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AirlinesAlitalia (2): Fantozzi meets Italian ENAC
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the first comments...
Realistic but positive tones used by extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi during the press release which took place after the meeting with ENAC president (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Vito... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Atitech workers block the access to the airport of Naples-Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Decision after workers's assembly. Hardships for travellers
About 70 workers of Atitech, Naples company of Alitalia maintenance pole, started this morning a protest blocking the access to the airport of Naples-Capodichino, and provoking several hardships to travellers. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Air France majority stakeholder within five years?
Rome, Italy - Hereafter "La Tribune" disclosures
"To the air company Air France-Klm the proposal of a share from 10% to 20% was put forward and the possibility of becoming a majority shareholder within five years": this is the news issued today by the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares for tropical storm "Hanna"
Houston, Usa - Customers traveling to impacted cities may reschedule without penalty
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Tropical Storm 'Hanna' as it moves toward the Southeastern United States. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the first comments
Rome, Italy - The new carrier's potential
Fourteen new domestic destinations, 16 intercontinental routes, a fleet with 60 airplanes within the next 4-5 years for a total of 2 billion Euros of investments, four new national bases: these are some... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): in progress the meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - Fantozzi: "By few days there will be the agreement on redundancies"
Crucial day for Alitalia. It is still in progress the meeting between Unions and Government (Labour Minister Maurizio Sacconi, Economic Minister Giulio Tremonti, Economic Development Claudio Scajola, Transport... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas (2): approved the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline turns in the State's hands
Approved the nationalization law of Aerolineas Argentinas, privatized 18 years ago and managed by the Spanish Grupo Marsans. With 46 ays and 21 noes, Senate approved this measure, provoking positive... more
AirlinesFor Austrian Airlines 15 Memorandum of Understanding
Vienna, Austria - The offers must be presented within September 12th
Up to 15 parties have logged their interest with Austrian state company OeIAG for the sale of its stake in Austrian Airlines, according to a source familiar with the situation. The state holding company... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): discussions on the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Lazio Region comes on stage
There is a climate of criticism before the awaited meeting of this afternoon among Unions and government that will seat to the same negotiation table in order to discuss Alitalia industrial plan. Many... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, today Senate votes the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline has a debt of 890 million dollars
Argentina's Senate approves the nationalization of Aerolineas Argentinas and its subsidiary, moving to return the financially troubled Spanish-owned Grupo Marsans to state hands. The takeover of Aerolineas... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): in the afternoon the meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - It does not open under good omens
Today is a decisive day for Alitalia future. From the results of the meeting, due for this afternoon, among government and Unions will depend on the future of the Italian air company. After the latest... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Colaninno met European Commissions technicians
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the assembly of CAI's shareholders
Compagnia Aerea Italiana President, Roberto Colaninno, presented yesterday in Brussels to European Commission, the industrial plan for the Alitalia reorganization. "During the meeting -a press release... more
AirlinesJet2.com for Spring-Summer 2009
Milan, Italy - Two new routes that link Olbia to Manchester and Edinburgh have been launched
"Jet2.com, UK low-cost carrier, announces the opening of new routes: Manchester and Edinburgh from Olbia. The connection Rome-Fiumicino/Manchester (five weekly flights) will be operative starting from... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the Extraordinary Administrator, Fantozzi, has received an offer for the purchase of business assets
Rome, Italy - The contents of the offer are confidential
"The Extraordinary Administrator announces that a preliminary offer was received on September 1, 2008 from CAI - Compagnia Aerea Italiana Srl for the purchase of business assets forming a significant part... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama denials negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly
Turin, Italy - Alliance for the Winter Season 2008-2009
"There is not any commercial agreement between Blue Panorama Airlines (Bpa) other Italian airlines", a press release reported. The carrier denials all negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly... more
AirlinesRyanair Vs European Commission on the lack of protection to its customers
Dublin, Ireland - "We will continue to fight these illegal actions"
"Ryanair confirmed that it had sent a detailed response to the European Commission’s enquiry letter last week concerning Ryanair’s policy of banning bookings made on unauthorised, illegal screenscraper/ticket-tout web... more
AirlinesEmirates: twin delivery of B-777s
Milan, Italy - It has 63 B-777s in 111-strong passenger fleet and 39 more on firm order
"Emirates Airline’s twin delivery of two Boeing 777 aircraft arrived in Dubai, to a special welcome from twin sisters Petra and Michaela Mohylova, both of whom are cabin crew with Emirates. The arrival o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Colaninno in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - And the Italian Labour Minister faces the redundancies matter
Roberto Colaninno, President of Compagnia Aerea Italiana (this the new name of Alitalia) is getting ready to the meeting with technicians of European Commission to value the whole dossier of the Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): for social safety valves there are 30 million Euro every year
Rome, Italy - The industrial plan is expected as regards redundancies
In the decree for the Alitalia workout, presented yesterday in Senate for the transformation in law, would be 30 million Euro every year for social safety valves. The technical report would explain... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a challenge as businesswoman for Emma Marcegaglia
Rome, Italy - A 10 million Euro participation
"A challenge as businesswoman with a marginal share of 10 million Euro". This is the official statement of Confindustria President, Emma Marcegaglia, on the commitment of her Group in the concert-party... more
AirlinesAlitalia promoted by the US daily "Wall Street Journal"
New York, USA - It bucks the trend compared with "Times"
The Alitalia operations is promoted by "Wall Street Journal", which has published an article with title "Alitalia appeal grows", reporting also the interest by British Airways, in addition to Air France-KLM... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares to resume flights at selected airports affected by hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The website provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Continental Airlines is continuing to adjust its operations as a result of Hurricane Gustav. Flights to various airports in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas are subject to delay or advance... more
AirlinesAlitalia: government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - Negotiations will start on Thursday
It was just an introductory meeting that one which took place yesterday among government and unions, prior to September 4th negotiations. But the most important elements are clear. Ten days at disposal... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to fly Doha-New York daily non-stop
Rome, Italy - From next October 26
"Qatar Airways announced its Doha–New York route will operate non-stop with a daily flight, effective from the beginning of the Winter 2008 schedules on October 26. The airline plans to deploy its b... more
AirlinesIberia, British Airways and American Airlines in the sights of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission starts an inquiry
The alliance announced among Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) has breed doubts. While waiting for US Authorities go-ahead to the "Request for anti-trust immunity", put forward... more
AirlinesPilots against Ryanair: it cuts on fuel
London, UK - The complaint comes from "Sunday Times" pages
Ryanair is still in the firing line. This time the cause is the accusation launched against the conditions Irish carrier oblige its pilots to fly. Even though, under EU regulations, airplanes should... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Berlusconi's declarations pending on Government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - "The opposition knows only to criticize"
"The opposition knows only to criticize. No a positive suggestion and the support by its part", Premier Berlusconi answers to the severe criticism about "Fenice" operation in order to Alitalia's rescue,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Programma Pari" for redundant workers
Rome, Italy - Due for this afternoon the negotiations Government-unions
Unlike last week news (see AVIONEWS), 6-7 thousand Alitalia redundancies' future will not be at Land offices or at Italian Post Office. For them, there is an outplacement plan, called “Programma Pari”. The... more
AirlinesContinental prepares for hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The carrier continues to monitor the situation
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Hurricane 'Gustav' as it moves toward the Mexican Gulf Coast. On Saturday, Continental began adding larger aircraft and additional flights into and out of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Board of Directors' decision last Friday
Rome, Italy - The airline has requested admission to the receivership procedure
"In compliance with the decisions taken by the Company’s Board of Directors last Friday, Alitalia has requested admission to the receivership procedure as envisaged by Law no. 39 of 18 February 2004, a... more
AirlinesContinental allows changes to flights that may be affected by tropical storm "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - Through next week
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Gustav'. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Passera speaks about knots to be undone
Rimini, Italy - EU, Antritust and Unions could hamper the rescue plan
During a meeting in Rimini, Corrado Passera has spoken about knots to be undone before starting Alitalia rescue plan. According to Intesa San Paolo CEO, three points could hamper the launch of "Piano Fenice":... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France deal will take off?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Paris Air France Board of Directors met
After last April unsuccessful negotiations, an agreement between Alitalia and Air France-Klm could take off shortly.Yesterday, in Paris, Air France Board of Directors met to discuss a possible deal with... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines closes down
Toronto, Canada - And passengers remain without their flights
Zoom Airlines, a low-cost Canadian air company, announced its customers that "From 7:00pm of August 28th 2008, it would have suspended operations and grounded its aircraft". The carrier has announced... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM confirms its interest in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - It is ready to a minority stake
"Air France-KLM confirms its intention to remain Alitalia's strategic partner. To this effect and if it can be confirmed that the new company will be profitable, Air France-KLM is ready to take out... more
AirlineseasyJet about Alitalia: a solution welcome
Milan, Italy - But must put Italian consumers first
"Commenting on today’s decision by the Cabinet to break-up Alitalia, easyJet’s Chief Executive, Andy Harrison said: 'A solution for Alitalia is welcome but it must put Italian consumers first'.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications
Rome, Italy - Due for tomorrow Board of Directors of the airline
After the Council of Ministers go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications on companies in crisis, Alitalia rescue plan can go on. With the approval of such legislative measures, tomorrow Alitalia Board of... more
AirlinesDarwin lands in Foggia
Foggia, Italy - From September 15th the Swiss carrier will take off from "Gino Lisa" airport
"Gino Lisa" airport will restart working from September 15th when Saab 2000 aircraft belonging to Swiss company Darwin will land in Foggia, offering flight connections with Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Palermo... more
AirlinesGermany: a new low-cost company will be set up?
Rome, Italy - Air Berlin could suffer the consequences
According to German "Der Spiegel", negotiations are underway among Lufthansa, tour operator Tui and Arcandor group. Within the end of the year, they could set up a new low-cost company which could damage... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): rescue plan is in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission is analyzing it
Yesterday European Commission received Alitalia rescue plan. The draft will be analyzed by EC, that, after ascertaining that the plan is in line with EU regulations, will express its opinion. In the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Italian Codacons fights to protect savers' stocks
Rome, Italy - But Minister Tremonti reassures
As Codacons president, Carlo Rienzi, declared in an interview to Agi, Italian Consumers' Association is drafting a proposal in order to avoid that savers owing Alitalia stocks could be damaged by the new... more
Airlines"Progetto Fenice": cuts on Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some details on the rescue plan
Alitalia will be streamlined: this is the content of the rescue plan, drafted by Intesa San Paolo and Imi Bank. Mr Sabelli and Mr Colaninno are still working on some aspects of the plan. The air company... more
AirlinesJet Airways to connect Bengaluru with NY and Toronto via Brussels
Milan, Italy - To offer several connections to destinations across the US and Europe through code-share partnerships
"Jet Airways, India’s private airline, will connect Bengaluru with New York (Newark and 'JFK') and Toronto, via its European hub, Brussels commencing 31st October 2008 (subject to regulatory approvals). T... more
AirlinesSouthwest: "Success story" in a scenario of crisis
Rome, Italy - Hereafter its magic formula...
Global economy slowdown and high oil price are forcing to its knees air transport sector. Too many stories tell us of in the red companies, which are forced to cut on their expenses to balance the books. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): increase in the number of interesed investors
Rome, Italy - Bitter criticims for the government
The number of investors interested in Alitalia has increased. They are not ten, as they said, yesterday but sixteen. Among them Tronchetti-Provera and Emma Marcegaglia. The unique manager will be Rocco... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): redundancies trouble
Rome, Italy - Redundant workers will be outplaced
The new Alitalia will have to face many challenges. It will have to solve many troubles, as well; among them that one of redundancies, which are estimated to be around 7000. Experts are evaluating... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): possible alliance with Air France
Rome, Italy - Due for today the meeting between Air France and Intesa Sanpaolo bank
After last April blowback between Alitalia and Air France-Klm, the hypothesis of an alliance with the aim of saving Alitalia is still possible. And, while some Italian newspapers define the decision as... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday meeting at Palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - "Marzano law" modifications discussed
Yesterday there was a meeting at palazzo Chigi (where the Italian government is based). Italian Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, Trasports Minister Matteoli, Minister for Economic development Scajola... more
AirlinesO' Leary will hold a speech tomorrow in Trento
Trento, Italy - Tomorrow the speech by Ryanair manager
It is due for tomorrow August 27th, Ryanair manager Michael O’ Leary speech when, in Trento, he will close the fourth edition of “Vedrò, l’Italia al futuro”, a four-day initiative promoted by Enrico L... more
Airlines"Skytrax" list on air transport
Rome, Italy - Asia defeat all other countries
After a survey conducted on 8 million passengers, "Skytrax", a company specialized in civil aviation, released last week the list of the best airports in the world. And Asia defeat all other countries,... more