All articles by Graham Dunn – Page 31
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Airline BusinessCan airline industry expect smoother summer next year?
It seemed the cruellest of ironies for an embattled airline industry that having waited two years for the travel-demand taps to be turned back on, the rush of customers sometimes proved too much for airport ecosystems to handle, with people once again unable to travel.
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NewsEuropean airports body pushes back full traffic return hopes to 2025
ACI Europe has pushed back to 2025 its forecast for when passenger volumes across the region’s airports will return to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsLondon City submits plan to boost passenger capacity to 9 million
London City airport has submitted an application to its existing planning permission which would increase the current cap on annual passenger numbers from 6.5 million to 9 million by 2031.
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Airline BusinessWill airlines defy traditional headwinds to prosper in 2023?
Airlines planning for the year ahead must balance the seeming paradox of continued strong demand and robust pricing with conventional wisdom on what happens to air travel when economic growth goes down and costs go up.
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NewsUK regulator flags concerns over Wizz Air complaints resolution record
Budget carrier Wizz Air has “committed” to the UK’s aviation regulator to clear backlogs of outstanding passenger claims and payments after criticism of the high volume of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) complaints it has incurred.
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NewsMango sale moves step closer after SAA drops bidder concerns
Administrators of grounded budget carrier Mango Airlines believe the sale of the airline has moved a step forward after existing owner South African Airways dropped its concerns about a planned transaction.
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NewsLufthansa inches closer to pre-pandemic capacity with new short-haul flights
Lufthansa expects to reach 87% of its pre-crisis flights out of Frankfurt and Munich next summer after unveiling a flying programme featuring seven new routes including Belfast.
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NewsVinci seals Mexican airport operator stake
Vinci Airports has completed its acquisition of a near 30% stake in OMA, making it the largest shareholder in the Mexican airports operator.
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NewsMNG Airlines to list on New York stock exchange
Turkish freight specialist MNG Airlines is to list on the New York stock exchange next year after signing an agreement to go public through a business combination with Golden Falcon Acquisition.
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NewsAirbus to ‘fall short’ of 2022 deliveries target
Airbus no longer expects to achieve its target of “around 700” commercial aircraft deliveries for 2022, citing a “complex” operating environment.
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NewsVirgin strikes deal for 20% of 2030 SAF requirements
Virgin Atlantic has struck a deal to purchase 10 million gallons annually of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by US firm Gevo and supplied via the carrier’s joint-venture partner and shareholder Delta Air Lines.
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NewsVirgin chief prepped for ‘subdued’ 2023 but no sign yet of bookings impact
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss is braced for a ”subdued” year in 2023 given global economic headwinds and recession in the UK, though he notes the airline has not yet seen these challenges filter through to forward bookings.
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NewsWestJet to add first Asia route with Calgary-Tokyo flights
Canadian carrier WestJet is to launch flights from Calgary to Tokyo Narita next summer, marking its first destination in Asia.
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NewsLufthansa takes first A380 out of storage
German carrier Lufthansa has today taken an Airbus A380 aircraft back out of storage for the first time since the pandemic.
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Airline BusinessAirline consolidation comes to the fore in Asia-Pacific
While a consolidation of its various airline interests has been in the works for Tata Sons ever since it acquired Air India in January, confirmation this week of plans to merge Vistara into an enlarged grouping illustrates the scope of ambition for the revamped carrier.
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NewsRapid pace of Ryanair traffic growth slows in November
Ryanair’s recent run of sharp traffic growth slowed a little in November as it carried 11.2 million passengers.
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NewsReopening Asia markets helped keep traffic on the rise in October
Strong passenger demand continued in October as fresh IATA figures show airline traffic running at almost three-quarters of pre-pandemic levels for the month.
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NewsIATA sees cargo demand under more pressure in October
Air freight capacity dipped below 2021 levels for the first time since April IATA figures released today show as economic headwinds continue to tighten cargo demand.
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NewsEmbraer flags undisclosed order for five E195-E2s
Embraer has secured a firm order from an undisclosed airline for five E195-E2 regional jets.
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NewsEasyJet chief sees consolidation through retrenchments not mergers
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren believes consolidation in Europe is more likely to happen through legacy carrier retrenchments rather than merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, in part because of state support keeping failing carriers in operation.