All Networks news – Page 33
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UK regulator flags competition concerns over Asiana-Korean Air merger
UK competition regulators have given merging carriers Asiana Airlines and Korean Air until 21 November to submit proposals to address concerns it has raised around the impact of their tie-up on the London-Seoul route.
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Cathay targets full capacity recovery by end-2024
Cathay Pacific Group expects to reach pre-pandemic capacity by the end of 2024 – the first time the group has revealed a full recovery timeline – as it eyes a “measured and responsible” ramp-up in the coming months.
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WestJet lands slots to launch Calgary-Dubai flights in March 2023
Canadian airline WestJet looks poised to launch flights between Calgary and Dubai beginning in March 2023, after securing required landing slots at Dubai International airport.
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Border reopening a relief for Japanese majors but weak outbound travel remains concern
Japan’s two largest carriers are seeing a healthy boost in inbound travel demand following the country’s decision to ease travel restrictions a month ago, though they warn that China’s continued closure and economic headwinds will remain challenges.
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Qatar Airways chief defiant as airport expansion opens on eve of World Cup
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker was in a defiant mood as he helped to officially open an expansion of Doha’s Hamad International airport on the eve of the FIFA World Cup in the country.
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Avelo Airlines to launch new base in Raleigh-Durham
US discount carrier Avelo Airlines plans to open a new operational base at Raleigh-Durham International airport and add six nonstop routes to Florida in February 2023.
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Tropical Storm Nicole disrupts air travel in Florida
Hundreds of US flights have been cancelled as Tropical Storm Nicole pummels Central Florida with strong winds and heavy rain, disrupting operations at several airport and forcing a closure at Orlando International airport.
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‘China hasn’t come to the party’: Asia-Pacific recovery stymied despite good prospects
The continued closure of Mainland China has depressed the recovery of traffic demand in the Asia-Pacific – even as borders fully reopen in other parts of the region – with airlines cautiously optimistic about their near-term prospects.
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Canada Jetlines plans launch of first international flight from Toronto to Las Vegas
Start-up leisure carrier Canada Jetlines plans to roll out its first international route on 19 January with non-stop service from its hub in Toronto to Las Vegas.
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Emirates and Gulf Air firm codeshare plan
Middle Eastern carriers Emirates and Gulf Air are set to launch their codeshare next month after formalising the agreement during the Bahrain air show today.
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Cyprus Airways expands network to major European capitals
Cyprus Airways is to expand its network to the major European capitals of Paris and Rome, with year-round services from mid-December. The airline currently operates to seven regional destinations from its Larnaca base: the Greek cities of Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Heraklion, plus Beirut, Tel Aviv and Yerevan. It uses ...
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London Southend operator’s review considers possible aviation business sale
London Southend airport operator Esken is undertaking a strategic review of its businesses, which could potentially involve selling activities including its aviation division or its renewables arm. The company’s aviation operations include London Southend and the ground-handler Star Handling, and it also owns Carlisle Lake District airport. Esken executive chair ...
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Air Serbia to open Chinese long-haul link despite restrictions
Air Serbia is to open a new long-haul service connecting Belgrade to the Chinese city of Tianjin before the end of the year. The airline is to open the connection on 9 December. Air Serbia will deploy Airbus A330 twinjets on the route. But continuing Chinese restrictions from the pandemic ...
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Airline Business
How airline transatlantic capacity has returned, a year since US borders reopened
The reopening of few markets from Covid border restrictions was so eagerly awaited and hard campaigned for as routes across the transatlantic.
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Podcast
Airline Business Podcast: Record revenues, cargo concerns, ICAO deal and Latin latest
Graham and Lewis discuss a strong third-quarter results season for airlines in Europe and North America, as constrained capacity met surging demand. They also examine the recent ICAO agreement on emissions and the latest in the Latin American airline industry
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Australia-South Korea flights get year-end capacity boost with Jetstar, Qantas entry
Australia’s Jetstar has commenced operations from Sydney to Seoul Incheon, the first in a series of newly-launched flights between Australia and South Korea.
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Air New Zealand takes first A321neo configured for domestic operations
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo for deployment on domestic services.
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Virgin to support Heathrow on capacity peaks but cancelling flights ‘not an option’
Virgin Atlantic is hopeful “lessons have been learned” to avoid a repeat of this spring’s operational challenges at London Heathrow airport next summer.
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Virgin Atlantic sees growth path ahead after debuting A330neo
Virgin Atlantic expects to be operating five more aircraft in summer 2023 than it did this year after launching services with its first Airbus A330neo.
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Ryanair reports October traffic up 14% on 2019, while Wizz sees 22% rise
Ryanair exceeded its pre-Covid passenger numbers by nearly 2 million in October this year, while rival Wizz Air reported traffic up by around 800,000 passengers on the same basis.