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AirlinesIberia takes another step to full privatization
Madrid, Spain - As public holding company SEPI is to sell its remaining 5% stake
As soon as the news according to which the Spanish public holding company SEPI is to sell its remaining Iberia's 5% stake broke out, Madrid-based airline takes another theoretical step towards full privatization.... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand-Qantas: "there's been no agreement"
Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland-based carrier said
Air New Zealand has announced that, despite what reported on an Australian review, no agreement has already been signed between the Auckland-based and Qantas. For Monday's Australian Financial Review,... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: reported first semester 2002 results
Trieste, Italy - EUR 0,1m profit before tax
The Italian air carrier Air Dolomiti announced yesterday to have closed the first semester of 2002 financial year posting a before tax profit of EUR 0,1m. "The semester just ended has been one of the worst... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific to challenge Dragonair on the route to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - "Stimulating growth in the Chinese aviation industry"
The Asian air carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has announced its will to start its China bound operations. The new links, which will see Cathay competing with People's Republic Dragonair, will both promote... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines on Alitalia's recapitalisation (3): "understandable the concern of my colleagues"
Rome, Italy - The reply of Alitalia CEO
In reply to the letter of seven European airlines to EU Commission, Alitalia CEO Francesco Mengozzi said that "the concern of my colleagues is understandable. If I were in their place, I would do the same". Mengozzi... more
AirlinesSeptember 11: American Airlines not to hold any public ceremony
Washington, Usa - The airline lost 17 employees and two planes in the attacks
Forth Worth-based air carrier American Airlines has announced that in occasion of the first anniversary of September 11 terror attacks - in which it lost 17 employees and two of its aircraft - is not going... more
AirlinesBritish Airways is out of FTSE 100
London, Uk - The stock index including Uk's top 100 performing companies
British Airways, Uk's flagship airline, today has to say good bye to FTSE 100, the index by the London Stock Exchange which includes Uk's 100 top performing companies. According to an ABN Amro analyst:... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines on Alitalia's recapitalisation (2): EU has no reason to distrust
Brussels, Belgium - The position of EU Transport Commissioner
The spokesperson of Loyola de Palacio, the EU Transport Commissioner, said the Commission has no reason to distrust Italian government's commitment to respect the rules of the Italian airline's recapitalisation... more
AirlinesSeven European airlines call for Alitalia's recapitalisation scrutiny
Brussels, Belgium - They fear bonds to be disposed of to Italian state-owned entities or groups controlled by the Italian government
Seven European airlines led by British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM have called on the European Commission to be vigilant on state aid being given to Alitalia following the outcome of its recent EUR 1.4bn... more
AirlinesNew links for Air Transat
Montreal, Canada - It will fly from Canada to Rome, Warsaw, Dublin, and Shannon starting from summer 2003
From Summer 2003, Air Transat, the long established Montreal-based independent scheduled and charter airline, plans to offer scheduled services from Toronto to Dublin and Shannon and from Toronto and Montreal... more
AirlinesFrench government goes on in its idea to reduce its Air France stake
Paris, France - Risking a confrontation with its unions
Despite the risk to face a harsh and though dispute with Air France personnel unions, Paris government is not even thinking to quit the plan to reduce its presence in France's flagship airline capital.... more
AirlinesGreat Plains Airlines to acquire 4 Fairchild Dornier aircraft
Tulsa, Usa - The four 328 were originally destined for Hainan Airlines
Great Plains Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is to acquire the four Fairchild Dornier 328 jets originally destined for Hainan Airlines but never delivered owing to the Chinese government’s refusal to grant i... more
AirlinesLufthansa maintains top position in DJSI sustainability indexes
Berlin, Germany - Lufthansa has been included in the DJSI since September 1999
On September 4, 2002, Deutsche Lufthansa AG was, once again, included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World (DJSI) and the pan-European Dow Jones Sustainability Index STOXX (DJSI STOXX), as was confirmed... more
AirlinesKLM exel to launch its new Strasbourg-Amsterdam service
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Twice a day as of October 1
The Dutch airline KLM exel will start a round-trip service twice a day between the French city of Strasbourg - cultural and economic capital of the region of Alsace - and Amsterdam on October 1. The commuter... more
AirlinesBritish Airways warns about the impact of the war in Iraq
London, Uk - Today London Stock Exchange decides whether to exclude the airline from its FTSE 100
Whilst the London Stock Exchange is taking into consideration the possibility to exclude British Airways (BA) from its FTSE 100, the index which includes the shares of UK's 100 best performing companies,... more
AirlinesAir France to pay an expensive bill for pilots protest
Paris, France - EUR 80m, 50% of the recently announced profits
The protest call off by some unions of the pilots at Air France, which started last Friday to end only yesterday, will cost the Paris-based airline loads of money. In fact according to forecasts, Air France... more
AirlinesSkyWest Airlines reports traffic August 2002
St. George, Usa - +48,8% in revenue per passenger miles
The St. George (Utah)-based air carrier SkyWest Airlines reported a 48,8% increase in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for August, while available seat miles (ASMs) increased 47% compared to the same period... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to maybe get out from the Uk's top 100 companies
London, Uk - Price share still going down
British Airways (BA), the Uk's airline that for the first time in 15 years closed its financial year in red, could probably face exclusion from Uk's top 100 companies list. Tomorrow in fact London Stock... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group: August 2002 traffic improved
Phoenix, Usa - Year-over-year revenue passenger miles increased 11.9%
In a today's press release, Mesa Air Group, Inc. reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance, and completion rate figures for August 2002. Year-over-year revenue passenger miles increased... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Volare code-share agreement to maybe face investigation
Rome, Italy - By the Fair Trade commission
According to what has been reported by AFX News, Italy's flagship carrier Alitalia could shortly face investigation. For AFX in fact, the code-share agreement recently signed by Alitalia and Volare Group... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines to partner with Europcar
Washington, Usa - SkyMiles members now can earn miles for Europcar rentals
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, the U.S. airline with the most transatlantic destinations, and Europcar, the European car rental company, have announced today to have reached a new marketing partnership.... more
AirlinesSkyeurope to launch its new Bergamo-Bratislava flight
Bergamo, Italy - 4-time a week
Skyeurope, the Spanish-Belgian-Slovak airline inaugurated last February, is set to launch next week its new Bergamo (Italy)-Bratislava (Slovak Republic) flight. The new service will be operated 4-time... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to pay USD 60.000 in compensation to a Muslim hostess
Washington, Usa - After the carrier had denied her to wear a head covering
Stars and Stripes air carrier American Airlines will have to pay USD 60.000 in compensation to one of its ex flight assistants. Forth Worth based airline has been charged by the Equal Employment Opportunity... more
AirlinesAir France's results first quarter 2002
Paris, France - Activity holds up well despite economic downturn
According to what reported by an Air France press release, in relation to its passenger activity, over the first quarter, capacity measured in available seat-km (ASK) was cut by 1.8% and traffic expressed... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go: smashing results in August 2002
London, Uk - Passenger numbers up by 142,9%
The new European "no frills" number one, EasyJet-Go, posted smashing results in August 2002. The combined figures for the month show in fact that the number of passengers raised up to 1.696.378, 142,7%... more
AirlinesAmerica West to add new service at its Las Vegas hub
Washington, Usa - It also plans to apply additional service at Washington National
Phoenix-based America West Airlines today outlined plans to continue to grow its Las Vegas hub, one of the fastest growing markets in the United States. America West said it will provide additional service... more
AirlinesUs Airways to give back 67 planes
Washington, Usa - After a federal judge approved a pact between the airline and various creditors and leasing companies
After a federal judge approved a pact between the airline and various creditors and leasing companies, the North American air route US Airways will have to give back 67 of its planes to leasing companies.... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines to align ticket policies to fare value
Atlanta, Usa - In line to to the value customers realize as they purchase different fares
The Atlanta-based air route Delta Air Lines today introduced several new policies that more closely align its ticketing policies to the value customers realize as they purchase different fares. Delta's... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines dedicates flagpole in memory of September 11 victims
Dearborn, Usa - At its Detroit reservations facility
The American airway United Airlines announced today that it will dedicate a flagpole in memory of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States at its Detroit reservations facility. The... more
AirlinesAir France's pilots set to call for strike action (2)
Paris, France - Talks postponed because of September 11th attacks
Talks over the global multi-year agreement started in 1998 were supposed to start again last September 2001, but after terror attacks in New York and Washington, both Air France management and unions agreed... more
AirlinesAir France's pilots set to call for strike action
Paris, France - From September 6 to September 9
Some unions of Air France's pilots are set to call for strike action starting from September 6. The protest, which runs through September 9, is going to affect medium and long range-flights operated by... more
AirlinesSigns of competition already on the rise in Asia and Australia
Hong Kong, China - Qantas, Cathay, Singapore Airlines between announcements and rumours
There are signs that competition is already on the rise in Asia and Australia. Qantas has applied to boost capacity to Hong Kong, while Cathay Pacific last week announced it would add flights to Melbourne... more
AirlinesGood news for Atlantic Coast Airlines
Dulles, Usa - 32,6% increase in August 2002 traffic
The Us air carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) has spread out yesterday a report on preliminary United Express and Delta Connection passenger traffic results for August 2002. Systemwide, the Dulles-based... more
AirlinesEasyJet: baggage handlers ready to strike
London, UK - The workers' TGWU union has been trying to negotiate a pay rise since May
Baggage handlers at low cost airline EasyJet voted to strike in a dispute over a 1.5% pay offer. The workers' TGWU union has been trying to negotiate a pay rise since May. But EasyJet management wants... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut 350 jobs
Washington, Usa - As a result of seasonal adjustments
The Us carrier Northwest Airlines has announced that, due to seasonal adjustments to its schedules, it is set to cut 350 jobs. The reduction - involving ground staff such as airport customer service agents,... more
AirlinesA new budget carrier to fly over German skies
Berlin, Germany - Air Berlin to make its debut
Air Berlin, Germany's largest independent leisure-travel airline, today is set to held a press conference in which it will disclose details of its new entry in the German packed low-cost sector. Air Berlin... more
AirlinesAir France: profits sharply fell in second quarter 2002
Paris, France - -19% to EUR 165m
The Paris-based air carrier Air France is still struggling itself to recover from the International air sector crisis, as it announced to have post in fact a strong decrease in net profits in the quarter... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: in August traffic down by 10,25%
London, Uk - Only cargo improved
British Airways, Uk's main air carrier, announced today that in August 2002, overall load factor improved to 69,2%, 3% more than in 2001. Passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines reports August traffic
Dallas, Usa - "We continue to experience weak full fare customer demand"
Today, the Us air carrier Southwest Airlines Co. announced to have flown 4,3bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2002, compared to 4,4bn RPMs flown in August 2001. Also in August, Southwest available... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines offers fall sale fares to Hawaiian islands
Atlanta, Usa - Round-trip fares as low as USD 406
The Us air carrier Delta Air Lines announced its new offer thanks to which travelers will have the opportunity to visit Hawaii this fall for just USD 406 round-trip. Tickets are on sale at the special... more
AirlinesExpressJet reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Increased traffic and capacity
ExpressJet Holdings today announced increased traffic and capacity in August 2002 for its Continental Express operating fleet. During the month, ExpressJet flew 366.6 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs),... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines charged of religious discrimination
Washington, Usa - For it denied a job to a Muslim woman wearing a head covering
American Airlines, Us largest air carrier, has to face legal action as it has been charged by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc) of religious discrimination for having denied a job to a... more
AirlinesNew name for Ghana Airways
Accra, Ghana - To be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa
The Ghanaian national airline, Ghana Airways, would soon be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa and the Government... more
AirlinesKLM overall load factor raised in August
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To 79,3%
Good news for the Amsterdam-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), that in fact announced today to have registered in August a 79,3% overall load factor. The overall load factor, as an average between the... more
AirlinesAir Holland towards bankruptcy
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - EUR 1,7m debts with Eurocontrol
The International air sector crisis, especially after September 11, seems likely to make another victim as in fact the Dutch airline Air Holland is facing shutdown following a request that the air carrier... more
AirlinesItalian football national team will fly to Azerbaigian with Larus Travel
Comacchio, Italy - The agency is specialized in ex Soviet market
Larus Travel, Comacchio's agency specialized in ex Soviet market, will take care of the Azerbaigian tour of the Italian football national team, waited in Baku on Saturday 7 for the first match of European... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic join the 2002/2003 International Airline Program by American Express
New York, Usa - Centurion and Platinum card members can receive a free companion ticket on Qualifying International Flights on 20 airline partners
American Express, the Us credit cards giant, today announced that Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have joined the International Airline Program, a benefit of Centurion and Platinum Card membership.... more
AirlinesBuzz to renew its fleet
London, Uk - By replacing its BAe with Boeing 737-300s
Buzz, Dutch KLM's budget airline, is to set a plan to renew its fleet. The London Stansted-based "no frills" air carrier will in fact replace its aging 100-seat BAe 146 with B737-300s, the 148-seat aircraft... more
AirlinesRyanair: number of passengers soared in August
London, Uk - 37% more than August 2001
The Irish budget carrier Ryanair announced smashing results in relation to the number of passengers it flew in August. Ryanair in fact flew 1.487.976 passengers, 37% more than what registered in August... more
AirlinesGood news for America West passengers
Phoenix, Usa - Internet fare sale featuring 33% off first class seats
The stars and stripes carrier America West Airlines announced yesterday it is launching an Internet fare sale featuring huge discounts on first class seats. First class seats on flights within the United... more