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AirlinesBritish Airways resumes flights to Saudi Arabia
London, United Kingdom - Starting from May 31st
British Airways (BA) is to resume flights to Saudi Arabia, with five services a week from its London-Heathrow Airport to both Jeddah and Riyadh from 31 May. It will serve Riyadh with Boeing 777s, and Jeddah... more
AirlinesKorean Air launches third flight on Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - The service will be operated with a B-747/400 airplane starting from March 28th
Korean Air launches new schedules for the Summer season combined with the arrival of the third flight from Seoul on Malpensa Airport and the introduction of a Boeing B-747/400 that will replace the 777/200... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Sabelli expresses satisfaction for the first 70 days of new management
Rome, Italy - "The load factor in January was 42%, we will close March with 56-58%"
The Alitalia's heads express satisfaction for the trend of the airline in the first 70 days of the new management, from January 13th, 2009. "We see these two months with moderate satisfaction -Rocco... more
AirlinesAlitalia-CAI (2): 150 million Euro negotiation with SEA
Milan, Italy - Sabelli: "We will dedicate to the Milan-Rome route a fleet of 11 airplanes"
"A wide but hard negotiation with professional and qualified interlocutors", Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, affirmed during the press-conference talking about SEA, Malpensa and Linate Airports Management... more
AirlinesSmartWings opens a new route from Rome to Prague
Rome, Italy - Heartened by a price policy that is very trasparent
SmartWings, Czech low-cost airline, controlled by Travel Service, introduced the new low-cost connection between Rome and Prague starting from April 2009, and appointed Spazio as new sale agent for Italy. The... more
AirlinesNew direct flights from Catania to Egypt
Catania, Italy - Presented during a press-conference
"Hotelplan Italia and Turisanda, TO since 1947, have decided to support the load factor of new flights Catania-Egypt, acquiring a 20% of seats for Summer season, on direct connections Catania-Cairo and... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Alicos 40% on sale
Rome, Italy - Bids within April 28th
Alitalia puts on sale the 40% of Alicos, the company that manages the airline's call-center. The AZ extraordinary administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, invites to enter bids for the tender within April 28th,... more
AirlinesRyanair takes delivery of its 200th new Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - This year its fleet will carry 67 million passengers
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline, today (25th March) celebrated the delivery of its 200th brand new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. This year airline’s fleet will carry 67 million pas... more
AirlinesMacedonian airline MAT towards Serbian JAT
Belgrade, Serbia - The operation will permit to discharge the debts
It will be the Serbian JAT to acquire the national Macedonian airline MAT. It has been declared by JAT's general manager Sasa Vlaisavljevic. By the next month the Serbian carrier should become the main... more
AirlinesConsumatori Associati brings suit against former managers of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - For the period 2000-2008
Consumatori Associati will make common cause against former managers of Alitalia from 2000 to 2008. After gathering hundreds of adhesions in Italy by the Alitalia shareholders and bondholders, the Association... more
AirlinesAlitalia: dragged Air France-KLM representatives in the Board
Rome, Italy - The decision has been taken yesterday during the Board of Directors
The Alitalia's Board of Directors has dragged three representatives of Air France-KLM in the executive committee of the airline (see AVIONEWS). Starting from yesterday, Jean Cyril Spinetta, Bruno Matheu... more
AirlinesRyanair's toilet fee confirmed
London, UK - O'Leary was not joking on the matter...
Michael O'Leary, CEO of the Irish airline, was not joking at all when some weeks ago he talked about his intention to charge passengers to use the on-board toilets. Even if the voice was denied by a spokesman... more
AirlinesFinnair reduces fuel surcharge on European routes
Helsinki, Finland - Traffic rising 2.5%
Starting from March 20th Finnair decided to reduce the fuel surcharge for the European routes. The Finnish airline cuts the fuel surcharge to 20 Euros from the previous 44 Euros on the European network... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines suspended flights from/to Anchorage due to the volcano's eruption
Anchorage, Alaska - As a precautionary measure
As a precaution Alaska Airlines suspended from yesterday 19 flights from/to Anchorage, after the eruption of the Mount Redoubt volcano. The first eruption of Redoubt, of which seismologists recorded... more
AirlinesAmerican carriers stand up for global alliances
Washington, USA - In a letter to the US Transportation Secretary they ask not to hit the trusts
After Transportation Committee president, Jim Oberstar, asked for a stricter regulation about airline trusts (see AVIONEWS), representatives from the carriers wrote a letter to the US Transportation Secretary,... more
AirlinesRyanair: from 3 to 10 of June withdrawal of flights on Paris-Beauvais
Dublin, Ireland - Due to the closure of the airport
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline, today (24th March) confirmed that it will be unable to operate scheduled flights to/from Paris (Beauvais) between the 3rd and 10th June (inclusive) as the airport c... more
AirlineseasyJet waiting for 24 slots in Malpensa and Linate
London, United Kingdom - The statement by François Bacchetta
François Bacchetta, easyJet Regional Manager for South Europe, talking about statements of European Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, said: "We are amazed that EU Transport commissioner Tajani stated... more
AirlinesCAI and Carlo Toto in disagreement on the AirOne value
Rome, Italy - The difference is equal to 7 million Euros
Disagreement on the take-over price of AirOne between Carlo Toto and the Alitalia management. According to the Italian daily "Il Sole 24 Ore", the difference would be equal to 7 million Euros. To solve... more
AirlinesAeroflot jabs at Air France in the Czech Airlines' privatization
Prague, Czech Republic - The French carrier confirmed its intent to participate in the process earlier today
Czech Finance Minister announced today that Air France-KLM, Aeroflot, Odien, Unimex are interested in Czech Airlines, four preliminary bids for its 91.5% stake. Russian carrier Aeroflot has officially... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines privatization: Air France-KLM interested in the tender
Prague, Cezh Republic - The statement by the Czech Republic's Finance Ministry
Four bidders have shown interest in buying Czech Airlines for its 91.5% stake, the state-controlled national carrier currently under privatization, the Czech Republic's Finance Ministry said Monday, and... more
AirlinesThe new “Premium Voyageur” class on Air France long-haul flights
Rome, Italy - Starting in Autumn 2009
"Air France is continuing to innovate by introducing a new, private cabin on its long-haul flights, starting in Autumn 2009, situated between the Business and Economy classes, called Premium Voyageur.... more
AirlinesQantas: 100 manager jobs in danger?
Sydney, Australia - The initiative would be taken to challenge the crisis
After announcing last year its intention to cut 1,500 jobs, the Australian airline Qantas could reduce its executive staff of as much as 100 people. The news was issued today by "The Australian Financial... more
AirlinesLufthansa confident on takeover of Austrian Airlines
Cologne, Germany - Mayrhuber: "The European Union will approve the deal without conditions"
Lufthansa will go on with its plan to acquire Austrian Airlines. Airline's CEO, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, announced it during the week-end, even if he said he was less sure than six months ago. "It would... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate New York-Shanghai service
New York, Usa - Daily non-stop route from next Wednesday
Continental Airlines on Wednesday, March 25, will become the first U.S. carrier to inaugurate scheduled service between New York and Shanghai, China, with daily non-stop flights from the airline's hub... more
AirlinesIATA: in 2009 losses for more than $2.5 billion
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "Our previous forecast now looks very optimistic"
"Next week we will issue a revised forecast" said Giovanni Bisignani, general manager and CEO of IATA (International Air Traffic Association). The forecast issued at the end of 2008 talked about a global... more
AirlinesVirgin America in danger: too much foreign capital
Burlingame, USA - In the meanwhile the airline decides to charge also the first carried bag
Problems for Virgin America after its American investors decided to sell their 75% of stock options, leaving control in the hands of British Virgin, that holds the remaining 25%. Now the carrier risks... more
AirlinesItalian authorities search Myair.com offices. Possible frauds. The carrier's answer
Rome, Italy - "We hope to be treated at the same way of other airlines in late months"
Yesterday morning, it seems ordered by the Italian legal authorities, financial police officers have "Contemporaneously searched Myair.com's offices in Vicenza, Verona, Treviso, Rome and Cagliari. They... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Sabelli: "Fiumicino is our referential airport"
Rome, Italy - Also announced a new product on the Rome-Milan route to challenge the train
Talking today during the presentation of the passengers' rights charter, Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, stated that "Alitalia has the necessity and the ambition that Fiumicino should be our referential airport"... more
AirlinesEmirates: no more A-380s to fly to New York
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Airbus superjumbos will be replaced by Boeing 777s
Emirates announced that, due to lower demand, it will not use anymore the Airbus A-380 airplanes for the links with New York. The two superjumbos now used for this route will be moved to fly from Dubai... more
AirlinesRyanair pilots accept wages freeze
Dublin, Ireland - The agreement as an alternative to the possible 10% cut in salaries
The downturn doesn't even spare one of the main European low-cost airlines as Ryanair. In fact it has been reached an agreement for pilots' salary 12-month freeze, accepted as an alternative to a possible... more
AirlinesUncertain merger between Air Berlin and Tui Travel
Berlin, Germany - According to some sources of the two companies
According to indiscretions disclosed in the last days, Air Berlin and Tui Travel tourist operator would be in advanced discussions for a possible alliance (see AVIONEWS). The negotiation would forecast... more
AirlineseasyJet challengese Gatwick airport fares increase
London, UK - The low-cost considers unlawful the decision taken last year by the CAA
It will end before a court the dispute carried on by easyJet. The question is the decision taken in March 2008 by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to increase airport charges for the use of Gatwick airport.... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti aims at South Italy
Milan, Italy - The statements of President Michael Kraus
During an event took place yesterday in Milan, Air Dolomiti President Michael Kraus remarked the expansion strategy on the territory that aims to extend the connections with Munich and South Italy. "With... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: -11% of capacity until March 2010
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Due to the global slowdown
"We are a Premium carrier, not a cheap carrier", said Leslie Thng, Singapore Airlines Managing Director for Italy. In a moment in which "Crisis" is the key word, the Asian airline boasts of diversity and... more
AirlinesAir China to acquire East Star Airlines
Beijing, China - While waiting for government aid, the national Chinese airline will "Help" the small carrier
"We're still financially healthy, but of course we hope for government help. But even if we don't get any help, we'll still be able to weather the current crisis". These are the words of Air China chairman... more
AirlinesSpanair signs a code-share agreement with Air Europa
Barcelona, Spain - For 13 domestic routes
Air Europa and Spanair and have signed a cooperation agreement that includes code-sharing on their combined domestic network, enabling both carriers to offer customers improved connections and an expanded... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Apostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI starts today by a Boeing 777
Rome, Italy - In Africa to March 23rd
The Apostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI started today at 10:00 am from Fiumicino Airport, Rome, by an Alitalia Boeing 777 airplane. The first stop will be Yaoundé, Cameroon. For Holy Father... more
AirlinesMeridiana: last meeting with Government today, before starting lays off
Olbia, Italy - The Company sends a letter to Unions, ANPAV, Olbia Mayor and Town Council
Meridiana will start procedures for the lay off if, during the today meeting with Government, will not be reached an agreement with flight attendants. The airline, that opened a mobility procedures... more
AirlinesApostolic journey by Holy Father Benedict XVI in Africa with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Two stages: Cameroon and Angola
"The Alitalia's livery will accompany the Pope in his first apostolic travel in Africa, that will begin tomorrow with two laps, before Cameroon and then Angola. Alitalia is proud to be the airline... more
AirlinesTuiT reviews delivery calendar for the B-787
Hannover, Germany - But still not talking of delay damage refunding
Tui Travel airline (TuiT) is reviewing together with Boeing boards the delivery calendar for the B-787 aircraft, in strong delay. "We are not asking for damages to Boeing, even if the delays have strongly... more
AirlinesChinese government grounds East Star Airlines: too much debts
Beijing, China - The international crisis is putting small airlines on their knees
The heavy debts that pressing over the private carrier East Star Airlines forced Chinese government to retire its flight license. To announce it a transport department spokesman, Tan Shizhang. "The main... more
AirlinesAirbus and Emirates working to solve A-380 issues
Paris, France - The Arab airline presented a list of technical problems of the superjumbo
"We take the criticism and the feedback from Emirates very seriously. We are doing everything we can to overcome the issues and we are working very closely with our customers to solve that". These are... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM retains the purpose on maxi-order of airplanes
Paris, France - The purchase is only referred
The French-Dutch society, despite the global crisis, is seriously determined to maintain the expansion plan of its fleet with a maxi-order of about 100 airplanes for long range, postpones only the marketing... more
AirlinesAlso Ryanair rejects EU proposal on airport slots
Dublin, Ireland - After EasyJet the Irish company denies the proposal as "protectionist"
Also Ryanair raises the voice against EU proposal to freeze airport slots to challenge the crisis. "This is protectionism of the worst type - Ryanair vice CEO, Michael Cawley, stated - that will ensure... more
AirlinesEurofly pilots strike delayed
Rome, Italy - Postponed with an order of minister of Transports Matteoli
To "Avoid a serious and irreparable prejudice to the right of free circulation guaranteed by the Constitution" the Italian Minister of Transports, Altero Matteoli, ordered to postpone the strike of Eurofly... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc to expand its fleet
Casablanca, Morocco - Six new planes to look beyond the crisis
"We will put an order for six planes. We will sign the order deal by the end of this month". These the words by Royal Air Maroc CEO, Driss Benhima, during a conference in Casablanca. Anyway he didn't supply... more
AirlinesWind Jet signs a code-sharing agreement with Meridiana
Catania, Italy - Relating to the Sicilian routes
Wind Jet and Meridiana signed a code-sharing agreement for the Summer season for connections between Catania-Rome, Palermo-Rome and Catania-Verona. The agreement completes that already signed in the last... more
AirlinesAlitalia signs agreement with APT and Province of Florence on the occasion of the exhibition on "Galileo"
Florence, Italy - At Florence from March 13th to August 30th
On the occasion of the exhibition on "Galileo. Images of Universe from the past to the telescope", welcomed in Florence from March 13th to August 30th, was signed an agreement of co-marketing among Alitalia,... more
AirlinesAir France will reduce its Summer capacity by 3,4%
Paris, France - The decision to match the drop of demand. "Frequency reductions, not route closing"
Due to demand dropping in the last months, Air France-KLM decided to reduce its Summer capacity by 3,4%, both for local and long distance flights. "This adjustment to capacity is the result of a route... more
AirlinesExcellence Swiss: in 2008 created over 500 jobs
Berne, Switzerland - It recorded a 10% growth
Positive results in 2008 for Swiss. "We are satisfied of our work in 2008 -CEO Swiss Christoph Franz said-. We transported over 13.5 million passengers (12.2 million in 2007), recording a +10% growth.... more