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AirlinesJapan Airlines to pay 110 million dollars fine
Washington, USA - To have priced fixing on international cargo shipments
Japan Airlines agreed to plead guilty to price fixing on international cargo shipments and pay a $110 million (U.S.) fine, the U.S. justice department said yesterday. In the plea agreement, which was... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a meeting between Government and management has been announced for next week
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi-Sarkozy, a meeting to talk about the proposal by Air France-KLM
A meeting between Government and Alitalia management has been announced for the next week, the new Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, said, and added the matter with Air France-KLM could be reopened only... more
AirlinesUS Airways, option of buying window and aisle seats
Atlanta, USA - At the prize of 5 US dollars
US Airways said it will begin offering passengers the option of buying an aisle or window seat in the front of the plane for at least 5 US dollars. The new choice seats program, the latest entrant in the... more
AirlinesStansted, Ryanair opposes the increase of airports' charges
London, United Kingdom - Irish airline join the debate about prices with easyJet
Ryanair join the debate of airlines seeking judicial review proceedings against BAA about last increased fees at London airports. In last days, easyJet said that it would challenge the price rise at Gatwick... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, negative results of 1st Q2008
Atlanta, USA - A loss of 328 million dollars
American Airlines reported a net loss of 328 million dollars for the first quarter of 2008. The current quarter results compare to a net profit of 81 million dollars for the first quarter of 2007. Record... more
AirlinesKorean Air to launch new Summer charter routes
Milan, Italy - And new no-stop flights from South Korea to Munich
Korean Air will start chartered flights to Vietnam’s Danang, Australia’s Cairns and Russia’s Irkutsk in expectation of an increase in the number of tourists during the summer vacation season. Korean Air w... more
AirlinesEl Al doubles from the airport of Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - A launch offer to 464 Euro all inclusive
Starting from May 11th, the Israeli airline El Al doubles frequencies from the airport of Milan-Malpensa to Tel Aviv. This route will be reinforced with a second flight on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday the meeting between the management and CONSOB
Rome, Italy - "The Board of Directors is continuing to monitor the Company’s operational performance and financial and asset situation"
"At the request of the Italian Stock Exchange Controller (CONSOB), a meeting was held between CONSOB and the president and other representatives of Alitalia represented by the chairman, during which Alitalia’s s... more
AirlineseasyJet against the charges' increase for Gatwick's passengers
London, United Kingdom - The low-cost airline into a debate with CAA
UK's low-cost airline easyJet has told BAA (British airport authority), that it is withholding part of 21% passenger charge increase at London-Gatwick airport, waiting for the end of the legal controversy. Strongly... more
AirlinesDelta-Northwest merger (2): first curious numbers on the commercial operation
Atlanta, USA - The world's greatest airline will have a fleet of 800 airplanes
First financial indiscretions on the merger between the two US carriers Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. According to these rumors, the commercial operation has a value of 3.3 billion dollars... more
AirlinesAir Transat adds another A-310 airplane to its fleet
Toronto, Canada - 74 flight attendants and 14 pilots have been recruited thanks to the new airplane
Another Airbus A-310/300 enters in the Air Transat's fleet. The wide-body airplane's total number of the fleet is 17 aircraft (13 A-310 and four A-330/300). Thanks to the new arrival 74 flight attendants... more
AirlinesRyanair, Milan-Manchester in offer
Milan, Italy - Special fares for the inauguration of the new connection
New Ryanair's flight which connects Milan-Orio al Serio with Manchester from last April, 10th, has already given positive results, in according to Alessia Viviani, Italian marketing director of the Irish... more
AirlinesDelta-Northwest merger, no shareholding by Air France
Atlanta, USA - The priority is not in the US market
Air France will not participate to the merger project between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines because "The liquidity resources of the two airlines do not request supplementary financing through... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Aeroflot hypothesis reappears
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi: "For Alitalia will be found an all-Italian solution within one month"
"For Alitalia will be found an all-Italian solution within one month". These are the first statements of the new Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi. In the meantime, the Aeroflot's hypothesis reappears.... more
AirlinesVarig moves away from Europe
San Paolo, Brazil - Madrid gets out from the network of the Brazilian airline
Varig, the third biggest Brazilian airline, has announced by a release from Gol (Affiliate company), that it's going to leave European market. After cancellations of the flights from San Paolo to London,... more
AirlinesDelta-Northwest merger (2): sharing of transatlantic routes in the SkyTeam alliance
Atlanta, USA - Along with Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines and KLM
Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines and four of their international partners will combine their transatlantic routes in the SkyTeam alliance. The Department of Transportation (DOT) said it would... more
AirlinesFinnair sells six Boeing MD-80 airplanes to Allegiant Air
Helsinki, Finland - They will be operating starting from 2009
Finnair, Finnish national airline, has sold six Boeing MD-80 aircraft and three spare engines it owns to the Allegiant Travel Company’s low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, which is domiciled in Las Vegas, N... more
AirlinesQantas and Pacific Airlines create the new low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific
Sydney, Australia - In August the delivery of the first A-320 airplane
In accordance with a strategic and commercial partnership between Qantas and Pacific Airlines a new low-cost carrier, called Jetstar Pacific, will be created. It will operate as part of Qantas' budget... more
AirlinesDelta-Northwest union, the risky procedure's steps
Atlanta, USA - Northwest brand will disappear
The union between USA's carriers Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines will have to contend with many steps to complete the procedure, first of all the abolition of the second brand. One problem to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "It threatens to stay out of IATA"
Geneva, Switzerland - Bisignani's warning
Hard moment for Alitalia. After the freeze of privatization's procedure -due to the stop for the votings ended yesterday with Berlusconi's Pdl winning- and after ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the meeting between management and unions
Rome, Italy - Negotiation with Air France-KLM could not be resumed
The meeting between Alitalia's management and unions is arranged for today. They will discuss about the situation of the talks after the political voting, since negotiations with Air France-KLM could not... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviación challenges Europe
City of Mexico, Mexico - Next opening of two direct connections with London and Barcelona
Following to the entrance in the oneworld® alliance (see AVIONEWS), Mexicana de Aviación, the airline that decided to concentrate all its efforts in the US market, challenges Europe, and announces new r... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines combining to create America's premier global airline
Milan, Italy - The new airline will offer easy flights inside USA, for Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia
"Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corporation announced an agreement in which the two carriers will combine in an all-stock transaction with a combined enterprise value of USD 17.7 billion.... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines e Northwest Airlines, tomorrow the official announcement of the merger
Atlanta, USA - Richard Anderson would have to be CEO of the new airline
The official announcement of the merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines will be given tomorrow. According to the first indiscretions, the asset's value of Northwest would be about three... more
AirlinesAlitalia, while waiting votings' results, AirOne announces a new proposal
Rome, Italy - Share increases in Piazza Affari
Results of the political's votings would show next moves about Alitalia affair. In according to some national press sources, AirOne is going to negotiate again. Carlo Toto, Ap Holding's manager, would... more
AirlinesThe "Black-List" of the airlines not allowed to fly in the EEC skies
Rome, Italy - This list is updated at today
LEGAL NOTICE The civil aviation authorities of Member States of the European Community are only able to inspect aircraft of airlines that operate flights to and from Community airports; and in view... more
AirlinesAer Lingus, special fares to go to Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - Until April, 15th
Irish national-flag airline Aer Lingus has launched some special offers to reach airports of Dublin, Cork and Belfast from EUR 37. Through the official airline's web-site, www.aerlingus.com, who wants... more
AirlinesKorean Air, 4 weekly flights Rome-Seoul
Rome, Italy - The connection will be served on Saturday too
Korean Air has included in its schedule its 4th weekly flight from Seoul to Rome-Fiumicino, which will be operated on Saturday in addition to the flights leaving on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; a Boeing... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Palazzo Chigi denies new plan by Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - Lagarde: "The two parts must decide if restore the talks"
The situation between Alitalia and Air France-KLM has continual ups and downs. Here comes the statement of the French Finance Minister, Christine Lagarde, about the possibility to restore the talks: "Only... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): load factor and passengers slump at Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - Failed feederage and preference to other airlines
Load factor of Alitalia's flight on Malpensa slumps at 49% in the first week of April. Passengers traffic is decreased of 84% after the flights' reduction, and it's been significant on the market share... more
AirlinesAlitalia: maybe a preliminary agreement next week
Rome, Italy - Letta: "A second chance for a deal can be concluded"
According to a source at the meeting, Enrico Letta - Italian Economy Undersecretary - said "The government will present Air France-KLM with a plan next week aimed at persuading it to return to talks".... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Letta: "Air France-KLM's proposal is the only one"
Rome, Italy - "And company's liquidity is going to finish"
"Air France-KLM's proposal is the only one at the moment, and our national-flag airline cannot survive by itself, and, as certified by Alitalia's Board, company's liquidity is going to finish". Enrico... more
AirlinesMalpensa, a new hub for Jet Airways
Milan, Italy - It's the second one in Europe for the Indian airline
In 2009, Indian airline Jet Airways will have a second hub at Malpensa airport, from where the flights to USA will take-off. President Naresh Goyal has explained at heart of this enlargement in the... more
AirlinesSan Francisco marks second Westcoast gateway for Emirates
Milan, Italy - The Dubai's airline has announced daily services from next October
"Following news of only four weeks ago that it would start services to Los Angeles, Emirates announced plans to launch an additional service to the U.S. West Coast. The airline will fly non-stop from... more
AirlinesHong Kong, low-cost Oasis Hong Kong airlines fails
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - It was born in 2006
Oasis Hong Kong airlines has failed. The economic crisis which has damaged the air transport didn't save this small low-cost airline that used to offer special fares to flight from China to Europe and... more
AirlinesResolutions approved by the 2008 Annual General Meeting of SAS AB
Stockholm, Sweden - The Meeting resolved that no dividend would be paid to shareholders for 2007
"The Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, approved the motion put forward by the Nomination Committee regarding the re-election of the following Board members of SAS AB: Jens Erik Christensen,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - AZ Services out of perimeter of the new airline
The meeting between Government and Unions has been announced today. According to some press sources, the Unions would be willing to leave AZ Services out of perimeter of the new airline and to accept the... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: schedule changes boost capacity on regional routes
Rome, Italy - And South West Pacific destinations
"Singapore Airlines will be making some adjustments to its schedules in response to changing patterns in demand for travel. The adjustments will reallocate capacity among the routes and result in an increase... more
AirlinesA new reality has landed in Italy
Milan, Italy - Hainan Airlines now belongs to BSP
"Seda (European airlines company), GSA (General sales agent) Hainan Airlines' exclusive, announces that from April, 1st, Hanan Airlines is joined the Italian BSP. Hainan Airlines flies through 50 destinations... more
AirlinesVueling has transported 1,4 m passengers in the first quarter, increasing of 32,1% compared to 2007
Milan, Italy - The airline has carried 539.042 people in March with a load factor medium of 72,4%
"Vueling, the next generation airline, has transported altogether 1.415.896 passengers in the first 2008's quarter, increasing of 32,1% compared to the same period of 2007. Moreover, the airline has... more
AirlinesAer Lingus: partnership with United Airlines from November, 1st
Dublin, Ireland - Signs code-share agreement with leading US carrier
Aer Lingus and United Airlines have yesterday announced that they will commence a code-share agreement that will enable seamless booking on each other's flights from November, 1th 2008. The agreement... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines cancels hundreds flights due to a FAA disposition
Dallas, USA - Loss of maintenance to the MD-80 fleet
Recent extraordinary inspections by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are provoking serious hardships to American Airlines and all US customers. AA cancelled yesterday 500 flights, and the carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia: satisfaction by ANPAC after the yesterday Board
Rome, Italy - Shares readmitted in the Stock Exchange
"Satisfaction for the decision of the Alitalia's Board. I hope the Italian Government plans the negotiations with the support's action in our mediation with Air France-KLM". These are the words of Fabio... more
AirlinesMexicana to join oneworld alliance
Los Angeles, Usa - Its fleet is composed of 62 aircraft
"Mexicana is to join oneworld®. Mexico and Central America’s leading airline today accepted a formal invitation to become part of the world’s leading quality airline alliance after being unanimously elec... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles, postponed deadline for the dossier's presentation to the bankruptcy Court
Venice, Italy - Boldrin aims at recover flights within May
Postponed on April 30th the deadline for the Alpi Eagles dossier's presentation for the relaunch of the airline. The decision has been made by the bankruptcy judge, and the national press reports the... more
AirlinesSterling launches Florence-Oslo "Low-cost" flights for EUR 60
Florence, Italy - Three direct weekly flights from the Tuscany regional capital
"Sterling airline has launched an amazing deal to promote flights Florence-Oslo round trip: EUR 60, all included. The promotional deal is purchasable directly on www.sterling.com or in a common travel... more
AirlinesTAP, clear increase in 2007
Lisbon, Portugal - Portuguese airline has ended the year with a EUR 32,8 m active
Fernando Pinto, "TAP"'s president, has announced with satisfaction the end of 2007 with an active that's brought EUR 32,8 m in the State' cashes. "TAP" has got a 68 airplanes' fleet (Airbus A-310, A-320,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): reappears the Italian concert-party
Rome, Italy - Lufthansa in partnership with Italian entrepreneurs
"A scheme at variable geometry is building to make up the future", here it return to speak again of an Italian concert-party for Alitalia. According to the national press, this scheme would see Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAlitalia: announced today the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - The meeting between Unions and Government announced for Thursday
The Alitalia Board of Directors has been announced today, while the meeting between Unions and Government on Thursday. The Air France-KLM Board has confirmed yesterday the cogency of the plan to acquire... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines extends its offer to/from Milan-Malpensa
Brussels, Belgium - With two extra daily frequencies
"Starting this April, Brussels Airlines will considerably increase its flights offer from the region of Milan. The airline will add two extra daily frequencies from Malpensa Airport to the European Capital. Following... more