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AirlinesAir France wants to increase tickets web sales
Paris, France - 14-15% In 2004-2005 of Air France turnover will be achieved via web
In 2004-2005 Air France expects to increase web tickets sale in order to achieve 10-15% of its turnover. At the moment only 2,5% of tickets is sold via Internet. In France web tickets-sales is 1.1% some. To... more
AirlinesSigned agreement between Crossair and Swissair pilots trade Union
Rome, Italy- Same contract will be proposed to Crossair pilots
Last March 13th Crossair airline and Swissair pilots trade union finally reached and signed an agreement. The agreement, which will take to a 35% labour cost-cut for pilots, involved also seniority, career,... more
AirlinesSwiss parliament to appoint an inquiring commission to investigate on Swissair bankruptcy
Bern, Switzerland - Ppd proposal approved
A Parliament inquiring commission will be instituted in Switzerland to investigate on Swissair financial disaster. National Council, in fact, approved the Ppd proposal with 89 votes for and rejected the... more
AirlinesLufthansa will provide Internet access on its flights
Frankfurt, Germany - The carrier expects to install system on 90 aircraft for 2004
According to a press release of German airline Lufthansa, the carrier expects to install for the end of this year the first high speed wideband Internet system on one of its long-haul aircraft and to have... more
AirlinesNew organization for British Airways
Rome, Italy - Western Europe to manage Caribbean and Southern America areas as well ; one management for Italy and France.
British Airways renews its European structure. Andrew Crawley, Western Europe general manager, will head Caribbean and Southern America areas as well, while Paola Magnani, general director for Italy... more
AirlinesWorld Cup 2002: Japan garantees safe flights
Tokio, Japan - Ana recruits European agents to controll national and international flights
With a view to the World Cup starting in Seoul next June, All Nippon Airways decided to rely on specialized flight controllers both to prevent accidents aboard and to control national and international... more
AirlinesGo thinks to its expansion
London, Great Britain - Green light for the third hub and fleet increase
Low cost British airline Go has announced that, from today, it will start flight operation from East Midlands airport, which become its third hub after London Stansted and Bristol. The carrier also thinks... more
AirlinesAir France to improve its Alitalia share
Rome, Italy - Ipothesis "under study"
According to the Italian ministry Antonio Marzano, the potential Air France increase in Alitalia capital share, from actual 2-3% to 14-15%, is at the moment "under study". (m/cesn) more
AirlinesBoeing delivered its first 737-800 in Italy
Rome, Italy - It will fly for Neos
Boeing, the Us aeronautic constructor, delivered to Neos, the Milan-based charter airline, its first 737-800 Ng in Italy. The aircraft will operate short-medium range flights, specially towards Mediterranean... more
AirlinesAir France to improve its Alitalia share
Rome, Italy - Ipothesis "under study"
According to the Italian ministry Antonio Marzano, the potential Air France icrease in Alitalia capital share, from actual 2-3% to 14-15%, is at the moment "under study". (m/cesn) more
AirlinesSpace presents for Us Airways frequent-flyers
Washington, Usa - From 2004 they could win space journeys
Starting from 2004, US Airways frequent-flyers could win space journeys in a sub-orbital shuttle . Customers will be able to get the journey with no more than 10 millions of "Dividend Miles", corresponding... more
AirlinesThomas Cook Airlines Belgium: first flights took-off this morning
Brussels, Belgium - "Whole fleet ready for Easter holydays"
This morning, the first two aircrafts of the "Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium", the new Belgium division of the German Thomas Cook group, took-off from the Brussels airport. "Yesterday we received the AOC... more
AirlinesSwissair positive results in January-February 2002
Zurich, Switzerland - Capacity rate above 74%
As stated last Tuesday by Swissair spokesman Jean Claude Donzel, Swiss airline flights registered a capacity rate of 74.1% in January and 77.9% in February. The Swissair targets depend on the concession... more
AirlinesRyanair again in trouble, this time against consumer's associations
London, Great Britain - Airline accused to use airport too far from destinations
According to UK consumer's associations, the low-cost Irish airline Ryanair would use airports too far from destinations. The magazines said that carrier's flight land at airports that are at tens of kilometers... more
AirlinesLufthansa pays 11th September expensive bill
Frankfurt, Germany - EURm 591 net losses in 2001
Lufthansa, the German flag airline, registered EURm 591 net losses in 2001, and announced not be able to pay dividends to its shareholders. Like others main airlines world wide, Lufthansa seems to pay... more
AirlinesWashington support to Us airlines against terrorism risk
Washington, Usa - "Without federal aid we could not fly"
According to Delta Airlines risk management responsible, Washington decision to post -pone federal support as grantor for Us airlines insurance against terrorism risk "is almost certain". "I hope announcement... more
AirlinesIranian tourism in Cyprus free fall
Teheran, Iran - Iran Air flights to be cancelled
Iranian tourism heading to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus has registered a 90% fall after Larnaca government decision to impose a monthly visa for passengers coming from Iran. Even though Iran Air... more
AirlinesSouth African Airlines orders engines to Rolls-Royce worth 400 USDm
LOndon - The engine will equip 38 new Airbus airliners
South African Airlines (SAA), has ordered to Rolls-Royce the Trent 500 engines for its new ordered Airbus A340-family 38 aircraft. The order worth over 400 USDm. (Gio/B) more
AirlinesOA president manages Macedonian Airlines as well
Athens, Greece - It's the beginning of the carrier rescue plan
Olympic Airways president is ready to manage Macedonian Airlines as well, the Greek flag airline charter carrier. After Macedonian Airlines executive board decision, Dyonissis Kalofonos, actual Olympic... more
AirlinesAir Lib to launch new low-cost routes
Paris, France - Six links in France
Air Lib announced yesterday the launch of Airlib Express, its new low-cost commercial offer. Starting from the end of March Air Lib will operate daily flights from Paris-Orly to Nice, Tolon, Toulose,... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand: first 2001-2002 semester to be forgotten
Auckland, New Zealand - Net losses for USDm 158,9
Air New Zealand announced yesterday net losses for USDm 158,9 in the first semester of 2001-2002. 82% New Zealand state-owned, the air carrier shows anyway an improvement if compared to last year, when... more
AirlinesAir Afrique workers protest in Paris
Paris, France - They ask for wages in arrears to be paid
Some of 165 Air Afrique personnel employed in France met today in african airline offices in Paris to protest against carrier decision not to pay wages in arrears. According to Fo, an indipendent union,... more
AirlinesUs Airways has a new ceo
Arlington, Usa - David Siegel will lead the carrier
Us Airways executive board appointed David Siegel as new ceo of the airline . 40 years old, Mr. Siegel, already ceo at Avis, Us car rental firm, will replace Rakesh Gangwal at the head of the carrier. Us... more
AirlinesFinnair crisis
Milan, Italy - EURm 11 losses in 2001
International air transport crisis hardly hit Finnair, the Finnish air carrier. Finland flag airline in fact registered losses for EURm 11 in 2001 despite EURm 60 profits of last year. (m/c... more
AirlinesEuropean commission against Greece
Brussels, Belgium - To verify public aid to Olympic Airways
European commission opened today an inquiry against Greece in order to verify public aid procedure in favour of Olympic Airways. Brussels decision to start investigation followed some Greek operators... more
AirlinesEuropean commission decided on Sas-Spanair affair
Brussels, Belgium - Swedish airline to control 74% of Spanish carrier
European Commission gave its ok for the Sas to take control of Spanair capital majority. The Swedish carrier will thus pass from a 49% to a 74% ownership of the second Spanish airline. According to the... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific profits free fall
Hong Kong, Cina - - 87% in 2001
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific in 2001 registered profits for USDm 84 and a USDbn 30,43 general turnover, respectively -87% and -11,8% in comparison with 2000. "We are in pole postion to make the best... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines solved dispute with unions
Chicago, Usa - Signed agreement with mechanical technicians
Mechanical technicians unions of the United Airlines, second Us air carrier, signed the agreement on labour contract renewal with airline management, thus avoiding workers protest to endure anymore... more
AirlinesAir France could acquire 10% stake in Alitalia
Roma, Italy - Tremonti talked about it with its French colleague Fabius
According to reliable sources, the Italian Finance minister Giulio Tremonti, during the European Economy minister meeting, held yesterday in Brussels, has discussed with his French colleague Laurent Fabius... more
AirlinesKlm: good job in February
Rome, Italy - Lufthansa and Air France to stimulate recovery
Klm, Dutch flag airline and second European air carrier, showed good results in passengers traffic as it registered a -5% in February, thus better than January -7% and December 2001 -10%. Positive signals... more
AirlinesTurtles fly safer with Virgin Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Signed an agreement with Carapax
Carapax, European center for turtles protection based in Massa (Italy) reached an agreement with Richard Branson owned air carrier, Virgin Airlines. On board of the Brussels-based airline, turtles will... more
AirlinesEva will likely refuse to buy 7 Boeing 777
Seattle, Usa - A USDbn 3 worth contract at risk
Eva Airways, second Taiwan air carrier, stated not to be interested anymore in the 7 long-range Boeing 777 acquisition. Situation for Boeing becomes critical as, already hit by the post september 11th... more
AirlinesAEA keeps protection measures against terroristic attacks
Frankfurt, Germany - It has considered an own insurance fund
After Sept. 11 attacks, a terroristic attacks possibility is the airlines fearful idea. European carriers, united under AEA, are thinking to realize a self owned insurance fund, which would be created... more
AirlinesLast flights for Ansett
Sidney, Australia - Virgin Blue to employ 1000 of Ansett ex workers
Bankrupted Australian airline Ansett operated yesterday its last flights. Air carrier management is ready to sell 133 aircraft, 10 milions of spare components and several facilities in Melbourne. Once... more
AirlinesLufthansa to re-employ aircraft stopped after September 11th
Berlin, Germany - 26 planes to take-off before the end of March
Lufthansa, the German flag air carrier, will re-employ part of the fleet stopped after post September 11th international air sector crisis. 26 of 42 aircraft, thanks to demand recovery in flights towards... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to quit its German division
London, Uk - In order to reduce costs
British Airways is likely to quit Deutsche Ba (Dba), its German division to reduce its cost structure. Roger Maynard, Dba president and British Airways investments and alliances manager in fact, confirmed... more
AirlinesAir Lib versus Unions
Paris, France - Strike post-poned
Foreseen for the early morning of today, Air Lib hostesses and stewards Unions strike has been post-poned to midday. According to Sylvie Guillou-Faure, Cgt union spokeswoman, the choice has been taken... more
Airlines"Swiss" on sale
Basilea, Switzerland - An unknown but "seriuos" pretender for its acquisition
Hard times for Swiss, the new Helvetic airline born from the bankrupted Swissair, as a new charter carrier named Air Switzerland is ready to challenge in the Helvetic skies, and, according to SonntagsBlick,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines to promote Jordan capital
Milan, Italy - New promotions to visit Amman, Unesco 2002 culture capital
As Amman has been designated Culture capital of the Arab world by Unesco, Austrian Airlines decided to offer a bi-weekly Wien-Amman link, operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and a promotion which includes... more
AirlinesBritish Airways adopt a new booking system
London, Uk - Its name is 'Amadeus'
British Airways adopted 'Amadeus', the booking system already 30% sector market holder. "'Amadeus' introduction implies 48.190 booking computers and 200 linked systems to be not connected for 4 hours",... more
AirlinesLufthansa to augment its flights to Usa
Frankfurt, Germany - Starting from March 31st
After post September 11th strong reduction, Lufthansa, German flag airline, starting from March 31st, will increase its to Usa routes. Munchen-Usa and Frankfurt-Usa links will see a 40% boost. Even though... more
AirlinesLufthansa to serve Italian "awarded" food
Piacenza, Italia - Italian chef for German carrier passengers
Filippo Chiappini Dattilo, recently awarded as "Chef of the year", will cook for both Lufthansa first and business classes his exquisite food. No worries for the 250.000 some German carrier flying-eaters... more
AirlinesLTU hopes for a new majority shareholder
Frankfurt - The charter airline in difficulties after Swissair slowdown
German charter LTU, the second in Germany, declared that it hope to found, for June or July, a new majority shareholder, as it is in serious difficulties after the near-failing of Swissair. According to... more
AirlinesSwissair-Crossair: duel among the mountains
Zurich, Switzerland - Justice asked to decide on "Swiss" logo
Bankruptcy Swissair Group, asked Swiss Justice to deny Crossair to use "Swiss" logo as property rights violation. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: first 2002 quarter to forget
New York, Usa - "Important" losses foreseen
As a consequence of last September 11th terrorist attacks, Amr, American Airlines holding firm, foresees "important" losses for first 2002 quarter and, "probably", for the whole year. (m/cesn) more
AirlinesAir Lib to stop its Paris-Papeete flights
Papeete, Polynesia - No more links from March 15th
According to air carrier official sources, Air Lib is likely to stop its Paris-Papeete flights from next March 15th. Airline decision was taken because of Polynesian press mis-information and for negative... more
AirlinesVirgin-Sn Brussels (2)
Brussels, Belgium - Virgin on Hoara interview: "it was an old one"
After sir David Hoare, Virgin ceo, yesterday assertions concerning Richard Branson-owned airline refusal to "marry" Sn Brussels Airlines, British low-cost air carrier decided to intervene. According to... more
AirlinesVirgin-Sn Brussels not to marry
Brussels, Belgium - Low-cost airline refuse to join with the Belgian air carrier
Virgin Express, Richard Branson owned low-cost airline, denies any will to melt with the new born Sn Brussels Airlines. "Virgin and Sn Brussels commercial targets simply don't match", stated sir david... more
AirlinesPolice intervention to free Air Afrique general director
Abdjan, Ivory Coast - Negotiation failed
Marcel Kodjo, Air Afrique general director, has been freed by the police after African airline workers kidnapped him yesterday. Even though the business is far from its solution, at least discussion is... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti summer program
Milan, Italy - More flights and a co-operation with British Midland
New links, via Amsterdam and Brussels, from Bologna and Verona to England and Scotland managed in co-operation with British Midland and 4 new flights to Sardinia, are together some of the Air Dolomiti... more