All articles by David Knibb – Page 4
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NewsDoor still open to Aeromexico-Mexicana merger
Mexico's federal competition commission (CFC) is leaving the door open to a possible merger of the country's two largest airlines, even though it blocked...
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Sean Durfy: Bold rookie
On his first anniversary, no one will accuse WestJet chief executive Sean Durfy of being timid. High fuel prices have not prevented him from laying out ambitious...
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Brett Godfrey: Virgin Blue's silver lining?
Virgin Blue chief Brett Godfrey believes the carrier can turn high fuel costs to its advantage. Is he being overly optimistic or can the carrier weather...
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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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Toll seeks to reduce Virgin stake
Virgin Blue's majority owner is evaluating options for boosting the carrier's value before selling some of its 62% stake Virgin Blue's directors face...
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Australians welcome US Open Skies
Australians welcome US Open Skies Virgin Blue is applauding the new Open Skies bilateral between Australia and the USA, and Qantas has moved quickly...
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Government seeks to end Aerolineas Argentinas stalemate
Cristina Kirchner, Argentina's new president, is looking to secure a three-way "social pact" to restore reliable service at Aerolineas Argentinas, ensure...
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Varig drops three routes
David Knibb Seattle and lori ranson washington Strategy shift for Varig Gol's new long-haul unit is dropping three of its five European routes...
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Aeropostal sold off
Nelson Ramiz, who owned and operated Aeropostal for a turbulent decade, has sold out after a long, losing battle with Venezuela's government. Relations...
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TAM hints at joining Star
TAM favours Star for alliance link In a strategy shift, Brazil's TAM ...
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Venezuelan government threatens to shut down Aeropostal
david knibb seattle Aeropostal under threat Aeropostal's latest stand-off with the Venezuelan government could see it shut down Venezuela's...
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Australia's new government looks at aviation
Australia's aviation under review australia's new government expects to take a fresh look at a number of aviation issues. Anthony Albanese, the...
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Air cargo price-fixing probe moves towards charges
The cargo price-fixing probe has entered a new phase with European regulators handing at least 15 airlines statements of objections. These and similar investigations...
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Labour issues preoccupy Qantas
It is labour negotiating season at Qantas Airways with several major agreements up for renewal. Qantas has reached deals, subject to ratification,...
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WestJet in interlining talks
Talks by WestJet with Air France and Cathay Pacific are the latest signs that network airlines are willing to consider interlining with low-cost carriers. The...
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Emirates leads from the front
As Emirates outlines its expansion plans for Australia it is beginning to think about a future public offering Emirates is planning more aggressive...
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Cargo confession race
Qantas's guilty plea puts pressure on other airlines in the air cargo price-fixing probe Criminal proceedings, launched by US and European competition...
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Asia in brief
Tiger and Qantas in handling spat The launch of Tiger Australia in late November was marred only by a baggage handling dispute at Alice Springs. Tiger...
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Reinvention time for Australian airlines
As Tiger Australia launches, Virgin Blue adds premium economy and OzJet unveils plans to re-enter the scheduled market Virgin Blue is moving further...
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Porter Airlines fights Air Canada-Jazz deal
Regional carrier Porter Airlines is suing Air Canada and Jazz for violating Canada's competition laws, calling into question a capacity purchase agreement...