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Low-cost carriers tweak their models
The traditional low-cost approach - no frills and simplicity in all things - has yielded to several blended models and a focus on quality that flyers...
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Low-cost carriers expand reach through cross-border deals
Low-cost carriers are increasingly overcoming border restrictions and spreading their reach through offshore bases and cross-border joint ventures ...
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Kenya Airways weathers storm
Kenya's flag carrier focuses on further growing its intra-Africa network as traffic falls in its troubled home market The evolution of Kenya Airways...
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Collapse of Oasis heralds change in Hong Kong
Nicholas Ionides Singapore The bubble bursts for Oasis Hong Kong's airline market faces further shake-up following the demise of long-haul, low-cost...
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The story behind how GB Airways was sold to easyJet
A detailed strategic review of the future of UK-based carrier GB Airways eventually led to the carrier being sold to easyJet. What lay behind the deal? The...
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Andrew Harrison: Keeping it simple at easyJet
EasyJet boss Andrew Harrison is adamant that the European carrier will stick to its principles of delivering a low-cost and convenient product through thick...
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Europe backs off airport slots upheaval
Europe backs off slots upheaval Europe's regulators will not tamper with slot trading practices for the timebeing,...
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ANA looks to set up low-cost carrier
ANA zeroes in on low-cost venture Japan's All Nippon Airways has stepped up studies of new business models...
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Hawaiian Airlines to take advantage of Aloha's demise
Hawaiian Airlines plans to take advantage of the demise of rival Aloha Airlines Hawaii's airline market lost one of its long-time players when Aloha...
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Edgardo Badiali: Taking things slowly at India's GoAir
Edgardo Badiali: Taking things slowly at India's GoAir Edgardo Badiali has moved back to one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets, India,...
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Jason Bitter: Slowing down expansion at SkyEurope
Jason Bitter: Slowing down expansion at SkyEurope By Brendan Sobie/London When Jason Bitter took over from Christian Mandl last June as SkyEurope...
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Alliances differ over IT strategies
Oneworld and SkyTeam have decided against following the Star Alliance in pursuing a common IT platform and are instead seeking to introduce alternative technology...
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Continental misses antitrust immunity
The decision by US authorities to grant antitrust immunity to some SkyTeam carriers could leave Continental in the cold It is only SkyTeam member Continental...
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JetBlue founder takes flight to Brazil
David Neeleman, the founder of JetBlue Airways and a pioneer in low-cost airlines, has gone to Brazil to start another new carrier. Neeleman's new venture...
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Continental and United the next to consolidate?
The Northwest-Delta combination could spur on a major round of consolidation in the US market Delta Air Line's decision to merge with Northwest Airlines...
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April: A cruel month for airlines
After the relative blossoming of the airline business last year, with some posting record profits, the past month has seen the industry's fortunes wilt under...
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NEWS FOCUS: Merger mania spreads to Libya
Libya's two state-owned carriers, Afriqiyah Airways and Libyan Airlines ,...
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Temptation grows for airlines to spin off loyalty programmes
It appears increasingly likely that some carriers will follow Air Canada's lead and spin off their frequent flyer programmes. But is this the right option?