All Networks news – Page 779
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Air France-KLM pays off
Air France-KLM’s cautious approach to integration appears to be paying off, with the cost benefits from the groups’ international sales efforts producing results faster than forecast.
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Belgian carriers finally tie the knot
SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express now have a common owner, but the two carriers will still operate as separate brands.
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Decision time at Aer Lingus
Despite a third consecutive year of rising operating profits, the future for Ireland’s Aer Lingus remains cloudy.
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The pain of leaving the legacy behind
Despite some positive revenue trends, the US majors continue to struggle with a cash crunch possibly coming as the year draws to a close.
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Foreign low-cost operators restricted
As liberalisation continues to sweep across much of Asia, the ugly hand of protectionism has crept in over Indonesia, with the government there restricting foreign low-cost airlines from serving four key cities.
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India’s promise
Over the past few months India has embarked on a remarkably swift liberalisation effort, allowing new competition at home and striking a series of impressively liberal air accords abroad. Could this mark the long-promised opening up of Indian air transport?
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Reforming the model
IATA’s director for industry charges and taxation, Jeff Poole, wants to see the airline industry break out of its annual cycle of conflict with airports and air navigation service providers and agree longer-term pricing structures
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Labouring the point
Using traditional methods productivity appears to be rising, but the comparison can be misleading, writes Chris Tarry of the CTAIRA consultancy.
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Efficiency drive
Under the Simplifying the Business theme, IATA is developing an ambitious series of initiatives aimed at saving airlines time and money
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Second time lucky
India’s domestic market is undergoing a second round of liberalisation and this time it looks like being a success
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Ayer: Spirit of Alaska
Bill Ayer embarked on a major cost-cutting plan when he took over at Alaska Airlines in 2003, from which is emerging a leaner, healthier carrier
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Full circle
High fuel costs are hammering home the economic realities of operating regional jets over shorter sectors, with the turboprop enjoying a resurgence as a result