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AirlinesChina Southern Airlines: increased flights to Australia
Sydney, Australia - To celebrate fourth anniversary of the start of Sydney services
China Southern Airlines is increasing from Thursday its current five a week flights between Sydney and Guangzhou: services operated by Boeing B-777 will become daily. Such step coincides with the fourth... more
AirlinesMalev: special fares to Budapest
Budapest, Hungary - For those leave from Rome, Milan, Venice and Boulogne
Malev Hungarian Airlines offers low-cost fares to fly bound for Budapest: Malev launched special fares to Hungary Capital by EUR 99 return ticket, for those leave from Boulogne "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport... more
AirlinesAir Alps and RegionAli signed partnership agreement
Vicenza, Italy - To join mutual ability in order to set flights from Vicenza
Air Alps and infant Italian carrier RegionAli signed a partnership agreement over air service from Vicenza. RegionAli is the new airline born by local undertakers project to offer flight towards European... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): Italian Cabinet approved Marzano law changes
Rome, Italy - Ginori's President is between commissioner candidates
The Cabinet green light for Volare rescue is arrived: now for special commissioner appointment it is thinking also of Carlo Rinaldini, who is an undertaker from Mantova (near Milan), President and controlling... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the carrier clarifies the role of Fintecna in AZ Servizi
Rome, Italy - Contribution of funds and the majority of votes within the ordinary assembly
Alitalia board analysed the matters regarding AZ Servizi, and eased the Italian trade union representatives with reference to the observance of the agreements related to the section of the carrier which... more
AirlinesAlitalia: flights cancelled due to the strike called for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - It deals with 136 flights comprising both national and international services
The general national strike in Italy occurring tomorrow, Tuesday November 30, is going to involve the air transport sector as well and Alitalia announced the cancellation of several flights both at a domestic... more
AirlinesVolare Group: three airplanes seized in Venice Airport
Venice, Italy - Measure ordered by Deputy Prosecutor, Roberto Craveia
Three airplanes of Volare Group parked in Venice "Marco Polo" Airport, would have been seized: Busto Arsizio’s Deputy Prosecutor, Roberto Craveia, ordered the stop yesterday afternoon after he knew that t... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair rise their fares
Hong Kong, China - The two carriers obtained the authorization to increase the surcharges related to fuel cost
Cathay Pacific Airways and its rival Dragonair obtained the authorization to increase surcharges related to fuel cost. The two carriers presented the requests aimed to the mentioned purpose together with... more
AirlinesUal, parent of United Airlines, asks for rejecting some labor contracts with its employees
New York, Usa - To the Illinois bankruptcy judge, unless it succeeds to save USD 725m
Ual, a parent of United Airlines, asked the Illinois bankruptcy judge the authorization to reject its labor contracts with its employees unless it succeeds, by January, 2005, to save USD 725m a year. Making... more
AirlinesAir France wants to maintain its share in Amadeus
Paris, France - The firm which operates in the order of travel reservation said four private firms had been chosen by its major shareholders in order to make a bid
Amadeus, the firm which operates in the order of travel reservation, let know, at the beginning of this week, that four private firms had been chosen by its major shareholders in order to make a bid aimed... more
AirlinesThai Airways International announces its profit related to the current year
Bangkok, Thailandia - The carrier let know that its operating was better than last year; but high fuel cost did not allow a growth in its profit
Thai Airways International announced, last Tuesday, that its profit, related to this year until the end of September is about USD 314,8m: the same more or less of the last year. According to what said... more
AirlinesEl Al Israel Airlines registers a decline in its net profit
Jerusalem, Israel - In spite of the growth in its traffic passengers record fuel costs conducted to this result
El Al Israel Airlines, announced yesterday that its net profit, related to the third quarter, because of record fuel costs declined to USD 47,4m in comparison with USD 61m in the same period last year.... more
AirlinesVolare Group (4): to appoint commissioner on Monday or Tuesday
Rome, Italy - Resca and Galia would be probable candidates
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, affirmed today Volare Group special commissioner will be appointed on Monday or Tuesday. Maroni unveiled that Volare commissioner will have not "An easy task:... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines adds new flights to its service
New York, Usa - Including connections to Alaska, Mexico and Latin America
Delta Airlines announced it planned to introduce to its service new flights, including some to Alaska, Mexico and Latin America. In particular the carrier projected to join in its operating, flights from... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles offers help to the Volare grounded passengers
Marcon, Italy - Following to the crisis of the carrier
"Following to the crisis of the Volare carrier, Alpi Eagles is available to accept on its flights the passengers with a reservation on Volare connection and it has readdressed a formal communication and... more
AirlinesThe A-380 for Thai Airways: Thailand requests commercial advantages
Bangkok, Thailandia - The Asian country could postpone the sign of the contract aimed to purchase the new airplane
Thai Airways airline showed its interest for the new Airbus’ long-haul airliner, the A-380 (see for details AVIONEWS), but it seems that Bangkok’s Government intends to delay the formal order related to... more
AirlinesVolare Group (3): Argentine undertaker, Eurnekian, to Prosecutors
Varese, Italy - He introduced himself as aggrieved party into inquiry on debts Group
Yesterday, the Argentine financier, Eduardo Eurnekian, appeared in the Busto Arsizio Court to bring an action as aggrieved party about irregularities emerged from Volare Group accounts. Eurnekian was accompanied... more
AirlinesVolare Group: today to produce decree on Marzano law adjustment
Rome, Italy - Airline workout much depends on the special commissioner and the industrial plan, according to Maroni
A decree on Marzano law adjustment will produce in Cabinet meeting today as yesterday Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has announced with reference to Volare Airlines. "Initially we had looked into amending... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Minister, Lunardi, postpones the Alitalia ANPAC pilots' strike
Rome, Italy - Due to reasons related to the excessive hardship which could be generated as a consequence of additional demonstrations in the sector
Alitalia’s pilots related to the ANPAC trade union had called for a strike to be held on next Monday, November 29. Nevertheless, Italian Minister for Infrastructures and Transport decided to postpone t... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): Bonomi may be commissioner
Milan, Italy - The Alitalia former President does not exclude the possibility
In sigh of almost sure administrative commissioning, it is beginning to value various candidates: somebody hypothesizes the appointment of Giuseppe Bonomi, who was former President of SEA (company managing... more
AirlinesThai Airways is waiting for the Government instruction
Bangkok, Thailandia - The carrier was just stopped by this ultimate in its talks to purchase eight Airbus aircraft
Thai Airways is waiting for the instruction by the government on how to carry on with its project to buy eight Airbus aircraft: the carrier was just stopped by this ultimate in its talks to purchase eight... more
AirlinesFly Wex: new Cagliari-Moscow flights
Cagliari, Italy - To improve the development of tourist traffic between Russia and Sardinia
The Fly Wex airline, company of the Transervice Group leader for passengers and cargo transport from Europe to Russia, will set from May 14, 2005, a twice week service between Moscow and Cagliari (Italy)... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Maroni defends the decree on the social safety valves
Rome, Italy - According to Italian Welfare Minister, the Chamber Budget Commission should change its appraisals on the financial resources
Italian Welfare Minister Roberto Maroni commented recently on the measures regarding the social safety valves scheduled for the air transport sector (and in particular for Alitalia) with a special decree.... more
AirlinesAir Pacific to increase flights on Sydney-Nadi route
Suva, Fiji - It is the third Fiji city, tourists destination very much in demand
Air Pacific airline, to meet increased demand, will introduce additional flights on the Sydney-Nadi route: Nadi is the third Fiji city according to size, it is tourist destination very much in demand because... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm closes the first six-months of the current year with good results
Paris, France - The joined force of the two carriers revealed to be stronger than expected
Air France-Klm announced that the profit of its operate related to the first six months of the current year is superior to any expectations: since the two airlines, one French, the other Dutch, fused,... more
AirlinesAir India goes on with its plan to expand the fleet
Bombay, India - The carrier is valuing aircraft both Boeing and Airbus
A meeting among the leaders of the Indian state carrier Air India approved the carrier to go on with its plan to expand its fleet up to 50 aircraft: it is a number superior to the double of the current... more
AirlinesAer Lingus could presumably walk down on the market
Dublin, Ireland - The local government said, if it remains the main shareholder, the carrier would need capital
The Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, seems to be seeking for funds: it is what declared the local government, late on Wednesday, which said the carrier could walk down on the market in the future selling off... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): pilots protest in "Marco Polo" Airport
Venice, Italy - "We are being working so that you continue to fly with us", their banner declaimed
This morning, a group of Volare pilots - who, on November 27, could not receive wage for the second time (see for details AVIONEWS) - gathered in the Venice "Marco Polo" Airport to protest about the present... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU Commission asks for additional information on the business plan
Brussels, Belgium - Meanwhile, the Air France-KLM alliance hopes for the success of the reorganization and relaunch of the Italian carrier
European Commission asked for further details regarding the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008, data that the EU Government hopes to gain as soon as possible in order to become able to decide on the legitimacy... more
AirlinesVolare Group: well-informed Fossa and Molinari to Prosecutors
Varese, Italy - No comment as a mark of respect to pre-trial secret
Italian low-cost Volare former President, Giorgio Fossa, following the hearing to the Busto Arsizio Prosecutors (see for details AVIONEWS), where investigating magistrates have interviewed him, said: "I... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines completed a restructuring of a revolving credit line
New York, Usa - It was last condition the carrier needed in order to implement a pilot concession package
Northwest Airlines announced recently that it performed the reorganisation of the temporary loan concerning a USD 975m figure: this last was the final condition needed by the carrier in order to implement... more
AirlinesVolare Group (5): pilots not paid since September
Varese, Italy - An agreement has been achieved to freeze bank accounts
After the official statement of the state of insolvency by Volare Board, the appointment of the new commissioner should occur on Friday. Meanwhile, the carrier employees go on protesting: yesterday about... more
AirlinesVolare Group (4): Giorgio Fossa to Prosecutors today
Varese, Italy - The former airline President resigned after only six months work
Former Volare’s President, Giorgio Fossa, arrived to Busto Arsizio Prosecutors after 3:30pm today. Fossa was accompanied by his lawyer, he will undergo interrogation before chief prosecutor, Antonio P... more
AirlineseasyJet confirms to be a leader carrier in its sector
London, United Kingdom - The airline transported 20 per cent more passengers in 2004, in comparison with last year
easyJet, British low-cost airline, confirms it being one of the leader-carrier in its sector: 21 per cent more in its profits, 20 per cent more of transported passengers. The numbers are clear, though... more
AirlinesThai Airways International would presumably postpone the purchase of Airbus' aircraft
Bangkok, Thailand - Until the UE eases food import restrictions
The Thailandese Government asked the national airline, Thai Airways International, to postpone the planned purchase of the Airbus planes until the UE eases food import restrictions; though analysts claimed... more
AirlinesSwiss International adopts another measure in order to save further money
Zurich, Switzerland - It is negotiating in order to outsource some of its internal IT service
Swiss International is working to effectuate last of its planned measure, which would permit it to cut further cost: outsource some of its internal IT service to telecoms operator Swisscom. The carrier,... more
AirlinesShares in AirAsia fall 16 per cent
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier hopes to become the major low-cost in Asia
AirAsia, the low-cost airline, has seen its shares to fall 16 per cent in comparison with their debut on Monday. The initial public offer of the carrier is USD 226m; below its own indicative price last... more
AirlinesVolare Group (3): also Air One offers help to grounded passengers
Milan, Italy - It offers low fare tickets
Italian carrier Air One offers whom bought Volare tickets the possibility to purchase an other by low fare: it is only necessary to demonstrate the ownership of Volare Airlines way-bill for a flight booked... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): Ryanair to plan its expansion into Italian market
Milan, Italy - It will fly on nine of the eleven international routes before operated by failed airline
At press conference over Ryanair new routes, Deputy Chief Executive, Michael Cawley, announced expansion plans into the Italian market following the collapse of Italian low-cost Volare. Ryanair will now... more
AirlinesVolare Group: license suspended pending commissioner
Milan, Italy - ENAC's President unveiled it
After the meeting held yesterday in Rome with Volare Group management, the Italian civil aviation authority, ENAC, reported that today would have been issued their decision on whether to withdraw the carrier... more
AirlinesLan and Korean Air signed a commercial agreement
Santiago del Chile, Chile - It is an alliance which would see a growth in the connections between Latin America and South Korea
The Chilean airline, Lan, has signed yesterday, an agreement with the carrier Korean Air which would see a considerably growth in the connections between Latin America and South Korea (see AVIONEWS). The... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines postpones the delivery of aircraft expected from Boeing
New York, Usa - The operation would permit the carrier to defer more than USD 2 bn capital
American Airlines, announced that it will postpone the delivery of 54 of the 56 aircraft expected from the plane's industry Boeing: the measure would consent the carrier to postpone more than USD 2 bn... more
AirlinesSpanair cuts most of its flights
Barcelona, Spain - Because of some pilots' strikes
Spanair, the Spain unit of the Scandinavian airline's Sas, cancelled 262 of its flights, related to the current week, because of a strike of its pilots. In particular the carrier cancelled 88 flights on... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines cuts flights and increases fuel surcharges
Vienna, Austria - The carrier said it is due to a lower demand as well as to high fuel costs
Austrian Airlines announced, recently, that it planned in the fourth quarter a cut of some of its flights as well as an increase of the fuel surcharges: because of lower demand and high fuel costs. The... more
AirlinesAir Berlin would end 2004 with profit
Berlin, Germany - The carrier transported, during the first nine months of the current year, 36.5 per cent passenger more compared to the same period last year
The low-cost carrier, Air Berlin, announced that, in spite of the high fuel cost which undoubtful hurted its results, it would end 2004 with profit, in comparison with the loss in 2003. Joachim Hunold,... more
AirlinesIberia is planning to renovate its medium-range fleet
Barcelona, Spain - But it wants to end first the renovation of its long-range fleet expected by the end of 2005
The flag Spain airline, Iberia, seems to be planning as well the renovation of its medium-range fleet: it is what reported the journal "El Mundo", according to which, the carrier should already be in talks... more
AirlinesVolare Group (8): carrier asked ENAC to suspend no flying licence
Milan, Italy - Executive Deputy President Roberto Naldi reported it
"Company can continue to operate; it is necessary to ask ENAC to modified its own answer times to match that of Government that by next days will have to carry out the well known measures which would allow... more
AirlinesVolare Group (7): management to meet ENAC
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile consultants of auditing company were being questioned
The meeting between Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC and the Volare’s management called for today at 4:00pm (see for details AVIONEWS). ENAC in order to safe carrier seems is avaible to wait some day... more
AirlinesThe Chile airline, Lan, intends to open new routes to Asia
Santiago del Chile, Chile - Because of the recent increase in commerce between Chile and above all China, Japan and South Korea
The Chile airline, Lan, which is one of the biggest carrier of Latin America, is seriously valuing to open new routes to Asia: at the origin of the new plan of the carrier there is a huge in the commercial... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches new services
Rome, Italy - To India, as well as to Yemen and to United Kingdom
Qatar Airways is launching its new planned services to India, Yemen and United Kingdom. In particular, the recent Indian government's strategy related to "open skies" gave the based-Doha carrier the possibility... more