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AirlinesJetBlue Airways to grow by staying small
Washington, Usa - "It's our greatest challenge as we move forward"
New York-based low-fare airline JetBlue Airways is likely to adopt a growing-strategy focused in staying small as a key element in the way to success. "It's our greatest challenge as we move forward",... more
AirlinesRyanair flew at maximum speed in May
London, Uk - Passengers: +44% in comparison with the same month of last year
The Dublin-based no-frills airline Ryanair posted smashing results in May 2002, by flying 1,2 million passengers, a +44% raise if compared with the same period of last year. Always in May 2002, Ryanair... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Volare Group: deal done
Rome, Italy - Details to be disclosed next Wednesday in Milan
The two Italian air carriers Alitalia and Volare Group eventually reached an agreement. The operation's details will be disclosed in the press conference scheduled for next Wednesday in Milan. Anpac, the... more
AirlinesCiao Fly ready to make its debut
Brussels, Belgium - The new Parma-based low-fare airline
A new no-frills airline, Ciao Fly, is going to take off as of July 1. From the international airport of Liegi (90km far from Brussels) the new air carrier will fly to Parma (Italy), Paris-Beauvais and... more
AirlinesFinnair back to operate Helsinki-St Petersburg flights
Helsinki, Finland - After Eu restrictions on noisy flights
As of next 13 June, the Scandinavian air carrier Finnair will operate again its Helsinki-St Petersburg link, previously canceled because of European Union's aircraft noise restrictions. On the other hand,... more
AirlinesEmirates signed a MOU with GE-P&W Engine Alliance
Dubai, Arab Emirates - To power its A380-800s
Dubai-based airline, Emirates, announced to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE-P&W Engine Alliance, the joint venture between two of the major motor manufacturers worldwide. The USD... more
AirlinesSwiss Air Lines and British Airways to divorce before the wedding
Zurich, Switzerland - Helvetic carrier entry in oneworld also at risk
Because of some incomprehensions, such as those linked to the exploitation of some slots at London-Heathrow airport and those tied to the high costs related to the entry of an international airline grouping,... more
AirlinesTransbrasil looks to new hopes
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A new investor is to be named shortly for Brazil's grounded airline, Transbrasil, according to reports from South America. The carrier, which has not flown for six months, has been seeking a deal which... more
AirlinesAir France canceled today's Paris-New Delhi flight
Paris, France - Because of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan
The Paris-based air carrier Air France, because of the progressive worsening of the relations between India and Pakistan, decided to cancel its today's flight Paris-New Delhi. Airline's decision thus followed... more
AirlinesFinnair avoid a strike
Finland
Successful last ditch talks with union leaders have ended the threat of disruption to Finnair's domestic flights today. Finland's national flag carrier was facing a strike by the air transport workers... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Volare Group close to a commercial agreement
Rome, Italy - Details are yet to be disclosed
Italian air carriers Volare Group and Alitalia are very close to reach a commercial agreement. Details of the deal, which probably could be signed next week, are yet to be disclosed. Almost certainly the... more
AirlinesDHL looks to Cathay for expansion in the region
Hong Kong
DHL Worldwide Express' expansion plans in Hong Kong, which include the lone bid for the dedicated express terminal at Chek Lap Kok, have seen the integrator start the search for a dedicated freighter... more
AirlinesU.S. airlines fleets (2): dismissions make by some carriers
Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces fleets remodeling
Among the airlines which have decided for dismission of hundreds of aircraft, due to reduction in traffic request followed to Sept. 11 attacks, there are some which have grounded the largest aircraft number. United... more
AirlinesEgyptair will split up in six parts and become Egyptair Holding
Cairo, Egypt - After Egyptian government gave its ok
The air carrier Egyptair is going to split up in 6 small companies and to become a holding company, after country's governement gave its approval. The operation, which aims to improve Egyptair economic... more
AirlinesBudget airlines challenge Lufthansa at home
Berlin, Germany
Tiny Germania Airlines carrier made an offer which one couldn't refuse - 77 euros ($72) one way, no advance purchase for flights in Europe. Budget carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet have caught on with... more
AirlinesAirline fleets get younger after Sept. 11
Washington, USA - Drop in travel forces many older jets into retirement
Sharp cutbacks in air travel since Sept. 11 are speeding a shift to younger planes -- a trend that airlines say is reducing flight delays. The 10 largest passenger airlines have parked nearly 300 planes... more
AirlinesLufthansa wants Air China to enter Star Alliance
Frankfurt, Germany - After the recent entry of three new airlines
Frankfurt-based carrier Lufthansa announced that it will make all it could to let Air China become a member of the international airlines grouping Star Alliance. At the moment Lufthansa and Air China carry... more
AirlinesNorthwest pilots say yes to the one-year extension of their current contract
Washington, Usa - The 86,8% voted for
Northwest Airlines pilots adhering to Alpa, Air Line Pilots Associations, ratified the one-year extension of their current contract. The agreement, which is going to be effective as of September 13, 2002,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines and Swiss to expand their code-share agreement
Washington, Usa - On twelve more destinations
The Us carrier American Airlines (AA) and the new born airline "Swiss" decided to extend their code-share operations on 12 new routes. American will in fact add its code to "Swiss" operated-by flights... more
AirlinesEmirates to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at Dubai
Rome, Italy - And welcomes Singapore Airlines in Skywards
Emirates, according to a recent poll by Skytrax Research, the best airline worlwide, is going to inaugurate its new first and business classes terminal at the Dubai international airport. At the same time,... more
AirlinesRyanair increases free flights
Dublin, Ireland
Two million cheap air tickets are due to go on sale following budget airline Ryanair's announcement of what it calls its biggest sale. The company is to make seats available from Ireland to European... more
AirlinesBA chief warns over sector turbolence
London, Great Britain
British Airways chief Rod Eddington has warned that the transatlantic market is still weak and that it will rely on cost-cutting to reduce losses.He was speaking at the Shanghai airline summit, at which... more
AirlinesCodeshare expected between Virgin Blue and United Airlines
Sydney, Australia
Sir Richard Branson's Australian airline Virgin Blue said Wednesday it plans to codeshare with United Airlines of the U.S. The deal will restore the Australian link United lost when Ansett Australia collapsed... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast Airlines ordered 25 regional jets from Bombardier
Washington, Usa - For USD 71,5m
Us carrier Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) ordered 25 regional jets CRJ manufactured by the Canadian aeronautical industry Bombardier. The aircraft, worth in total USD 71,5m, are supposed to be delivered... more
AirlinesSas will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe
Stockholm, Sweden - Scandinavian airline already holds 96,4% shares
Sas, Scandinavian Airlines System, announced it will acquire 100% stock of Norwegian airline Wideroe Flyveselskap. Sas already holds 96.4% shares and its offer to buy the 3.6% in circulation at a price... more
AirlinesLufthansa Technik planning FBOs
Frankfurt, Germany
Lufthansa Technik is looking at the possibility of getting into the FBO business, but is not ready to announce immediate plans, svp marketing and sales Dr. Hans Schmitz said here yesterday. Joachim... more
AirlinesMidAtlantic Airways will fly regional jets in US Airways' colors
USA
US Airways' survival plan is taking initial shape with CEO David Siegel's creation of MidAtlantic Airways to provide the bulk of expanding regional jet service for the struggling mainline operator. MidAtlantic,... more
AirlinesLow fares worsen airline results for second straight month
USA
Deep cuts in U.S. airline fares aimed at jump-starting traffic are not working as planned, resulting in lackluster traffic and poor revenues for many of the major operators. If trends continue, the second... more
AirlinesUS Airways pilots presented their counterproposal
USA
US Airways pilots yesterday presented their counterproposal to the airline's request for $595 million in cost reductions. No details of the proposal were available at press time, but Air Line Pilots... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to close 23 of its western Usa ticket offices
Washington, Usa - To reduce costs
The American-based air carrier United Airlines announced its will to close 23 of its ticket offices located in the western Usa. United's decision, after 32 ticket offices have already been closed last... more
AirlinesOneworld to launch a series of "key new initiatives"
Washington, Usa - Beyond traditional passenger business
The international air grouping oneworld is likely to announce what it itself described as a series of "key new initiatives", among which increased codesharing and interline e-ticketing, to broaden the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' traffic drops 13.9 % in May
Chicago, Usa - But load factor rises to 73.2%
United Airlines' total scheduled revenue passenger miles (Rpms) fell 13.9% in May vs. the comparable month in 2001, on a capacity decrease of 17.2%. However, the carrier's passenger load factor rose... more
AirlinesChina Airlines in talks with Airbus and Boeing to substitute 12 older aircraft
Beijing, China
Chinese carrier China Airlines is currently in talks with either Boeing and Airbus aircraft makers in order to evaluate the best suitable aircraft for substitution of 12 of its older planes in fleet. According... more
AirlinesAer Lingus management and pilots to make peace
Dublin, Ireland - After pilots voted for the settlement of the stoppage
Aer Lingus aircraft could come back to fly as soon as tomorrow as in fact its pilots voted for the settlement, agreed by the management as well, of the stoppage that since last Thursday grounded the whole... more
AirlinesFrontier stops to pay travel agent commissions
Denver, USA
Denver-based Frontier Airlines today stopped paying commissions to travel agents, following the lead of many major US carriers. The airline said it will no longer pay commission on tickets sold in the... more
AirlinesVanguard Airlines begins daily service to Seattle
Kansas City, Usa - It provides all-jet service to 18 cities in the US
Vanguard Airlines commenced yesterday daily service to Seattle with one daily non-stop flight between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Company's Kansas City hub. Vanguard Airlines, Kansas... more
AirlinesKorean Airlines hit by the small number of football fans
Seoul, South Korea - Attendance fewer than predicted
The small number of football lovers arrived in South Korea to watch the World Cup 2002 matches affected negatively the operations of the air carrier Korean Airlines. Because of worries linked to the lower... more
AirlinesKLM, Continental and Northwest close to a joint venture agreement
Washington, Usa - On transatlantic services
It becomes to take shape the possibility for three major airlines, Continental, Northwest and KLM, to be close to reach a joint venture agreement for the exploitation of transatlantic services. The news... more
AirlinesSobelair's destiny to be chosen by the end of this week
Brussels, Belgium - After both JetAir/TUI and Aldo Vastapanes's proposals have been rejected
The future destiny of Sobelair (bankrupted Sabena's subsidiary, editor's note) according to Christian Van Buggenhout, shareholder at defunct Sobelair, is likely to be decided by the end of this week. Mr.... more
AirlinesAer Lingus management accepted peace plan
Dublin, Ireland -Drawn up by the Labour Relations Commission
Aer Lingus pilots' unions are considering whether to sign the Labour Relations Commission drawn-by peace plan that, already approved by the air carrier management, could end an industrial quarrel which... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut travel agents commissions
London, Uk - Long-haul routes only will not change
The air carrier British Airways decided to cut its travel agents commissions, which in fact for discounted fares on domestic and European flights will decrease from GBP 6 to GBP 2,5, whilst as far as full-fare... more
AirlinesThree new airlines to join Star Alliance
Usa - The world's largest international air grouping
Three new airlines, Korean Asiana, Polish Lot and SAS controlled-by Spanair, will join shortly world's largest international air grouping Star Alliance. At the moment of the announcement, Star Alliance's... more
AirlinesUS Airways to add subsidiary airline
Washington, USA - Siegel: "growth of regional jet operations is critical to the future of US Airways"
US Airways announced that it was reviving a subsidiary it shut down after the September 11 terror attacks to handle the planned expansion of its regional jet operations. The operation, to be based at... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines ordered two Boeing 737-700s
Anchorage, Alaska - Delivery scheduled as of next year
The Us air carrier Alaska Airlines, according to what confirmed by the Seattle-based manufacturer itself, ordered two new Boeing 737-700s. These new aircraft, whose delivery is scheduled as of next year,... more
AirlinesKLM and Continental to extend their code-share agreement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Through next winter
Dutch KLM and Us Continental Airlines decided to extend their code-share agreement started last January through next winter. A part from this extension, the Amsterdam-based air carrier announced the replacement... more
AirlinesDelta and American to follow Continental's example
Washington, Usa - To raise discount fares
Major Us airlines such as Delta Air Lines and American Airlines seem likely ready to follow their fellow-carrier Continental Airlines which recently raised discount leisure fares of a USD 20. So a part... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air Uzbekistan sign a commercial agreement
Rome, Italy - Tucci: "first step of a stronger cooperation"
Mr. Andrea Tucci - Network corporate Alitalia responsible - announces that Alitalia and Air Uzbekistan signed a commercial agreement in order "to reciprocally support connections on Tashkent-Roma Fiumicino-Tashkent". "This... more
AirlinesAeroflot meeting sides with the state
Moscow, Russia - More seats in the board for Russian government
Shareholders of state-controlled Aeroflot voted at their annual meeting Saturday to strengthen the government's control over the flagship airline and curb the powers of management. Candidates put forward... more
AirlinesAer Lingus turns pilots away as dispute escalates
Dublin, Italy - The Irish state-owned airline has grounded its fleet until Monday
Aer Lingus pilots reporting for work following a one-day strike yesterday were turned away today, as the airline shut down operations in an escalation of a dispute that could threaten its future. Aer... more
AirlinesUnited attendants compensated with 48 USDm
Washington, USA
Flight attendants at financially struggling United Airlines have won a USD48m compensation award from the carrier.It was made by an arbitration panel to narrow pay differentials between United's attendants... more