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A summer of surprises
For the US airlines the summer of 2006 has been remarkable for a return to profitability, from the majors to the low-fare players, a return to pricing power and the return of the threat of terrorist action. The hope is that the first two will remain, while the third will ...
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Stellar orbit
As Japan Airlines decides to give up its independence by joining oneworld and with other tie-ups imminent, the past year has seen a flurry of alliance activity
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The e-ticket challenge
TACA vice-president and corporate controller Jaime Pocasangre explains how the El Salvadorian carrier took on the task of converting to e-tickets and discusses its next challenge - interline e-ticketing
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New Bangkok airport set to open
Thai authorities are in the final stages of preparing for the planned 28 September opening of the country's new international gateway airport, amid lingering concerns about its readiness.
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Four Asian start-ups take to the skies
Several high-profile passenger and cargo airline launches have just taken place in Asia, with high fuel costs failing to scare away new players.
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Varig starts on long road to recovery
Varig's recovery after its court-approved sale may be as chaotic and uncertain as it was before.
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Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo parent group maps out plan to order Boeing 747-8Fs for its fleet renewal
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, parent of US cargo carriers Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, is poised to conclude a deal for up to 12 Boeing 747-8 Freighters as it begins a major fleet-renewal programme.
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Easyjet to charge for extra baggage as UK hand baggage restrictions continue
European budget carrier Easyjet will introduce a checked baggage charge next month despite ongoing increased security checks on hang baggage in its largest market, the UK.
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From our reporter in Beirut: Most Israeli airport bomb damage to be repaired in days, fuel shortages remain
Flight reporter David Kaminski-Morrow was among the first correspondents to visit Beirut yesterday, with British Airways franchise partner BMed - he toured the airport ahead of a resumption of flights planned for today.
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Qantas to receive A$100m compensation for Airbus A380 delays, will add more A330s
Australia’s Qantas Airways is to receive more than A$100 million in damages from Airbus for delays in deliveries of its 12 firm-ordered A380-800s. It has meanwhile confirmed orders for four more Airbus A330 twinjets, two of which will be leased.