All Networks news – Page 28
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News
JetBlue complains to US DOT about rejected Amsterdam slot requests
JetBlue Airways has filed a complaint with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) against the government of the Netherlands for repeated rejection of slot requests at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.
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Virgin Atlantic calls time on Pakistan routes
Virgin Atlantic is to end its services to Pakistan this summer, routes the UK carrier had begun serving during the pandemic.
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WestJet to expand flying to USA and eastern Canada
Canadian airline WestJet plans to expand its connectivity from Calgary and Edmonton by almost 30% and 50%, respectively, over 2022 levels, beginning in April.
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Podcast
Airline Business Podcast: Do airline failures belie brighter outlook?
Graham and Lewis discuss the recent collapses of European carriers Flybe and Flyr, asking whether those developments belie a much brighter outlook for the industry in 2023.
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Airline Business
Investors see value in airlines as 2023 outlook improves
Our latest airline share-price tracker reflects positive sentiment towards an industry that has plenty of reasons for optimism heading towards the northern hemisphere summer.
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Airline Business
Airline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: February 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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British Airways fills South African partner gap with Airlink codeshare
British Airways has sealed a codeshare agreement with South African carrier Airlink, helping to fill the void left by the collapse of long-standing franchise partner Comair last summer.
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UK must preserve Heathrow slots for domestic connectivity: Loganair chief
Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles is calling on the UK government to ringfence prized London Heathrow slots held by collapsed regional airline Flybe for domestic connections.
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KLM and Swiss latest European carriers to restore China services
Dutch carrier KLM is to restore services to Beijing and increase frequencies to Shanghai this summer, while Swiss International Air Lines will resume passenger flights to the latter Chinese city.
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Airline Business
European airports hope for ‘boring’ summer after ramp-up disruptions
After high-profile scenes of delayed passengers and mounting baggage piles dominated news in the early part of the last summer, European airports believe improved staffing levels and advanced planning give them heart for a quieter summer out of the headlines.
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Air France to link Canadian capital with Europe
SkyTeam carrier Air France is to open the Canadian capital Ottawa’s only non-stop link to Europe, with a service from Paris Charles de Gaulle before mid-year. Air France will commence the operation on 27 June, serving the transatlantic link five-times weekly. It will deploy 224-seat Airbus A330-200s on the route. ...
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Airline Business
Challenges ahead for Heathrow airport chief successor despite recovery
While travel demand last year returned sufficiently enough for London Heathrow to regain its position as western Europe’s busiest hub, there remain major challenges ahead for John Holland-Kaye’s successor at the helm of the airport.
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Porter launches ‘sister airline’ to operate new Embraer 195-E2s to the USA
Porter Airlines has launched a new ”sister” carrier – Porter Airlines Canada – with an eye on an expansion in the USA using its new Embraer E195-E2s.
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Airline Business
How significant are exits of Flybe and Flyr from Europe’s airline market?
The collapses in recent days of UK carrier Flybe and Norwegian operator Flyr might give the impression of a harsh operating environment for European airlines
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Virgin Atlantic, British Airways to make Shanghai returns
Virgin Atlantic will resume daily services to Shanghai from the start of May, marking the last of its pre-pandemic network the carrier is restoring.
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Holland-Kaye to step down as Heathrow airport chief this year
Heathrow Airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye is step down this year after nine years in the role at the London hub
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FAA approves new Aeromexico flight to US as Mexico remains at safety downgrade
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new Aeromexico route to the United States even as Mexico remains at an FAA “Category 2” safety status.
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Frontier Airlines to expand Puerto Rican presence in May
Frontier Airlines plans in May to add several new routes to Puerto Rico as part of an expansion that will see the airline launch its first flights to the US territory’s city of Ponce.
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UK restores ‘normal’ slot rules for summer
UK transport minister Mark Harper has confirmed the government will restore rules under which airlines will need to use 80% of their landing slots this summer to keep them for 2024, though it will continue some of the flexibilities introduced during the pandemic.
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LATAM, Delta plan to launch new route from Orlando to Bogota
LATAM Airlines plans to launch a new daily route from Orlando to Bogota, Colombia on 1 July as part of its recently approved joint venture with Delta Air Lines.