British Airways and KLM have agreed a six-month joint network and frequent flyer programme on certain Middle East routes, including Muscat, Damman and Dubai. The move is in response to the industry downturn, but is widely seen as a testing ground for further co-operation.
Source: Airline Business
Lufthansa Group expects to close its deal to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways in the fourth quarter after securing conditional European Commission clearance for the transaction.
Air France-KLM has warned that travellers avoiding Paris due to the forthcoming Olympic Games could cause a revenue hit of up to €180 million ($193 million) at its French operations.
WestJet’s operations over the long Canada Day weekend have been massively disrupted by striking mechanics, forcing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights and disrupt the air travel plans of thousands of passengers.
