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AirlinesTerminal Alitalia (3). Sabelli: results of the third quarter for us to look to the future with less concern
Rome, Italy - Intervening yesterday at the conference of Terminal 1 – Alitalia, the CEO, Rocco Sabelli
Rocco Sabelli, chief executive officer of the Italian airline, speaking yesterday at the inauguration of the new Terminal 1 Alitalia to Rome–Fiumicino stated: “The third quarter results which will be... more
AirlinesTerminal Alitalia (2): Letta: "The new Alitalia has been a successful operation"
Rome, Italy - The under-secretary to the Council Presidency, Gianni Letta, hopes that the "Temporay lay offs" are assumed again
The inauguration of the new Terminal 1-Alitalia to Fiumicino yesterday in Rome also spoke to the under-secretary of the Presidency of the Council, Gianni Letta. Among the things said by the sub-secretary,... more
AirlinesTerminal Alitalia. Colaninno stated that: “We have reached very demanding and challenging goals”
Rome, Italy - For the chairman of Alitalia, Roberto Colaninno, also stated that: “The air company is a successful example"
The chairman of Alitalia Roberto Colaninno, speaking yesterday at the inauguration of the new Terminal 1-Alitalia, has expressed the desire to summarise all the temporary layoffs. For Colaninno, Alitalia... more
AirlinesAlitalia’s Terminal 1 at Rome-Fiumicino presented yesterday
Rome, Italy - Along with the new brand RomaMilano-MilanoRoma
"The Chairman of Alitalia, Roberto Colaninno, and the CEO, Rocco Sabelli, yesterday presented Alitalia’s Terminal 1 at Rome Fiumicino airport for domestic flights and international destinations in EU c... more
AirlinesCheck-in Blue Panorama/Blu-express.com at T3 in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The airline asks urgently a special security passage for national passengers
"Blue Panorama Airlines, according to the transfer of check-in area of flights by low-cost brand Blu-express.com to the new T3 in 'Leonardo da Vinci' airport in Fiumicino, specifying that it was a direct... more
AirlineseasyJet launches 25 new routes
Milan, Italy - From end of October and the beginning of February
"This week easyJet, low-cost airline in Europe, begins to fly with the Winter timetable and announces the launch of 25 new routes, in the next months, inside of its already rich network. The English airline... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines joins Star Alliance (2): the carrier is its 25th member
New York, Usa - Strategic Network Expansion in the Americas, Asia and Europe
"The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance's 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental's joining Star Alliance will further enhance the alliance's three main customer... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines towards final step to joining Star Alliance
New York, Usa - After months of waiting
Continental Airlines is poised to join Star Alliance today following months of preparations for the first-ever transition of a major airline from one global alliance to another. Within the last 48 hours,... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: two Japan destinations to launch in first quarter 2010
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To Nagoya and Tokyo, the first ones in the Country
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch services to Nagoya and Tokyo in the first quarter of 2010 – the airline’s first destinations in Japan. The carrier will ope... more
AirlinesThe restructuring of Jat, passes, through the cutting of 550 jobs
Belgrade, Serbia - Decreases will also involve leaders – all by the end of the year
Srdjan Radovanovic, director general of the Serbian airline, Jat Airways, declared that there is an action-plan to implement a plan of corporate reorganisation, which includes cutting, by the end of the... more
AirlinesThe Ecuadorian Aerogal announces merger with the Colombian Avianca
Quito, Ecuador - Details of the merger will be available in the coming days
Set up the negotiations, the details of which were not disclosed about the merger of the commercial airline Ecuadorian Aerogel with Columbian Avianca. The “Efe” agency reports the statement of the Pre... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines inaugurates the new direct flight Malpensa-Salonika
Rome, Italy - Served three times per week
"Aegean Airlines continues to grew on the Italian market and adds Salonika to destinations already served from Malpensa and from Fiumicino. With the Winter timetable, from October 26, 2009, the departing... more
AirlinesSuspended the landing in Italy of the Seagle Air
Bratislava, Slovakia - An itinerary revealed in the last edition of the "TTG Reunion" in Rimini
From midnight of the 23rd of October, Seagle Air has suspended its charter flights from Bratislava, thus blocking all landings schedules at the various Italian airports, amongst which that of Lamezia Terme. As... more
AirlinesCzech Government to block CSA's privatisation
Prague, Czech Republic - The State will carry on to the "Agonizing" reorganization
Jan Fischer, the Czech Prime Minister, yesterday stated during a press conference that: "The Government has decided that it will no longer sell CSA (Czech Airlines) as requested by the Minister of Economy... more
AirlinesIberia. Cabin crew strike causes the cancellation of 200 flights
Rome, Italy - The confussionary state will persists through out today
The Spanish airline Iberia has yesterday cancelled 200 flights due to a cabin crew strike, confusion will continue even throughout today, bringing the total amount of flights cancelled to that of 400 or... more
AirlinesAlitalia: changes denomination of Terminals from Fiumicino's airport
Rome, Italy - Also the passengers of Alitalia's flights to France and Holland, served in code-share with Air France and KLM, are accepted at Terminal 1
" From yesterday, on Sunday October 25, the denomination of Terminals of Rome-Fiumicino's airport has changed. In particular: Terminal A becomes Terminal 1 (T1) Terminal AA becomes Terminal 2 (T2)... more
AirlinesThe new Winter timetable by Alitalia in force from yesterday
Rome, Italy - Until next March 27, 2010
"The new Winter season by Alitalia has begun yesterday, on October 25, until next March 27, 2010. The schedule predicts 2300 weekly frequencies on 129 routes and 72 destinations in Italy and in other... more
AirlinesRyanair calls on Italian Government to keep the national airports open during strikes
Rome, Italy - Also for future strikes, if necessary by calling out the military forces
"Ryanair, last Friday 23rd October called on the Italian Government to ensure that Italy’s vital airports remain open even if transport workers decide to strike. Italy can not afford these airport closures a... more
AirlinesIberia cancels over 400 flights scheduled for today and tomorrow
Madrid, Spain - The protesting flight personnel threatens strikes for November too
The Spanish company Iberia was forced to cancel over 400 flights scheduled for today and tomorrow, due to a strike called by the flight personnel. The airline stated "Due to protests organized by the... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines launches new flights
Dallas, USA - From the Northwest Florida International Airport starting from May 2010
The Southwest Airlines, established over 38 years ago as a small Texan company, currently has a fleet of over 500 airplanes transporting 100 million passengers per year, has announced the opening of new... more
AirlinesAlitalia about strike of tomorrow for four hours
Rome, Italy - The carrier decides to cancel six domestic flights
"Some unions have fixed a general strike, that will invest the whole air transport sector, on Friday 23rd October, from 12:00am to 4:00pm. To reduce inconveniences to their passengers Alitalia has decided... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian signs an agreement with Amadeus
Milan, Italy - To pursue growth and modernisation
"Royal Jordanian (RJ) and Amadeus, a global provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry, announce a 10 year IT partnership. The airline will adopt the full... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines opens new Winter routes
Milan, Italy - Maldives and the Dominican Republic
"Austrian Airlines, member of the Star Alliance, decides to reinforce its long-range flights and opens two new connections to Male and Punta Cana. Both these destinations will be served by a weekly... more
AirlinesDelta announces Summer 2010 relaunch of non-stop service between Venice and Atlanta, Rome-Detroit and Pisa-NY
Milan, Italy - From next May and June
Delta Air Lines today announced it will re-launch nonstop services between Venice International Airport and Hartsfield-"Jackson" Atlanta International Airport, between Rome’s "Leonardo da Vinci"-Fiumicino A... more
AirlinesAlitalia/Cai will purchase the Superjet 100 airplane?
Rome, Italy - Surely there will be an expansion of Alitalia's region fleet according to Rocco Sabelli
During the meeting between the unions and Alitalia/Cai's chief executive, Rocco Sabelli, he revealed his intentions to expand the company's regional fleet. Today, in the press release held after the opening... more
AirlinesThai Airways elects a new president and launches flights to new destinations
Bangkok, Thailandia - The new president Piyasvasti Amranand will the lead the air company
Piyasvasti Amranand was elected as the new president of Thai Airways last Monday, inheriting a very fragile economic situation. The new president has stressed the importance of increasing the company's... more
AirlinesJAL-Japan Airlines towards bankruptcy?
Tokyo, Japan - Shares slump despite government's promises
JAL-Japan Airlines shares hit today a record low following voices talking about a possible bankruptcy of the carrier, with a maneuver similar to the one that concerned General Motors, despite Tokyo's government... more
AirlinesSAS introduces mobile boarding pass
Stockholm, Sweden - On some of the airline's routes
SAS-Scandinavian Airlines has introduced mobile boarding passes, allowing its customers to travel using only their mobile phone and with an ID card/passport. The mobile boarding pass contains a 2D bar... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand axes domestic fares
Auckland, New Zealand - In September 2009 domestic traffic up, international traffic slumps
Air New Zealand announced today that it will cut domestic fares by 23%, trying to stimulate its local traffic that has been hardly hit by the global economic downturn. Another reason for this choice is... more
AirlinesCode-sharing agreement between Turkish and Asiana
Istanbul, Turkey - Operating since October 25
Turkish Airlines and Southkorean Asiana Airlines today announced a new code-share agreement as part of a wider expansion program. The new code share agreement, which will go into effect on October 25,... more
AirlinesUS Airways replies to FAA's proposed penalty
Tempe, USA - The carrier aims to negotiate an agreement
US Airways replied to the proposed civil penalty by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for not respecting airworthiness requirements on hundreds of flights between 2008 and 2009 (see AVIONEWS). "The... more
AirlinesBarcelona: Alitalia moves to Terminal 1
Rome, Italy - From October 25
"Altalia informs that from October 25 it will be operating from the new Terminal 1 of Barcelona's 'El Prat' airport; both the ticket office and the check-in desks will be located by this Terminal. The... more
AirlinesOffer presented for 14 Embraer 145s of the old Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Now waiting for possible better proposals
A potential buyer presented a € 24.5 million offer for 14 Embraer 145 aircraft belonging to the old Alitalia, the former Italian flagship arline's extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi stated. T... more
AirlinesFAA proposes fines for US Airways and United Airlines
Washington, USA - For not respecting ADs and maintenance procedures
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against US Airways and United Airlines, respectively of US$5.4 million and of US$3.8 million, for allegedly operating their aircraft... more
AirlineseasyJet about the possible increase of airport fares
Milan, Italy - The statement of François Bacchetta, Regional General Manager South Europe
"Concerning the possible increase of airport fares, easyJet's Regional General Manager South Europe François Bacchetta, stated: 'Higher fares are negative for consumers, for airlines and for airports,... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: four B-777 into its fleet
Rome, Italy - Two in 300ER version and other two in 200LR
"Qatar Airways has announced imminent arrival of 4 new B-777 into its fleet, two B-77/300ER and two B-777/200LR that will be delivered between October and December 2009. The funding for acquisition... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways presents e-flights programme
Tokyo, Japan - A series of environmental preservation initiatives
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has introduced e-flights, which aim to promote a strong ecological message and environmentally friendly products related to air travel as part of ANA’s environmental initiatives. The p... more
AirlinesQatar Airways performs first commercial flight with fuel made from natural gas
Doha, Qatar - From London to Doha with a passengers Airbus A-340/600
A Qatar Airways Airbus A-340/600 yesterday completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas. The journey from London-Gatwick to Doha took over six hours a... more
AirlinesInternet and haute cuisine on Lufthansa's flights
Frankfurt, Germany - Thanks to Panasonic and to the French chef Jean-Georges Klein
The German airline Lufthansa has announced the introduction of two new services to enhance the comfort and experience of its flights: the introduction of an onboard Internet connection, and the offer of... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: traffic results for January to September 2009
Vienna, Austria - Passenger volume stabilised
"The Austrian Airlines Group achieved an average passenger load factor of 77.9 percent on its flights in September 2009. This was exactly on the figure for September last year. Austrian Airlines carried... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Piedmont Region together for territory's development
Turin, Italy - New international links from Turin to Amsterdam, Berlin, Moscow and Istanbul
"The Piedmont Region and Alitalia, together with SAGAT (Turin's airport management society), Chamber of Commerce, Turin's Municipality and Province, have signed an agreement with the aim to promote the... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines, traffic up 8.8% in September
Dallas, USA - The load factor grew to 74,7%
The US carrier Southwest Airlines reported a traffic improvement of 8.8% in September 2009, compared to the same month last year. Capacity was reduced by 7.8%, resulting in an increase of the load factor... more
AirlinesAlitalia, the real problem is AirOne integration
Rome, Italy - Alessandro Cenci's words representing the FIT-CISL flight crews' trade union
Alitalia's real problem is AirOne integration, as stated today by captain Alessandro Cenci, representing the FIT-CISL flight crews' trade union, to the Italian newspaper "Il Giornale". Mr. Cenci spoke... more
AirlinesAir Italy inaugurates 18 intercontinental flights from Verona
Verona, Italy - The entry into the fleet of a new B-767/300ER coincides with the debut of the links
"The development by Air Italy from 'Valerio Catullo' Verona's airport doesn't stop. After a Summer season rich of satisfactions and the reinforcement of the scheduled and charter flights for short and... more
AirlinesAlitalia: reduced hardships for strike by airline's staff adherent to the SDL union
Rome, Italy - The cancellations have interested 3417 passengers
"Yesterday from 12am to 4pm there was the strike fixed by Italian SDL union. Alitalia, following to the strike, has cancelled in advance a reduced number of links, with beforehand information to the... more
AirlinesGermanwings announces new daily flight between Treviso and Cologne/Bonn
Milan, Italy - As of next October 25
"Germanwings still bets on Italy and launches a new link Treviso/Cologne-Bonn. The German low-cost carrier, , will link, as of next October 25, with a daily connection two cities. The new flight is added... more
AirlinesHead change for Jet Airways
Mumbai, India - CEO Wolfgang Prock-Schauer resigned
Jet Airways' CEO, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, yesterday resigned from the services of the company, effective 15th October, 2009. He will be joining British Midland PLC (bmi) as its CEO and will be based in... more
AirlinesAer Lingus to cut 102 jobs at Shannon
Shannon, Ireland - The route to New York will be closed
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, announced yesterday its intention to close the direct link Shannon-New York already in early 2010. This would result in the closure of the carrier's transatlantic services... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces more flights to Hawaii
Houston, Usa - It adds new service from Los Angeles to Maui, Orange County to Honolulu and second daily Los Angeles to Honolulu flight
Continental Airlines announced new service from Los Angeles to Maui and from Orange County to Honolulu. Continental is also planning a second daily flight on the Los Angeles-Honolulu route. The flights... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines: traffic down 5.2% in September
Atlanta, USA - Load factor increased by 1.4%
Delta Airlines' traffic in September 2009, including both Delta and Northwest operations, decreased 5.2% compared to September 2008 on a 6.7% decrease in capacity. Load factor increased 1.4% to 82.6%. Domestic... more