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AirlinesAlitalia launches promotional fares on flight tickets to Beijing and Rio de Janeiro
Rome, Italy - Until February 21
Until February 21, Alitalia is offering promotional fares on the new intercontinental destinations of Beijing and Rio de Janeiro departing from Rome-Fiumicino or via Fiumicino with departure from other... more
AirlinesAir Arabia Maroc announced the new link Cuneo-Casablanca
Cuneo, Italy - Fourth destination in Italy with operating of two flights a week from next July 1
Air Arabia Maroc announced in a crowded press conference held in the premises of the airport of Cuneo-Levaldigi, the new direct link between Cuneo and the international airport "Mohamed V" of Casablanca,... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly cuts 45% of its employees and grounds 9 MD-80 airplanes
Olbia, Italy - According to national press
According to reports by the national press yesterday, 10 February 2011, Meridiana fly would have officially launched the mobility procedures for 910 workers, 45% of its total employees, which are 2023.... more
AirlinesBoeing: Air India will receive first 787 Dreamliner airplane
Bangalore, India - At the end of 2011, with a three year delay
During "Aero India 2011", the international event which was inaugurated yesterday, and will last until February 13 in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), Dinesh Keskar, president of Boeing India, unveiled that the... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Piedmont present menus on the long range flights
Rome, Italy - In 2010 the passengers' traffic in Turin is grown by 7% compared to 2009
Alitalia and the Italian Piedmont Region, together with the Chamber of Commerce, Province, "Turismo Torino e Provincia" and Sagat (Turin's Airport), presented today in Rome-Fiumicino airport the exclusive... more
AirlinesEl Al cancels the order for four B-777/200ER planes
Tel Aviv, Israel - Ready a new agreement
The Israeli flag carrier, El Al, has cancelled the order, made two years ago, of four B-777/200ER aircraft. The planes, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engine, should be delivered in 2012 and 2013. The... more
AirlineseasyJet launched first route to Brussels from the UK
Milan, Italy - The service from Liverpool six times weekly
easyJet has yesterday launched its first service to Brussels from the UK. The new route, which provides direct access to the Capital of the European Union, has been launched as part of its ongoing commitment... more
AirlinesRyanair: statement on 100 passengers disembarked from Lanzarote-Brussels flight
Milan, Italy - At the request of the Spanish police
Ryanair confirmed yesterday that it had to disembark a group of 100 passengers travelling on flight FR8175 from Lanzarote to Brussels-Charleroi at the request of the Spanish police. This group of passengers... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand code-share continues Australasia drive
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Australasia with the signing of an extensive code-share agreement with Air New Zealand. The new deal offers Etihad customers a wealth of new flight... more
AirlinesBoeing: DAE cancels orders for 32 B-737 airplanes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Going from 70 to 38 copies in portfolio
Boeing has revealed that is Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, DAE, the customer that has cancelled an order for 32 737 airplanes, for a total value of 2.3 billion dollars at list prices. On February 3rd, the... more
AirlinesVueling renews handling contract with Aviapartner
Rome, Italy - It continues the collaboration between the two
The Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has renewed its contract with Aviapartner, airport handling company in Europe and among the most important in Italy for number of airports served, such as Milan-Malpensa,... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand’s new High-Tech A-320s
Wellington, New Zealand - The inflight mobile phone capability penetrates the market
"This new inflight technology, which uses an aircraft-based cell site and Inmarsat satellites, will mean our customers onboard the new black A-320 aircraft will be able to safely use their mobile to stay... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: more passengers and increased capacity utilization in January
Milan, Italy - Over two millions on board of its airplanes
In January 2011, Air Berlin welcomed 2,145,188 passengers on board, i.e. 5.7 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year (2010: 2,030,412 passengers). Fleet capacity utilization increased... more
AirlinesWind Jet, new Pisa-Moscow flight for Summer 2011
Catania, Italy - Expected on Tuesdays
New Pisa-Moscow route and promotional prize starting from 68 euros, taxes included. The air connection, inaugurated successfully on May 29 last year, is confirmed for next Summer, with two substantial... more
AirlinesMalév celebrates 65th anniversary with retro-livery aircraft
Milan, Italy - With a series of initiatives
To mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Malév, one of the fleet’s Bombardier Q-400 aircraft has been painted in the Malév colours of the 1960s. The authentic paintwork, which suits the mod... more
AirlinesAir National in dispute over operator certificate. Its planes are not allowed to fly
Wellington, New Zealand - It was suspended by Civil Aviation Authority
Airline Charter company Air National is battling with the Civil Aviation Authority after being slapped with a 10 day suspension order last Friday. CAA spokesman Bill Sommer said the company appealed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new Rome-Toulouse direct route from March 27th
Rome, Italy - With six weekly frequencies
Alitalia's new Rome-Toulouse route will start on March 27th with six weekly frequencies. The return ticket price starts from 129 euros, all inclusive. The connection will be operated by a 90 seat... more
AirlinesAir India signs a maintenance agreement with GE for the engines of its airplanes
Delhi, India - The US company will provide support at the national carrier's current facility in Mumbai
General Electric Co.'s (GE) aviation unit has signed an engine maintenance agreement with Air India, the US company said today. The 20-year agreement covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of GE90... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental: options to customers affected by weather forecast for Texas
Chicago, Usa - From February 2 through Feb. 4
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for Texas. Weather conditions... more
AirlinesEtihad and the UAE Embassy continue to support passengers in Egypt
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To operate scheduled services to Cairo and Alexandria
Etihad Airways continues to operate scheduled services to Cairo and Alexandria and is working closely with the UAE authorities to upgrade services where necessary, as a result of the ongoing political... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways will set up a low-cost carrier
Osaka, Japan - The aim is to start operations between October and April
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will set up a low-cost carrier with Hong Kong and Japanese partners, with the goal of starting operations between October and next April. The carrier will be based at Osaka-Kansai... more
AirlinesAgreement between Alitalia and Solena Group
Rome, Italy - To start a study on the reconversion of metropolitan solid waste in bio-fuel for aircraft
Alitalia's CEO Rocco Sabelli, CEO of Solena Group Robert Do and the one of Solena Italia Stefano Bugliosi, signed a letter of intent with which Alitalia and Solena Group commit themselves to start a feasibility... more
AirlinesRyanair is now envisaging Russian or Chinese manufacturers
Dublin, Ireland - Those Boeing B-737/800s in 2009 were too dear
Ryanair claims it is now speaking with Russian and Chinese manufacturers after giving up discussions with Boeing on an order for up to 200 B-737/800 in late 2009. Ryanair’s net fleet after disposals w... more
AirlinesA new synergy between Iberia and Vueling
Barcelona, Spain - The hub in Barcelona-El Prat achieves a pivotal role
To Vueling this is the momentous occasion to work in synergy with an important carrier such as Iberia Airlines and to operate a large hub like Barcelona Airport”, says Alex Cruz, Vueling chief executive, t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new flights from Florence and second base in Pisa by AirOne
Florence, Italy - Signed agreement between Tuscany Region and airline
The links from Pisa and Florence's airports increase. The new flights by Alitalia from Florence to Amsterdam and Catania will be in force from March, while, thanks to an opening of a second base by AirOne... more
AirlinesDelta expands eBoarding service to Italy
Milan, Italy - Almost doubled the number of cities in the world where passengers of the airline
Delta Air Lines now offers to all passengers embarking for the United States from the airports of Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Venice and Pisa the possibility to check-in via smartphone, iPhone and BlackBerry,... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental offer rebooking options to customers affected by Winter weather
Chicago, Usa - For Midwest and North-East regions
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for the Midwest and Northeast... more
AirlinesAlitalia increases its capacity to facilitate the return home of Italians from Egypt
Rome, Italy - Operating all Alitalia and AirOne flights. Modified the hours on the basis of the curfew
In order to facilitate the return of Italians from Egypt, Alitalia, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. has increased the capacity of flights, operating routes to Rome with 200 seat Airbus... more
AirlinesEmirates: Copenaghen will be part of the network
Milan, Italy - Denmark will be the 67th Country to be served by the carrier
Emirates is ready to add new European destinations to its continuously growing network of routes: the international airline based in Dubai, from August 1st will launch daily non-stop flights from and to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 23,4 million passengers transported in 2010; +7,4% compared to 2009
Rome, Italy - Load factor increasing of more than 5% up to 70,5%
In 2010, Alitalia carried 23.4 million passengers, 1.6 million more compared to 2009, recording a 7.4% growth. The flights' load factor amounted to 70.5%, with an increase of more than 5 points over... more
AirlinesEmirates: its fleet will grow with its new destinations
Edinburgh, UK - The carrier will soon deploy its 90 Airbus A-380 on order
Emirates will not struggle to find enough economically viable routes on which to deploy the 90 Airbus A-380s it has on order, and its 2020 fleet will be "modest" compared with airlines such as Air France-KLM... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline and Flybaboo: final agreement signed
Lugano, Switzerland - From next April 1st the new scheduled from Geneva with new connections from Lugano
By virtue of the November 2010 agreement between two Swiss regional airlines, Darwin Airline SA (“Darwin“) and Flybaboo SA (“Baboo”), Darwin officially resumes Baboo’s flights starting April 1st, afte... more
AirlinesChinese airlines punctuality dropped last year
Beijing, China - Just 30% of airspace is open to civil aviation
Chinese airline punctuality last year dropped to below 81% for the first time since 2005, say statistics from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). According to similar data released by... more
AirlinesOman Air celebrates launch of the new Milan-Muscat connection
Milan, Italy - The Italian city is the 41st destination of the carrier
Oman Air inaugurated the new direct connection between Muscat, capital of Oman, and Milan, last December. The new flights to Milan operate with the newest Airbus A-330 airplanes on Mondays, Wednesdays,... more
AirlinesAsia-Pacific airlines experienced a “Solid growth” in 2010
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Different forecasts for 2011
Asia-Pacific airlines underwent a remarkable growth in 2010, thus recording enhanced passenger numbers. The dynamic growth of the Asia-Pacific region tightly linked with an expanding international... more
AirlinesNew Zealand Government could reduce its share in the carrier Air New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand - While remaining the majority shareholder
On Tuesday, January 26, 2011, Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key, during a speech on the Country's need to balance its budget, announced the government's intention to divest from some businesses, including... more
AirlinesAir transport in Greece, stopped the merger between Aegean and Olympic
Athens, Greece - It would have created a monopoly
As we had anticipated a few days ago (see AVIONEWS), the European Union decided yesterday to block the merger of the two Greek airlines Aegean Airlines SA and Olympic Air. The commitments provided are... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cabin crew threaten strike
London, United Kingdom - The workers agree, but still there are certain dates
January 20 the British Airways cabin crew, on war footing for a series of cuts and rearrangements launched by management, announce by Unite, the ballot for a new strike. The day after, the vote took... more
AirlinesAeromar and Continental Airlines to start code-share flights
Chicago, Usa - Effective Feb. 1, 2011
Aeromar and Continental Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. and a Star Alliance member, yesterday announced that they will begin code-share cooperation on routes within... more
AirlinesNew flights and new routes for Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Turkey - It will launch 11 destinations in 2011
Europe’s fastest growing airline company, Turkish Airlines will add new destinations on its rapidly expanding network this year. The world’s eighth-largest carrier by number of destinations, Turkish Air... more
AirlinesAgreement between Alitalia and PayPal for the purchase of air tickets on the site
Rome, Italy - From January 24, 2011 it is possible
From yesterday on the site of Alitalia.com it's possible to buy airline tickets making payment with PayPal, the most popular, fast, easy and secure kind of payment of the world. The payment option... more
AirlinesAir Malta: flights of this morning to Moscow deleted due to closure of the Russian airport
La Valletta, Malta - After the explosion into Domodedovo
Due to the yesterday's explosion in the airport of Domodedovo (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the flights of Air Malta KM562/3, scheduled for this early morning, for and from this airport were deleted... more
AirlinesThis week the merger between BA and Iberia starts
Rome, Italy - 2010: a year of great changes and innovations
Shares in International Airlines Group (IAG), the new holding company of British Airways and Iberia, started trading on the London Stock Exchange and the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia Stock Exchanges... more
AirlinesNon-refundable ticket cancellation: Indian airlines to return money
Delhi, India - Passengers can avail this facility only if they cancel their reservation two hours prior to the flight departure
In a big relief to air travellers, Indian airlines have agreed to refund passengers all costs barring the base fare if a non-refundable ticket is cancelled. However, passengers can avail this facility... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviacion will soon restarts its air operations
Mexico City, Mexico - The carrier has begun 2 flight tests to obtain the certification
Mexican Airlines company (or Mexicana de Aviacion) restarts its operations in the country, began yesterday two flight tests for certification of aircraft from aviation authorities in Mexico. These flights... more
AirlinesAir transport in Greece: EU could stop Olympic-Aegean merger
Athens, Greece - But it's likely the two carriers can still modify something to obtain European commission's approval
As reported yesterday, Thursday, January 20, 2011, by some anonymous sources, the European Commission would be ready to stop the planned merger between Aegean Airlines and Olympic airlines, as the concessions... more
AirlinesAlitalia: promotional fees to fly to Beijing
Rome, Italy - For those who will book between today and Monday
"From today, Friday 21, to Monday, 24 January, it will be possible to acquire with a promotional fee (starting from 499 euro for a return ticket, fees and supplements included, for departures from 1st... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines’s solution to overbooking
Washington, USA - An innovative compensation system satisfies customers and airline companies
US airline Delta found a method for flight overbooking compensation which could permanently change the way passengers are repaid. The world's largest commercial carrier, after the merging with Northwest... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental offer rebooking options to customers in difficult due to the bad weather
Chicago, Usa - For the North-east region of the US
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for Continental and United customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for the North-east region... more
Airlines146 former pilots and cabin attendants sue Japan Airlines (JAL)
Tokyo, Japan - Dismissal criteria at the centre of the legal battle
Yesterday, January 19, 146 former pilots and cabin attendants of Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) sued the company, trying to nullify the company’s decision to dismiss them last December, as part of the ongoing r... more