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IATA: Premium traffic remains below 2008 levels
An encouraging increase in premium travel from the troughs experienced in May 2009 is being tempered by premium statistics remaining 20% lower than traffic...
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NewsEurowings axing hundreds of jobs to focus on CRJ900 ops
Lufthansa regional partner Eurowings is to slash its fleet, phasing out 19 Bombardier CRJ aircraft and axing hundreds of jobs. The carrier is withdrawing...
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Market Outlook: Positive signs but it is still early days
Although there are signs of a recovery underway in most markets, at least in volume terms, if anything there is an even greater need to focus on activity levels and compare these with the 2007-08 peak, rather than getting too excited about rates of change over the last 12 months.
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Labour rules under the spotlight
Outcome of clash between pilots and Qantas over Jetconnect could have a significant impact for others
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Interview: head of Lufthansa Italia Heike Birlenbach
In February 2009 Lufthansa launched its first new airline operation outside of Germany with the Milan Malpensa-based Lufthansa Italia operation.
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NewsJAL files for bankruptcy protection
Japan Airlines (JAL) has filed for bankruptcy protection, but will continue to operate as it undergoes a financial restructuring plan led by a government-backed...
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Volaris and VivaAerobus in strategy shift?
low-cost carriers VivaAerobus and Volaris are set to launch services at Mexico City International Airport, signalling a strategy shift made possible after...
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MASkargo to spend 100m ringgit to upgrade cargo complex
Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo) plans to spend 100 million ringgit ($30 million) to upgrade its warehouse complex, as it anticipates further growth in...
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Singapore and Kenya ink air services agreement
Singapore and Kenya have signed an air services agreement, allowing their airlines to operate more flights between the two countries.
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Virgin Blue plans services to Christmas and Cocos Islands
Australia's Virgin Blue plans to start non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and Cocos Islands from early April.
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NewsBA looks at wet-leases and temporary crews to beat strike
British Airways is considering wet-leasing aircraft and even providing additional training to enable other staff to fill cabin crew positions, following...
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Oneworld carriers wait on US antitrust
US regulators close to decision on American/British Airways and Iberia pact as Justice Department raises concerns
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Asian low-cost link-up
AirAsia and Jetstar team marks latest step in low-cost carrier co-operation efforts
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ZestAir to start Manila-Singapore service
Philippine low-cost carrier ZestAir plans to start a service between Manila and Singapore from 29 January. It will operate on the route five times...
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Gulf Air's gamble
Bahrain's flag carrier faces huge challenges as it aims to re-invent itself in a bid to stem enormous losses, not least from a new rival
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NewsJAL secures ¥145 billion loan
Japan Airlines (JAL) has secured a ¥145 billion ($1.6 billion) loan from the Development Bank of Japan, as a government body carves out a business revitalisation...
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SIA posts 4.3% fall in December passenger traffic
Singapore Airlines (SIA) posted a 4.3% drop in passenger traffic in December 2009, after flight frequencies were reduced and unprofitable services were cut.
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Hong Kong airport posts 5% fall in 2009 passenger traffic
Passenger and cargo traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered single digit falls in 2009 from a year ago, but the airport expects growth...
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Departing Iran Air A300 comes off Stockholm runway
Sweden's capital airport, Stockholm Arlanda, has closed one of its runways after an Iranian aircraft veered off during departure.
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Virgin America to evaluate Aircell's new video download service
Virgin America intends to evaluate Aircell's new video download service, but does not believe the solution "will be as much of a model for us" as the carrier...