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AirlinesA new budget carrier to fly over German skies
Berlin, Germany - Air Berlin to make its debut
Air Berlin, Germany's largest independent leisure-travel airline, today is set to held a press conference in which it will disclose details of its new entry in the German packed low-cost sector. Air Berlin... more
AirlinesAir France: profits sharply fell in second quarter 2002
Paris, France - -19% to EUR 165m
The Paris-based air carrier Air France is still struggling itself to recover from the International air sector crisis, as it announced to have post in fact a strong decrease in net profits in the quarter... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: in August traffic down by 10,25%
London, Uk - Only cargo improved
British Airways, Uk's main air carrier, announced today that in August 2002, overall load factor improved to 69,2%, 3% more than in 2001. Passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines reports August traffic
Dallas, Usa - "We continue to experience weak full fare customer demand"
Today, the Us air carrier Southwest Airlines Co. announced to have flown 4,3bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in August 2002, compared to 4,4bn RPMs flown in August 2001. Also in August, Southwest available... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines offers fall sale fares to Hawaiian islands
Atlanta, Usa - Round-trip fares as low as USD 406
The Us air carrier Delta Air Lines announced its new offer thanks to which travelers will have the opportunity to visit Hawaii this fall for just USD 406 round-trip. Tickets are on sale at the special... more
AirlinesExpressJet reports August 2002 performance
Houston, Usa - Increased traffic and capacity
ExpressJet Holdings today announced increased traffic and capacity in August 2002 for its Continental Express operating fleet. During the month, ExpressJet flew 366.6 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs),... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines charged of religious discrimination
Washington, Usa - For it denied a job to a Muslim woman wearing a head covering
American Airlines, Us largest air carrier, has to face legal action as it has been charged by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc) of religious discrimination for having denied a job to a... more
AirlinesNew name for Ghana Airways
Accra, Ghana - To be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa
The Ghanaian national airline, Ghana Airways, would soon be renamed Ghana Nationwide International Airline following a partnership deal signed with Nationwide Airline of South Africa and the Government... more
AirlinesKLM overall load factor raised in August
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - To 79,3%
Good news for the Amsterdam-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), that in fact announced today to have registered in August a 79,3% overall load factor. The overall load factor, as an average between the... more
AirlinesAir Holland towards bankruptcy
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - EUR 1,7m debts with Eurocontrol
The International air sector crisis, especially after September 11, seems likely to make another victim as in fact the Dutch airline Air Holland is facing shutdown following a request that the air carrier... more
AirlinesItalian football national team will fly to Azerbaigian with Larus Travel
Comacchio, Italy - The agency is specialized in ex Soviet market
Larus Travel, Comacchio's agency specialized in ex Soviet market, will take care of the Azerbaigian tour of the Italian football national team, waited in Baku on Saturday 7 for the first match of European... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic join the 2002/2003 International Airline Program by American Express
New York, Usa - Centurion and Platinum card members can receive a free companion ticket on Qualifying International Flights on 20 airline partners
American Express, the Us credit cards giant, today announced that Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have joined the International Airline Program, a benefit of Centurion and Platinum Card membership.... more
AirlinesBuzz to renew its fleet
London, Uk - By replacing its BAe with Boeing 737-300s
Buzz, Dutch KLM's budget airline, is to set a plan to renew its fleet. The London Stansted-based "no frills" air carrier will in fact replace its aging 100-seat BAe 146 with B737-300s, the 148-seat aircraft... more
AirlinesRyanair: number of passengers soared in August
London, Uk - 37% more than August 2001
The Irish budget carrier Ryanair announced smashing results in relation to the number of passengers it flew in August. Ryanair in fact flew 1.487.976 passengers, 37% more than what registered in August... more
AirlinesGood news for America West passengers
Phoenix, Usa - Internet fare sale featuring 33% off first class seats
The stars and stripes carrier America West Airlines announced yesterday it is launching an Internet fare sale featuring huge discounts on first class seats. First class seats on flights within the United... more
AirlinesMeridiana to fly between Naples and Budapest
Naples, Italy - Via Bologna
Thanks to the re-introduction of the daily service between Bologna and Naples scheduled for next October 1, and of the flight Budapest-Bologna as of October 27, passengers of the Italian carrier Meridiana... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to give life to defunct Ansett
Singapore - By creating a new 24-plane carrier
The Asian air carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA), as reported by a local television channel, could shortly give new life to the defunct Australian carrier Ansett. According to report SIA consultants are... more
AirlinesAir Canada and Qantas cut their Taiwanese routes
Taipei, Taiwan - Because of the dwingling profits
Because of the dwingling profits forecast for the winter season, both Air Canada and Qantas air carriers decided to cut their routes towards Taiwan. Air Canada, as of October 27 and until the end of March... more
AirlinesAmerica West Airlines launches its new check-in procedures
Phoenix, Usa - Starting September 4
The Us carrier America West Airlines announced today that it is implementing new procedures for baggage check-in and customer check in at the gate. Starting Sept. 4, customers will need to check their... more
AirlinesA new budget airline is set to operate from Glasgow to Spain
Glasgow, Scotland - Subsidiary of British Midland the most likely candidate
A new budget airline is set to operate out of Prestwick airport in Glasgow within the next three months. The airport and the handful of budget carriers that operate in the UK have remained silent on the... more
AirlinesPassenger sued Ryanair and BAA over EUR 28 charge
London, Uk - For the use of the wheelchair
Bob Ross, a passenger suffering cerebral palsy and arthritis, sued the low-cost airline Ryanair and the British Airport Authority. Each time the ill passenger boards on its frequent flights towards Perpignan... more
AirlinesAirfare war "caught fire" in Germany
Berlin, Germany - Germanwings replies to Hapag-Lloyd Express
The airfare war in Germany is becoming more and more "ferocious" as in fact, after TUI's budget carrier Hapag-Lloyd Express decided last week to cut strongly its prices, Germanwings, subsidiary of Deutsche... more
AirlinesVirgin Express simplified its fare structure
London, Uk - Commercial director explained the move
Starting from yesterday, Virgin Express, the airline owned by the British multimillionaire Richard Branson, simplified its fare structure. "This development not only makes our internal procedures less... more
AirlinesQantas website has new look
Sydney, Australia - In line with carrier's commitment to better its customers satisfaction
Today Australia's flagship airline Qantas announced that its travel website, qantas.com, has been given a new look. For John Borghetti Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing at Qantas, these changes... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand FY2002: better than forecast
Auckland, New Zealand - Carrier's chairman said
According to what stated last August 28 by John Palmer, chairman at Air New Zealand, carrier's financial performance during the last financial year was better than anticipated in the business plan produced... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launch new self-service check-in at Little Rock, Arkansas
Washington, Usa - The 31st city where American offers this convenient service
The Us air carrier American Airlines has announced the installation of three Self-Service Check-In machines at Little Rock National Airport, the 31st city where American offers this convenient service.... more
AirlinesHard to imagine "another year more difficult"
Madrid, Spain – Iberia Chairman about post-Sept. 11 economic turmoil
Iberia foresees better times. The company’s chairman, Xabier de Irala, declared: "It is hard to imagine another year that could be more difficult". In the wake of a difficult privatization process, and i... more
AirlinesMidwest Express Airlines and Association of Flight Attendants will not reach contract agreement
Milwaukee, Usa - By the end of 30-day cooling off period
The Us air carrier Midwest Express Airlines announced today that the airline had been unable to come to a contract agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants by the end of the 30-day cooling-off... more
AirlinesQantas Cityflier takes off to Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia - Effective as of November 18
The Australia's flagship airline Qantas in a today's press release announced that its Cityflyer service would start operating to and from Adelaide, as of November 18. Qantas Executive General Manager... more
AirlinesDelta AirElite Business Jets to expand its fleet
Washington, Usa – By adding two Gulfstream IV-SP
Delta AirElite Business Jets, the division of the American carrier Delta Air Lines specialized in services for corporations, business travelers and celebrities, announced is to add two Gulfstream IV-SP... more
AirlinesA318 powered by CFM56-5 takes its maiden flight
Hamburg, Germany - It is scheduled to take service in summer 2003
Yesterday the first A318 aircraft powered by CFM56-5 engine successfully carried out its maiden flight Hamburg-Germany. The first CFM56-5 powered A318 should be ready to enter service at the end of summer... more
AirlinesMesaba Airlines' costs cutting strategy
Washington, Usa - Furloughing 50 pilots and closing two crew bases
The Us regional air carrier Mesaba Airlines is to set a new strategy aiming to cut costs. Minneapolis-based airline, has in fact announced both the furloughing of 50 of its pilots and the closing of its... more
AirlinesQantas signs AUSD 60m contract with Woodside Petroleum
Sydney, Australia - For the providing of in-flight services
Qantas, Australia's flagship carrier, announced to have signed an AUSD 60m contract with Woodside Petroleum. For the next three years, Woodside will provide in-flight services for both Qantas domestic... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian Airlines welcomes two A340-200s
Amman, Jordan - Formerly owned by Air France/Air Lib
Middleastern air carrier Royal Jordanian Airlines took delivery of two A340-200s, the aircraft manufactured by Airbus. These planes, formerly owned by Air France/Air Lib, will operate Royal Jordanian flights... more
AirlinesRyanair fined EUR 2582
Rome, Italy - By the Italian anti-trust authority
The Irish budget-carrier Ryanair has been fined by the Italian competition authority because it violated country's laws on comparative advertising. After the complaint made in February by Alitalia, the... more
AirlinesA Qantas-Air New Zealand alliance will boost both companies
Wellington, New Zealand - According to Air New Zealand's chairman
According to John Palmer, chairman at Air New Zealand, if the airline will join Qantas in a strategic partnership both carriers would better face international competitive pressures. Mr. Palmer recognizes... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways receives first Boeing 767 Freighter
Tokyo, Japan - Powered by twin GE Aircraft Engines'CF6-80C2 engines
The Empire of the rising sun air carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) today accepted its first Boeing 767-300 Freighter. The new 767 Freighter is the first all-cargo airplane in the ANA fleet and will enable... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines to enlarge its fleet
Hanoi, Vietnam - By leasing two B777s
The Asian air carrier Vietnam Airlines leased two B777s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing. By 2003, Vietnam Airlines will have a fleet of 30 aircraft, including 4 Boeing 777s, 3 Boeing... more
AirlinesAerogaviota to purchase its third ATR42-500
Havana, Cuba - The Cuban charter operator will be delivered a fourth aircraft in November
Aerogaviota, a Cuban charter operator, has taken delivery of its third ART42-500 directly following its first public appearance at Farnborough 2002. A fourth aircraft will be delivered in November 2002. Aerogaviota... more
AirlinesLufthansa to shake-up its fare structure
Frankfurt, Germany - As to reply to low-cost carriers
The German airline Lufthansa is to set deep changes in its fare structure. Despite in first quarter of 2002 Lufthansa posted results better than foreseen, on most of its European destinations the Frankfurt-based... more
AirlinesGood and bad news for Qantas
Sydney, Australia - Excellent full year profits but problems with the government
Qantas announced excellent full year profits of nearly GBP 160m and confirmed that talks were going ahead for a possible stake in Air New Zealand. But, together with the good news, there are bad news.... more
AirlinesDomestic usage of electronic tickets reached an all time high
Washington, USA - Northwest Airlines announces: 80% during July
Northwest Airlines has announced that domestic usage of electronic tickets reached an all time high of 80% during July. It seems that the days of paper travel documents are numbered even with the full... more
AirlineseasyJet workers on strike?
London, Uk - Employees and crews will vote whether to strike or not
Workers at the low-cost airline easyJet are going to vote whether to strike or not to obtain an increase in salaries. The Transport and General Workers' Union said it had been trying to negotiate a pay... more
Airlines"Swiss" takes another step towards Oneworld
Zurich, Switzerland - After the agreement reached with British Airways
"Swiss", the Helvetic air carrier born from the dust of the defunct Swissair, announced to have reached an agreement with British Airways according to which the Zurich-based airline will take part to the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to launch its new non-stop service between Geneva and New York
Houston, Usa - As of March 6, 2003
Yesterday, in a press release the American air carrier Continental Airlines announced that, subject to government approval, as of March 6, 2003 will launch daily non-stop flights between Geneva and New... more
AirlinesLufthansa to conquer Swiss market
Zurich, Switzerland - Thanks to "Swiss" weakness
By taking advantage of the weakness shown by the new-born Helvetic airline "Swiss", German Lufthansa is expanding its presence on the air market of Switzerland. A part from the 126 links that each week... more
AirlinesCopa Airlines to renew its fleet
Panama, Panama Republic - By ordering 4B737-700s and 2 B737-800s
In relation to its fleet renewal plan, the central American air carrier Copa Airlines placed a 6-plane order. The Panama-based air route in fact ordered 4 new Boeing 737-700s and 2 Boeing 737-800s. The... more
AirlinesMexicana to launch its new service from Vancouver
Mexico City, Mexico - As of next December 14
In a press today's press release the Central American carrier Mexicana Airlines announced that as of December 14th, 2002, it will add non stop service between Mexico City and Vancouver. The 5 weekly services... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand's fleet of jumbos has been given the all-clear
Auckland, New Zealand - After safety checks sparked by the loss of a panel from a carrier's 747
Air New Zealand's fleet of Boeing 747s has been given the all-clear after safety checks sparked by last Saturday's loss of a panel that fell from an engine on a carrier's jumbo heading towards Tokyo-Narita... more
AirlinesAeroflot signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services
Moscow, Russia - For the leasing of 18 new A320s and 9 B767
Aeroflot, the main Russian airline, announced to have reached an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services to lease 18 new Airbus A320s and 9 Boeing 767-300s. Thanks to these aircraft, Aeroflot will... more