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AirlinesNorthwest pilots say yes to the one-year extension of their current contract
Washington, Usa - The 86,8% voted for
Northwest Airlines pilots adhering to Alpa, Air Line Pilots Associations, ratified the one-year extension of their current contract. The agreement, which is going to be effective as of September 13, 2002,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines and Swiss to expand their code-share agreement
Washington, Usa - On twelve more destinations
The Us carrier American Airlines (AA) and the new born airline "Swiss" decided to extend their code-share operations on 12 new routes. American will in fact add its code to "Swiss" operated-by flights... more
AirlinesEmirates to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at Dubai
Rome, Italy - And welcomes Singapore Airlines in Skywards
Emirates, according to a recent poll by Skytrax Research, the best airline worlwide, is going to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at the Dubai international airport. At the same time,... more
AirlinesRyanair increases free flights
Dublin, Ireland
Two million cheap air tickets are due to go on sale following budget airline Ryanair's announcement of what it calls its biggest sale. The company is to make seats available from Ireland to European... more
AirlinesBA chief warns over sector turbolence
London, Great Britain
British Airways chief Rod Eddington has warned that the transatlantic market is still weak and that it will rely on cost-cutting to reduce losses.He was speaking at the Shanghai airline summit, at which... more
AirlinesCodeshare expected between Virgin Blue and United Airlines
Sydney, Australia
Sir Richard Branson's Australian airline Virgin Blue said Wednesday it plans to codeshare with United Airlines of the U.S. The deal will restore the Australian link United lost when Ansett Australia collapsed... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines ordered 25 regional jets from Bombardier
Washington, Usa - For USD 71,5m
Us carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) ordered 25 regional jets CRJ manufactured by the Canadian aeronautical industry Bombardier. The aircraft, worth in total USD 71,5m, are supposed to be delivered... more
AirlinesSas will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe
Stockholm, Sweden - Scandinavian airline already holds 96,4% shares
Sas, Scandinavian Airlines System, announced it will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe Flyveselskap. Sas already holds 96.4% shares and its offer to buy the 3.6% in circulation at a price... more
AirlinesLufthansa Technik planning FBOs
Frankfurt, Germany
Lufthansa Technik is looking at the possibility of getting into the FBO business, but is not ready to announce immediate plans, svp marketing and sales Dr. Hans Schmitz said here yesterday. Joachim... more
AirlinesMidAtlantic Airways will fly regional jets in US Airways' colors
USA
US Airways' survival plan is taking initial shape with CEO David Siegel's creation of MidAtlantic Airways to provide the bulk of expanding regional jet service for the struggling mainline operator. MidAtlantic,... more
AirlinesLow fares worsen airline results for second straight month
USA
Deep cuts in U.S. airline fares aimed at jump-starting traffic are not working as planned, resulting in lackluster traffic and poor revenues for many of the major operators. If trends continue, the second... more
AirlinesUS Airways pilots presented their counterproposal
USA
US Airways pilots yesterday presented their counterproposal to the airline's request for $595 million in cost reductions. No details of the proposal were available at press time, but Air Line Pilots... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to close 23 of its western Usa ticket offices
Washington, Usa - To reduce costs
The American-based air carrier United Airlines announced its will to close 23 of its ticket offices located in the western Usa. United's decision, after 32 ticket offices have already been closed last... more
AirlinesOneworld to launch a series of "key new initiatives"
Washington, Usa - Beyond traditional passenger business
The international air grouping oneworld is likely to announce what it itself described as a series of "key new initiatives", among which increased codesharing and interline e-ticketing, to broaden the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' traffic drops 13.9 % in May
Chicago, Usa - But load factor rises to 73.2%
United Airlines' total scheduled revenue passenger miles (Rpms) fell 13.9% in May vs. the comparable month in 2001, on a capacity decrease of 17.2%. However, the carrier's passenger load factor rose... more
AirlinesChina Airlines in talks with Airbus and Boeing to substitute 12 older aircraft
Beijing, China
Chinese carrier China Airlines is currently in talks with either Boeing and Airbus aircraft makers in order to evaluate the best suitable aircraft for substitution of 12 of its older planes in fleet. According... more
AirlinesAer Lingus management and pilots to make peace
Dublin, Ireland - After pilots voted for the settlement of the stoppage
Aer Lingus aircraft could come back to fly as soon as tomorrow as in fact its pilots voted for the settlement, agreed by the management as well, of the stoppage that since last Thursday grounded the whole... more
AirlinesFrontier stops to pay travel agent commissions
Denver, USA
Denver-based Frontier Airlines today stopped paying commissions to travel agents, following the lead of many major US carriers. The airline said it will no longer pay commission on tickets sold in the... more
AirlinesVanguard Airlines begins daily service to Seattle
Kansas City, Usa - It provides all-jet service to 18 cities in the US
Vanguard Airlines commenced yesterday daily service to Seattle with one daily non-stop flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Company's Kansas City hub. Vanguard Airlines, Kansas... more
AirlinesKorean Airlines hit by the small number of football fans
Seoul, South Korea - Attendance fewer than predicted
The small number of football lovers arrived in South Korea to watch the World Cup 2002 matches affected negatively the operations of the air carrier Korean Airlines. Because of worries linked to the lower... more
AirlinesKLM, Continental and Northwest close to a joint venture agreement
Washington, Usa - On transatlantic services
It becomes to take shape the possibility for three major airlines, Continental, Northwest and KLM, to be close to reach a joint venture agreement for the exploitation of transatlantic services. The news... more
AirlinesSobelair's destiny to be chosen by the end of this week
Brussels, Belgium - After both JetAir/TUI and Aldo Vastapanes's proposals have been rejected
The future destiny of Sobelair (bankrupted Sabena's subsidiary, editor's note) according to Christian Van Buggenhout, shareholder at defunct Sobelair, is likely to be decided by the end of this week. Mr.... more
AirlinesAer Lingus management accepted peace plan
Dublin, Ireland -Drawn up by the Labour Relations Commission
Aer Lingus pilots' unions are considering whether to sign the Labour Relations Commission drawn-by peace plan that, already approved by the air carrier management, could end an industrial quarrel which... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut travel agents commissions
London, Uk - Long-haul routes only will not change
The air carrier British Airways decided to cut its travel agents commissions, which in fact for discounted fares on domestic and European flights will decrease from GBP 6 to GBP 2,5, whilst as far as full-fare... more
AirlinesThree new airlines to join Star Alliance
Usa - The world's largest international air grouping
Three new airlines, Korean Asiana, Polish Lot and SAS controlled-by Spanair, will join shortly world's largest international air grouping Star Alliance. At the moment of the announcement, Star Alliance's... more
AirlinesUS Airways to add subsidiary airline
Washington, USA - Siegel: "growth of regional jet operations is critical to the future of US Airways"
US Airways announced that it was reviving a subsidiary it shut down after the September 11 terror attacks to handle the planned expansion of its regional jet operations. The operation, to be based at... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines ordered two Boeing 737-700s
Anchorage, Alaska - Delivery scheduled as of next year
The Us air carrier Alaska Airlines, according to what confirmed by the Seattle-based manufacturer itself, ordered two new Boeing 737-700s. These new aircraft, whose delivery is scheduled as of next year,... more
AirlinesKLM and Continental to extend their code-share agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Through next winter
Dutch KLM and Us Continental Airlines decided to extend their code-share agreement started last January through next winter. A part from this extension, the Amsterdam-based air carrier announced the replacement... more
AirlinesDelta and American to follow Continental's example
Washington, Usa - To raise discount fares
Major Us airlines such as Delta Air Lines and American Airlines seem likely ready to follow their fellow-carrier Continental Airlines which recently raised discount leisure fares of a USD 20. So a part... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air Uzbekistan sign a commercial agreement
Rome, Italy - Tucci: "first step of a stronger cooperation"
Mr. Andrea Tucci - Network corporate Alitalia responsible - announces that Alitalia and Air Uzbekistan signed a commercial agreement in order "to reciprocally support connections on Tashkent-Roma Fiumicino-Tashkent". "This... more
AirlinesAeroflot meeting sides with the state
Moscow, Russia - More seats in the board for Russian government
Shareholders of state-controlled Aeroflot voted at their annual meeting Saturday to strengthen the government's control over the flagship airline and curb the powers of management. Candidates put forward... more
AirlinesAer Lingus turns pilots away as dispute escalates
Dublin, Italy - The Irish state-owned airline has grounded its fleet until Monday
Aer Lingus pilots reporting for work following a one-day strike yesterday were turned away today, as the airline shut down operations in an escalation of a dispute that could threaten its future. Aer... more
AirlinesUnited attendants compensated with 48 USDm
Washington, USA
Flight attendants at financially struggling United Airlines have won a USD48m compensation award from the carrier.It was made by an arbitration panel to narrow pay differentials between United's attendants... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines celebrates 70 years with growth forecast
Fairbanks, Alaska
US carrier Alaska Airlines went back to its roots to celebrate its 70th anniversary and forecast that it is heading for growth, despite the current problems in the airline business. The carrier has also... more
AirlinesAmerica West initiates service between its Las Vegas hub and Mexico City
Las Vegas, Usa - Four times a week starting from today
America West Airline, Las Vegas' hometown airline, initiated nonstop service today between its Las Vegas hub and Mexico City. The airline is utilizing the Airbus A320 featuring seating for 12 in First... more
AirlinesSwiss (2): finalised the A340 contract with Airbus
Zurich, Switzerland
SWISS, the new Swiss intercontinental airline, has finalises the procurement of 13 Airbus A340-300. The four-jet long-haul aircraft will replace the Boeing MD-11s.The purchase contract was signed in Zurich... more
AirlinesSWISS Embraer RJ 145 fleet now complete
Zurich, Switzerland
SWISS, the new Swiss intercontinental airline, has taken delivery of its 25th Embraer RJ 145, thus completing the renewal of the section of the fleet comprising aircraft of up to 50 seats. The aircraft... more
AirlinesUS Airways (2): it prepares for planned regional jet growth
Arlington, Virginia
US Airways is reactivating the former Potomac Air in preparation for its planned expansion of regional jet operations. Potomac Air has been renamed MidAtlantic Airways and will operate as a wholly-owned... more
AirlinesUS Airways receives government approval for two new Caribbean routes from Charlotte
Arlington, Virginia
US Airways announced that it will begin new nonstop services from Charlotte to the Caribbean destinations of Belize and Providenciales in November 2002, following approval of its applications for route... more
AirlinesVolare Airlines: new flights on Italy and abroad starting 1st June
Milano, Italia - Travellers will be daily able to fly between Venice-London from June 15
Volare Airlines announces that new flights will operate from 1st June between Linate and Brindisi, Malpensa and Brindisi, Linate and Barcellona. From June 15 a new flight will daily connect Venice and... more
AirlinesUS Airways receives government approval for two new Caribbean routes from Charlotte
Arlington, Virginia
US Airways announced that it will begin new nonstop services from Charlotte to the Caribbean destinations of Belize and Providenciales in November 2002, following approval of its applications for route... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines will begin Los Angeles-Tokyo service on April 1, 2003
Los Angeles, Usa - Its second daily nonstop service to Japan capital announced this year
American Airlines, which is in the midst of USD 270m renovation to its Terminal 4 facility at Los Angeles international airport, announced that it will introduce daily nonstop service between LAX and Tokyo... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airline awards contract to Sitel Teleservice
Brussels, Belgium - A three years contract
SN Brussels Airline has awarded a three-year contract to Sitel Teleservice agency for inbound telephone support to the airline's customers in Belgium and Luxembourg. Financial details were not disclosed. The... more
AirlinesAir One: three new customer care toll-free numbers
Roma, Italia - Still sole number from mobiles
The customer care Air One's department will be boosted starting from 1st June introducing three new toll-free numbers. 800900966 will be leased for general information about flights and fares. 800900955... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: new link Venice-Birmingham
Venice, Italy - Starting from June 1
British Airways will fly both ways from Venice to Birmingham three times a week. The airline already links the Italian town to London and Manchester. A 64-seat Canadair Regional Jet will provide the... more
AirlinesAlitalia increases its flights to Brazil, Venezuela and Japan
Rome, Italy - The link to Sao Paulo, Brazil will become daily
Starting from June 1, Alitalia will fly daily to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Two flights -on Wednesday and Thursday- will be performed from Rome-Fiumicino airport, the other 5 ones from Milan-Malpensa airport. Alitalia's... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand cutbacks could cost 600 job posts of airline catering industry
Christchurch, New Zealand - Unions say "it's unacceptable discovering this cutback from media"
Air New Zealand's decision to cut back services on domestic flights has put 600 airline catering industry jobs at risk, unions say. Christchurch workers at Caterair New Zealand, which provides in-flight... more
AirlinesQantas invests 170 USDm to put business class to bed
Melbourne, Australia
Qantas is to invest 170 USDm to re-launch its international business class, including fitting out its planes with new seats that convert to beds. In a statement, the Australian airline's chief executive,... more
AirlinesCould be stopped the Aeromexico strike by a new offer ?
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican carrier Aeromexico hopes to head off a threatened strike by its flight attendants this weekend after coming up with a new pay and benefits offer. The proposed eleventh hour deal would give the... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines posts fifth straight year of losses
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The airline doubles last year's loss
Hurt by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, national carrier Malaysia Airlines reported losses of USD 220m, its fifth straight year of losses. State-controlled Malaysian Airline System, which operates the... more