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AirlinesQantas and British Airways confirmed as official airlines of Rugby World Cup 2003
Sydney, Australia - The planet's third biggest sport event
The world will return to Australia next year, with Qantas and British Airways confirmed as the Official Airlines of Rugby World Cup 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group reports September 2002 traffic
Phoenix, Usa - RPMs up by 71,6%
Mesa Air Group, Inc. reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance, and completion rate figures for September 2002. Year over year comparisons to 2001 are distorted by the three-day shut... more
AirlinesShanghai Airlines enters the 500 Chinese best performing companies
Beijing, China - The first independently-run airline of the People's Republic
Shanghai Airlines, the first Chinese air carrier not to be directly under government control, has been introduced in the valuable list of the 500 best performing companies in People's Republic. Such an... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific and DHL form express cargo joint venture
Hong, Kong - The express courier to buy a 30% stake in airlines's cargo subsidiary
Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific) and DHL Worldwide Express (DHL) today announced that they have signed a new joint venture agreement. DHL has now acquired a 30% stake in Cathay Pacific's formerly... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and Iberia to expand their code-share agreement
London, Uk - On flights from London-Heathrow to Madrid and Barcelona
British Airways and Iberia, the airlines both members of the international air grouping Oneworld, are set to expand their existing code-share agreement for the next winter schedule. As of October 27 infact,... more
AirlinesDelta CEO urges Us Chamber of Commerce for support in national security cost relief
Washington, Usa - Aviation is key to nation's economic health
Delta Air Lines chairman and CEO Leo F. Mullin today told members of the United States Chamber of Commerce that the federal government should pay for aviation security mandated by last year's Aviation... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launches the AAdvantage Cruise
FORT WORTH, Texas - Exclusive marketing and sales agreement with the world's leading cruise lines
The American Airlines AAdvantage travel Awards Program has entered into an exclusive marketing and sales agreement with the world's leading cruise lines, which includes carnival, holland america line,... more
AirlinesUS Airways: more than 600 jobs at risk
Washington, Usa - The move is art of the restructuring plan
Arlington-based air carrier US Airways is set to cut more than 600 jobs in relation to the restructuring plan recently adopted by the airline. Such a reduction, which is going to affect ground personnel... more
AirlinesBritish Airways offers USD 198 sale to London
San Diego, Usa - Bargain sale heralds move To Heathrow
As announced in a press release, a USD 198 round trip air fare between San Diego and London is being offered by British Airways for the next three days only - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - to celebrate... more
AirlinesAMR's value collapses
Washington, Usa - AMR depreciates its financial asset for USD 990m
The operation has been a forced move for AMR, the parent holding of several airlines, among which AA; in fact the new US rules in terms of financial structure impose a devaluation in the case that there's... more
AirlinesEarn triple Delta SkyMiles by flying on Delta AirElite business jets
Washington, Usa - Offer available for charter flights operated through December 31, 2002
Delta AirElite Business Jets is offering its charter customers the opportunity to earn triple Delta SkyMiles segments for charter flights operated through December 31, 2002. During this special offer,... more
AirlinesNew Costa Rican airline takes form
San José, Costa Rica- The new air company will link Centre America
A consortium of Costa Rican air companies, in which there's the US Falcon as well (the famous executive jets maker), has declared the birth of new airline " West Carribean Costa Rica" that will be operative... more
AirlinesRyanair: gowth without any comparison
Dublin, Irland- The low-cost company overcomes, in terms of capitalization, Lufthansa
He's not afraid, Ryanair president Michael O'Leary, to fall down as fast as he became the number one in the air-market-hits: the numbers stand with him. In fact it's impossible to find another air-company... more
AirlinesSouth African Airlines to purchase a 49% stake of Air Tanzania
Johannesburg, Africa - To expand its presence throughout Africa
Johannesburg-based carrier South African Airlines (SAA) is planning to purchase a 49% stake of Air Tanzania's capital. "Through the acquisition, SAA intends to establish and develop a strong east African... more
AirlinesBoeing to supply 10 aircraft to China Airlines
Taipei, Taiwan - On top of the 12 A330s already ordered by the carrier
It's almost done, the Taiwan-based air route China Airlines should award The Boeing Company of a 10-plane order by the end of the month. Recently, state-owned Taiwanese airline, signed an agreement with... more
AirlinesImportant alliance between US Airways and United Airlines
Washington, Usa - It will be a partnership of hundreds of millions of dollars
It was US Airways President and CEO David Siegel in person to underline with enthusiasm the okay of the US Department of Transportation about the codesharing with United Airlines after that US Airlines... more
Airlines"Swiss" denounces the air agreement between Germany and Switzerland
Berna, Switzerland- Restrictions on the times of flying over south-Germany
It's a decision that surely will raise doubts about German authority to forbid the flying over the south of Germany for all the flights landing to Kloten during 22.00-6.00. Swiss, in fact, complains for... more
AirlinesEasyJet flies high in September 2002
London, Uk - Number of passengers raises by a 134,4%
As reported in a press release, EasyJet has announced to have registered a smashing increase in the number of passengers it flew in September 2002. Including the people transported by Go Fly - the "no-frills"... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines to raise alcoholic beverages fees
Washington, Usa - USD 4 in the economy cabin on international flights
Delta Air Lines plans to implement a fee for alcoholic beverages served in the economy cabin on international flights. Beginning October 15, Delta will charge USD 4 for alcohol, including beer, wine and... more
AirlinesUS Airways September traffic up 10,4%
Arlington, Usa - Compared to September 2001
US Airways reported today that revenue passenger miles for September 2002 increased 10,4% compared to September 2001, while available seat miles for the month were up 2,8% compared to the same period last... more
AirlinesAir France's privatization to boost new alliances
Paris, France - According to French minister of Transports
In the opinion of Gilles de Robien, Paris government minister of Transports, the privatization of country's flagship air carrier Air France will enable the company to improve and strenghten its international... more
AirlinesLOT back in black by the end of 2002
Warsaw, Poland - The carrier forecasts profits of USD 14,46m
The Polish flagship airline Lot confirmed to be back on tracks as in fact it predicts to be back on profits by the end of 2002. Despite the heavy losses suffered last year, Warsaw-headquartered foresees... more
AirlinesIt's Japan Airlines System the sixth greatest company in the world
Tokio, Japan- Japan Airlines and Japan Air System merged
The merging between Japan Airlines and Japan Air System has ended with the birth of one of the biggest air company in the world; the new holding is called Japan Airlines System and it was Isao Kaneko... more
AirlinesAir Canada plans Elite airline
Toronto, Canada - Luxury cruisers for rich travellers
Air Canada is set to launch another flying brand named Elite. Elite will be a separate airline; one on five smaller brands born from the main airline. Elite is a part of strategy that will see Air Canada... more
AirlinesBritish Airways still in crisis
London, Uk - Number of passengers dive in September 2002
British Airways, Uk's flag airline and one of world's larger and older carrier, seems not to be able to get out of the stagnation the aviation industry is facing since last year's terror attacks in New... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines reports 97.2% increase in September 2002 traffic
Dulles, Usa - 597,117 passengers during the month
Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) today reported preliminary United Express and Delta Connection passenger traffic results for September 2002. Systemwide, the company generated 233,3m revenue passenger miles... more
AirlinesAmerica West reports record September traffic
Phoenix, Usa - RPMs 36, 6% over September 2001
America West Airlines yesterday reported traffic statistics for the month of September, third quarter and year-to-date 2002. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for September 2002 were a record 1,5bn, an increase... more
AirlinesQantas has been awarded for inflight entertainment
Sydney, Australia – Three Avion Awards for the australian airline
Qantas has been named world’s best airline for inflight entertainment including Best overall Inflight Entertainment by the WAEA (World Airline Entertainment Association). "The airline’s inflight entertainment, kno... more
AirlinesRyanair: sale fares on the Forlì (Italy)- Frankfurt route
Forlì, Italy - As of December 5
The Irish budget-price airline Ryanair is set to launch sale fares on its route between Forlì (Italy) and Frankfurt/Hanh airport. As of December 5, Dublin-based air carrier in fact will christen this... more
AirlinesUs DoT okayed US Airways-United alliance
Arlington, Usa - After its review of the agreement
US Airways and United Airlines will move forward quickly to implement their marketing alliance following an announcement that the Department of Transportation has concluded its review of the agreement.... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 1600 of its flight-attendant jobs
Chicago, Usa - In the wake of Delta Air Lines
Because of the enduring of the international air transport crisis followed to September 11 terror attacks, the Minnesota-based carrier Northwest Airlines announced to be set to eliminate 1600 of its flight-attendant... more
AirlinesUnited has best operating month in history
Chicago, Usa - 89% of flights arrive on time
United Airlines' system operating performance for the month of September was the best the company has recorded for any month in its 76-year history. Last month's flights arriving within 14 minutes of schedule... more
AirlinesStaff cut for Air Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland - The Helvetic airline announces dismissal of 58 workers
58 people, of whom 47 in the Bern-Belp airport, will be fired from Air Switzerland airline. The spokesman of the Helvetic company, Adrian Seemuller, moreover has announced that Air Switzerland will limit... more
AirlinesLufthansa improves its cash-flow by EUR 480m
Frankfurt, Germany - Thanks to its savings programme
According to Lufthansa deputy chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber, the German airline has been able to improve its cash-flow by EUR 480m thanks to its "D-Check" savings programme. Mayhruber also told Capital magazine... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti celebrated its 15th years of presence at Trieste airport
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - In a short time a new terminal for the connection to Munich
After eight years from the partnership with Lufthansa and fifteen from the first presence at the airport of Ronchi dei Legionari (Trieste), Air Dolomiti sums up its progress wich is strong increasing.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: load factor raises in September
Houston, Usa - 6,5% above last year's data
Houston-based Continental Airlines reported a September 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 67,9%, 6,5 points above last year's September load factor. For September 2002, Continental reported... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines reports September traffic
Forth Worth, Usa - Up by a 28,9% over September 2001
Us largest air carrier American Airlines reported its systemwide traffic for September increased 28,9% over September 2001, a month during which the U.S. air traffic control system was shut down for several... more
AirlinesChance to win one million Qantas Frequent Flyer points
Sydney, Australia – Very convenient to book on line on Qantas website
Six lucky frequent flyers have the opportunity to win one million Qantas Frequent Flyer points and another 24 may win 250.000 points each by booking on the airline’s website – www.qantas.com – between 1 Oct... more
AirlinesUAL suspends dividend and interest payments
Chicago, Usa - To preserve cash and avoid a bankruptcy filing
The UAL Corporation, parent of United Airlines, will defer USD 5m in dividend and interest payments due on preferred securities as the airline seeks to preserve cash and avoid a bankruptcy filing. The... more
AirlinesLauda Air Italia to present its winter season schedule
Milan, Italy - Two new regular flights from Rome to Cancun (Mexico) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
Lauda Air Italia, the Milan-based Italian airline, will present officially its 2002/2003 winter season schedule on October 12. In its charter scheduling there is the new link from Milan to Yangon, Myanmar,... more
AirlinesNew cuts for Sas
Copenhagen, Denmark - A 320-redundancy plan follows the dismissal of 90 pilots
Scandinavian airline, SAS, announced a 320-redundancy plan that follows that the dismissal of 90 pilots. The three pilot national associations (in Sweden, Norway and Denmark) fears this plan represents... more
AirlinesLufthansa to hire over 2500 workers
Frankfurt, Germany - If market develops in a stable way
Germany's flagship airline Lufthansa has announced that, if air transport market should develop in a stable way, it could probably hire over 2500 new employees. Among such new workers 1800 are stewards,... more
AirlinesDelta cuts 1500 jobs
Atlanta, Usa - It represents 9.4% of the total company staff
Delta Air Lines forecasts it will lose about USD 350m in the third quarter, nearly twice as much as previously expected, because of sluggish revenue and demand. The announcement came a day after Atlanta-based... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways cuts its flights to Australia
Athens Greece - The Greek-orthodox Church disagrees
Olympic Airways, the Greek national airline, aims to cut its flights to Australia by the end of October, due to the economic crisis lasting for several years. "Expressing the feelings of the Greek-Australian... more
AirlinesUS Airways restructuring remains on track
Arlington, Usa - Retirement systems of Alabama to serve as the airline's new equity plan sponsor
US Airways' restructuring plan to emerge from Chapter 11 protection by early 2003 remains on track, following decisions issued today by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to allow the Retirement Systems of Alabama... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand passenger dies after a 13-hour flight
Sydney, Australia - The heart attack likely to have been caused by deep venous thrombosis (dvt)
A 25-year-old Australian woman died for a heart attack been likely caused by a deep venous thrombosis (dvt). The young woman had arrived at Los Angeles Airport on board an Air New Zealand flight from... more
AirlinesDelta Connection carrier Comair expands All-Jet fleet with addition of First Bombardier CRJ700
Cincinnati, Usa - Larger Jet enhances comfort and convenience for customers
Delta Connection carrier Comair is expanding the airline's all-jet fleet today with its first 70-passenger Bombardier CRJ700. The larger aircraft complements Comair's existing fleet of 40- and 50-seat... more
AirlinesLufthansa not to fear an Iraqi conflict
Frankfurt, Germany - And foresees to end 2002 with USD 500m operating profits
Whilst airlines such as British Airways and Alitalia have already announced that a potential war in Iraq would produce dramatic consequences on their performance, the German carrier Lufthansa stated that... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces Alaska sale
Atlanta, Usa - Fares valid through September 7, 2003
The Atlanta-based air carrier Delta Air Lines has announced to be set to offer special sale fares in all markets between Anchorage and the contiguous 48 U.S. states and Hawaii. The promotion, which includes... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines flight attendants statement on union coalition plan
Chicago, Usa - Statement of Greg Davidowitch, UAL AFA MEC president
Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, United Airlines Master Executive Council President Greg Davidowitch issued this statement today following his meeting with the leaders of the other unions representing... more