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AirlinesRyanair lands in Levaldigi with the ski-routes
Cuneo, Italy - The airport has been included among 147 ones of the Irish low-cost carrier's network
The European low-cost airline, Ryanair, represented by its Marketing Vice-Director for Italy, Giovanna Gentile, has announced in a press-conference, took place in airport in front of the local authorities,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): waiting for Brussels' opinions
Brussels, Belgium - It is due for today a technical meeting with EU Commission
It is due for today the technical meeting among a delegation of Italian Premiership, ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) and high representatives of some Italian departments (Transports, Economics,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: busy day for the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - Crucial the meetings with Unions and EU
Today it is a busy day for Alitalia, marked by many important meetings. Till now there is a climate of waiting for the first declarations of Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, who is speaking to the... more
AirlinesJetBlue auctions flights on eBay
New York, USA - The deadline is September 14th
JetBlue on Monday began auctioning off more than 300 round-trip tickets on eBay. Opening bids for the week-end-only flights this month and in October started at a nickel. In addition to the flights,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): hereafter the points on the agenda
Rome, Italy - But premises are not heartening
After the proposal tabled yesterday by new Alitalia high representatives, defined "Inadmissible" (see AVIONEWS), and after the request put forward by pilots asking a different negotiating table, other... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Rome public prosecutor’s office starts an inquiry
Rome, Italy - They sift through the carrier's accounts
Shedding light on in the red accounts of Alitalia: this is the objective Rome public prosecutor’s office will pursue, with the inquiry, announced yesterday, on the carrier financial resources management o... more
AirlinesRyanair announces six new ski-routes from Turin
Turin, Italy - From December 20 to April 18
Ryanair announced six new weekly seasonal flights from December 20 to April 18. The new links, served on Saturday from Glasgow-Prestwick, Liverpool, Edinburgh, East Midlands (Nottingham), Bournemouth and... more
AirlinesGulf Air orders eight more Dreamliners
Seattle, USA - The value of the deal is still undisclosed
Adding to their current B-787 Dreamliner order, Gulf Air has just confirmed that is has placed a further order of eight more Dreamliners with Boeing. This new order for an undisclosed sum brings the... more
Airlines"Futura" stops flying
Madrid, Spain - Denied the news of the licence revocation
Criticism and denials have overwhelmed the Spanish carrier "Futura", after the decision of unilaterally cancelling flight operations for 24 hours. It seems that the air company, in a serious economic condition,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: this morning the contract proposal has been presented
Rome, Italy - "Inadmissible" for pilots and flight attendants
"Inadmissible": with this word Alitalia pilots and flight attendants defined the contract presented by the chief executive officer, Rocco Sabelli, during this morning meeting between Government and unions.... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: August 2008 traffic
Paris, France - 2.8% rise in traffic with load factor of 83.7% (-1.6 points)
"Passenger activity In August 2008 traffic rose 2.8% with capacity up 4.7%. The load factor stood at 83.7%, down 1.6 points. Air France-KLM saw good progress in both yield and unit revenues excluding... more
AirlinesAir France and KLM launched electronic boarding pass on mobile phones
Rome, Italy - The only paper document needed to board is personal ID
"Air France and KLM launched electronic boarding passes on mobile phones. The only paper document needed to board is personal ID. This new paper-free service will initially concern passengers travelling... more
AirlineseasyJet: passengers in the month of August
Milan, Italy - They have been over 4,5 m
"easyJet has unveiled the passengers' figures for August: they have been more than 4,5 million compared to 3,7 ones of last year with an annual change equal to 23,7%. In addition, the English low-cost... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): how much does it cost Alitalia rescue plan to Italian taxpayers?
Rome, Italy - Minister Scajola's comments on "The Economist" article
"What price patriotism? In the case of Alitalia, the answer is about 5 million Euros or some 125 Euros for every one of Italy's 40 m taxpayers": with this sentence "The Economist" begins an article on... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Intesa-Sanpaolo denies "La Tribune"
Rome, Italy - Air France will not be majority stakeholder
Intesa-Sanpaolo denies the hypothesis repoted this morning by the French daily "La Tribune", according to which the French-Dutch airline Air France-KLM could become majority stakeholder within 2013 (see... more
AirlinesAir France, dropping fuel surcharge from today
Paris, France - Thanks to the falling price of oil
Air France said Thursday it is removing its latest fuel surcharge in response to the falling price of oil. The airline said it is cutting the fee on domestic flights by €2 from today, reducing the f... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Fantozzi meets Italian ENAC
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the first comments...
Realistic but positive tones used by extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi during the press release which took place after the meeting with ENAC president (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Vito... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Atitech workers block the access to the airport of Naples-Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Decision after workers's assembly. Hardships for travellers
About 70 workers of Atitech, Naples company of Alitalia maintenance pole, started this morning a protest blocking the access to the airport of Naples-Capodichino, and provoking several hardships to travellers. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Air France majority stakeholder within five years?
Rome, Italy - Hereafter "La Tribune" disclosures
"To the air company Air France-Klm the proposal of a share from 10% to 20% was put forward and the possibility of becoming a majority shareholder within five years": this is the news issued today by the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares for tropical storm "Hanna"
Houston, Usa - Customers traveling to impacted cities may reschedule without penalty
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Tropical Storm 'Hanna' as it moves toward the Southeastern United States. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the first comments
Rome, Italy - The new carrier's potential
Fourteen new domestic destinations, 16 intercontinental routes, a fleet with 60 airplanes within the next 4-5 years for a total of 2 billion Euros of investments, four new national bases: these are some... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): in progress the meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - Fantozzi: "By few days there will be the agreement on redundancies"
Crucial day for Alitalia. It is still in progress the meeting between Unions and Government (Labour Minister Maurizio Sacconi, Economic Minister Giulio Tremonti, Economic Development Claudio Scajola, Transport... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas (2): approved the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline turns in the State's hands
Approved the nationalization law of Aerolineas Argentinas, privatized 18 years ago and managed by the Spanish Grupo Marsans. With 46 ays and 21 noes, Senate approved this measure, provoking positive... more
AirlinesFor Austrian Airlines 15 Memorandum of Understanding
Vienna, Austria - The offers must be presented within September 12th
Up to 15 parties have logged their interest with Austrian state company OeIAG for the sale of its stake in Austrian Airlines, according to a source familiar with the situation. The state holding company... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): discussions on the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Lazio Region comes on stage
There is a climate of criticism before the awaited meeting of this afternoon among Unions and government that will seat to the same negotiation table in order to discuss Alitalia industrial plan. Many... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, today Senate votes the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline has a debt of 890 million dollars
Argentina's Senate approves the nationalization of Aerolineas Argentinas and its subsidiary, moving to return the financially troubled Spanish-owned Grupo Marsans to state hands. The takeover of Aerolineas... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): in the afternoon the meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - It does not open under good omens
Today is a decisive day for Alitalia future. From the results of the meeting, due for this afternoon, among government and Unions will depend on the future of the Italian air company. After the latest... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Colaninno met European Commissions technicians
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the assembly of CAI's shareholders
Compagnia Aerea Italiana President, Roberto Colaninno, presented yesterday in Brussels to European Commission, the industrial plan for the Alitalia reorganization. "During the meeting -a press release... more
AirlinesJet2.com for Spring-Summer 2009
Milan, Italy - Two new routes that link Olbia to Manchester and Edinburgh have been launched
"Jet2.com, UK low-cost carrier, announces the opening of new routes: Manchester and Edinburgh from Olbia. The connection Rome-Fiumicino/Manchester (five weekly flights) will be operative starting from... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the Extraordinary Administrator, Fantozzi, has received an offer for the purchase of business assets
Rome, Italy - The contents of the offer are confidential
"The Extraordinary Administrator announces that a preliminary offer was received on September 1, 2008 from CAI - Compagnia Aerea Italiana Srl for the purchase of business assets forming a significant part... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama denials negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly
Turin, Italy - Alliance for the Winter Season 2008-2009
"There is not any commercial agreement between Blue Panorama Airlines (Bpa) other Italian airlines", a press release reported. The carrier denials all negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly... more
AirlinesRyanair Vs European Commission on the lack of protection to its customers
Dublin, Ireland - "We will continue to fight these illegal actions"
"Ryanair confirmed that it had sent a detailed response to the European Commission’s enquiry letter last week concerning Ryanair’s policy of banning bookings made on unauthorised, illegal screenscraper/ticket-tout web... more
AirlinesEmirates: twin delivery of B-777s
Milan, Italy - It has 63 B-777s in 111-strong passenger fleet and 39 more on firm order
"Emirates Airline’s twin delivery of two Boeing 777 aircraft arrived in Dubai, to a special welcome from twin sisters Petra and Michaela Mohylova, both of whom are cabin crew with Emirates. The arrival o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Colaninno in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - And the Italian Labour Minister faces the redundancies matter
Roberto Colaninno, President of Compagnia Aerea Italiana (this the new name of Alitalia) is getting ready to the meeting with technicians of European Commission to value the whole dossier of the Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): for social safety valves there are 30 million Euro every year
Rome, Italy - The industrial plan is expected as regards redundancies
In the decree for the Alitalia workout, presented yesterday in Senate for the transformation in law, would be 30 million Euro every year for social safety valves. The technical report would explain... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a challenge as businesswoman for Emma Marcegaglia
Rome, Italy - A 10 million Euro participation
"A challenge as businesswoman with a marginal share of 10 million Euro". This is the official statement of Confindustria President, Emma Marcegaglia, on the commitment of her Group in the concert-party... more
AirlinesAlitalia promoted by the US daily "Wall Street Journal"
New York, USA - It bucks the trend compared with "Times"
The Alitalia operations is promoted by "Wall Street Journal", which has published an article with title "Alitalia appeal grows", reporting also the interest by British Airways, in addition to Air France-KLM... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares to resume flights at selected airports affected by hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The website provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Continental Airlines is continuing to adjust its operations as a result of Hurricane Gustav. Flights to various airports in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas are subject to delay or advance... more
AirlinesAlitalia: government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - Negotiations will start on Thursday
It was just an introductory meeting that one which took place yesterday among government and unions, prior to September 4th negotiations. But the most important elements are clear. Ten days at disposal... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to fly Doha-New York daily non-stop
Rome, Italy - From next October 26
"Qatar Airways announced its Doha–New York route will operate non-stop with a daily flight, effective from the beginning of the Winter 2008 schedules on October 26. The airline plans to deploy its b... more
AirlinesIberia, British Airways and American Airlines in the sights of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission starts an inquiry
The alliance announced among Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) has breed doubts. While waiting for US Authorities go-ahead to the "Request for anti-trust immunity", put forward... more
AirlinesPilots against Ryanair: it cuts on fuel
London, UK - The complaint comes from "Sunday Times" pages
Ryanair is still in the firing line. This time the cause is the accusation launched against the conditions Irish carrier oblige its pilots to fly. Even though, under EU regulations, airplanes should... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Berlusconi's declarations pending on Government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - "The opposition knows only to criticize"
"The opposition knows only to criticize. No a positive suggestion and the support by its part", Premier Berlusconi answers to the severe criticism about "Fenice" operation in order to Alitalia's rescue,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Programma Pari" for redundant workers
Rome, Italy - Due for this afternoon the negotiations Government-unions
Unlike last week news (see AVIONEWS), 6-7 thousand Alitalia redundancies' future will not be at Land offices or at Italian Post Office. For them, there is an outplacement plan, called “Programma Pari”. The... more
AirlinesContinental prepares for hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The carrier continues to monitor the situation
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Hurricane 'Gustav' as it moves toward the Mexican Gulf Coast. On Saturday, Continental began adding larger aircraft and additional flights into and out of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Board of Directors' decision last Friday
Rome, Italy - The airline has requested admission to the receivership procedure
"In compliance with the decisions taken by the Company’s Board of Directors last Friday, Alitalia has requested admission to the receivership procedure as envisaged by Law no. 39 of 18 February 2004, a... more
AirlinesContinental allows changes to flights that may be affected by tropical storm "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - Through next week
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Gustav'. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Passera speaks about knots to be undone
Rimini, Italy - EU, Antritust and Unions could hamper the rescue plan
During a meeting in Rimini, Corrado Passera has spoken about knots to be undone before starting Alitalia rescue plan. According to Intesa San Paolo CEO, three points could hamper the launch of "Piano Fenice":... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France deal will take off?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Paris Air France Board of Directors met
After last April unsuccessful negotiations, an agreement between Alitalia and Air France-Klm could take off shortly.Yesterday, in Paris, Air France Board of Directors met to discuss a possible deal with... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines closes down
Toronto, Canada - And passengers remain without their flights
Zoom Airlines, a low-cost Canadian air company, announced its customers that "From 7:00pm of August 28th 2008, it would have suspended operations and grounded its aircraft". The carrier has announced... more