The European Commission (EC) has warned Austrian Airlines that its co-operation agreement with Star Alliance partner Lufthansa on several routes between Austria and Germany threatens competition. It says it will not approve the partnership unless the airlines address its objections. The carriers and the EChave looked at the possible market entry of other carriers on the routes but have found no satisfactory solution so far.
Source: Airline Business
Australia’s Jetstar Airways has increased the number of aircraft based in New Zealand, as part of long-term expansion plans in the country.
Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines is to open a Moldovan base from which it will operate several routes to European destinations. SkyUp will conduct the services through its Maltese arm, SkyUp MT, which secured certification last year. It will offer flights under SkyUp MT’s ‘U5’ designator code from the Moldovan capital ...
Virgin Australia will restart long-haul operations from June 2025, operating a series of flights to Doha under a partnership with prospective investor Qatar Airways.
