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AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to increase flights to Tehran
Rome, Italy - Daily service begins March 27
Alitalia will increase its flights to Iran after the recent decision by the United Nations to lift economic sanctions. The new arrangement to fly daily to the Iranian capital from Rome was taken to facilitate... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. "Airlines 4 Europe" arises
Brussels, Belgium - The five main airlines join in an association to make more competitive the market
On the wake of the American Group ("Airlines for America"), also in the "Old Continent" there is the new "Airlines 4 Europe" (A4E), an association composed from five main carriers that fly over the European... more
AirlinesEmirates to bring two-class A-380 airplane to the "Bahrain International Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - This is the first time that it comes to the Kingdom
Emirates will display its two-class configured A-380 airplane at the fourth edition of the "Bahrain International Airshow". This is the first time that the two-class aircraft comes to the Kingdom. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: performance continues to improve in December
Rome, Italy - 86.5 per cent of flights last month departed on time
Alitalia’s aircraft take-off record in December saw 86.5 per cent of its flights depart on time. This figure is particularly positive given the heavy traffic related to Christmas and year-end holidays. Since t... more
AirlinesSIA: new routes to Singapore, Canberra and Wellington
Singapore, Singapore - The flights will be operated four times per week from 20 September 2016
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to introduce services to both Canberra and Wellington with the launch of a new ‘Capital Express’ route. The new flights from Singapore will connect the capitals of both Aus... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. American and LATAM Airlines Group announce plans for a Joint Business
Fort Worth, Usa - Customers gain better access to more destinations in North and South America
American Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group are applying for regulatory approval to enter into a joint business (JB) to better serve their customers. The JB, which is subject to securing regulatory approvals,... more
AirlinesIberia to launch flights to Tokyo and Shanghai
Madrid, Spain - Starting on 18 October
Iberia has announced non-stop flights from Madrid to both Tokyo and Shanghai. Pending government approval, starting on 18 October, the airline will operate three flights per week to Japan, on Mondays,... more
AirlinesAlitalia launches 2016 global sale campaign
Rome, Italy - And with partner Etihad Airways, numerous destinations in the Far East via Abu Dhabi are also on sale
Alitalia today launched a new global promotional campaign in 30 countries with flight tickets available for sale until February 2 for travel in 2016. The airline has on offer in Italy more than 1.36 million... more
AirlinesAircraft and sentences. Etihad-airberlin code-share: ok to 26 "Accused" flights
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Emirate carrier exits "Winner" from a matter that has put serious mortgages on its future investments in Germany
The higher administrative court in Lüneburg (Germany) reversing an earlier judgment decided that Etihad Airways can continue operating 26 (out of the 31 ongoing) code-share aircraft flights with airberlin,... more
AirlinesAir Serbia risks suspension of the air transport licence in Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - The airline accused of "Lack of respect for" and of unfair competition
Air Serbia risks the suspension of the air transport licence in Croatian territory, according to the "Jutarnji list" daily of Zagreb reported. The measure will be taken if it will continue to ignore the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and results. Etihad Airways: another year of strong growth in 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline carried 17.4 million passengers last year
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes. The airline carried 17.4... more
AirlinesEmirates brings A-380 aircraft service to Washington DC
Dubai, UAE - Beginning 1st February
Emirates announced on January 11, 2016 that it plans to upgrade its Dubai (DXB)-Washington DC (IAD) service, with the introduction of its flagship A-380 aircraft on the route beginning 1st February. Replacing... more
AirlinesAirplanes and results. United reports December 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Its Rpm +1.5% and ASM +2.2%
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported December 2015 operational results. UAL's December 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available... more
AirlinesLot starts news links from Warsaw to Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia - In the Winter period, in collaboration with Air Serbia
Lot (Polskie Linie Lotnicze), the Polish flag carrier, unveils to have begun new Winter links from its main base in Warsaw to Belgrade, in Serbia. A great opportunity for the airport, according to a note... more
AirlinesEmirates to launch daily service to Cebu and Clark in the Philippines
Dubai, UAE - Starting March 30, 2016
Emirates will launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines, starting March 30, 2016. Utilising a B-777/300ER aircraft, this new route will strengthen international... more
AirlinesThe first Embraer aircraft by Austrian Airlines took off
Vienna, Austria - The carrier started to incorporate 17 used E-195s to its fleet last autumn
Austrian Airlines has become the most recent customer of the Embraer E-Jets. The carrier launched today scheduled flight with the E-195 airplane from Vienna to several Central European destinations like... more
AirlinesAirplanes. German Court rejects code-share with airberlin: Etihad files an appeal
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement between the two carriers is about 29 links. Hogan: "No mistake. The investment landscape in Germany at risk"
Etihad Airways today launched fresh legal action in a bid to overturn a German court’s decision to revoke the approval for 29 of its code-share flights with airberlin. Last week, the Administrative Court o... more
AirlinesFirst A-330/200 airplane joins Iberia fleet
Madrid, Spain - This aircraft is named for the southern Mexican city and state of Oaxaca
Iberia has taken delivery of its first A-330/200, a more modern aircraft and more fuel-efficient than the planes it is replacing. It is the first of 13 that will join the fleet over the next three years. A-330/200s... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to add sixth daily Bangkok flight
Milan, Italy - Frequency to also increase to Italy and Sri Lanka
Singapore Airlines will add a sixth daily flight to Bangkok in March, up from five daily flights. As part of the Northern Summer schedule (27 March 2016–29 October 2016), there will also be an increase i... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways signs agreement with Luggage Logistics
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For the baggage management in its global network
Luggage Logistics’ Baggage Management System (BMS) will enable Etihad Airways to significantly improve the delivery of guests’ luggage to their destination on-time. It will also help the airline to eas... more
AirlinesNew York/Newark to Brussels will be twice as Nice aboard United's second daily non-stop service
Chicago, Usa - The new service will operate next summer beginning May 5 to Oct. 28, 2016
United Airlines will introduce a second daily non-stop service from its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, to Brussels, Belgium. The new service will operate next summer beginning May... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Vueling reinforces the long haul from Rome-Fiumicino thanks to three new interline agreements
Milan, Italy - With Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Royal Jordanian
Vueling announced today the signing of three interline agreements with Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Royal Jordanian, reinforcing in this way its strategic role for the links with the long range... more
AirlinesNew Lufthansa Traffic Control Center in Frankfurt since four weeks at full work
Frankfurt, Germany - The Integrated Operations Center brings together the various departments involved in traffic control
Lufthansa’s new traffic control center at Frankfurt Airport –otherwise known as the Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC)– has now been operational for one month. The new IOCC was officially opene... more
AirlinesEurowings, flight from Cologne/Bonn to Bangkok inaugurated
Milan, Italy - Served by an A-330 airplane
Eurowings inaugurated yesterday the link between Cologne-Bonn airport and Bangkok. With the new route the German carrier doubles the links with Thailandia, already served by the flight Cologne-Bonn/Phuket,... more
AirlinesAlitalia to train 40 new cadet pilots
Rome, Italy - Alitalia is to employ 40 new cadet pilots to help to operate the airline’s future flying programme.
Alitalia is to employ 40 new cadet pilots to help to operate the airline’s future flying programme. The new recruits – aged between 18 and 25 - will join 24 trainees selected from 500 applications in... more
AirlinesEmirates to deploy A-380 airplane on more routes in 2016
Dubai, UAE - Announced three new destinations and a second service to Barcelona
Emirates announced yesterday it will deploy its A-380 airplane to even more destinations across its network in 2016, reinforcing its commitment to provide an enhanced onboard experience for its passengers. Birmingham... more
AirlinesAlitalia offers a new service starting next week
Rome, Italy - Free chauffeur car service for business class travellers to 35 destinations
Starting next week Alitalia will offer a complimentary chauffeur car service for its business class customers who fly to 35 destinations served directly or via Abu Dhabi. The chauffeur car service is... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia grows in China through new code-share deal with China Southern
Rome, Italy - And its new Rome-Wuhan-Guangzhou flight
Alitalia is set to improve its presence in China thanks to a new code-share agreement with China Southern that covers a total of 28 destinations in Italy and China. The deal signing last night (Thursday... more
AirlinesAirplanes, carriers and jobs. Finnair: further details about cabin crew hiring. Apply by 20/12/2015
Helsinki, Finland - The requirements to send the application
Finnair, established in 1923, is now looking for new customer-oriented team players to join its cabin crew responsible for cabin safety and service on its flights. What is required to become a cabin crew... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the US and Cuba agreeing to reinstitute air service
Chicago, Usa - "Reached this historic arrangement"
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Cuban governments agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new "Transit Team": specialist unit to help customers with quick flight connections at Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Staff in easily recognisable new uniform
Alitalia has launched a new customer service initiative at Rome-Fiumicino airport called "Transit Team" which is a dedicated unit to help air travellers switch efficiently from one aircraft to another. The... more
AirlinesLatam Airlines Group expands at Miami Airport with its first maintenance hangar in the US
Miami, Usa - New facility represents $15 million investment
LATAM Airlines Group, the airline group for cargo flights in Latin America and one of the largest overall in the world, hosted a ceremony at Miami International Airport on December 16 to celebrate the... more
AirlinesJet Airways to launch daily flights to Amsterdam
Mumbai, India - From Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto
Jet Airways has announced the launch of daily non-stop services between India and Amsterdam. With effect from March 27, 2016, the carrier will operate two daily non-stop flights to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia and Air Seychelles expand code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - To offer more travel options from Italy to these islands
Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have enhanced their code-share agreement to provide Italian air travellers with access to Seychelles. Beginning D... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Austrian Airlines, increase in passenger volume
Milan, Italy - From January to November 2015, it carried more than 10 million
Austrian Airlines carried more than 785,500 passengers in November 2015. This corresponds to a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percent from November 2014, although the flight offering measured in available... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no miles to expire in 2016 for its "MilleMiglia" frequent flyer programme
Rome, Italy - A double bonus for its members
A double bonus for members of Alitalia’s "MilleMiglia" loyalty programme has been announced. Miles earned in the last three years will not expiry on 31 August 2016 when the current programme was scheduled t... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Emirates expands network in Mainland China
Dubai, UAE - With four weekly flights starting from 3rd May 2016
Emirates announced that it will expand its services in mainland China with four weekly flights to Yinchuan (INC) and Zhengzhou (CGO), starting from 3rd May 2016. These services will expand its destination... more
AirlinesIberia to resume flights to Johannesburg starting on 1st August 2016
Madrid, Spain - Served by a 278 seat A-330/300 airplane
Iberia is to resume flights to Johannesburg, starting next August. With this route, the airline has resumed all flights it left to restructure its business in 2013. The carrier will fly to Johannesburg... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. American Airlines Group reports record November traffic results
Fort Worth, Usa - Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 16.9 billion
American Airlines Group reported November 2015 and year-to-date traffic results. Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 16.9 billion, up 4.3 percent versus November 2014 and were a record for the... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways wins "World’s Leading Airline" award for seventh consecutive year
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline received other three awards
Etihad Airways has crowned a positive 2015 by collecting the "World’s Leading Airline" award for the seventh consecutive year at the annual "World Travel Awards" (WTA) ceremony 2015. The event was held b... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia flies into top 20 league table of punctual airlines in November
Rome, Italy - With 86 per cent of its fleet of aircraft depart on time
Alitalia’s take-off record in November saw 86 per cent of its fleet of aircraft depart on time putting the Italian carrier in the top 20 of punctual global airlines. The airline operates 16,000 flights a... more
AirlinesAirplanes and jobs. Finnair hires 400 between pilots and cabin crew
Milan, Italy - The candidatures will be sent by next December 20
Finnair begins the greatest hiring campaign in its history to prepare to a traffic growth on the long range. Besides about 70 pilots and 130 flight assistants selected this year, the company is looking... more
AirlinesEmirates to add a third daily flight to Riyadh
Dubai, UAE - So far this year, over 450,000 passengers have travelled on the service
Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a third daily flight to the Saudi capital from 15 December 2015. The addition of the third daily service will take the total number of weekly... more
AirlinesUnited reports November 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Traffic RPM +4.2% and capacity ASM +1.9%
United Airlines (UAL) reported November 2015 operational results. UAL's November 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 4.2 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles)... more
AirlinesEmirates announced aircraft fleet retirement schedule for 2016
Dubai, UAE - 13 more aircraft will be retired in 2017 and another 13 in 2018
Emirates has announced its fleet plans for 2016. In total, the airline will retire 26 aircraft, including 12 A-330/300s, 4 A-340/300s, 1 A-340/500, 6 B-777/200ERs, 2 B-777/300s and 1 B-777/300ER. The average... more
AirlinesAlitalia renovates cabin interiors of its whole medium haul aircraft fleet with new leather seats
Rome, Italy - The refurbishment project will be completed by April next year
A major cabin refurbishment of Alitalia’s short and medium fleet of 96 aircraft has begun with the project earmarked for completion by April next year. Four aircraft a week –both Airbus and Embraer mod... more
AirlinesVivaColombia launches first US flights with service from Miami
Miami, Usa - Medellín service began December 2; Bogotá service starts on December 16
International low-cost carrier VivaColombia launched its first service in the United States when it began flights between Miami International Airport and Medellín, Colombia. The budget carrier, which... more
AirlinesEmirates operates first A-380 airplane service to Copenhagen
Dubai, UAE - First Scandinavian airport to welcome the iconic superjumbo
Emirates expanded its network of destinations served by the A-380 aircraft with the launch of the first A-380 service to Copenhagen, Denmark, 36th destination of the airline to boast a scheduled service... more
AirlinesAlitalia wins award for inflight dining quality
Rome, Italy - Readers of "Global Traveler" vote the carrier in number one spot
Alitalia was won a coveted award for its in-flight food by the readers of US publication "Global Traveler". The "Best Airline Cuisine" award follows a survey in the magazine of nearly 25,000 frequent... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines celebrates its 70th anniversary at MIA
Miami, Usa - The inaugural flight from Miami to Chicago aboard a Douglas DC-3 airplane carried only 21 passengers. Today, the carrier serves nearly 2.5 million passengers annually at Miami
Delta Air Lines commemorated its 70th anniversary at Miami International Airport today with a celebration at the airport for passengers and employees. Miami-Dade Aviation Department Chief of Staff Joseph... more