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AirlinesAlitalia: pilots strike for 15 days
Rome, Italy - After the white strike, the declaration of war to CAI
ANPAC, Unione Piloti, ANPAV, AVIA and SDL Italian unions announced 15 days of strike by Alitalia pilots in the next six months. These are the dates: November 25th, December 6th, January 7th, 16th and 27th,... more
AirlinesDelta and Air France new joint-venture routes marks first anniversary of partnership
Rome, Italy - New services from Paris to Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham on the occasion
"Delta Air Lines and Air France announce the start of two additional nonstop flights between France and the United States. The first of the new flights is a non-stop flight between Paris-'Charles de Gaulle'... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlins, in future plans the purchase of 105 new airplanes
Ankara, Turkey - A deal worth 6 billion dollars
Turkish Airlines has announced this week that it wishes to purchase 105 new planes, and has opened up the bidding between Boeing and Airbus for this 6 billion dollars contract. The Turkish carrier apparently... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: cuts on fuel tax
Paris, France - Effective from today
Yesterday in the evening the air company Air France-Klm announced it will reduce fuel tax, with a 2 Euros cut per route on domestic flights and a 10 Euros cut on medium and long-haul flights. The measure... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines marks first anniversary of A-380 services
Milan, Italy - The carrier has firm orders for a further 13 models and options on another six
"Singapore Airlines celebrates another milestone in civil aviation as it marks one year of A-380 services. SQ-380, the world’s first commercial flight, took to the skies on the morning of Friday 25 O... more
AirlinesAACO asks to cancel taxes and rights applied to the air transport activities
Tunisi, Tunisia - And to optimize air routes
AACO (Arab Air Carrier Organization) "Annual General Meeting" held three working sessions on 22 October 2008 in Tunisia. AACO presented his report on industry issues, focusing on the current global financial... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Strike is a madness" by Claudio Scajola
Rome, Italy - Total support to ANPAC and Unione Piloti by Meridiana and Eurofly pilots
"The Alitalia brand collapsed for the ticket's sale, it is necessary a great marketing manoeuvre. Strike are pure madness", the Italian Economic Development Minister, Claudio Scajola, said. The assembly... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways, announced potential buyers. Among these also the Italian airline Myair.com
Athens, Greece - The list disclosed by the Greek Transport Ministry
There is also the Italian airline Myair.com in the list of companies interested to take over Olympic Airways. The list has been disclosed by the Greek Transport Ministry that has informed the potential... more
AirlinesBritish Airways strengthens the offer from the airport of Naples-Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Launched the new service "Night Stop"
For the Winter Season British Airways has strengthened the offer for passengers in departure from the airport of Naples-Capodichino. Thanks to the new service "Night Stop" (nightly break in the airport... more
AirlinesCAI: one billion Euro for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Sent the mobility letters to all workers
The extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi, after the yesterday assembly in Rome at Hilton Hotel, disclosed the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) offer for Alitalia that is about one billion Euro. CAI... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines reduces fuel surcharge
Milan, Italy - Starting from tomorrow
Singapore Airlines will lower its fuel surcharges for travellers in Business and Economy Class, across all routes, for tickets issued on or after Friday 7 November 2008. The reduction is the second... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Fiumicino Airport as hub of the new airline
Rome, Italy - Reported by Regione Lazio President and the Rome's Mayor
"We are preparing concrete proposals for the competitiveness of Rome-Fiumicino Airport to be ready for November 12th when European Union will give its response on the CAI-Alitalia operation", Regione Lazio... more
AirlinesCAI (2): Italian ENAC plans to close the preliminary inquiry within November
Rome, Italy - The statements by President Vito Riggio
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) intends to close the economic and technician preliminary inquiry on CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) within November", President Vito Riggio reported during a hearing... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines launches for the first time non-stop route between US and Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The first airline in the World to offer this service
Emirates held a press conference last week to launch its non-stop Dubai-Los Angeles operation, its third U.S. route. The newest addition to Emirates global network is expected to contribute positively... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Dissident" unions to meet today in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Division on the line to follow
ANPAC and Unioni Piloti organised a meeting today in Fiumicino Airport after the closure by Government and CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) of negotiations with Unions, now divided on the line to follow. SDL... more
AirlinesCAI: the Chinese box of the doubles mandates
Rome, Italy - Omni-present councillors
The Alitalia extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi disclosed two days ago "The offer by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) will be object of a preliminary inquiry with the aid of the procedure's financial... more
AirlinesSAS Group to reduce surcharges
Stockholm, Sweden - Equal to EUR 3 and 5
"SAS Group have decided to reduce surcharges with 3 EUR on domestic, intrascandinavian and European flights. On intercontinental flights the surcharges will be reduced by 5 EUR. These changes will... more
AirlinesEurofly ready to hire pilots and to purchase slots from Alitalia
Milan, Italy - In a time of few weeks
"Eurofly, airline controlled by Meridiana Group for 46,10%, confirms to be ready to hire Alitalia's pilots and captains, according to the conditions of Eurofly work contract in a time of few weeks. The... more
AirlinesAir Berlin flies from Venice
Berlin, Germany - Newness for Summertimes 2009
"Air Berlin, with the Summertime 2009, reinforces its presence in Italy with six weekly connections from 'Marco Polo's airport in Venice to Dusseldorf, as of next May 1st from Monday to Friday with a daily... more
AirlinesRyanair enlarges offers of its flights on Turin
Turin, Italy - The flight to Trapani will be into force from May 1st with four weekly frequencies
Ryanair has announced the new link from Turin to Trapani, during a press conference in the last days: it deals of the first Italian connection served by the European low-cost carrier from Turin-Caselle's... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: nearly ten carriers are interested
Athens, Greece - Transport Minister declarations
According to the Greek Transports Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, nearly ten carriers are interested in Olympic Airlines "For the privatization of the three units of the carrier (flight and land activities,... more
AirlinesRyanair, net profit drops 47%
Dublin, Ireland - Due to the higher fuel costs and the economic slowdown
Ryanair, the low-cost airline, reported a sharp drop in first-half profit, citing higher fuel costs and the economic slowdown. The Irish low-cost airline operator's second-quarter, with 31.8 million... more
AirlinesCAI: no meeting with the "Dissident" unions
Rome, Italy - The Colaninno's confirmation
Tense meeting yesterday in Fiumicino Airport between Alitalia flight attendants and ground personnel. Unions ask the cancellation of the last week agreement and are expecting a new call by CAI (Compagnia... more
AirlinesRegional Air Lines and Air Arabia Partnership marks the birth of a new low-cost
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Based in Morocco, it will cover domestic and European flights
Moroccan airline Regional Air Lines and the major low-cost carrier in Middle-East, Air Arabia, signed a partnership agreement marking the birth of a new low-cost company, whose name has not been disclosed... more
AirlinesTAP reduces flight frequencies
Lisbon, Portugal - The routes affected
According to "Europa Press", from today the Portuguese carrier TAP has probably decided to suspend 60 weekly flights. The carrier explained that no route will be cancelled but that it will only be... more
AirlinesDelta, the management of the new global airline
Atlanta, USA - It will be led by Richard Anderson
Northwest Airlines Corp was bought by Delta Air Lines Inc earlier this week after approval from the U.S. Department of Justice (see AVIONEWS). The new airline is named Delta and headquartered in Atlanta.... more
AirlinesAir France: strike postponed
Paris, France - Postponed in December
It was postponed in December (from 5th to 9th) Air France strike, due for November (from 4th to 8th). The initiative by eight unions aims at launching a protest signal against the proposed retirement age... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Dissident" Unions to meet in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Today at 3:00 pm
ANPAC, Unione Piloti, SDL, ANPAV and AVIA, Unions of pilots and flight attendants that have not signed the collective contracts proposed by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) will meet today afternoon at 3:00... more
AirlinesCAI: 350 million Euros the value of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Within November 12th the EC decision about the bridge-loan
350 million Euros to take over Alitalia. This is the offer presented by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana), make known by the Italian press, a value below the early evaluation attested between 900 and one... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net debt as of 30 September 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1199 m
"- With the decree (DPCM) of 29 August 2008, ALITALIA – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA (hereinafter 'Alitalia') was admitted to the procedure for extraordinary administration as per legislative decree no. 3... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): pilots and flight attendants refuse to sign the preliminary document
Rome, Italy - The deadline for the offer at Midnight
The Italian air company (CAI - Compagnia Aerea Italiana) has decided not to submit a definitive offer for bankruptcy-threatened carrier Alitalia in the face of union opposition. The CAI board had been... more
AirlinesRenfe-Air Europe launch joint tickets
Madrid, Spain - Hereafter more details...
An unique ticket for train and airplane: this is the new offer launched in Spain by Renfe (the company in charge of train connections in the Country) and Air Europa. The initiative, starting in November,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Corrado Passera: "All ready to complete a very difficult salvation"
Rome, Italy - Today afternoon the CAI's Board of Directors
"Everything is ready by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) to complete a very difficult salvation. We hope all counter-parties give its availability", Corrado Passera, CEO of Intesa-Sanpaolo reported during... more
AirlinesAlitalia debts: ENAC-Fantozzi and airport management companies meeting
Rome, Italy - Due for next Monday
Next Monday ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) president, Vito Riggio, will meet Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi and airport management companies. On the agenda, the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Government summons CAI and Unions
Rome, Italy - The meeting this morning at 12:00 pm
Italian Government summons today at 12:00 pm the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) management and Unions in order to try a mediation and to mend the situation, after the interruption of negotiations by CEO... more
AirlinesAlitalia: FAA renews FAR-145 license to Alitalia Servizi
Rome, Italy - Such certification licenses to maintenance airplanes, engines and associated components
"On October 23rd Alitalia Servizi obtained the renewal of aeronautic maintenance FAR-145 license by US authority FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Such certification licenses to maintenance airplanes,... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines "Makes adjustments to its network"
Singapore, Singapore - It boosts flight connections with Middle East
The crisis affecting air transport and the world economic crisis have convinced many carriers to rethink about their offer. The latest of this story is that one of Singapore Airlines, which has decided... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and innovation
London, UK - Check-in via mobile phone
British Airways (BA) launches check-in via mobile phone. As a spokesman explains, the service is addressed to passengers always busy and in a hurry. It will be free of charge for people flying BA. By connecting... more
AirlinesNorwegian helps Sterling passengers
Oslo, Norway - "We will delay the retirement of MD-80 planes"
In a press release published on its website, Norwegian Air Shuttle disclosed that it will implement a series of measures with the aim of helping Sterling passengers, after the air company bankruptcy (see... more
AirlinesTakeover for BMI
Berlin, Germany - And Lufthansa strengthens its role
Lufthansa will take over the British low-cost company BMI: this is the news issued yesterday by the German carrier which already has a stake of 30%. When the agreement will become effective, on January... more
AirlinesAlitalia, broken negotiations between CAI and Unions
Rome, Italy - No agreement on new work contracts
CAI was in a stand-off with unions after failing to agree on new work contracts at late-night talks. Some press sources reported although no agreement had been reached last night the unions still backed... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines, Northwest merge, creating premier global airline
Milan, Italy - With a service to nearly all of the world’s major travel markets
"Delta Air Lines, Inc. today merged with Northwest Airlines, Inc., creating a premier global airline with a service to nearly all of the world’s major travel markets. The new airline, called Delta A... more
AirlineseasyJet: rescue package for Sterling passengers
Milan, Italy - With a special tariff
"Following the announcement that Sterling Airlines has suspended all of its operations, easyJet, Europe’s low-fares airline, will offer those passengers stranded at their destinations a special rescue f... more
AirlinesCAI (3): next challenges
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the problems that remain to be solved
Even though the results obtained should not be underestimated, CAI (Italian air company) has some problems that remain to be solved before taking off. First of all, the offer presentation, probably... more
AirlinesCAI (2): some results of yesterday meeting
Rome, Italy - Italian air company's main characteristics
As scheduled, during yesterday meeting in Milan, CAI (Italian air company) became a SpA with a capital of 1.1 billion Euros that will be of 1.3 after the arrival of the foreign partner. From Friday CAI... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches New York-JFK service
Rome, Italy - New frequencies
"Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to New York’s 'JFK International Airport' with a new non-stop service linking America’s financial centre with Doha, capital of the State of Qatar. The new... more
AirlinesSterling Airlines declares today bankruptcy
Copenhaghen, Denmark - Announced by the airline's President with a press realese on its website
"During the last three years, Sterling Airlines A/S has been through a lot of changes and since acquired by new shareholders in spring 2005 the company has taken on a merger with Maersk Air A/S. In 2005,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways redoubles the Turin/London-Gatwick
Turin, Italy - The flights are served by B-737 airplanes
British Airways enlarges the offer on Turin-Caselle/London-Gatwick route, following to the Winter Times enter into force, with a second daily service to satisfy an increasing request from and to the Piedmontese... more
AirlinesCAI: announced redundancy payment for AirOne employees
Rome, Italy - Protest by Unions
AirOne employees are ready for action after the announcement by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) CEO Rocco Sabelli as regards the redundancy payment. FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL, UIL-Trasporti, UGL, ANPAC e Unione... more
AirlinesWind Jet-Seaf: Forlì, an Adriatic hub
Rome, Italy - It's the third base for low-cost carrier, after Catania and Palermo
"Wind Jet, according to its development's plan, announced yesterday the opening of its third base: Forlì. The airport is added to the bases in Catania and Palermo and will serve as a real hub for the... more