March on a year ago. In March this year it carried 839,472 passengers, against 603,812 passengers in March 2001. Fewer seats were left... more
AirlinesRolls-Royce awarded with a EURm 602 worth contract by Cathay Pacific
London, Uk - On maintenance services
British motor constructor Rolls-Royce announced today the signment of a EURm 602 worth contract on maintenance services with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific. The agreement involved assistance and... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines passengers decrease in February
Milano, Italia - -2,2% in comparison with 2001
In February 2002 Austrian Airlines registered a 2,2% decrease in its number of passengers if compared to the same period of last year. Despite all, considering the 9,9% increase Austrian Airlines registered... more
AirlinesSwisswings (ex Air Engadina) bankruptcy
Bern, Switzerland - It needs EURm 6,6
Swiss regional airline Swisswings (ex Air Engadina) bankrupted today as it delivered its documents to Court of Justice, and suspending at the same its activity. Bankruptcy followed last week negotiation... more
AirlinesAlitalia presents its new summer program
Rome, Italy - 4 Md-80 will be re-employed
Alitalia summer program (March 31st-October) will include new services both for domestic and international network. To supply its new offer, Alitalia, will re-employ 4 Md-80 aircraft grounded after post... more