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AirlinesContinental Airlines: load factor raises in September
Houston, Usa - 6,5% above last year's data
Houston-based Continental Airlines reported a September 2002 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 67,9%, 6,5 points above last year's September load factor. For September 2002, Continental reported... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines reports September traffic
Forth Worth, Usa - Up by a 28,9% over September 2001
Us largest air carrier American Airlines reported its systemwide traffic for September increased 28,9% over September 2001, a month during which the U.S. air traffic control system was shut down for several... more
AirlinesChance to win one million Qantas Frequent Flyer points
Sydney, Australia – Very convenient to book on line on Qantas website
Six lucky frequent flyers have the opportunity to win one million Qantas Frequent Flyer points and another 24 may win 250.000 points each by booking on the airline’s website – www.qantas.com – between 1 Oct... more
AirlinesUAL suspends dividend and interest payments
Chicago, Usa - To preserve cash and avoid a bankruptcy filing
The UAL Corporation, parent of United Airlines, will defer USD 5m in dividend and interest payments due on preferred securities as the airline seeks to preserve cash and avoid a bankruptcy filing. The... more
AirlinesLauda Air Italia to present its winter season schedule
Milan, Italy - Two new regular flights from Rome to Cancun (Mexico) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
Lauda Air Italia, the Milan-based Italian airline, will present officially its 2002/2003 winter season schedule on October 12. In its charter scheduling there is the new link from Milan to Yangon, Myanmar,... more
AirlinesNew cuts for Sas
Copenhagen, Denmark - A 320-redundancy plan follows the dismissal of 90 pilots
Scandinavian airline, SAS, announced a 320-redundancy plan that follows that the dismissal of 90 pilots. The three pilot national associations (in Sweden, Norway and Denmark) fears this plan represents... more
AirlinesLufthansa to hire over 2500 workers
Frankfurt, Germany - If market develops in a stable way
Germany's flagship airline Lufthansa has announced that, if air transport market should develop in a stable way, it could probably hire over 2500 new employees. Among such new workers 1800 are stewards,... more
AirlinesDelta cuts 1500 jobs
Atlanta, Usa - It represents 9.4% of the total company staff
Delta Air Lines forecasts it will lose about USD 350m in the third quarter, nearly twice as much as previously expected, because of sluggish revenue and demand. The announcement came a day after Atlanta-based... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways cuts its flights to Australia
Athens Greece - The Greek-orthodox Church disagrees
Olympic Airways, the Greek national airline, aims to cut its flights to Australia by the end of October, due to the economic crisis lasting for several years. "Expressing the feelings of the Greek-Australian... more
AirlinesUS Airways restructuring remains on track
Arlington, Usa - Retirement systems of Alabama to serve as the airline's new equity plan sponsor
US Airways' restructuring plan to emerge from Chapter 11 protection by early 2003 remains on track, following decisions issued today by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to allow the Retirement Systems of Alabama... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand passenger dies after a 13-hour flight
Sydney, Australia - The heart attack likely to have been caused by deep venous thrombosis (dvt)
A 25-year-old Australian woman died for a heart attack been likely caused by a deep venous thrombosis (dvt). The young woman had arrived at Los Angeles Airport on board an Air New Zealand flight from... more
AirlinesDelta Connection carrier Comair expands All-Jet fleet with addition of First Bombardier CRJ700
Cincinnati, Usa - Larger Jet enhances comfort and convenience for customers
Delta Connection carrier Comair is expanding the airline's all-jet fleet today with its first 70-passenger Bombardier CRJ700. The larger aircraft complements Comair's existing fleet of 40- and 50-seat... more
AirlinesLufthansa not to fear an Iraqi conflict
Frankfurt, Germany - And foresees to end 2002 with USD 500m operating profits
Whilst airlines such as British Airways and Alitalia have already announced that a potential war in Iraq would produce dramatic consequences on their performance, the German carrier Lufthansa stated that... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces Alaska sale
Atlanta, Usa - Fares valid through September 7, 2003
The Atlanta-based air carrier Delta Air Lines has announced to be set to offer special sale fares in all markets between Anchorage and the contiguous 48 U.S. states and Hawaii. The promotion, which includes... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines flight attendants statement on union coalition plan
Chicago, Usa - Statement of Greg Davidowitch, UAL AFA MEC president
Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, United Airlines Master Executive Council President Greg Davidowitch issued this statement today following his meeting with the leaders of the other unions representing... more
AirlinesGandalf-Air France: code-share agreement at risk
Rome, Italy - Due to French carrier reorganization plan
Because of the reorganization plan adopted by the Paris-headquartered carrier Air France, according to experts, the code-share agreement between the French air route and the Italian Gandalf could soon... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines salutes the armed forces with low military fares
Dallas, Usa - One-way fares start from USD 51
Southwest Airlines recently announced special military fares just in time for holiday travel on scheduled flights in its 58-city route system nationwide. "Southwest Airlines understands the importance... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines launched sale fares from Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria - Fares start from EUR 129
Austrian Airlines goes on with its promotion fares, and in fact after Vienna the air carrier launches its sale fares on flights departing from Salzburg. The new budget- fares, which start from EUR 129,... more
AirlinesKLM-Air France: merger no thanks, commercial alliance yes please
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - KLM CEO said
Leo van Wijk, chief executive officer at Royal Dutch Airlines NV, stated that the ongoing KLM-Air France talks aim to a commercial alliance with the French group, and not to a merger or a joint venture.... more
AirlinesBritish Airways took delivery of its 50th Airbus aircraft
London, Uk - An A320 to serve European destinations
British Airways, Uk's main airline, announced to have taken delivery of its 50th Airbus aircraft. The A320 plane, which is to enlarge BA's fleet at London-Heathrow airport, will serve European destinations.... more
AirlinesAir France: maybe a new strike on October 3
Paris, France - To protest against privatization
Tensions at Air France seem not to be finished yet as in fact airline's unions have called for action on October 3. If the protest should eventually take place, for the second time in a few weeks the airline's... more
AirlinesAir Canada-El Al:signed a code-share agreement
Toronto, Canada - To operate 7 weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Toronto
The Israeli airline El Al and the North American Air Canada announced to have signed a code-share agreement thanks to which they will jointly start a seven-time per week service between Tel Aviv and Toronto.... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to strenghten on its trans Atlantic routes
Washington, Usa - By the addition of a second Miami-London daily flight
The Forth Worth-based air carrier American Airlines is going to strenghten it trans-Atlantic links by launching a second daily service between Miami and London. Starting from October 27, the new service... more
AirlinesSkyTeam boosts Alitalia's operations
Atlanta, Usa - Mainly thanks to Delta and Air France
Alitalia, the Italian flagship air carrier, seems to positively take advantage of its participation to the international air grouping SkyTeam. As stated by Giorgio Callegari, Alitalia's alliances division... more
AirlinesAlitalia's CEO warns about the impact of a war in Iraq
Rome, Italy - A war could make the industrial plan insufficient
As reported on the columns of the Italian financial daily "Il Sole 24 Ore", Francesco Mengozzi, Alitalia's CEO, is worried about the impact a potential conflict in Iraq could have over his carrier. Concerns... more
AirlinesAir France to increase its capacity in winter 2002/2003
Paris, France - By a 7,5%
Air France, the French airline which is supposed to be privatized as of next October, announced it is going to raise its winter 2002/2003 capacity by a 7,5%. France's flag air route also said its long-haul... more
AirlinesVirgin Express to quit its expansion plan in Germany
Brussels, Belgium - Because of TUI's and Lufthansa's new low-cost airlines
Virgin Express, the Brussels-based airline owned by the British multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson, will not pursue anymore its expansion plan in Germany. As in fact both TUI - world's largest tour operator... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas to break even in 2002
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Good performance in July and August
Argentina's flagship airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, seems eventually able to take the right way to get out from the crisis. According to Antonio Manta, CEO at Aerolineas Argentinas, the airline in fact... more
AirlinesAlitalia's passengers to surf the Net as from early 2003
Rome, Italy - Thanks to four geostationary satellites
Thanks to 4 geostationary satellites, as of 2003 passengers flying on board Alitalia aircraft will be able to surf the Internet and to send and receive e-mails. At first the new service born in co-operation... more
AirlinesLufthansa to purchase ten new Airbus aircraft
Frankfurt, Germany - 10 A330-300s for its long haul fleet
Germany's flagship air carrier Lufthansa has announced it is set to purchase ten new A330-300, the aircraft made by the European giant Airbus, to improve its long-haul fleet. Such a move has been opted... more
AirlinesFrench government to unveil Air France's privatization plan next autumn
Paris, France - Premier's office said
There's no room to doubt anymore about the privatization of the French main airline Air France. "The government has the intention to present a plan this autumn," said Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin's... more
AirlinesDelta Connection to add new, larger jets at Newport News
Newport, Usa - New 70-seat Jet increases capacity to Delta's Atlanta hub
Delta Connection will offer customers expanded service at Newport News, Va., beginning Nov. 1, 2002, featuring the new 70-passenger Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft. The new schedule includes two round-trip... more
AirlinesOneworld 'speaks' more languages
Sydney, Australia - Re-launching its website
Oneworld, the international global airline alliance, today relaunches its website with a host of new features including downloadable brochures on its most popular alliance fares and the choice of six languages.... more
AirlinesSkyTeam Cargo celebrates its second anniversary
Hong Kong, China - Announces plans to create integrated global band by October 2002
In celebration of its two-year anniversary, SkyTeam Cargo executives hosted a press conference today at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2002 to announce new product and service initiatives, designed to extend... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and AT&T launch marketing agreement
Atlanta, Usa - Earn five miles for every dollar spent on Qualifying AT&T services
Atlanta based air carrier Delta Air Lines and Us communications giant AT&T today announced a marketing agreement that allows members of Delta's SkyMiles frequent flyer program to earn miles for using AT&T... more
AirlinesMalev launched its Venice-Budapest flight
Venice, Italy - Covered with 50-seat CRJ aircraft
The eastern Europe air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines has christened two days ago its first Venice-Budapest link. The new service is operated on board a 50-seat CRJ-200 ER twin-engined jet. At the moment... more
AirlinesMidwest Express Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants return to bargaining table
Milwaukee, Usa - Beginning September 19
Midwest Express Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants have agreed to return to contract negotiations beginning Thursday, September 19. Negotiations broke off in late August after the parties... more
AirlinesRyanair: from low-cost to no-cost
London, Uk - One million of free tickets up to September 23
The "no frills" Irish airline Ryanair came up with a smashing promotion as in fact, from yestarday, it decided to offer one million of free tickets. The amazing promotion, which would cost the airline... more
AirlinesMalev inaugurated yesterday its first Bologna-Budapest flight
Bologna, Italy - Because of the increasing demand on the route
The eastern Europe air carrier Malev Hungarian Airlines has christened yesterday its first Bologna-Budapest link. The new service has been launched in reply of the increasing demand of flights from northern... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air Malta signed a memorandum of understanding
Rome, Italy - To develop a business plan
Alitalia and Air Malta have signed a memorandum of understanding thanks to which both airlines will jointly develop a business plan on a future potential co-operation. The business plan involves a winter... more
Airlines"Delta's strategy is built on one basic element: US Airways' failure"
Washington, Usa - US Airways' boss said
According to David Siegel, chairman at Arlington-based Us Airways, "Delta's strategy is built on one basic element: US Airways' failure". Mr. Siegel also criticized Delta's potential alliance with Continental... more
AirlinesUS Airways' mechanics ratify restructuring agreement
Arlington, Usa - Thanks to which the airline will "emerge from bankruptcy early in 2003"
US Airways' mechanics and related workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 141-M, today ratified the agreement on the Company's restructuring with 57 percent voting... more
AirlinesAeris: Ancona( Italy)-Paris for just EUR 20
Ancona, Italy - As from next October 28
The French budget-price air carrier Aeris is set to launch its new Ancona (Italy)- Paris Orly link starting from next October 28. One way fares for the new service, which will be operated on board 148-seat... more
AirlinesKLM: no talks on strategic agreement with Air France
Amsterdam, The Netherlands- "Absolutely not"
Soon after the news about a possible agreement involving the acquisition of a stake in KLM capital by Air France broke out, a prompt denial came from the Amsterdam-based airline. "It's what you call in... more
AirlinesSmashing order for EasyJet
London, Uk - A decision will be taken by the end of this month
Uk's low-fare carrier EasyJet is likely set to take a final decision on its long-awaited order of 120 planes by the end of this month. The smashing 120-aircraft order is worth USD 5bn and aims to boost... more
AirlinesUS Airways introduces fall/winter sale fares systemwide
Arlington, Usa - Designed to jump-start travel demand in winter season
US Airways has introduced new Fall/Winter season sale fares designed to jump-start travel demand as it heads into the typically slow Winter travel season. The sale, which is valid for travel across the... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian on the way to privatization
Rome, Italy - Government looks for a strategic partner
The Middle East air carrier Royal Jordanian goes on with its privatization plan as in fact Jordan government announced to be looking for a strategic partner to sell a 49% stake of the air route.... more
AirlinesAir France to "conquer" KLM
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - French group to take a stake in KLM
According to Financial Times, Air France is in talks with Amsterdam-based KLM to start a wide co-operation through also the acquisition of a stake of the Dutch air carrier by the French group. The deal... more
AirlinesBritish Airways is still the world's biggest global airline
London, Uk - According to Iata
According to statistics by the International Air Transport Association (Iata), Uk's flagship airline British Airways is still world's biggest global air carrier. Data show in fact that Heathrow-headquartered... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines redesigns web site to offer more functionality for customers
Houston, Usa - Provides 'real-time' customer account information and online reward travel
Stars and stripes air route Continental Airlines has unveiled today its redesigned web site (continental.com) that provides more functionality for customers including "real-time" OnePass customer account... more