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AirlinesNon-refundable ticket cancellation: Indian airlines to return money
Delhi, India - Passengers can avail this facility only if they cancel their reservation two hours prior to the flight departure
In a big relief to air travellers, Indian airlines have agreed to refund passengers all costs barring the base fare if a non-refundable ticket is cancelled. However, passengers can avail this facility... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviacion will soon restarts its air operations
Mexico City, Mexico - The carrier has begun 2 flight tests to obtain the certification
Mexican Airlines company (or Mexicana de Aviacion) restarts its operations in the country, began yesterday two flight tests for certification of aircraft from aviation authorities in Mexico. These flights... more
AirlinesAir transport in Greece: EU could stop Olympic-Aegean merger
Athens, Greece - But it's likely the two carriers can still modify something to obtain European commission's approval
As reported yesterday, Thursday, January 20, 2011, by some anonymous sources, the European Commission would be ready to stop the planned merger between Aegean Airlines and Olympic airlines, as the concessions... more
AirlinesAlitalia: promotional fees to fly to Beijing
Rome, Italy - For those who will book between today and Monday
"From today, Friday 21, to Monday, 24 January, it will be possible to acquire with a promotional fee (starting from 499 euro for a return ticket, fees and supplements included, for departures from 1st... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines’s solution to overbooking
Washington, USA - An innovative compensation system satisfies customers and airline companies
US airline Delta found a method for flight overbooking compensation which could permanently change the way passengers are repaid. The world's largest commercial carrier, after the merging with Northwest... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental offer rebooking options to customers in difficult due to the bad weather
Chicago, Usa - For the North-east region of the US
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for Continental and United customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for the North-east region... more
Airlines146 former pilots and cabin attendants sue Japan Airlines (JAL)
Tokyo, Japan - Dismissal criteria at the centre of the legal battle
Yesterday, January 19, 146 former pilots and cabin attendants of Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) sued the company, trying to nullify the company’s decision to dismiss them last December, as part of the ongoing r... more
AirlinesTAP launches flights to Miami
Rome, Italy - Five connections per week from Summer 2011
From next Summer Miami will be the second North American destination to be served by TAP, which will operate five flights per week between Lisbon and Miami – that most emblematic city in the State of F... more
AirlinesSouthwest reports profits despite rising fuel costs for aviation
Washington, Usa - The carrier plans to purchase rival AirTran
Southwest Airlines reported a higher quarterly profit on better passenger revenue, even as rising fuel costs boosted operating expenses. Meanwhile, its shares rose in premarket trading. The discount... more
AirlinesAirfares or fuel surcharges increase as oil price soars
Geneva, Switzerland - The barrel costs 27.2% more than a year ago
A number of major carriers are waiting to see who moves first before adjusting fares, wary of acting alone and reducing their competitive positioning. As of January 14, aviation jet fuel was selling... more
AirlinesTam Airlines registred in December positive load factors on national and international flights
Sao Paulo, Brazil - In 2010 the airline reconfirm as reference point in the internal and global markets
Tam Airlines has recorded for the month of December a 73.4% load factor in domestic flights and a 78.4% one in international operations, scoring two more records in both market segments. The carrier has... more
AirlinesA Chinese carrier among the highest-ranking airline companies in the world
Beijing, China - Airline reviewer Skytrax has awarded Hainan Airlines the five-star ranking
Hainan Airlines is the seventh highest-ranking airline company in the world. On the basis of customer experience, Airline reviewer Skytrax has awarded the Chinese company the highest and most prestigious... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti in Vienna with special offers
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - Reserved to over 55-year-old passengers and to those traveling in group
Air Dolomiti, Italian airline of the Lufthansa's group and member of Lufthansa Regional, announces a news dedicated to passengers flying to Vienna from Verona. Until April 3rd, 2011, for who is going... more
AirlinesAlitalia signs contract with GE Aviation an "OnPoint Fuel and Carbon Solutions" to reduce fuel consumption
Rome, Italy - Economic and environmental benefits
Alitalia signed with GE Aviation an "OnPoint Fuel and Carbon Solutions" agreement for the individuation and implementation of initiatives aimed to reach significant reduction in fuel consumption. GE... more
AirlineseasyJet: quarter 1 2011 interim management statement
Milan, Italy - The highlights
easyJet has unveiled its results at the December 31, 2010. Highlights: - Total revenue up by 7.5% to £654 million. - Seats flown grew by 7.7% to 13.8 million and total revenue per seat was... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm opens the air route Florence-London city
Florence, Italy - It will be operated by Cityjet
During the event organized for the opening of the new air service between Florence and London-City operated by Cityjet (a carrier 100% owned by the group Air France-KLM), the management of the airline... more
AirlinesFinancial gurus show cautious optimism for airline profits this year
Washington, Usa - US carrier might post 20% growth in earnings in 2011
As air transport companies tabulate full 2010 earnings and operational performance metrics, market analysts started sending 2011 predictions for investors. The majority of the financial gurus express cautious... more
AirlinesIndiGo will start flights to overseas destinations
Delhi, India - It will operate services to Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai e Muscat
IndiGo, India's largest budget carrier by market share, said it will start flights to overseas destinations in August. The airline has received approval from India's civil aviation ministry to operate... more
AirlinesWind Jet and XL France renew the code-share agreement for 2011 also
Rome, Italy - Starting from April 8th
This year also, starting from April 8th, the two carriers will introduce themselves to the market with a broad connection offer between France and Sicily, with what is expected to be an extremely interesting... more
AirlinesGermanwings and Lufthansa strengthen their collaboration
Milan, Italy - Announced the interlining agreement between the two airlines
Germanwings and Lufthansa will strengthen their collaboration starting from January 20th 2011, when will begin the new interlining agreement between the two airlines. In this way, who will book through... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines traffic result for 2010
Vienna, Austria - 9.7 percent increase in passenger volume
In 2010 Austrian Airlines (AA) carried approximately 10.9 million passengers, an increase of 9.7 percent compared to the previous year. The passenger load factor rose by 2.8 percentage points to hit 76.8... more
AirlinesRyanair on boarding card reissue fees
Milan, Italy - The Barcelona Court has decided that EUR 40/£ 40 cost is unlawful
Ryanair has instructed today its Spanish lawyers to appeal what it believes is a bizarre and unlawful ruling by the Barcelona Commercial Court No.1 last week that its € 40/£ 40 boarding card reissue fe... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly: from June 15th flight from Naples to New York
Olbia, Italy - And until the end of September
Already on sale the direct flights from Naples to New York, which starting from Wednesday June 15th and until September 29th, will be resumed, thanks to Meridiana fly. The air links are operated twice... more
AirlinesCrisis: BAA, Flybe and other carriers offer jobs at Southampton airport
Southampton, UK - The Tories cut budgets and unemployment soars
Yesterday, at a career fair, more than 5,000 waited three hours in order to pick up application forms for jobs such as baggage handlers, cleaners, IT and shop staff in the airport area. 30 companies... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia receives from ENAC the certificate of air operator
Milan, Italy - 200 new jobs in Lombardy for flight crew members
Lufthansa Italia has announced that it has received the Air operator's certificate (COA) from the Italian Civil Aviation Board (ENAC). For the airline, already registered in Milan as Lufthansa Italia SpA,... more
AirlinesEtihad increases flights to Jeddah
Abu Dhabi, Uae - From February 1
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its flying programme to Jeddah from February 1, increasing from a daily service to 12 services per week. The increased flying... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: 100 destinations and as many airplanes in 2011
Rome, Italy - Empowers the net in Europe, Africa and South America
With the beginning of the new year Qatar Airways has begun a substantial development of its international network to many destinations in Europe, Africa and South America. In Europe in January start... more
AirlinesCA announces direct service from New York to Port-Au-Prince, in Haiti
Chicago, Usa - The airline will utilize a B-737/800 plane
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced Continental Airlines will begin non-stop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (PAP), on June... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumed yesterday its flights from and to Tunis
Rome, Italy - Served with 200-seat A-321s
Considering the re-opening of the Tunisian airspace, yesterday Alitalia operated two flights from Rome-Fiumicino airport to Tunis, at 8:00 am and 12:00 am, and two connections from Tunis to Rome-Fiumicino... more
AirlineseasyJet: 234,000 passengers flew with the carrier for Christmas holidays
Milan, Italy - From and to Malpensa
During the 2010 Christmas holidays, about 234,000 passengers have chosen easyJet, low-fare airline in Europe, to fly from and to the airport of Milan-Malpensa. The carrier announced that for Christmas... more
AirlinesUnited announces new non-stop service between LA and Guadalajara, Mexico
Chicago, Usa - Beginning May 3
United Airlines today announced daily non-stop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL), beginning May 3, subject to Mexican government approval. This service... more
AirlinesAir Berlin, a new passengers record in 2010: 33.6 million
Milan, Italy - Equal to an increase of 3.8 percent
In 2010, a total of 33,593,010 passengers travelled on Air Berlin's flight route network (including the acquired NIKI routes), ie an increase of 3.8 percent over the previous year (2009: 32,375,531 passengers,... more
AirlinesVueling closed 2010 with over 11 million passengers carried
Barcelona, Spain - An annual record since the founding of the company
Vueling, the new generation airline, carried 11,036,183 passengers in the January-December 2010 period, which represents a 35% increase when compared with the same period last year. New routes for... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways opens its sales office in Doha
Abu Dhabi, Uae - To strengthen its presence in the Qatari capital
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has re-launched on Tuesday 11th January its sales office in Doha, with upgraded facilities and a modernised look to further strengthen... more
AirlinesBMI and Lufthansa airlines would be rewarded by the airport operator BAA
London, United Kingdom - For disruptions on the occasion of the closure of runways at Heathrow's airport during the bad weather
After the suspension of payment of parking and landing fees by Virgin Atlantic (see AVIONEWS) BAA, British Airports Authority, is going to face further economic damages. During the recent snowfall... more
AirlinesQantas resumes A-380 plane flying on routes to Los Angeles
Sydney, Australia - Commencing next Sunday from Melbourne. Then those towards other US destinations
Qantas today announced it would resume A-380 plane services between Australia and Los Angeles, commencing with QF93 from Melbourne to "Angels City" on 16 January. The move follows the grounding of... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental: possible rebooking options to customers affected by arriving Winter weather
Chicago, Usa - Forecast on the US North-east region and on Chicago
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for the US Northeast region... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic withholds landing fees of the planes due to operator BAA
London, United Kingdom - Until March at the earliest
Virgin Atlantic has decided to withhold the aircraft landing and parking fees that should be paid to BAA, British Airports Authority, until will be published the results of the internal inquiry about the... more
AirlinesAea: Turkish Airlines becomes the fourth European carrier
Istanbul, Turkey - In terms of passengers
Based on passenger numbers released from AEA (Association of European Airlines), Turkish Airlines is now the fourth-biggest flag-carrier in Europe, after Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways. With... more
AirlinesQantas resumes flights to Los Angeles A-380 on January 17th
Sydney, Australia - It was announced by the Australian media. But the airline denies it
In recent days the Australian press reported that airline Qantas plans to resume flights on Airbus A-380 airplanes to Los Angeles starting from January 17th. However, the Australian carrier has denied... more
AirlinesRyanair celebrates record year in 2010
Milan, Italy - Its traffic highlights
Ryanair, the Irish airline, celebrated 2010 with more passengers than ever before travelling on its services. Its 2010 traffic highlights include: - Traffic grew by 10% from 65m to over 72m passengers... more
AirlinesUAE ends ban on cargo flights from Yemen
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It was imposed in October after the discovery of an explosives hidden in freight shipments to blow up cargo airliners bound for the US
The UAE has begun accepting cargo shipments again from Yemen after the end of a two-month ban last month. The ban was imposed in October after the discovery of a Yemeni plot to use explosives hidden in... more
AirlinesNew destination for Emirates' flights: Basra
Milan, Italy - The route will be inaugurated from 2nd February, four times per week
Emirates will launch services to Basra, Iraq from 2nd February 2011. Basra will be its 110th international destination and the sixth to launch in the 2010-2011 financial year. The service will... more
AirlinesLufthansa hires airplanes' pilots, crew members and ground personnel
Berlin, Germany - For a total of 4000 new jobs in 2011
On Monday the German airline Lufthansa released a statement (whose content had already been anticipated, on the previous day before, the newspaper "Bild") announces that it is going to increase the employment... more
AirlinesEtihad launches service to Bangalore, in India
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Its eighth destination in the Country
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched flights to its eighth destination in India - the Garden City, Bangalore. The carrier operates four return flights a week... more
AirlinesChina Eastern says to buy 50 Airbus A-320s aircraft
Shanghai, China - Worth a value of 3.2 billion Dollars
China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation’s second-largest carrier, agreed to buy 50 Airbus A-320 planes as economic growth boosted travel demand. The single-aisle planes, to be delivered from 2012 t... more
AirlinesRussia: Rossiya airlines has been fined for abuse of dominant position
St. Petersburg, Russia - Fares on the Kaliningrad-St. Petersburg route have risen too much
Russian airline Rossiya has been fined for about 3,5 million rubles (86,000 euros) for abusing its dominant position in selling tickets to Kaliningrad from St. Petersburg. The Federal Antimonopoly... more
AirlinesJet Airways asks passengers to report at least 2 hours before the flight
Delhi, India - In view of enhanced security measures implemented at all airports by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
Citing security reasons, Jet Airways today asked its passengers to report two hours before their flight time, saying the check-in will close 45 minutes before departure, even as a fliers' body termed this... more
AirlinesDreamline Aviation expands its fleet with 4 new aircraft
Los Angeles, Usa - The company adds a Learjet 31A, a Westwind Jet, and two King Air 200 turboprops
Dreamline Aviation continues to expand its fleet with the addition of a Learjet 31A, a Westwind Jet, and two King Air 200 turboprops. The company currently operates large, mid-size and light jets. With... more
AirlinesAeroflot, yesterday 60 flights more than scheduled
Moscow, Russia - To ease the discomfort of passengers
On Thursday, December 29, 2010, Aeroflot has been operating 150 flights, instead of the 90 planned to decrease the discomfort of passengers stranded in Moscow's airports because of the freezing that has... more