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AirlinesEgyptair becomes 21st member of Star Alliance
Milan, Italy - After a nine month integration project
"At a ceremony in Cairo today, Egyptair officially became the 21st member of Star Alliance bringing with it 1,624 weekly flights to 69 destinations around the world. Egyptair is the nation's flag carrier,... more
AirlinesUS Airways, no more movies on domestic flights
Tempe, USA - To contain costs after last increase of fuel's prices
Passengers of US Airways, Arizona based American airline, would better bring a book on-flight. That's what the airline's operators suggest after the hard and unusual decision to cut movies on domestic... more
AirlinesAlitalia: His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI travels to Sydney
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of the 23rd World Youth Day
"Alitalia will accompany His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his apostolic journey to Sydney, Australia, on the occasion of the 23rd 'World Youth Day'. It will be the ninth apostolic journey abroad by the... more
AirlinesExpressJet to suspend operations as of September
New York, USA - ExpressJet Corporate Aviation charter fleet will keep on flying
Houston based American airline, ExpressJet Holdings, said today it would suspend branded commercial operations as of September 2nd, blaming high fuel costs. "If we had any other choice, we would not... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines to cut more staff
Minnesota, USA - Because of the fuel's price
More cuts to the staff is expected from the air transport industry because of the high fuel's prices; now it's the time of the American Eagan (Minnesota, USA) based Northwest Airlines. Around 2500... more
AirlinesTap Portougal, 60 flights deleted from October
Lisbon, Portugal - Italian destinations among the routes cut as from next Autumn
Portuguese airline TAP Portugal, after last days' announcement about 102m Euro losses because of fuel's cost, has tried to take immediate corrective actions by deleting or reducing flights' frequency as... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Court of First Instance confirms the Commission's decision on aid for the restructuring of the airline
Brussels, Belgium - The annulment of the 1997 decision
"In 1996, Alitalia adopted a restructuring plan for the period 1996 to 2000, consisting of a restructuring phase and a development phase and providing for a capital injection to be provided by its majority... more
AirlinesBritish Airways denies forthcoming alliance with American Airlines and Iberia
London, United Kingdom - Anyway the negotiation is on going
British Airways (BA) has denied claims that it is set to announce a transatlantic alliance with American Airlines (AA) and Iberia in the near future. Press reports suggested that a deal would be announced... more
AirlinesVueling and Clickair lay down the merger’s foundations
Barcelona, Spain - The new company’s headquarters will remain in Barcelona and Vueling will keep on being its commercial brand
"Vueling Airlines’ Board of Directors, meeting yesterday, has approved the memorandum of understanding in relation to Vueling and Clickair’s integration. Its intention is to define the emerging Society’s opera... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: June 2008 traffic
Paris, France - 2.6% rise in traffic with a load factor of 81.5% (-1.2 points)
"Passenger business June 2008 traffic rose 2.6% with capacity up 4.1%. The comparison with June 2007, which was boosted by two major events (Paris air show and Vinexpo), was unfavourable.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Met yesterday chaired by Mr Aristide Police
"In compliance with the recommendations of the Code of Self-discipline for companies listed on the Stock Exchange, ALITALIA announces that the Board of Directors, which met yesterday chaired by Mr Aristide... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): merger with AiOne springs the recommendation to Antitrust
Rome, Italy - CODACONS: "Our worry concerns fares and possible negative consequences for customers"
To rebuild a domestic market's share that is "Worthy of an Italian leader company" is among priorities of new Alitalia, and the idea of a merger with AirOne inserts in this context. However, CODACONS (Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the advisor Intesa-Sanpaolo works on all fronts
Rome, Italy - Indiscretions on the "Marzano" Law go on
The advisor Intesa-Sanpaolo is working on all fronts to save Alitalia. As regards the financial front, the risk for a liquidity crisis is warded off yet, and it aims to define the business plan within... more
AirlinesTransavia received IOSA certification
Amsterdam, Holland - Outstanding acknowledgement for the airline owned by Air France-Klm
Dutch airline Transavia, managed by Air France-Klm group, has received in the last days IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification, which attests the regard of security's standards on air transport... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines updates the situation: 7,000 job cuts within 2008
Atlanta, USA - Among these 900 flight attendants
The high oil crisis is forcing to worldwide airlines’ knees. To survive and fight the price there are two alternatives: reorganization and cuts to the fleet and personnel, or strategic alliances. The U... more
AirlinesGermanwings, Air Canada and JazzAir join airlines in crisis
Berlin, Germany - The high oil price strikes again
The high oil price makes the domino among airlines in all around the World. As regards Europe, this is the turn of Germanwings that, starting from November, will ground four airplanes (on 29) and stop... more
AirlinesAirOne: Eas on sale?
Milan, Italy - Mr Carlo Toto considers possible purchasers
What will happen to AirOne's land services company Eas? Still there are no official sources stating the decision to sell the company, even though rumors about the appealing possibility of an economic... more
AirlinesAlitalia: meeting in Brussels sparkles a ray of hope
Rome, Italy - Mr Tajani and Mr McCrevy interview Mr Passera
Early this morning, Intesa-Sanpaolo Chief Executive Mr Corrado Passera and the European Transport Commissioner Mr Antonio Tajani met in Brussels the Commissioner of Internal Market Mr McCrevy. According... more
AirlinesChaos at ticket desks: US carriers cut on scheduled flights
New York, Usa - Severe hardship expected for next Autumn: cancellations of purchased flights
Oil price crisis increases inconveniences for US carriers determining cancellations on scheduled flights. The only way through is offering changes in departures dates or - worst case scenario - communicate... more
AirlinesRyanair is a 29.82% shareholder of Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - European Commission carries out an investigation about financial aids allocated by Bratislava airport
Ryanair, an Irish low-cost carrier, has announced to have purchased other 3,500,000 shares of Aer Lingus, now 160 million in total and equal to 29.82% of the Irish national airline's share capital. No... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): pending on the Intesa-Sanpaolo's plan. Announced 10,000 job cuts
Rome, Italy - Scajola: "The business plan will request several sacrifices"
"The business plan that will be presented to save Alitalia will request several sacrifices. We are not speaking of a company in good conditions". These are the words of the Economic Development Minister,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: changes to the "Marzano" Law to adapt the receivership rules to the companies in crisis
Rome, Italy - In the newco AirOne, Colaninno and other businessmen
The advisor Intesa-Sanpaolo is waiting for a legislative signal that makes possible the implementation of the Passera-Micciché plan. Particularly it would talk about to modify the "Marzano" Law to adapt... more
AirlinesBritish Airways purchases the French airline L'Avion
London, United Kingdom - A deal worth 54 million pounds
L'Avion, French private airline with a fleet of two Boeing aircraft in configuration of Business Class operating on the route from Paris-Orly to New York-Newark, was purchased by British Airways for 54... more
AirlinesUS Airways and Air China signed a code-sharing deal
Beijing, China - Starting from June 25th
US Airways Group announced it has begun a code-sharing alliance with Air China Ltd. The changes took effect June 25. The marketing deal will allow US Airways to add its airline code to Air China flights... more
AirlinesOil price crisis: also TAP cuts flights and personnel
Lisbon, Portugal - A 102 million Euro loss until May
The high oil price continues to make a corner in airlines in difficulties. This is the time of TAP, Portuguese airline, that has decided to cut flights and personnel, the local press reported. The carrier... more
AirlinesMeridiana: members' assembly approved 2007 accounts
Olbia, Italy - Board confirmed administrators' appointment
"Meridiana SpA members' general meeting has approved 2007 December 31th accounts, as suggested by the board. Last year's business registered a 1,1m Euro net income. Total amount of 2007's revenues is... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net debt as of 31 May 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to 1121 million Euros
"- The Group’s net debt as of 31 May 2008 amounted to 1.121 million euros, with a decrease in net indebtedness of 237 million euros (-17.5%) compared to the situation on 30 April 2008 which was 1.358 m... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines applies a fuel surcharge tax also at "Miles bought" tickets
New York, USA - It's a surcharge up to 50 USD for each ticket
Problem with high fuel prices force airline to found new routes to keep their incomes: Delta Airlines decided to apply a fuel surcharge tax of up to 50 USD to tickets bought with points accumulated by... more
AirlinesAirOne: mobile check-in service is now available
Rome, Italy - By mobile phones or handheld organisers in via internet
"AirOne’s new Mobile Check-in service is now available and will permit passengers who have an electronic ticket, and are travelling with only hand baggage, to check themselves in using their internet a... more
AirlinesTWC Aviation orders 2 Cessna Citation Columbus business jets
Wichita, USA - Industry secured 36 orders by the end of the first quarter
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Incorporated company, has received an order for two model 850 Citation Columbus business jets from TWC Aviation of Burbank, Calif. The Columbus provides fuel efficiency... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): director resigns
Rome, Italy - It's Prof. Carlo Santini
"Prof. Carlo SANTINI has resigned from his post as a Director of ALITALIA. According to the provisions set out in the Stock Exchange Regulations 'Istruzioni al Regolamento dei Mercati Organizzati e... more
AirlinesAlitalia: deliberations by shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - Approval for balance sheet; nomination of Directors and Board of Auditors; selection of new auditing firm
"The Shareholders’ Meeting of ALITALIA - Linee Aeree Italiane SpA met last Saturday, chaired by Mr Aristide Police. The Shareholder’s Meeting approved the ALITALIA balance sheet as of 31 December 200... more
AirlinesAirOne about the strike fixed for next Saturday
Rome, Italy - For four hours, from 12 to 4pm
"An union of pilots, that in AirOne counts 13 members on over 300, has fixed a four hour strike (from 12 to 4pm) for next Saturday, on July 5, to contest the work contract already signed with other union... more
AirlinesAirOne: the new intercontinental flight from Malpensa to Boston is inaugurated today
Rome, Italy - Since yesterday the carrier also flies to Chicago
"The new AirOne intercontinental flight from Milan-Malpensa to Boston has begun service. At 11:05 this morning an AirOne Airbus A-330/200 took off from Milan-Malpensa for its 9 hour flight to Boston’s-Logan I... more
AirlinesAirOne's first ever flights from Malpensa to Chicago
Rome, Italy - They are the airline’s first long range flights
"AirOne today inaugurated its first intercontinental flight from Milan to Chicago. At 12 noon today an Airbus A330-200 dressed in the colours of AirOne took off from Milan-Malpensa for the ten hour flight... more
AirlinesIcelandair runs to safety against the crisis of the high oil price
Reykjavík , Iceland - Personnel and flight's cuts
Also the Icelandic regional airline Reykjavík-based Icelandair runs to safety against the crisis provoked by the excessive increase of the oil price and the consequent economic slowdown. The company announces... more
AirlinesMatteo Marzotto, Italian ENIT President: "Alitalia is a shame for Made in Italy"
Rome, Italy - "In this way a businessman loses face"
"Alitalia is a shame for Made in Italy", these are the words of the new ENIT President Matteo Marzotto. According to the manager, Alitalia has not any future. "If a businessman -Marzotto said- has this... more
AirlinesAlitalia, indiscretions mention Meridiana
Rome, Italy - Today the hearing of the Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti
The hearing of the Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti in front of the Accounts and Public Works Commissions of Chamber and Senate on the Alitalia situation is forecast for today. In the meantime to... more
AirlinesAeroflot increases fares and cuts investments
Moscow, Russia - The statements by the General Manager
Aeroflot, Russian national airline, has disclosed its investment projects are threatened from the growth of the oil price. The fuel currently costs the double compared with the last year, "A situation... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flights in Oman
Rome, Italy - Also in United Arab Emirates
"Qatar Airways flies from Italy to a wide links' network via-Doha to the main Emirates and Oman's destinations. Eight flights take-off everyday from Doha, bounding to Dubai while 6 daily connections... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines ready to discharge 950 pilots
Atlanta, USA - The UAL share lost yesterday 15%
The high oil price continues to claim many victims. The US airline United Airlines, a UAL subsidiary, has ready the first 100 letters of discharge for pilots, on 950 cuts forecast. The notice will arrive... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Gandalf Case", the ugly affair of the Via della Magliana Company
Rome, Italy - It risks to lose 135 slots
Troubles never end for Alitalia. After the Volare tender, here arrives the Gandalf tangle. Two years ago, Antitrust issued a disposition for the purchase of the regional airline Gandalf in bankruptcy... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a newco possibility is ahead with AirOne too
Rome, Italy - Economy minister's audition at public works and accounts Commission on Wednesday
A strategical alliance like the one between United and Continental is the example Alitalia could follow to find a foreign partner, Italian press reports. The most believable assumption is the constitution... more
AirlinesAlitalia: law's text about the loan-bridge
Rome, Italy - It's been approved yesterday by the Senate
"I attest that Senate of Republic, on 2008 June, 19th, has passed the bill, government unprompted, already approved by the Senate and modified by the Chamber of Deputies: conversion into a law, with changes,... more
AirlinesAir Fiji, denied indiscretions about a possible closure
Suva, Fiji - In short time a reorganization of the airline
Speculation that Air Fiji was closing its operations was proved untrue when the company released a statement concerning the matter earlier this week. Rumours started when CEO Sialeni Vuetaki predicted... more
AirlinesMeridiana, the unions find unacceptable the new business plan
Rome, Italy - "It was the reduction's request for the work-cost"
The Meridiana's new business plan has been presented yesterday, and the first negative reply is arrived from the FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL and UIL-Trasporti unions: "It was not the presentation of the new business... more
AirlinesJin Air new Asian low-cost airline
Seoul, Korea - First flight scheduled on next July 17th
On next July, 17th, a new low-fare airline will start its activities: it's called "Jin Air", based in Seoul (South Korea), and it will operates flights from capital Seoul to Jeju island, far from South-east... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines and United Airlines announce plan for global cooperation
Chicago, Usa - Continental plans to join Star Alliance
"Continental Airlines and United Airlines yesterday announced a framework agreement to cooperate extensively, linking their networks and services worldwide to the benefit of customers, and creating revenue... more
AirlinesAlitalia: shareholders' assembly
Rome, Italy - It will take place on June 28, 2008
"ALITALIA announces that, with reference to the Shareholders’ Assembly convened for 27 and 28 June 2008 (first and second call respectively) there is every reason to expect, on the basis of the information a... more
AirlinesSpanair sales process abandoned
Stockholm, Sweden - SAS Group to keep Spanair
"As communicated in the SAS Group Strategy plan, Strategy 2011, SAS has been in a process of divesting Spanair. The target for the SAS Group has been to finalize this process before the end of second Quarter... more