All Systems & Interiors news – Page 563
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GNEs out of the bottle
A new generation of web-based alternatives to the global distribution system is emerging, with US carriers showing particular interest
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Industry slams fuel tax proposal
Airline groups have reacted angrily to proposals from several European states to tax aviation fuel in order to raise money to aid developing nations in Africa.
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VASP grounding may help Varig
With VASP now grounded, Brazil’s government is free to focus on the bigger challenge of how to rescue debt-laden Varig.
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US Airways fights back
Buoyed by new financing, fresh cost cuts and resumed regional jet deliveries, US Airways is more confident about its prospects for survival.
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Long-haul low-cost from Hong Kong
A group of Hong Kong investors is seeking to establish a so-called long-haul, low-cost airline to operate to points in Europe and North America.
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Patrick bids to take over Virgin Blue
Manoeuvring continues as Patrick Corporation, Virgin Blue’s largest shareholder, bids for control of the Australian low-cost airline.
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Taxing times
No sooner does the industry appear to have righted itself than the threat of yet more taxation appears on the horizon. Global warming, development aid and national security are worthy causes, but why should airlines be the ones to pay?
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No-frills fortunes
US and European low-cost carriers have gained significant market share at the expense of legacy carriers over the last five years and expect growth to accelerate in the next five
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The last legacy
Through travel agency commission cuts and rising internet ticket sales, carriers have seen distribution costs tumble, but the legacy cost of global distribution system fees still remains to be tackled
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Profits and loss
Carriers are under pressure to earn more and spend less on their frequent flyer programmes, but that should not be at the expense of keeping customers loyal