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AirlinesAegean Airlines: traffic data for the first nine months of 2019
Increased total investments for this year
AEGEAN carried 11.6 million passengers during the first nine months of 2019, reporting a 7% growth in passenger traffic. This growth is almost entirely due to the company’s 11% increase in international f... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Atlantia requests Intervention by the Italian MISE
Changes to the relaunch plan within a few days of the binding offer
Twelve days left until October 15th: by this date the consortium composed of Fs, Atlantia, Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and Delta must present the binding offer for the rescue of Alitalia;... more
AirlinesKorean Air to launch new routes
As of the end of this month
Korean Air will launch new flights to Clark, the Philippines, and Nanjing, China on October 27, and Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou, China, on October 28.From October 27, the airline will operate the Incheon-Clark... more
AirlinesAir France (2) takes over the A-350 airplane
The airline returns to the tradition of baptizing aircraft -VIDEO
Air France took delivery of its first A-350 airplane at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse (France) last September 27, 2019. By 2025, the airline will welcome a total of 28 A-350/900s into its fleet.To... more
AirlinesAir Italy: new Winter routes announced during an event
They will start at the end of October
Air Italy celebrated the launch of its Winter routes with an event, held in Milan in the presence of the company's most important stakeholders and partners.Speaking at the event, Rossen Dimitrov, its Chief... more
AirlinesThomas Cook: 16,000 passengers will return home today
The recovery program will continue until October 6th
Following the failure of Thomas Cook "Financial Times" stated that "the largest repatriation operation in times of peace" should be handled: it would involve returning about 600,000 tourists (see AVIONEWS).... more
AirlinesDelta announces Boston-Rome flight for Summer season 2020
And it expanded service to 10 trans-Atlantic destinations
Delta customers will have even more flight options between the US and Europe beginning in 2020, with new Summer service between Boston and Rome and expanded flying from three of the airline's hubs to 10... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: results and new routes
Fleet of aircraft and investments
Qatar Airways has published yesterday its annual report for 2018-19, highlighting the airline group’s success and underlying robust financial health in the face of the continued illegal airspace blockade a... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: traffic results in August
Passengers and cargo
Turkish Airlines announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for August.Global carrier’s international-to-international transfer passenger numbers increased in record numbers with a 9.4 percent i... more
AirlinesAegean: first half 2019 financial results
Total passenger traffic increased by 9%
AEGEAN announces its first half 2019 results with consolidated revenue at EUR 519.4 mil., 14% higher compared to 2018 and net losses narrowing to EUR 13.0 mil. from EUR 13.8 mil. in 2018, including the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: extension of the FS binding offer presentation deadline
The buyer consortium will be able to define the details of the carrier recovery plan
The Mise (Italian Economic Development Ministry) issued yesteday a note that reports:"Upon request by the Alitalia extraordinary commissioners, the Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli authorized... more
AirlinesLufthansa: first half of the year in red but focuses on new routes
CEO Spohr: "low-cost airlines crush competition"
The Lufthansa carrier has closed its accounts in red in the first half of this year and to restart, it will upgrade the routes for the long haul: from Munich, the A-330 aircraft of the German company will... more
AirlinesBritish Airways pilots threaten mega strike in November
"It would bring the airline to its knees"
After the dates of September 10 and 11, on the 27th of the same month, British Airways' pilots are going to plan another strike. They had promised further protest dates if their requests had not been heard... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines will fly directly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The cities previously operated with connecting flights
Short news. Turkish Airlines started its direct flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which were operated as connected flights until now. The flights served on Istanbul–Ho Chi Minh City–Istanbul and Ist... more
AirlinesAlitalia: still asked for an extension to present the binding offer
The new date is October 31st
Italian Railroads of the State (called Ferrovie dello Stato - FS) would have asked a shifted date to present the binding offer for the purchase of the airline Alitalia: the deadline was scheduled for September... more
AirlinesAigle Azur bankruptcy: the French carrier receives purchase proposals
But none of these meets the requirements
Aigle Azur, a French airline with its main operating base at Paris-Orly airport, declared bankruptcy on September 4 (see AVIONEWS). The oldest French airline could be saved only if it had found a buyer... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: still inconveniences after two days of strike
Only 90% of flights are guaranteed for today
More than 1700 cancelled flights and inconveniences for 195,000 passengers due to strikes on September 9 and 10 by pilots of the British Airways -BA- (see AVIONEWS). Also today on September 11 delays will... more
AirlinesAlitalia: data in August
Long-haul growth
Alitalia’s passenger revenues and number of travellers continue to grow in August 2019. In the eighth month of this year, the Italian airline recorded 2.5 per cent increase in passenger revenues, compared t... more
AirlinesAir Italy wins "Four Stars Apex" award
More than 1,000,000 flights rated across nearly 600 airlines
Air Italy announced that it has been rated as a "2020 Four Star Global Airline" in the annual APEX Official Airline Ratings, as voted for by passengers, making it one of the Four Star rated airlines in... more
AirlinesBritish Airways pilots strike has begun
300 thousand passengers involved
Today on September 9 the strike of 4300 British Airways pilots began, organized by the Balpa union (British Airline Pilots' Association). The dates set are, in addition to today's, also those of tomorrow... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: the union threatens other strikes
Protests already set for next week, but new dates could arrive
Next week the British Airways (BA) airline pilots' strike will begin: the dates set are on September 9, 10 and 27, but now the Balpa Union (British Airline Pilots' Association) has threatened further days... more
AirlinesThe French airline Aigle Azur declares bankruptcy
Thousands of passengers at ground
The French carrier Aigle Azur with operating base at Paris-Orly airport went bankrupt on September 4 and it announced the blocking of all flights. Thousands of passengers have remained at ground and if... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the turning point of the carrier is coming
Some decisive dates for the airline
After the crisis of Alitalia's agenda for the fall of the Italian ex-government (see AVIONEWS), finally the future of the Italian carrier is beginning to be clarified.On September 2nd, during a conference... more
AirlinesFrench carrier Aigle Azur in receivership
Around 1150 jobs at risk
Today, on September 3, the French Civil Aviation Directorate General (DGAC) announced that the French carrier Aigle Azur has been placed in receivership after cash flow problems: a situation that puts... more
AirlinesThai Airways increases operations from Rome-Fiumicino airport
Starting from November
Thai Airways International announces the increase in operations between Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" international airport and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. Starting from Saturday on November 2,... more
AirlinesKLM announces order for two B-777 airplanes
Valued at USD 751 million
Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that the carrier has ordered two more B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes as it continues to operate one of Europe's most modern fleet. The order,... more
AirlinesKorean Air launches code-share partnership
Starting from next September 4
News in brief. Korean Air and Royal Brunei Airlines have announced the launch of a code-share partnership starting on September 4. Through the new agreement, Korean Air will sell seats on the Incheon~Brunei... more
AirlinesAirAsia X orders more Airbus aircraft (12+30)
The contract was signed today in Kuala Lumpur -DATA SHEET
AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A-330/900 and 30 A-321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman,... more
AirlinesWet-lease: renting of aircraft of other companies to continue flying
The rights of passengers in the event of changing conditions
The "wet lease" refers to a type of rental contract, stipulated between two airlines, of an airplane comprising all ancillary services such as insurance, crew and maintenance. It generally resorts to "wet... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines expands its own network
Two new routes in Central America
Short news. Turkish Airlines continues to enhance its flight network. Flag carrier has launched scheduled connections to Mexico City along with Cancún. The services to both cities, the 18th and 19th destinations... more
AirlinesNew training equipment and technologies: LAT invests in the future
B-777/9 CEET to be delivered to Lufthansa Aviation Training in the 1Q2020
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is investing widely in new training equipment and further education of cabin crews this year. This includes the purchase of a new B-777/9 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer... more
AirlinesQantas to operate direct NY and London to Australia
A final decision on "Project Sunrise" is expected by the end of December 2019
Qantas has announced three ultra long-haul research flights to gather new data about inflight passenger and crew health and wellbeing.The flights form part of planning for "Project Sunrise" – Qantas’ goa... more
AirlinesNew freighter route from Oslo Airport to China
From next September 1st
Short news. Starting September 1st, Suparna Airlines will operate a twice weekly freighter service connecting Oslo Airport with Nanjing in China. Located west of Shanghai, Nanjing Airport is well situated... more
AirlinesAvianca Brasil to exit Star Alliance
It maintains competitive network in the region
Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas S/A, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from 1 September 2019. Ocean Air’s wit... more
AirlinesKorean Air to reduce Japan routes
And it increases Southeast Asian destinations
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese destinations due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the airline will... more
AirlinesCarsten Spohr (Lufthansa): forecasts for carriers in the future
Accelerated mergers and acquisitions are the positive aspect of the recession
Carsten Spohr, CEO of the German carrier Lufthansa stated on August 19 that in the near future, only a dozen airlines in the US, China, the Gulf and Europe will share the market of the main international... more
AirlinesThe thirst for power makes us forget the real italian problems
Politics neglects the daily problems of families
For the last ten days a ruling party has presented distrust to the government but so far no one has resigned, not even an undersecretary. We can feel empowered to think that they are so good that, despite... more
AirlinesNorwegian air shuttle sells its shares
The crisis continues for the Oslo airline
Norwegian Air Shuttle, a low-cost Airline, has been experiencing economic hardship for some time and announced today, August 19, its willingness to sell its banking activities. This maneuver will allow... more
AirlinesAir Italy signs new partnerships
Thanks to agreements with two carriers
Air Italy announces the signing of two Special Prorate Agreements with key carriers.Now, thanks to the agreement with Finnair, five new key destinations in Finland (Helsinki, Turku, Oulu, Kokkola and Rovaniemi)... more
AirlinesStrikes in the UK: Ryanair and BA pilots ask for additional guarantees
While some protests have been cancelled, others persist
While many strikes organized at UK airports have been cancelled (see AVIONEWS), others, such as those confirmed today by pilots Ryanair and British Airways are likely to lead to real chaos for some British... more
AirlinesThe Lufthansa Group expands its long-range program
From Frankfurt and Munich in Summer 2020
Lufthansa Group is consistently continuing the expansion of its tourist-oriented long-haul program from its hubs in Munich and Frankfurt. Beginning with the 2020 summer flight schedule, leisure travelers... more
AirlinesAlmost all airport strikes in the UK have been cancelled
Agreements reached following new wage offers
Almost all the strikes announced by airport workers in the UK were cancelled after new wage offers. A news that gives rise to a sigh of relief for British vacationers who have faced several problems during... more
AirlinesA computer system bag puts British Airways on its knees
100 flights cancelled and 200 delays announced
On August 7, serious computer problems prevented reservations and check-in for the British Airways (BA). 100 flights are cancelled and another 200 are late. Thousands of furious vacationers are stuck in... more
AirlinesAir Italy reinforces its code-share agreements
And new routes
Air Italy announces that two of its code-share agreements have been expanded in order to include further new destinations and travel opportunities for its passengers.With effect from today, the code-share... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways and Turkish Airlines: code-share partnership
Started yesterday
Short news. Turkish Airlines (TK) and Bangkok Airways have announced a new code-share partnership, which provides their passengers with connections from Turkey to destinations in Thailand and other cities... more
AirlinesAir France and Paris Aéroport: cooperation to ensure baggage tracking
Thanks to the innovative RFID technology
As from 2020, Air France will ensure baggage tracking at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" airport using tags equipped with RFID chips in cooperation with Paris Aéroport. It is one of the very first airlines... more
AirlinesAir France: evolution of the Group's aircraft fleet
Important decisions of the board of directors
The Air France-KLM Board of Directors approved several strategic decisions concerning the development of the Air France fleet, following a meeting on July 30, 2019.These decisions reflect the Group's focus... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM signs commitment for A-220 aircraft
A MoU for 60 airplanes
The Air France–KLM Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its fleet. By acquiring the industry’s single-aisle airplane, the airline will benefit fro... more
AirlinesTap Air Portugal continues to grow
Eight million passengers transported in the first half of 2019
Tap Air Portugal carried around 8 million passengers (7.9 million) in the first six months of the year, recording a growth of 4.8% compared to the previous year.The carrier has seen an increase in the... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific completes acquisition of HK Express Airways
It will continue to operate as an autonomous low-cost
Cathay Pacific announces that it has completed the acquisition of Hong Kong Express Airways (HK Express). It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific.Leading the HK Express team as CEO is Ronald... more