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AirlinesIn four years Ryanair will fly offshore
Dublin, Ireland - According to Michael O’Leary in an interview released to “Flight International”
Ryanair announces its transatlantic connections of the future. Few days before the green light to the Open Skies Program, the Irish carrier's President and CEO, Michael O'Leary, in an interview released... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Bianchi: "No change in the rules"
Rome, Italy - "If Air France really wanted to participate, it had all the time for do it"
"We have established conditions for regulating the tender, transparent conditions: I cannot understand the reason why changing the rules just at the eve of the more important stage conclusion". This... more
AirlinesAirlines responsible for lost bags
Marsala, Italy - According to a sentence by the civil section of Marsala court
A last April 5th sentence by the civil section of Marsala court, Sicily, established that in case of lost bags, passengers are entitled to claim compensation not only to tour operators or travel agencies,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines introduces its new website for women
Washington, USA - Expected a revenues increase by USD 94 million
American Airlines has introduced a new version of its website dedicated to women, in order to increase its revenues by USD 94 million a year through a growth by 2% of flights booked by female customers. “In d... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines announces "Super summer '07 schedule"
Beijing, China - The largest airline in The People’s Republic of China since 28 years
China Southern Airlines with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce that effective immediately China Southern is launching its... more
AirlinesEurofly tourists stopped at Maldives: the intervention of Farnesina. Damaged a second aircraft
Rome, Italy - Other 60 Italian tourists blocked at Malé
A week-end unlucky for Eurofly. After a technical hitch occurred yesterday to an aircraft that stopped at Maldive several Italian tourists, another aircraft of Eurofly remained blocked at Malé airport... more
AirlinesJAL becomes a full member of the oneworld alliance
Tokyo, Japan - First multilateral global alliance for Japan Airlines
At the beginning of this month, oneworld® completed the biggest expansion in its history with Japan Airlines (JAL) together with Malév Hungarian Airlines and Royal Jordanian all now offering the alliance’s ser... more
AirlinesEasyJet: passengers for the month of March 2007
Milan, Italy - More over three million of people have been transported by the airline
"EasyJet communicates that for March 2007 more than three million of passengers have been transported by the carrier with an annual variation equal to +12,3% compared to the same month of last year, while... more
AirlinesHow much does the airplane cleaning cost?
Seoul, South Korea - Data reported by "The Korea Times"
Pollutants accumulating on the airplane surfaces force airlines to clean the aircraft at least once a month, using water or wax-based cleansers. This problem becomes even worse during Spring and Summer,... more
AirlinesThe Russian air alliance AirUnion is coming
Moscow, Russia - It will be the second national carrier following Aeroflot
Omskavia, Krasnoyarsk Airlines, Sibaviatrans, Domodedovo Airlines and Samara: the amalgamation of these five Russian carriers, that will remain independent from a legal point of view, will shortly generate... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm tagging along Aeroflot proposal on Alitalia?
Moscow, Russia - According to the Russian tabloid "Nezavisimaya Gazeta"
A new interpretation of the Alitalia case, after the last days scoop about the alliance between Aeroflot and Unicredit Bank (see AVIONEWS). In fact, according to the Russian tabloid "Nezavisimaya Gazeta",... more
AirlinesAirAsia sponsors the Formula One team Williams
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A key strategy to reach new markets
The Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia yesterday announced a three-year partnership withe the British Formula One team AT&T Williams. In addition to Manchester United, in fact, the Malaysian carrier... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: March 2007 results
London, UK - Passenger traffic increasing
British Airways has officially announced the March 2007 traffic and capacity results, reporting an increase by 2.3% in passenger capacity compared with the same period of last year. In terms of Revenue... more
AirlinesFirefly the new subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines
Penang , Malaysia - Tickets starting from USD 2.6
Firefly, low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, starts its businesses with an extraordinary offer. The first flights, in fact, on a two 50-seat Fokker Friendship planes, are departing... more
AirlinesAir Vallée inaugurates the Siena-Olbia route
Aosta , Italy - From June 23th to September 8th
Air Vallée has announced the inauguration of a new route to connect Siena to Olbia. The air flight, operative each Saturday from June 23th to September 8th, adds to other airline's routes with Sardinia... more
AirlinesReport on lost baggage by Air Transport Users Council (AUC)
London, United Kingdom - British Airways the most forgetful
Air Transport Users Council (AUC) published a report on lost baggages in 2006. This publication evidenced that "In 2006, airlines of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) reported that they had... more
AirlineseasyJet: 700 thousand passengers for next Easter
Milan, Italy - On the route from/to Italy about 100 thousand people in the period from April 25th to May 1st
"More people than ever are taking advantage of their Easter break this year with close to 700,000 passengers jetting off across Europe by easyJet. In the Easter period the average load factor (that generally... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines reports March 2007 operational performance
Houston, USA - Traffic increase of 3.4 percent
Continental Airlines reported a March consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 82.6 percent, 1.4 points above the March 2006 consolidated load factor. In March 2007, Continental flew 8.0... more
AirlineseasyJet launches the Pisa/London-Gatwick route
Milan, Italy - Fares by € 26,99 taxes included for a one-way flight
Yesterday on April 3rd, 2007, easyJet, European low-cost airline, inaugurated the new Pisa/London-Gatwick route. The flight will have a daily frequency. The fares leave by (start from) € 26.99 taxes i... more
AirlinesChina Southern launches new non-stop Guangzhou-Dubai route
Beijing, China - The service will be operated with a new Boeing 777
China Southern Airlines saw the establishment of a non-stop Guangzhou-Dubai service, and to celebrate the inaugural flight, the airline held a ceremony at the Guangdong Provincial Government with local... more
AirlinesAir Canada celebrates arrival of first new Boeing 777 aircraft
Toronto, Canada - First scheduled commercial flight: Toronto-London
Air Canada is introducing a new generation of aircraft into its fleet with the arrival Saturday of its first Boeing 777 in Montréal. Accompanied by Air Canada's 70-year-old Lockheed L-10A heritage aircraft,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: strike of 24 hours summoned for next April 18th
Rome, Italy - It falls into period of "Franking"
The Italian Unions Cgil-Filt, Cisl-Fit, Ugl-Ta e Sdl have announced on Wednesday April 18th, 2007, an Alitalia personnel's strike of 24 hours in the field of a 48-hours package already approved in the... more
AirlinesFlu not allowed on Continental planes
Newark , USA - Teen-ager removed from the aircraft because uncontrollably coughing
Rachel Collier, 16, has been removed from a Continental Airlines plane leaving from Newark, New Jersey, and bound to Honolulu, because accused of uncontrollably coughing and being dangerous for the other... more
AirlinesAgain Sardinia for easyJet
Milan, Italy - Announced new flight from Olbia to Basel
EasyJet, European low-cost airline, today announced the new route from the airport of Olbia-Emerald Coast to Basel. With 6 connections from/to Sardinia, the carrier confirms its focusing on the isle market.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Aeroflot, the mysterious client that was hiding behind Unicredit Banca
Rome, Italy - As from today further aggregations will be not admitted
Something has changed in the situation of Alitalia's privatization. The two investment funds Texas Pacific Group and MatlinPatterson have decided to combine their efforts and Mediobanca united with them.... more
AirlinesNok Air plans its expansion in Vietnam
Bangkok , Thailand - Shortly the last details
Nok Air is going to expand on Vietnamese market opening two new routes: Bangkok-Hanoi and Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City. The two new connections will offer two daily flights on board of a Boeing 737-400... more
AirlinesAnnual "Airline Quality Rating" report
Washington , USA - Disappointing results
The "Airline Quality Rating" (AQR), report based on the objective classification and comparison of several airlines performed through the evaluation of combined variables, represents the more awaited publication... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines to expand fleet
Hanoi, Vietnam - With five new ATR-72 and a B-777/200ER
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines disclosed its plan to buy five new French short-haul regional airliners ATR-72 and lease more B-777/200ERs to expand its fleet, a local "Newswire" reported Saturday.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines launches daily direct service to Rome and Washington
Washington, USA - As from April 1st, 2007
United Airlines commenced its daily direct service to Rome and Washington, D.C on April 1st, with the new route strengthening the company's hub on the East Coast as an international gateway to major capitals... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines fly to Turin
Turin, Italy - Starting May 7th
Next May 7th, LOT Polish Airlines is inaugurating the Turin-Katowice route, consolidating its presence over the Italian market. In order to promote this new service, LOT has prepared a special offer... more
AirlinesSima International gsa lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - Made official yesterday in Mexico
The agreement that will see Sima International gsa of Aeromexico land in Italy by April 1st, was made official yesterday in Mexico. The carrier operates from Madrid and Paris bound Mexico City in excellent... more
AirlinesBoeing agreement with LCAL expands exclusive 787 Dreamliner fleet
Seattle, USA - The deal worth USD 183 million
Boeing and LCAL announced the leasing company placed an order for one additional 787/900 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet to 15 of the advanced-technology aircraft. The deal worth USD 183 million at... more
AirlinesFlyforbeans: new low-cost airline in Cardiff
Cardiff , UK - Announced by SkyMerlin
The air consultancy SkyMerlin has announced the creation of Flyforbeans, the new Welsh low-cost airline. The carrier will have its main hub in the international airport of Cardiff, and, almost apprarently,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "To fly, in your life" the advertisement campaign for the 60° anniversary
Rome, Italy - To remind the important role carried out in these years
On occasion of the 60° anniversary of Alitalia, the airline lunches an advertisement campaign, realized by Saatchi & Saatchi, "To remind its customers, stakeholders, market and above all Italians of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Newton Investment Management pays off its share
Rome, Italy - Under 2%
Since a week, Newton Investment Management has not more an outstanding participation in Alitalia. The company, that on February held the 4.918% of the airline shares, and now has reduced their stakes under... more
AirlinesGOL acquires Varig
San Paolo, Brazil - Transaction for USD 320 m
GOL Linhas Aereas, the second Brazilian airline after TAM, has concluded the negotiations for Nova Varig (VRG Linhas Aéreas) acquisition. The transaction will require GOL investments for USD 275 m,... more
AirlinesAir One expands in the Parthenopean airport
Naples, Italy - New flights bound to several destinations
Air One, the first Italian private airline, expands in the airport of Naples, increasing the number and routes and planes operating in the Capodichino hub. The main news are: - Two daily flights... more
AirlinesIslas Airways orders other ATR-72/500s
Santa Cruz de Teneri, Spain - A deal worth USD 110 million
ATR and Canary Islands-based Islas Airways announced today the signature of a contract for 6 new ATR-72/500s for a total value of around USD 110 million. For the first time the airline is adding new “–500 ser... more
AirlinesCodesharing agreement between All Nippon Airways and South African Airways
Hong Kong, China - A link to connect Africa and Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and South African Airways have announced a codesharing agreement regarding flights to South Africa and Japan via Hong Kong. In case of government approval, All Nippon Airways... more
AirlinesRyanair comes back to Rimini at only €9.99
Rimini, Italy - Inaugurated the new Nottingham-Rimini route
Last Tuesday, the first Ryanair flight from Nottingham (England) to Rimini was inaugurated in the Italian airport, greeted with a cake bearing the "Welcome Back Ryanair" message. The "Fellini" airport... more
AirlinesAdria Airways reactivates the Ljubljana-Rome flights
Rome, Italy - With the new summer timetable
Adria Airways has announced to reactivate the Ljubljana-Rome-Ljubljana flights several times a week, cancelled during the winter period, from January 10th to March 23rd, 2007 (see AVIONEWS). The reintroduction... more
AirlinesThai Airways adds new Milan-Bangkok flights
Bangkok , Thailand - And other comfortable services
Thai Airways has announced to add a new flight for Milan-Bangkok route, reaching the four weekly frequencies. Besides adding new and more frequent services, the carrier is trying to expand over Italian... more
AirlinesBlu-express.com flies from Palermo to Grenoble and Nice
Palermo, Italy - Two weekly flights for each destination
Sicily will be directly connected with French Riviera and French Rhone-Alpes. With the start of the operations, last March 25th for Grenoble and today, March 26th for Nice, Blu-express.com continues its... more
AirlinesBoeing and Airbus will challenge for Etihad Airways
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Particular attention to Indian market
UAE-based Eithad Airways plans to invite aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing next year to compete for sales contracts for single- and twin-aisle aircraft, its chief executive said. Chief Executive James... more
AirlinesNew catering services for KLM clients
Amsterdam , Netherlands - Passengers demand, the airline offer
Jointly with the new summer timetable, from last March 25th Klm and Klm Royal Dutch Airlines are offering new meals reserved for Klm Economy clients on short and medium-haul flights to European destinations. Among... more
AirlinesSummer 2007: Austrian increases the connections with Italy
Milan, Italia - The launching of two new routes towards Chicago and Burgas
Austrian Airlines, the fourth European carrier for the number of destinations operated, links 130 cities in 66 States. In the Far East, Austrian currently reaches Bangkok, New Delhi, Mumbai, Beijing and... more
AirlinesCentralwings celebrates its second anniversary in Italy
Rome, Italy - Opening of the first Rome-Gda?sk route, Poland
"Upon the second anniversary eve in Italy, Centralwings, Polish low-cost airline, celebrates the event opening a new route from Rome to the fifth Polish city, Gda?sk. 'Italian market is very important... more
AirlinesJetBlue: appointed new Vice-President of JFK operations
New York, USA - To consolidate the airline presence in the New York airport
Last week, JetBlue Airways announced the designation of Alex Battaglia as New Vice-President for New York "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" International Airport operations. The man, the will officially join... more
AirlinesAlitalia Board of Directors approves the Consolidated Quarterly Financial Results as at December 31st, 2006
Rome , Italy - According to the official press release
"? 2006 traffic revenues equal to € 4,373 million, with an increase of € 157 million (+3.7%) compared with the same period of 2005, thanks to a growth both of passenger (+1.2%) and transported freights (+1... more
AirlinesBari is Carpatair new destination
Bari , Italy - Starting March 27th
With the new summer schedule, Carpatair will inaugurate a new route between Bari and Timisoara starting March 27th. The flights will be scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays according to the following... more