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AirlinesPension reform: British Airways victim of trade unions
Rome, Italy - The airline bets on the pension fund to tackle the deficit
British Airways called to discuss with GMB members the pension scheme's reform package set to tackle the GBP 2 bn deficit registered by the NAPS (New Airways Pension Scheme) fund. The package is based... more
AirlinesJetBlue’s countermove after Saint Valentine day’s discomforts
New York, USA - The carrier announces the “JetBlue Customers Bill of Right”
JetBlue airline announces the “JetBlue Customers Bill of Right”, a compensation program to be adopted in case of flight delays and cancellations. The Bill of Right is the carrier’s countermove to th... more
AirlinesAir France informs its customers about the transfer of the Rome passenger agency
Rome, Italy - From via Sardegna to Terminal B of Fiumicino airport
Air France informs its customers as from February 24, 2007 the passengers agency of via Sardegna 40 in Rome to close for the transfer in Terminal B of Fiumicino airport, and will reopen on February 26. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: decisions by the shareholders' meeting of yesterday
Rome, Italy - The Board of Directors' five members
"Alitalia informs that stockholders’ assembly, gathered yesterday, has appointed a Board of Directors composed of five members: Prof. Lawyer, Berardino Libonati, President; Prof. Counsel Aristide P... more
AirlinesRyanair-Aer Lingus: EU asks still a month of time
Brussels, Belgium - In the inquiry about the request by Ryanair towards the second airline
The problem about EU Transport Commission is investigating from last December 20 is that Ryanair, Irish low-cost, would buy Aer Lingus, also it Irish. The fear by the Commission is that can incur, developing... more
AirlinesThe confrontation between Ryanair-Brown continues
London, United Kingdom - The airline acquires a tabloid's page to express its protest
Ryanair, Irish low-cost carrier, invites all its passengers to send to Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, an email of protest against the doubling of APD (Air Passenger Duty) and buys an advertising... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: daily non-stop service between New York and Athens
New York, Usa - Effective June 7, 2007
"Continental Airlines, the world's fifth largest airline, announced it will launch daily nonstop flights between New York/Newark and Athens effective June 7, 2007 (eastbound), subject to government approval. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): president and advisors to draw in all EUR 132.000 every year
Rome, Italy - Salaries in comparison
The assembly of the shareholders, beyond to have designed the Alitalia's new Board of Directors, composed by Bernardino Libonati, Aristide Police, Giovanni Sabatini, Carlo Santini and Luciano Vannozzi,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): official the new Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - The 50,44% of the capital was present to the Assembly
It is official. The new Alitalia's Board of Directors will be guided by the lawyer Bernardino Libonati (see AVIONEWS) and at him's side to be Aristide Police, Giovanni Sabatini, Carlo Santini and Luciano... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: plan growth in key markets for Summer 2007
Paris, France - +5.6% on the long-haul network and +4.3% on the medium-haul network
For the Summer 2007, the Air France-KLM Group will be increasing capacity by 5.4% compared with last Summer, up 5.6% on the long-haul network and 4.3% on the medium-haul network. Both airlines will... more
AirlinesAir France: for the Summer 2007 it strengthens the offer with North America
Paris, France - It will be started the 6th daily flight towards New York
Air France strengthens its offer of 7,7% towards North America for Summer 2007. The 6th daily flight towards New York will be started with departure from Paris at 9:00pm and arrival in "J.F.Kennedy"... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the day of reckoning
Rome, Italy - The total loss 2006 could get near to EUR 900 million
New Board of Directors, guided by the lawyer Bernardino Libonati, expert on company law, that will be appointed today, will have a priority to solve: the truth on the counts of Alitalia. The new five... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the new Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Bernardino Libonati is designating as President by Treasure Ministry
The new Board of Directors will be appointed today. Giancarlo Cimoli's era is closing. Treasure Ministry, that is the majority shareholder with 49,91%, has designated the lawyer Bernardino Libonati as... more
AirlinesLivingston: fifteen bidders
Milan, Italy - The sell-off is related no less than 80%
The bidders reached to Mediobanca for the purchase of Livingston airline are fifteen. Among the candidates is confirmed the presence of AirOne, Giuseppe Statuto, Gruppo Radici together with Antonello... more
AirlinesThe Volare Airlines crisis makes Alitalia's situation worse
Milan, Italy - The statements of Alessandro Cenci, national coordinator of FIT-CISL-Unione Piloti
"The Volare Airlines crisis continues. The situation is made worse and so negatively accounts for Alitalia's budget", so Alessandro Cenci, national coordinator of FIT-CISL-Unioni Piloti comments. In last... more
AirlinesLufthansa earning increased 77% in 2006
Berlin, Germany - Equal to EUR 800 million
Lufthansa indicated that 2006 earnings jumped 77%, according to preliminary figures, as taxes fell, the carrier flew more passengers and a ticket surcharge helped compensate for higher fuel costs. Compared... more
AirlinesHungary: the national carrier Malev sold to Airbridge
Budapest, Hungary - In 1992 it was purchased by Alitalia
APV, privatization Agency of Bulgaria, made known the Hungarian airline Malev will be sold to AirBridge, a Russian company. APV sent the privatization process last December 2006. The flag carrier of... more
AirlinesQuerelle Meridiana-AirOne: stop to the flights for Lampedusa
Palermo, Italy - As from March 25, 2007
As from March 25, 2007, the flight towards Lampedusa island, operated by Meridiana, will be cancelled. It will be possible to realize the last flight on March 24, 2007. This fact is linked to the querelle... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: denial about candidature regarding Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The French airline has not changed its position since then
"AIR FRANCE-KLM has had no contact whatsoever with Mr Bernabe, nor with any investor, contrary to the allegations published in the newspaper 'Finanza Mercati' yesterday. AIR FRANCE-KLM clearly stated... more
AirlinesAir Italy launches two new destinations: Mozambico and Madagascar
Milan, Italy - The flights will be operated by Boeing aircraft
Summer network by Air Italy predicts a further strengthening on Africa: beyond the charter services for Mombasa, Zanzibar and the schedule flights for Nairobi, two new important markets will add: Mozambico,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines has the new Moscow's Domodedovo airport as reference, from yesterday
Milan, Italy - It was, previously, that of Sheremetyevo
"Austrian Airlines flights to Moscow, from yesterday, will have Domodedovo as Russian reference airport and not that one of Sheremetyevo. The advanced Domodedovo air station is easy reachable from Moscow's... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc expands its fleet
Rabat, Morocco - The carrier wants to invest USD 2 billion in aircraft for the 2007-2013 period
Moroccan flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said it took delivery of a 737/800 Boeing aircraft as part of a plant to expand its fleet. The airline would add another 737/800 jet next month and an Airbus A-321... more
AirlinesLivingston SpA announces its schedule for Summer 2007
Milan, Italy - During the BIT (International Tourism Fair)
"Livingston SpA, the Italian carrier for leisure links, - both scheduled and charter -, owned by Gruppo Ventaglio, announces its schedule for Summer season 2007 (March 29 to October 27) on the occasion... more
AirlinesNew direct route Dubai-Houston served by Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The link is the second destination in USA, operational from next December 3, 2007
Emirates prepares to launch new services to Houston (Texas), the second destination in USA, operational from next December 3, 2007. The no-stop route between Dubai and Houston will be served, initially,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines possible target of a share raid
New York, USA - A share should cost between 46 and 52 dollars
A group including Goldman Sachs and British Airways is considering a bid for American Airlines parent company AMR. According these indiscretions between 46 and 52 dollar could be offered to each share. Until... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: award as "The best airline in Middle East"
Rome, Italy - The prize assigned by "Global Traveller"
"According to an international survey carried out by the US specialized magazine 'Global Traveller', Qatar Airways is the best carrier in Middle East. The exploration has been made from February to... more
AirlineseasyJet: Madrid becomes 17th carrier's base in Europe
Milan, Italy - Among the routes of next inauguration also Ciampino-Madrid and to Lyons
"Andy Harrison, easyJet's CEO, has inaugurated officially today 17th carrier's base in Europe at Madrid-Barajas' airport. The carrier expects, for 2007, to transport over 2 million of passengers departing... more
AirlinesThai Airways to buy other A-330 airplanes
Bangkok, Thailand - In compensation for delays in the delivery of A-380
Thai Airways International has approved the purchase of eight A-330/300 aircraft from Airbus at a discount of more than USD 10 million each. Airbus had offered the discount in compensation for delays... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): 20% of AirOne in pawn to Intesa-Sanpaolo Bank
Rome, Italy - Passera: "105 million of Euro is just an initial investment"
"105 million of Euro from Intesa-Sanpaolo Bank to AirOne is just a first investment", the bank's CEO Corrado Passera said at a conference in Mumbai Economic Forum, India. Italy's Treasury said on Tuesday... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the satisfaction of Montezemolo for the presence of Italian concert parties
Mumbai, India - Intervention during the India-Italy Business Forum in Mumbai
Confindustria president, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, expressed his satisfaction for the presence of Italian concert parties after the communication of short list that includes: Carlo Toto-AirOne, Carlo... more
AirlinesAlitalia: five candidates for the privatization of the carrier
Rome, Italy - The term for the bidding is predicted in mid-April
The candidates for the Alitalia's privatization are five: Italian Treasure Minister announced yesterday evening. In short list there are: 1 - AP Holding with AirOne. Carlo Toto, CEO of the carrier... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: Winter storm will affect flights in Northeast through today
Houston, Usa - The interested airports are New York, Cleveland and several others in the region
"Due to worsening weather conditions in the Northeast, Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by the weather. Freezing precipitation is expected... more
AirlinesMaxi-order by Korean Air to Boeing
Seoul, South Korea - The Asiatic carrier placed a deal worth USD 5,5 bn
An order that opens the competition regarding the sales between two giants Boeing (American) and Airbus (European) that placed yesterday by Korean Air, South-Korean Asiatic airline, that has made to Boeing... more
AirlinesMyair.com inaugurates six new routes
Milan, Italy - For a total of 46 new weekly flights
"Myair.com informs that, from next February 15, will begin to operate the routes departing from Orio al Serio to Sofia, Casablanca, Bordeaux, Metz-Nancy, Lille and from Rome-Ciampino to Sofia. In next... more
AirlinesAirOne orders ten new A-320 airplanes
Milan, Italy - The second Italian carrier has a total of 40 aircraft
"AirOne, the second Italian carrier, has announced today the purchase of 10 new A-320 planes, as per contracts signed in November and December 2006. To date Italian airline has underwritten buying orders... more
AirlinesTUIfly, German low-cost, will be present at the BIT's 27th edition
Milan, Italy - With its last newness
"TUIfly, the new German low-cost of TUI Group, born from the integration between Hapag-Llyod Express and Hapagfy, will be present at BIT 2007 (Tourism International Fair), the exhibition of the Italian... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and the new baggage charges
London, United Kingdom - When it says "To have a double standard"
British Airways (BA) to introduce new baggage charges next February 13. From Tuesday, passengers face paying up to 240 pounds (about EUR 360) if they want to check in more than one bag on a long haul... more
AirlinesRyanair launches 8th route from "Riviera del corallo"
Alghero, Italy - Alessia Viviani: "It is the main national airport of reference for the carrier"
A few days ago 8th destination of Ryanair was launched: Alghero-DüsseldorfWeeze and on the occasion of Alessia Viviani, vice-director marketing for Italy of Irish airline stated: "I am very content to... more
AirlinesThe Irish Flight Safety Board launches accusations against Ryanair's pilots
Dublin, Ireland - And the airline menaces to dismiss them
"The safety is the priority number one of Ryanair", the Irish no-frills carrier's spokesperson declared it. The facts: the Irish Flight Safety Authority would have accused, in a report, some airline's... more
AirlinesEmirates increases its routes to Africa
Milan, Italy - The links will be made by A-330/200 airplane
Emirates, carrier based in Dubai, strengthens its presence in Africa with the introduction of daily flights to Sudan. Recently the airline has intensified its presence in Khartoum, introducing an extra... more
AirlinesAlitalia: on February 12 is an important date for the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - Out Fabio Scaccia
On February 12 is looming an important date for Alitalia, for two expires. According to press sources, Treasure Ministry could communicate next Monday the names of the subjects selected among the eleven... more
AirlinesEurofly: the strike announced for next February 10 has been postponed
Turin, Italy - For not respect of the contract conditions
The strike of the Eurofly's pilots announced for next February 10 has been postponed on March 14, 2007. The delay, announced by ANPAC, Italian Pilots Association, has come out from a meeting passed yesterday... more
AirlinesQatar: Rome-Doha by an Airbus A-330/200 airplane
Rome, Italy - The use of this aircraft after the experimentation of Milan-Doha route
After to have experimented with Milan-Doha route operating it by new Airbus A-330/200 plane, Qatar Airways decided to use this aircraft also for the Rome-Doha route. The aircraft has a twin class configuration... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: announcing strikes and agitation should cost about GBP 80 million
London, United Kingdom - Willie Walsh, CEO of the airline stated it
The personnel's strikes and agitations of last period could cost about GBP 80 million in lost revenue. Willie Walsh, CEO of British Airways stated it. Even if the strike announced was suspended, thousand... more
AirlineseasyJet traffic increased in January
London, United Kingdom - The share decreases 2,32% to 674 pence
In January 2006, passenger traffic of British low-cost easyJet has grown +11,1% equal to 2,5 million of passengers (2,3 million in the same period of last year). British carrier recorded also a load factor... more
AirlinesNew routes by Emirates towards Brazil
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - By next October 2007
The carrier of Dubai, born on October 1985, in the field of its swift expansion process, lands in South America opening six new weekly routes from Dubai-Sao Paolo, Brazil, operates with a Boeing 777/200... more
AirlinesSkyEurope transported 184.041 passengers in January 2007
Bratislava, Slovakia - An increase equal to 38,1% respect to the same period of 2006
SkyEurope Airlines, Central Europe’s low-cost airline, transported a total of 184.041 passengers in January 2007, an increase of 38.1% compared to the same month of last year. SkyEurope’s load factor act... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: a punctuality rate of 74,3%
Washington, USA - USD 7 billion of revenue
On January 2007, Continental Airlines recorded a punctuality rate of 74,3%, according to the information of the US Transport Department, and a factor of flight completion equal to 99,6%. The traffic... more
AirlinesVolareweb.com confirms the operated destinations
Milan, Italy - Milan-Paris is the only European route
Volareweb.com opened the Summer sales: the current operated destinations were confirmed. In particular, the carrier will continue to operate two daily flights from Milan-Linate to Paris-Orly, and this... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Lufthansa behind Unicredit?
Rome, Italy - Alessandro Profumo denies a direct investment in Alitalia
Rumors suggest behind UNICREDIT bank by Alessandro Profumo, who denied yesterday a direct investment in Alitalia, but stated to act for a client, lurked the German carrier Lufthansa. This idea should... more