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AirlinesBritish Airways versus American Express
London, Uk - After Amex threatened to stop passengers to use its card to buy tickets
Yesterday, the London-based air carrier British Airways, decided to take legal action against American Express, after the Us credit cards giant threatened to stop passengers from purchase tickets by using... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic to challenge oneworld triumvirate on the kangaroo route
London, Uk - By lobbying on British government
The Richard Branson founded-by airline Virgin Atlantic Airways, is lobbying on British government to get help in its expansion plan on Asian routes. Virgin Atlantic, 49% owned by the Star Alliance member... more
AirlinesPSA Airlines (Continental) reached an agreement with Alpa
Washington, Usa - To allow its pilots fly regional jets
The Us air carrier PSA Airlines, subsidiary of US Airways, reached an agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association, according to which its pilots are allowed to operate on board regional jets. The deal... more
AirlinesRyanair could beat Lufthansa in Germany
Frankfurt, Germany - And keep on calling its German hub Frankfurt-Hahn
Dublin-based no-frills airline Ryanair, after Cologne Court of Appeals decided to overturn Lufthansa injuction to stop Ryanair to call its Hahn-based German hub Frankfurt-Hahn, could beat its powerful... more
AirlinesBirthday in Cyprus for people born in June
Rome, Italy - Promotional campaign of Cyprus Airways
Cyprus Airways offers to people born in June a return flight ticket Rome-Larnaca at the promotional price of EUR 10. This fare is sold only jointly with a full ticket fare (minimum EUR 319) until the... more
AirlinesChautauqua Airlines to become Delta Connection's partner in Florida
Washington, Usa - After the closing down of Comair's hub operation in Orlando
The Us carrier Delta Air Lines, after its decision to close down Comair's hub operation in Orlando, selected Chautauqua Airlines as its new code-share partner in Florida. The operation is part of Delta... more
AirlinesAir France May passenger traffic down 4% year-on-year
Paris, France - Long haul traffic fell 2.7% over the period
Groupe Air France said passenger traffic in May fell 4% to 8 billion revenue passenger kilometres compared with the same period in 2001. It said the figures were severely effected by several long holiday... more
AirlinesQantas adds Los Angeles flights
Sydney, Australia - From 1 July
According to a press release by Qantas, the Australian air carrier "will introduce two additional return flights each week from Brisbane to Los Angeles via Auckland from 1 July, taking the total number... more
AirlinesFrench troubles for EasyJet
Toulouse, France - Go Voyages could hamper its use of the Easy and Go brands across Europe
Europe's larger no-frills air carrier EasyJet-Go, could shortly face serious troubles if Go Voyages, a French tour operator, will stick to its decision to hamper its use of the Easy and Go brands across... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Shanghai Airlines signed a MOU to cooperate on passenger services
Frankfurt, Germany - "A very important development in Lufthansa's partner strategy"
According to what has been announced yesterday, the air carriers Lufthansa and Shangai Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to start a co-operation on passengers services. For Fan Hongxi,... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti to expand its code-share agreement with Austrian Airlines
Verona, Italy - One of its Star Alliance partners
As announced last week, the Italian air carrier Air Dolomiti is going to expand its code-share agreement with Austrian Airlines. So after the recently signed agreement with United Airlines and the strenghtening... more
AirlinesUS Airways needs USD 1bn to rise again
Washington, Usa - And thus it filed for a federal loan guarantee of USD 900m
US Airways, the American air carrier that from September 11 to May 31 posted a net loss of USD 1,425bn, filed for a federal loan guarantee of USD 900m out "of a USD 1 bn loan that the airline will use... more
AirlinesVG Airlines won a licence to operate flights between Brussels and Los Angeles
Brussels, Belgium - To fly one million of Armens in California
The Belgian air carrier VG Airlines has won the concession to operate links between Brussels and Los Angeles. Thanks to this new route, according to Freddy Van Gaever, airline founder, VG Airlines, by... more
AirlinesCathay likes A380 better than Sonic Cruiser
Hong Kong, China - The Boeing made-by aircraft has not enough seats
Cathay Pacific Airways Director-Corporate Development Tony Tyler unveiled last week the Hong-Kong carrier deep interest in Airbus made-by giant A380s. "We're looking at it (A380, editor's note) closely,... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways to grow by staying small
Washington, Usa - "It's our greatest challenge as we move forward"
New York-based low-fare airline JetBlue Airways is likely to adopt a growing-strategy focused in staying small as a key element in the way to success. "It's our greatest challenge as we move forward",... more
AirlinesRyanair flew at maximum speed in May
London, Uk - Passengers: +44% in comparison with the same month of last year
The Dublin-based no-frills airline Ryanair posted smashing results in May 2002, by flying 1,2 million passengers, a +44% raise if compared with the same period of last year. Always in May 2002, Ryanair... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Volare Group: deal done
Rome, Italy - Details to be disclosed next Wednesday in Milan
The two Italian air carriers Alitalia and Volare Group eventually reached an agreement. The operation's details will be disclosed in the press conference scheduled for next Wednesday in Milan. Anpac, the... more
AirlinesCiao Fly ready to make its debut
Brussels, Belgium - The new Parma-based low-fare airline
A new no-frills airline, Ciao Fly, is going to take off as of July 1. From the international airport of Liegi (90km far from Brussels) the new air carrier will fly to Parma (Italy), Paris-Beauvais and... more
AirlinesFinnair back to operate Helsinki-St Petersburg flights
Helsinki, Finland - After Eu restrictions on noisy flights
As of next 13 June, the Scandinavian air carrier Finnair will operate again its Helsinki-St Petersburg link, previously canceled because of European Union's aircraft noise restrictions. On the other hand,... more
AirlinesEmirates signed a MOU with GE-P&W Engine Alliance
Dubai, Arab Emirates - To power its A380-800s
Dubai-based airline, Emirates, announced to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE-P&W Engine Alliance, the joint venture between two of the major motor manufacturers worldwide. The USD... more
AirlinesSwiss Air Lines and British Airways to divorce before the wedding
Zurich, Switzerland - Helvetic carrier entry in oneworld also at risk
Because of some incomprehensions, such as those linked to the exploitation of some slots at London-Heathrow airport and those tied to the high costs related to the entry of an international airline grouping,... more
AirlinesTransbrasil looks to new hopes
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A new investor is to be named shortly for Brazil's grounded airline, Transbrasil, according to reports from South America. The carrier, which has not flown for six months, has been seeking a deal which... more
AirlinesAir France canceled today's Paris-New Delhi flight
Paris, France - Because of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan
The Paris-based air carrier Air France, because of the progressive worsening of the relations between India and Pakistan, decided to cancel its today's flight Paris-New Delhi. Airline's decision thus followed... more
AirlinesFinnair avoid a strike
Finland
Successful last ditch talks with union leaders have ended the threat of disruption to Finnair's domestic flights today. Finland's national flag carrier was facing a strike by the air transport workers... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Volare Group close to a commercial agreement
Rome, Italy - Details are yet to be disclosed
Italian air carriers Volare Group and Alitalia are very close to reach a commercial agreement. Details of the deal, which probably could be signed next week, are yet to be disclosed. Almost certainly the... more
AirlinesDHL looks to Cathay for expansion in the region
Hong Kong
DHL Worldwide Express' expansion plans in Hong Kong, which include the lone bid for the dedicated express terminal at Chek Lap Kok, have seen the integrator start the search for a dedicated freighter... more
AirlinesU.S. airlines fleets (2): dismissions make by some carriers
Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces fleets remodeling
Among the airlines which have decided for dismission of hundreds of aircraft, due to reduction in traffic request followed to Sept. 11 attacks, there are some which have grounded the largest aircraft number. United... more
AirlinesEgyptair will split up in six parts and become Egyptair Holding
Cairo, Egypt - After Egyptian government gave its ok
The air carrier Egyptair is going to split up in 6 small companies and to become a holding company, after country's governement gave its approval. The operation, which aims to improve Egyptair economic... more
AirlinesBudget airlines challenge Lufthansa at home
Berlin, Germany
Tiny Germania Airlines carrier made an offer which one couldn't refuse - 77 euros ($72) one way, no advance purchase for flights in Europe. Budget carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet have caught on with... more
AirlinesAirline fleets get younger after Sept. 11
Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces many older jets into retirement
Sharp cutbacks in air travel since Sept. 11 are speeding a shift to younger planes -- a trend that airlines say is reducing flight delays. The 10 largest passenger airlines have parked nearly 300 planes... more
AirlinesLufthansa wants Air China to enter Star Alliance
Frankfurt, Germany - After the recent entry of three new airlines
Frankfurt-based carrier Lufthansa announced that it will make all it could to let Air China become a member of the international airlines grouping Star Alliance. At the moment Lufthansa and Air China carry... more
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