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AirlinesTo fly smashed by the next passenger
London, UK- Virgin refunds the uncomfortable flight
The comfort during flying is sure one of the first requirement with which airline comes preferred than an other. If then the flight covers a long distance it becomes indispensable to have to disposition... more
AirlinesThe United Airlines on the hem of bankruptcy
New York, USA - Increase of job cuts
The United Airlines is not the only airline to face a critical situation, but the strategy in order to resolve it is "leit motiv" of all the carriers: to fire. At this point there aren't any strategic... more
AirlinesSabena: an end already announced
Brussels, Belgium - The collapse caused by a bad managing
It has never been a fair tale the Sabena's but the disappointment of the Belgian public opinion, for the way is concluding the vicissitude, is large. Now that the inquiry of the Brussels parliament is... more
AirlinesThai Airways meets agents
Bangkok, Thailand - Chiang Mai as a future northern aviation hub
Tasnai Sudasna, executive commercial vice president of Thai Airways, organized a press conference to announce the results of the five-day Worldwide wholesaler agent seminar. The meeting, which was organized... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines celebrates ten years of activity in Italy
Rome, Italy - Increase of 15% market share in Italy
With beyond 56 thousands passengers per year and seven flights at week, Emirates Airlines celebrates its first ten years of activity in Italy. With a wide fleet of Boeing and Airbus, Emirates covers 60... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines will cut a "big slice" of personnel
Atlanta, Usa - 8000 flight attendant jobs at risk
American company Delta Airlines, has announced the president Leo Mullin, will cut from the seven to the eight flight attendant jobs, included the managing positions. "They are necessary - underlined... more
AirlinesMore connections from New Zealand to Japan and South Korea
Wellington, New Zealand- Anz service will be increased
Japan is the fourth tourist market for New Zealand with 150 thousand tourists per year, while the South Korean one is the fifth with approximately 98 thousand travellers. It does not astonish, therefore,... more
AirlinesUSA fines Asian Airlines with a USD 750 thousand fare
Seoul, South Korea- No comment coming from Korean air company
The accusation is to have transported passengers from Seoul to USA via the two islands of Guam and Saipan, that are American territory . In this way the Asian Airlines, second most important carrier of... more
AirlinesLufthansa a new credit card for travelling
Milan, Italy - In promotion from October
A new credit card thought for those who like travelling, that allows to do shopping and gain bonus miles to fly. The idea comes from Lufthansa, which created MasterCard Oro by Clarima (Bank of Gruppo Unicredito... more
AirlinesLufthansa, lots of destinations at incredible prices
Milan, Italy - New winter's promotional rates
Lufthansa is beginning a new promotional campaign for this winter, as announced by the press office of the air company. New interesting destinations for them who like travelling around the world. Nice... more
AirlinesPilot of the Continental Airlines under effect of the alcohol
New York, Usa - Opened an inquiry by FAA
Pilot of the Continental Airlines stopped while he's assuming controls of the flight 1086 going to Orlando, Florida. The American air company has explained in a press release that a pilot has been called... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines flight landed under military escort
Seattle, USA- Un unattended laptop the cause of the allarm
An United Airlines flight for New York has been escorted after that a member crew found a bag under a seat. The bag has been discovered to be a simple unattended laptop. Just fear for the passengers... more
AirlinesChina launches a new air company
Shangai, China - New international carrier listed on stock market
A new air company was just launched by China government. The new carrier, that merges the main Chinese airlines, will control about 80% of the domestic China market and almost all international routes. The... more
AirlinesAir companies cut flights and jobs, but not their spending to influence Congress
Washington, Usa - Shadows on the way to manage loans after September 11th
If on the one hand the carriers worry to challenge the air-market crisis cutting flights and jobs (51 thousand until now), on the other hand they are spending a lot more to finance the politics in exchange... more
AirlinesQantas asks help to CareFlight
It will be guaranteed aid to the victims of the attempt of Bali
Qantas has asked help to the NRMA CareFlight, australian company that uses helicopters, planes and road ambulances to assure a service of medical emergency (EMS). The object is to organize a team that... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: more you fly, more rewards you get
Milan, Italy - New promotion "More Rewards"
Executive Club is the frequent flyer program promoted by British Airways. It counts over 3.500.000 members around the world. The Club gives its members free air tickets for a number of miles covered. The... more
AirlinesSwiss will expand own net of plane connections
Basilea, Switzerland - In project a general improvement of hours and services
With the start of the new winter hour, next 27th October, the Swiss International Air will improve own net of plane connections. The frequencies between Zurich and Rome, Norimberga, Colonia and Lugano,... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: imminent shutting of the Atlanta Center
Atlanta, USA - Financial problems were the cause
Northwest Airlines Company will close the Atlanta Maintenance Center. According to AMFA delegates (mechanical trade union) the decision is obliged because of economical reasons and will involve more than... more
AirlinesInsurance coverage: Iata asks public help
Rome, Italy - Bisignani appeals to Icao
Giovanni Bisignani, managing director of Iata (International Association of Air Transport), asked for a government intervention about the issue of insurance coverage. In fact, by October 31st it will... more
AirlinesDhl bought 30% of Air Honk Kong from Cathay Pacific
Honk Kong, China - Widebody fleet aircraft are coming
Dhl, the giant of the world-wide logistics, controlled by Deutsche Post World Net, has acquired 30 percent of Air Honk Kong from Cathay Pacific. Due to the agreement, Air Honk Kong will purchase a fleet... more
AirlinesAir companies are getting ready for a golden winter
Denver, USA- Substantial addition for the carriers that serve snow resorts
Bill Tomich, president of Stay Aspen-Snowmass reservations, is really satisfied. In fact, in spite of a firm flexion in the business air-market, there's an exorbitant rise in the resort air-market for... more
AirlinesArrested the man who claimed responsibility for a bomb in a Malev flight
Budapest, Hungary - Still unsolved the other three events
Hungarian police has arrested yesterday morning the man who, last week, with a threatening call, claimed to have put a bomb on the Malev flight for Paris; decisive the contribution of the anti-terrorist... more
AirlinesEasy Jet chooses Airbus: Boeing's orders fall down
New York, Usa - Boeing cuts production plans into 2004
Easy Jet, one of the English low-cost air company, isn't interested anymore to give a production job order of 240 aircraft to Boeing: 120 single-aisle jets order and a future option for up to 120 more. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France: UE doesn't like the agreement
Bruxelles, Belgium- The deal risks to become a monopolistic concentration
UE commission is badly hesitant about the agreement between Alitalia and Air France and invited the carriers to take any measures to fix the situation. The partnership's main points deal with Alitalia's... more
AirlinesSn Brussels Airlines want to reach 50.000 passengers per year
Venice, Italy - Bruxelles-Venice three times per day
Sn Brussels Airlines, Belgium company born from Sabena's ashes, intensifies Bruxelles-Venice link to reach 50.000 passengers per year. "The aim is linked - said Peter Davies, president company - to a... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines bests major Us carriers
Houston, Usa - According to Conde Nast Traveler 2002 Business Traveler Awards
Continental Airlines bested its U.S. competition in premium class comfort, reliability and value on trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights, according to Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual survey of... more
AirlinesUS Airways carries on with its reorganization plan
Arlington, USA- 642 more jobs to be laid off
After the operation of codesharing with United Airlines, announced last week, US Airways takes more measures cutting 2% of its staff considered to be in excess for a total of 1400 dismissings by December. This... more
AirlinesAir Lib: another "low-cost" carrier in the air market
Paris, France- "The battle" among the companies is always focused on the prices
France air company Air Lib will try to acquire substantial shares in air-market, at a loss of Air France and Alitalia, pulling the prices down. The initiative is going to begin October 27th and with just... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines increases the flights towards Australia
Singapore- Due to growing demand of seats
Singapore Airlines will face the great claim of reservation for its flights by raising the numbers of connections. This need regards, most of all Australia and New Zeland as well; also for Hanoi-Vietnam... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways reports September traffic
New York, Usa - +152% from September 2001
JetBlue Airways Corporation reported today that its traffic in September increased 152% from September 2001, on a capacity increase of 97%. The Company's September 2001 traffic statistics were impacted... more
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