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AirlinesKLM to join SkyTeam alliance
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Thus renouncing to the agreement with British Airways
The Royal Dutch airline KLM could shortly join SkyTeam international air grouping thus giving up the ongoing talks with Uk's main airline British Airways. In relation to the global implications of a partnership... more
AirlinesAsian boom boosted Finnair profits
Helsinki, Finlandia - EUR 27m in 2002 second quarter
The 40% boom registered in the demand of flights towards destinations served by Finnair boosted Scandinavian airline profits, which in the second quarter of 2002 in fact, soared up to EUR 27m, 9 more than... more
AirlinesQantas will use ex Ansett terminal at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - Reached an agreement with Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
Australia's flagship airline Qantas announced today to have reached an agreement with Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd to use the terminal of the bankrupted Ansett at Sydney International Airport. "We will... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines, from failure risk to passengers’s record
Vienna, Austria- Company transported four millions of people in the first six months of 2002
In the first six months of 2002, for the first time in its history, Austrian Airlines Group has transported more than four million passengers, achieving a considerable result. Many people thought, after... more
AirlinesContinental to expand its co-operation with national and international carriers
Houston, Usa - To better face competition by Star and Oneworld
The American Houston-based air carrier Continental Airlines announced today its plan of expansion as regards co-operation agreements with both national and international airlines. Thanks to Delta Air Lines,... more
AirlinesDelta and South African Airways reached a code-share agreement on Johannesburg-Kampala route
Washington - To operate a three-time a day service
Us air carrier Delta Air Lines and South Africa's flagship airline South African Airways have reached a code-share agreement on the route Johannesburg-Kampala. On board a B737, the passenger jetliner manufactured... more
AirlinesAir Lib still at bankruptcy risk
Paris, France - New investors wanted
"Air Lib restructuring plan will ask for tens million euros and Corbet (the ex pilot who took over the airline last August, editor's note) must look for investors". With these words a government spokesman... more
AirlinesQantas showed clearly interest in a strategic deal with Air New Zealand
Sydney, Australia - As stated by the Australian carrier's CEO
There's still very little room yet to doubt about the interest Qantas has in the the conclusion of a strategic agreement with Air Zealand, especially after statements made today by Geoff Dixon, Australian... more
AirlinesLufthansa: outstanding performance in first semester of 2002
Frankfurt, Germany - Net loss down to EUR 27m from 2001's EUR 43m
Germany's flagship airline Lufthansa is starting to lift up from the international air sector crisis followed to September's terror attacks in New York and Washington, as in fact, in the first six months... more
AirlinesBritish Airways stake in Qantas'capital could face a cut
London, Uk - From 21% to just 17-18%
Uk's main airline, British Airways could face a 3-4% cut in its Qantas'stake if, as it's likely to be, it will not take part to the EUR 446m capital raising announced today. Qantas, which despite its rivals... more
AirlinesUS Airways rejected Marvin Davis' aid bid
Charlotte, Usa - One of the world's 100 richest men
The board of directors of the American loss-making airline US Airways, officially rejected the financial aid bid by Marvin Davis, the Los Angeles multimillionaire among the world's 100 richest men. The... more
AirlinesContinental goes on with its rescue plan
Washington, Usa - It will reduce seats and ground part of its fleet
Us air carrier Continental Airlines is ready to adopt new measures aiming to cut costs. The airline announced in fact its decision to both reduce available seats and to ground 11 planes of its fleet in... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ranked first in loosing baggage
London, UK - Increased complaints also for Air France and Ryanair
Lost baggage once more topped the list of complaints received by the Air Transport Users Council in 2001-02. "Despite repeated assertions to the contrary from the airline industry, we see little evidence... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go: integration becomes effective
London, Uk - Go will not serve anymore Edinburgh-Belfast and Glasgow-Belfast
The merger between the two Uk's no frills airlines EasyJet and Go eventually becomes effective. As of next Uk's bank holiday week end in fact, Go will fly no more from the Scottish cities of Edimburgh... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Vietnam Airlines to strenghten their code-share agreement
Seoul, South Korea - They also plan "potential training exchange programs"
The two South-eastern Asian airlines Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines announced their decision to expand their already existing code-share agreement. The increase involves on one side the Incheon-Ho Chi... more
AirlinesLufthansa raised its share in British Midlands' capital
London, Uk - From 10% to just under 30%
Lufthansa, the main German air carrier, increased its share in the capital of the Uk's second larger airline, British Midlands, raising its stake from 10% to just under 30%. Despite this GBP 45m stock... more
AirlinesNo early deal for Air New Zealand and Qantas
Auckland, New Zealand - At least for the incoming weeks
At the moment the air carrier Air New Zealand does not forecast an early conclusion of the deal which should lead the airline to a shares exchange agreement with Qantas, Australia's flag air route. Speculations... more
AirlinesUS Airways announced additional costs of USD 6,5bn
Washington, Usa - On top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities
The crisis of the loss making air carrier US Airways is not going to soften as in fact it announced that, on top of the already-known USD 10,65bn liabilities, it will also have to face additional commitments... more
AirlinesWould you like to fly on September 11? National Airlines asks you just 1 dollar
Washington, Usa - Whilst no more seats are available on Spirit Airlines free flights
The Us air carrier National Airlines announced that on the day of the first anniversary of the tragic terror attacks in New York City and Washington, passengers choosing its flights will just have to pay... more
AirlinesBiman Bangladesh Airlines to lease 3 B777s
Dhaka, Bangladesh - To replace its aging DC-10s
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced its will to lease three B777s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing, in order to replace its aging fleet of Dc-10s. According to Mir Mohammad Nasir... more
Airlines2001: bad news for Virgin Atlantic
London, Uk - Pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m
Virgin Atlantic, the airline owned by the British multimillionaire Sir Richard Branson which mainly operates trans Atlantic routes, in 2001 financial year posted pre-tax net losses of USD 141,3m. Hardly... more
AirlinesKLM and pilots'union reached an agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - On employment conditions
The royal Dutch air carrier KLM announced to have reached an agreement of principle with country's pilots unions on employment conditions. According to what reported by Dow Jones, the agreement, which... more
AirlinesQantas: 24 hour strike disrupted Australian air traffic
Sydney, Australia - Hundreds of flights rescheduled and canceled
Because of the 24 hour strike called for today by 6000 Qantas' employees, the main Australian airline has been forced to reschedule and to cancel hundreds of its flights. For the second time this month,... more
AirlinesRyanair creates 180 jobs
Dublin, Ireland - The new staff is needed for a maintenance facility to be opened at Glasgow airport
No-frills airline Ryanair is flying in the face of the industry trend, creating 180 jobs. The company said the staff were needed for a GBP 10m (EUR 15.7m) maintenance facility to be opened at Glasgow Prestwick... more
AirlinesEmergency landing for the plane used by the Pope
Mexico City, Mexico - The aircraft carried John Paul II from Mexico to Italy two weeks ago
The Mexican flag carrier, Aeromexico, announced the same plane being used by the Pope made an emergency landing in Cancun due to a hydraulic system failure, while it was flying to Madrid. The aircraft... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to cut 7,000 jobs by March 2003
Forth Worth, Usa - Capacity to be reduced by 9%
American Airlines announced a massive restructuring that will cut its work force by 7,000 jobs in an effort to make the world's biggest carrier competitive with lower-cost rivals. American, which has... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand to double child fares
Wellington, New Zealand - For the amount of work involved in supervising unaccompanied children
Air New Zealand is to charge full adult fares for children who travel on their own from November. The company says it is doing so because it has not been getting a suitable return for the amount of work... more
AirlinesQantas orders four Boeing 737 jets
Seattle, Usa - Delivery between May and July 2003
Australian carrier Qantas Airways has ordered four Boeing 737-800 jets for delivery between May and July 2003, the companies announced Monday. The four jets, listed for USD 240m, will join another 15... more
AirlinesQantas disappointed with Cabinet's decision
Sydney, Australia - Foreign investment limits were not lifted
Qantas Chairman Margaret Jackson said today the company was extremely disappointed with today's decision by Cabinet to leave in place the foreign investment limits imposed by the Qantas Sale Act. "We... more
AirlinesDelta pilot refused to fly Israeli official
Cincinnati, Usa - His presence aboard posed "a security risk"
A pilot for a Delta Air Lines subsidiary would not fly Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Melchior from Cincinnati to Toronto because the pilot thought Melchior posed a security risk. Melchior, who... more
AirlinesNouvelles Frontieres "ready to threat"
Paris, France – The chairman affirmed he will negotiate on anything to regain profitability
Ralf Corsten, Nouvelles Frontieres chairman, has shown the intention of starting a plan of re-organization after the company acquisition by the German company Tui. Corsten has affirmed to be "ready to... more
AirlinesEl Al accused of discrimination
Tel Aviv, Israel - After 17 Arab Israeli passengers were grounded for "security reasons"
Members of Egypt's parliament demanded the immediate closure of Israel's airline offices, El Al, in Cairo, following the Israeli airline's mistreatment of Arab Israeli passengers. A brawl broke out between... more
AirlinesAeroflot increases profits
Moscow, Russia - Russian airline has supported the September 11consequences better than others
Aeroflot re-organization and its wisely re-distribution of flights on more profitable routes have led the Russian airline to reach USD 20.1m record profits. By decreasing the presence over transatlantic... more
AirlinesUS Airways files for bankruptcy protection
Alexandria, Usa - It will continue flights, for the moment
The seventh largest American air carrier, U.S. Airways, has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. It the first major carrier to declare bankruptcy since the September 11th attacks jolted the... more
AirlinesEasyJet set to cancel more flights
London, UK - Due to problems with a new roster system
EasyJet is to cancel more flights next week after problems with a new roster system. The problem caused the carrier to scrap 19 flights last Sunday. EasyJet says this weekend's services are expected... more
AirlinesKLM to raise cargo rates by 5-10%
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Starting from November 1
KLM said it will raise its air freight rates by 5-10% from Nov 1 due to the current adjustment of air cargo capacity. In response to the consistently high market demand and load factors of flights from... more
AirlinesDelta in talks with Continental and Northwest on a code-share agreement
Washington, Usa - According to the Wall Street Journal
America's third largest air carrier, Delta Air Lines, according to a "Wall Street Journal" report, could be in talks with two of its compatriot carriers, Northwest and Continental, over the possibility... more
AirlinesUS Airways sued by Ameriquest Holdings LLC
Washington, Usa - The firm from which the carrier leased a B737
One of American major airlines, US Airways, has to face a legal action because of an alleged breach of contract brought by Ameriquest Holdings LLC, a company from which it leased a B737. According to... more
AirlinesNouvelles Frontieres to cut workforce by 320
Paris, France - Corsair to stop flights until tonight
After German tour operator TUI purchased Nouvelles Frontieres, the new owner announced cut in workforce by 320. Subsidiary charter air carrier, Corsair, will loose 150 employees. Unions decided to stop... more
AirlinesAir France revenue falls
Paris, France - Passenger traffic declines by 2,8% in July
Air France reported a 1.7% drop in first-quarter sales but forecast a narrower-than-expected decline in profit in the period as the carrier moves to reduce operating costs. Turnover in the three months... more
AirlinesPakistan International Airlines announced its USD 2bn worth fleet renewal plan
Islamabad, Pakistan - 11 aircraft from 2002 to 2011
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) finally announced what is going to be its strategy aiming to renew the carrier's fleet in the incoming years up to 2011. In a meeting held last Monday, PIA's board... more
AirlinesSeptember 11: free flights on Spirit Airlines
Washington, Usa - "To say thank you"
Despite most major Us and non-Us airlines (Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways), have announced in the last days to be ready to cut some of their scheduled flight... more
AirlinesMy Travel launches today its new budget airline
Birmingham, Uk - To challenge EasyJet and Ryanair
Tour operator My Travel is going to christen today its new budget air carrier. The new airline, based in Birmingham, at the beginning will operate leisure destinations such as Malaga, Alicante and Majorca... more
AirlinesNew 747-400F for Eva Air
Taipei, Taiwan - To be employed on the Taiwan-Hong Kong route
The Taiwan-based airline Eva Air purchased a new 747-400F, the freighter version of the famous "jumbo" manufactured by the world's largest civil planes maker. The new aircraft, which is going to be operating... more
AirlinesCorsair ready to re-structure
Paris, France - Up to 200 jobs at risk
According to unions officials, the French air carrier Corsair is likely to introduce a re-structuring plan which would involve the cut of 160-200 jobs. Even though Corsair management has not commented... more
AirlinesAmerican and Northwest cut their business fares up to 20%
Washington, Usa - On the domestic routes where they compete
Two of the major Us air carriers, American Airlines and Northwest Airlines, announced yesterday they both will cut their business fares up to 20%. The move will involves the domestic routes where the two... more
AirlinesDOT okayed the strenghtening of American-Finnair co-operation
Helsinki, Finland - A measure to better connections between Finland and the US via New York and Europe
The American Department of Transportation okayed today the strenghtening of the already existing co-operation between American Airlines and Finnair, the airlines both members of "oneworld alliance". Thanks... more
AirlinesShake up at American Trans Air
Washington, Usa - A part from Tague's departure the airline launched ATA Charter
Deep changes are affecting the Us airline American Trans Air, as in fact a part from Monday's departure of John tague, CEO and president at discount carrier's parent company, ATA Holdings, the airline... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: system-wide load factor raised in July 2002
Minneapolis, Usa - 0,4% above July 2001
Northwest Airlines, the Minneapolis-based air carrier, in July 2002 registered a 80,5% system-wide load factor, up of a 0,4% if compared with the same month of last year. Despite this positive result,... more
AirlinesRyanair posts 68% rise in first-quarter profits
London, UK - Total revenues grow by 29%
Ryanair has revealed a record increase in quarterly profits, boosted by strong performances from its new routes. First-quarter profits after tax rose by 68% to EUR 39m (GBP 24.5m). This compares with... more