All Networks news – Page 14
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Hainan Airlines expands Russia network; other airlines add China flights
Hainan Airlines is launching new flights to Russia, making among the rare operators to do so amid the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, airlines in Southeast Asia are looking to expand their Mainland China networks.
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KLM Cityhopper chief warns Schiphol transfer tax could ‘kill the network’
The chief executive of regional carrier KLM Cityhopper has warned of the potentially serious impact of introducing a transfer tax at Schiphol airport, while stating his belief that the commercial aviation sector and the Dutch government will “find each other again” and achieve better outcomes at the hub.
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Delta weighs adding flights to Europe amid Israel conflict
Delta Air Lines has cancelled its flights to Israel at least through October as the security situation in the Middle East deterioirates, but says it may add more flights to Europe in order to help get travellers back to the USA.
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Airline Business
Airline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: October 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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LOT and JetBlue to begin codesharing on US and European flights
JetBlue Airways and Polish carrier LOT intend to begin a codeshare arrangement under which they will jointly sell flights from Europe and the USA.
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‘Emerging star’ Phu Quoc to see capacity ramp-up as Korean carriers, Vietjet add flights
The Vietnamese city of Phu Quoc will see new services from two Korean operators, while low-cost operator Vietjet will launch more international flights from the tourist hotspot.
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European consolidation wave spreads north with Air France-KLM move for SAS
Consolidation within Europe post-pandemic has largely focused on opportunities for the big three airline groups to bolster their presence in the south of the continent.
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Riyadh Air eyes key partnerships ahead of launch
Ambitious Saudi Arabian start-up Riyadh Air is likely to announce a number of key airline partnerships ahead of its planned launch in 2025.
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Malta puts hopes on higher load factors and profitable routes for successor carrier
Malta’s government believes an eight-strong fleet together with a right-sized network and staff levels will enable its planned successor carrier to Air Malta to be profitable.
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Porter to launch flights from Toronto to Los Angeles and San Francisco
Canada’s Porter Airlines plans to launch its first flights to California early next year as part of an ongoing expansion to the USA.
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Riyadh Air closing in on narrowbody order as Douglas continues groundwork
Riyadh Air is set to place its expected narrowbody aircraft order “in the coming months” as Tony Douglas, chief executive of the ambitious Saudi Arabian start-up, continues to plot the national carrier’s launch path.
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Ryanair sees strong September traffic but delivery delays prompt winter cuts
European low-cost carrier Ryanair lifted passenger numbers 9% to 17.4 million in September with load factors unchanged at 94%.
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Aeromexico will launch 17 new routes to the USA
Mexican carrier Aeromexico has said it will introduce 17 new routes to the USA after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted Mexico’s security status, allowing that country’s carriers to once again expand service accross its northern border.
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JetBlue denounces capacity cuts in Amsterdam as it risks losing hard-won slots
US low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways has joined US airline industry groups in criticising capacity reductions at Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
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Pegasus plots continued growth as it prepares to pass 100-aircraft milestone
Low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is about to take delivery of its 100th aircraft. The passing of the landmark is not only illustrative of how far it has come since launching scheduled services in 2005, but of the rapid growth seen in the Turkish market – both before and since the pandemic. Now the challenge it is to continue this expansion.
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Wizz progressing moves towards Saudi joint venture
Wizz Air has selected a partner and is in the process of an application to establish a joint-venture carrier in Saudi Arabia as the central European budget operator continues to develop its presence in the Middle East.
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VivaAerobus introduces new US routes with other Mexican airlines expected to follow suit
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus has been quick to announce new routes to the USA after the US aviation regulator’s long-awaited decision to lift the country’s safety status back to Category 1 after more than two years.
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Royal Air Maroc enters codeshare as part of Air Senegal partnership
Oneworld alliance carrier Royal Air Maroc is entering a strategic partnership with Air Senegal, which will include a codeshare arrangement. Royal Air Maroc says the memorandum of understanding, signed on 27 September in Casablanca, will “consolidate co-operation” between the two airlines. The codeshare will enable passengers to purchase tickets from ...
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United Airlines applies for Tokyo Haneda slots vacated by Delta
United Airlines has applied for additional slots to operate flights between the USA and Tokyo’s Haneda International airport after competitor Delta Air Lines renounced the slots last week.
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Saudia A320 makes first flight to new Red Sea resort airport
Saudia has carried out the maiden flight to the new Red Sea international airport which forms part of a resort complex in the west of the kingdom. The carrier operated an Airbus A320 (HZ-AS82) for the service, SV1571 from Riyadh, on 21 September. Saudia had recently agreed to become the ...