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AirlinesAircraft and transport. New York's "LaGuardia" Airport: Southwest acquires 12 slots divested by AA
New York, USA - The Dallas-based company will ad six daily roundtrips to its schedule in the "Big Apple"
Southwest Airlines has acquired 12 takeoff and landing slots at New York's "LaGuardia Airport" being divested by American Airlines as part of its merger with US Airways: the operation, which will create... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia calls unions on December 10
Rome, Italy - The main issue will be the amount of job cuts, which are expected to be around 2000
The awaited meeting between Alitaliaìs management and the unions which represent the workers of the main Italian carrier, organized to discuss the new indutrial plan of the airline which was announced... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus employees ready to strike over pension scheme dispute
Dublin, Ireland - The company may hold union's officials "Personally liable" for any losses
Aer Lingus announced that the negotiations between the carrier and the Siptu union regarding the dispute over the pension scheme broke down: the Irish company stated it has no intention of contributing... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Sagat announce starting of new direct link from Turin to Tirana
Rome, Italy - As of next December 22, 2013
Alitalia and Sagat (Turin's airport management company) announced that the airline will inaugurate from next December 22, 2013, a new international direct connection from Turin to Tirana, Albanian capital. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Qantas CEO cuts his wage and announces 1000 layoffs
Mascot, Australia - "The challenges we now face are immense"
Qantas, Australia's largest carrier, announced an acceleration in its cost reduction plan and a structural review, "In response to fundamentally changed market conditions". The measures which will be implemented... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Flybe cuts 30 routes as part of its restructuring process
Exeter, United Kingdom - "Our concept of regional connectivity was a sound one, but we have executed that very, very badly"
Flybe, the largest European regional carrier, decided to cut 30 routes of its network as part of its restructuring process which was started during the past months. The routes will be progressively cancelled... more
AirlinesKLM grounds aircraft because of the weather conditions
Amsterdam, Netherlands - 84 flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol cancelled
KLM, the main Dutch carrier, has cancelled numerous flights arriving to or departing from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport today, Thursday 5 December 2013, because of the unfavourable weather conditions. Schiphol... more
Airlines25 new Airbus aircraft for Kuwait Airways: they could be financed through Islamic bonds
Kuwait City, Kuwait - This is the largest fleet overhaul for the company since the 1st Gulf War
Kuwait Airways might issue Islamic bonds, the so-called sukuk, in order to finance the purchase of new aircraft from Airbus, the largest operation of fleet renewal for the Middle-Eastern carrier since... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aeroflot says "No" to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "We are completely out of the transaction", the Russian carrier explained
According to rumours which leaked during the past days (AVIONEWS), a delegation from Alitalia led by vice-general director Business Giancarlo Schisano reportedly paid a visit during the past days to Aeroflot's... more
AirlinesGermanwings: further new links in the Summer 2014
Milan, Italy - Ancona is among the new routes
Germanwings continues to reinforce its network from Düsseldorf airport with nine new links during the Summer season 2014, added to those already announced recently by the airline. The routes, all in... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Norwegian might be forced to suspend its operations on Dec. 23 should it fail to secure an Irish COA
Oslo, Norway - Oslo's Civil Aviation Authority will not renew its certificate for long-haul flights
Norwegian Air might soon be forced to suspend its long-haul operations, should the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) does not provide an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the Oslo-based carrier by December... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Turkish carriers accept price cap for domestic flight tickets
Istanbul, Turkey - Fares will not exceed 109 Euros
Turkish carriers accepted the application of a price cap for the fares of domestic flights: Ankara's Minister for Transportation Binali Yildirim communicated that from now on flying inside the Middle Eastern... more
AirlinesAlitalia and AirOne increase flight offer between Italy and Albania
Rome, Italy - Two airlines welcome on board the Belle Air's passengers
Alitalia and AirOne increase offer of links between Italy and Albania to satisfy the mobility exigencies by the Italian-Albanian communities after the suspension of the flights by Belle Air. The expansion... more
AirlinesFinnair's 2014: three new routes in Italy, France, Turkey and...
Turin, Italy - ... further new frequencies
With the start of the Summer flight schedule on March 30, Finnair's network will be enriched by three new destinations: Pisa, Biarritz and Alanya. From April to August, two weekly frequencies will connect... more
AirlinesNine new ATR-72 aircraft for Bangkok Airways
Bangkok, Thailand - The Asian carrier wants to rejuvenate its fleet
Bangkok Airways signed an agreement for the purchase of new ATR-72/600 aircraft. the order has not been officially announced yet, but was revealed by sources close to the negotiations. The Toulouse-based... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Estonian Air terminates agreements with Air Lituanica
Tallinn, Estonia - "Our primary task is to serve our customers", CEO Jan Palmer explains
Estonian Air has informed Air Lituanica of the termination of its Flight Services Agreement and Commercial Agreement as of today, Thursday 28 November 2013. "Air Lituanica has repeatedly and on an... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. US DoT fines Brazil's GOL 250,000 dollars
Washington, USA - The South American company violated a number of the rules protecting the rights of air travelers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the Brazilian airline GOL $250,000 for violating a number of DOT’s rules protecting the rights of air travelers. This is the largest penalty assessed f... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. El Al launches UP, its low-cost carrier
Tel Aviv, Israel - Operations to start in March 2014
Following the example of other airlines such as Air France-KLM or Aeroflot, El Al Israel Airlines presented UP, the low-cost carrier of the Middle-Eastern company. Starting from March 2014 UP will offer... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa ready to put an end to its code-charing with Turkish Airlines
Cologne, Germany - "The agreement is no longer profitable", a spokesperson of the German airline explained
Lufthansa communicated its intention to put an end to the code-sharing agreement with Turkish Airlines: "We can confirm that our cooperation in the area of frequent-flying programme and code sharing is... more
AirlinesAlitalia strengthens air connections and welcomes Belle Air's passengers
Rome, Italy - The Albanian carrier has suspended its operations yesterday
Alitalia and Air One are extending their network to the destinations which were covered by Belle Air, in order to ensure the service to Italian-Albanian communities after the suspension of Belle Air's... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Albania's Belle Air suspends its flights
Rome, Italy - ENAC monitors the rescheduling of the passengers
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) communicated that the Albanian company Belle Air temporarily suspended its flights because of the general negative economic and financial conditions, waiting... more
AirlinesAir Transat expanding into the Italian market
Rome, Italy - The company confirms its no-stop flights between Italy and Canada for 2014
Air Transat, the Canadian airline which is leader of the leisure segment, is confirming its strong investment on the Italian market, launching the schedule for its no-stop Italy-Canada flights to Montreal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: from December 1st, chech-in operations for national and international flights to be concentrated at Rome-Fiumicino's Terminal 1
Rome, Italy - The airline and Adr reorganize their airport services
Starting from December 1st, 2013 AdR and Alitalia will reorganize the airport service concentrating at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino Airport the check-in operations for Alitalia's national and international... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: first flight Milan-Malpensa/Miami took off
Milan, Italy - The link served by a B-767/300 airplane with 212 seats
The first transatlantic flight from Milan-Malpensa to Miami by American Airlines took off today at 11:25am. Clive Cook, Managing Director Customer Service Europe and Pacific of AA, Roberto Antonucci,... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's capital increase: a picture of the situation
Rome, Italy - Atlantia's role is fundamental, since it might safeguard its interests in Fiumicino's hub
November 27 is the last day for the extension of the deadline for the existing Alitalia's shareholders to subscribe the capital increase. So far 131 milion Euros have been deposited: 71 from the shareholders... more
AirlinesSAS launches new routes for 2014
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline announces today the first seven new destinations for the timetable
SAS continues to improve its customer offering by launching new routes. From four Scandinavian airports SAS is opening seven new routes in the Summer 2014 timetable. Today, the airline announces the... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways-Jet Airways move ahead with strategic alliance
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following final approvals
Etihad Airways (EA), the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Jet Airways (JA) yesterday announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24 per cent equity stake... more
AirlinesSIA and SAS expand code-share agreement
Milan, Italy - With immediate effect
Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more cities in Europe, as a result of an expanded code-share agreement with Star Alliance partner Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Code-sharing... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia fined by the Italian antitrust watchdog, with a discount due to the financial crisis
Rome, Italy - 120,000-Euro penalty for the carrier because of unfair commercial practices
The Italian antitrust watchdog fined Alitalia 120,000 Euros for several unfair commercial practices. According to the weekly report of the authority, the penalty for the main Italian carrier was halved,... more
AirlinesVueling invests on Fiumicino: eight airplanes, 24 new routes and 4,6 million seats
Rome, Italy - A total of 33 destinations in Italy and in Europe, starting from 2014
Vueling, the IAG Group's airline, increases of 267% the offer of flights available from Rome-Fiumicino airport connecting it with a total of 33 destinations in Italy and in Europe, starting from 2014.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways announced in Dubai orders for airplanes and engines for a worth of USD 67 billion
Adu Dhabi, UAE - 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft; 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines, in a US$67 billion dollar deal which will enable the airline... more
AirlineseasyJet: results for the year ended 30 September 2013
London, UK - 51% rise in full year profits; 17.4% return on capital employed
easyJet has continued to deliver sustainable returns and growth for shareholders delivering record profit in the year. The airline has built a platform for future success including securing its future... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's rescue: Aeroflot rules out an intervention
Rome, Italy - Air France's CEO: "We've never asked job cuts"
Air France's refusal to take part in Alitalia's capital increase will force the management of the main Italian carrier to look for different paths and new partners to ensure the survival of the company.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Agreement for AA-US Airways merger: Delta wants to take part in the slot divestiture
Washington, USA - The details of the understanding with the Department of Justice
During the past hours the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the United States announced it reached a settlement with American Airlines and US Airways for the merger of the two companies, which will create... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Thumbs down from Air France for Alitalia's plan; overtime in view for the capital increase?
Rome, Italy - The deadline might be postponed by 7-10 days
Today, Wednesday 13 November 2013, an important meeting of Alitalia's board of directors is scheduled, to allow Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio to present the contingency plan, which is aimed... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: waiting for the business plan, Lupi is confident of Air France's intervention
Rome, Italy - "If they believe in the Italian carrier they will subscribe the capital increase"
Tuesday 12 November is considered as a crucial day for Alitalia's future: in that date it is scheduled the meeting of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier, which will have to discuss of the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Flybe: a 500-cut plan is landing, despite a return in the black
Exeter, United Kingdom - CEO announces review of the network and optimization of fleet and crew utilization
Flybe announced its intention to cut some 500 jobs, despite the balance sheet of the main European regional carrier is back in the black: pre-tax profits of the Exeter-based company were 13.8 million pounds... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. European Commission starts investigation into state aid for LOT
Brussels, Belgium - Warsaw's government provided almost 200 million Euros to enable the restructuring of the carrier
The European Commission started an investigation to verify whether the financial support provided by the Polish government was given accodingly to the European regulation regarding state aid. Warsaw... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Here it comes Aurora, result of the merger of Aeroflot's subsidiaries
Moscow, Russia - The target is reaching 2.4 million passengers per year
Aeroflot presented Aurora, the new carrier of the Russian group, which will operate in the Far East area. Aurora Airlines has been created thanks to the merger of SAT Airlines and Vladivostok Avia (both... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Oneworld accuses Qatar Airways of breaching the alliance's rules
Doha, Qatar - The Middle-Eastern carrier does not accept some passengers in its London's and Doha's lounges
Qatar Airways joined oneworld just one week ago (AVIONEWS), but it looks like the "Honeymoon" between the alliance and the Doha-based carrier is already over. The Middle-Eastern company has indeed been... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines strengthens its presence in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - With the flight from Genoa to Istanbul from three to seven weekly frequency (one per day)
The Genoa-Istanbul link by Turkish Airlines is at disposal of the companies in Liguria Region. The frequency is from the initial three per week to the current 7 flights a week (one per day). The airline... more
AirlinesCatania/Berlin-Tegel new flight served by Germanwings from today twice a week
Catania, Italy - Düsseldorf and Hamburg are the new routes for the Summer 2014
Germanwings announces the new direct flight from Catania to Berlin-Tegel with the new Winter schedule. The flight began today, on November 5, twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) added to already existing... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia Chairman tells his truth: "We made mistakes, but Air France must not take things too far"
Rome, Italy - Colaninno confirms an interest from Etihad and Aeroflot
The main topic regarding the capital increase of Alitalia is obviously the participation of Air France-KLM, and the possible "Alternative paths" which have been searched by the management of the main Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "No relation between tender given to Carpatair and unemployment insurance"
Rome, Italy - The airline specifies it in a note
"Alitalia considers to have committed no unlawful action, according to what reported from some press agencies. Before the unemployment insurance request, the airline had agreed upon a contract with... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus employees vote in favour of a strike
Dublin, Ireland - The personnel is unsatisfied over several topics
Today, Monday 4 November 2013, Aer Lingus' cabin crew voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike against some decisions which were taken by the management fo the Irish carrier. 91% of the members of... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: Air France denies 5000-cut plan, Colaninno announces he will resign after the recapitalization
Rome, Italy - "I won't be available to take on new offices in the company's top management", the Chairman claimed
On Monday 4 November 2013 Air France denied it requested the cut of 5000 jobs as a condition to take part in the capital increase of Alitalia: the French company, it is not a mystery, will require a massive... more
AirlinesTap Portugal announces new route to Manaus and Belem, in Amazonia
Rome, Italy - Three times per week, starting from next Summer
TAP Portugal, the Portuguese carrier and Star Alliance member, announced yesterday a new route to Manaus and Belem, in Amazonia, during an event took place at the Brazilian Embassy in front of the Brazilian... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia capital increase: Air France might contribute just partially
Rome, Italy - According to "La Tribune" the conditions set by the French carrier have not been fulfilled
According to rumours which have been reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", the possibility that Air France takes part in Alitalia's capital increase are really poor. Reportedly, the main Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia confirms the continuity of its flight operations
Rome, Italy - In reference to some misleading news appeared today in a newspaper
"Alitalia, in reference to some misleading news appeared today in the 'Il Fatto Quotidiano' newspaper, noting that the capital increase of € 300 million which is currently underway has already been secured f... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Poste's CEO: "There are synergies with Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - Sarmi underlines how the investment in the airline would be "Significant, but not enormous"
The hearing of Massimo Sarmi, Chief Executive Officer of Poste Italiane, at the Transport, Mail and Telecommunications of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament took place yesterday, Tuesday... more