All articles by Graham Dunn – Page 85
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Ryanair's new profits course takes shape
If there was some scepticism when Michael O'Leary a year ago began taking tentative steps in repositioning Ryanair, a fourth profit upgrade of this financial year suggests that the budget airline many loved to hate is doing something right.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will lower fuel costs alter airline strategies?
While the recent relenting in oil prices has provided airlines with an unexpected but welcome easing of their costs, the pain that has been caused by fuel volatility makes it unlikely that carriers will too drastically alter their current course.
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Airlines on course for record profits though risks remain
Lower oil prices are set to provide the backdrop for airlines to deliver their strongest profit performance in 2015, but uncertainty over how long oil prices will remain low and continuing geopolitical issues mean that risks remain in the operating environment.
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Alitalia details Abu Dhabi network expansion plans
Alitalia has firmed its plans to launch flights from Milan Malpensa and Venice to abut Dahbi, trebling its capacity to the hub of its key shareholder Etihad Airways.
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EasyJet confident on profits despite capacity competition
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet is confident that increased competition will not impact its profitability as it prepares to lift capacity 5% in the next financial year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Financial fortunes mixed for Europe's carriers
On the face of it European airline fortunes for the third quarter of the calendar year was a case of business as usual.
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EasyJet trials loyalty scheme in bid to boost retention
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet is trialing a new frequent flyer initiative as it bids to increase its proportion of repeat bookings, but its chief executive Carolyn McCall stresses it is not a traditional airline programme.
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NewsHeathrow, Gatwick expansion costs under-estimated: Davies
Analysis of the proposed runway expansion plans at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airport short-listed by the UK commission looking into future capacity, suggests costs have been under-estimated for all three projects in their submissions.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Aer Lingus regains transatlantic swagger
When Christoph Mueller took the helm of Aer Lingus just over five years ago, the challenges facing the Irish carrier were both numerous and daunting.
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NewsAer Lingus still mulling A330neo before finalising A350 plan
Aer Lingus is to continue studying the new Airbus A330neo before finalising delivery plans for the nine A350s that it has long been committed to taking from the European airframer.
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Aer Lingus pondering post-Little Red aircraft deployments
Aer Lingus is still to decide what to do with the aircraft freed up by Virgin's axing of its Little Red domestic operation, but is not considering taking on the routes in its own right.
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Aer Lingus adds Washington DC in transatlantic expansion
Aer Lingus is to launch four weekly summer flights to Washington Dulles next year as it plans a further expansion of its transatlantic business.
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Turkey plans major airport expansion
Turkish transport minister Lutfi Elvan has pledged to study the feasibility of building more airports to ensure no Turkish citizen is more than 100km away from one, as the country strives to sustain the rapid growth of its aviation market.
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NewsAir France-KLM targets annual EBITDAR growth with new plan
Air France-KLM will today detail its new business plan, Perform 2020, aimed at supporting its group target of lifting EBITDAR by 8-10% annually between now and 2017.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline traffic sets steady pace in first half
Airline passenger traffic among leading carriers grew 4.7% in the first half of the year, as the industry continues its recent return to more steady traffic growth.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Alliance shifts continue as joint ventures take hold
While much of the attention among global alliance members has been on developing joint venture partnerships in key markets, it has still been a busy 12 months for all three groupings.
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Finnair hopes for cargo lift from new A350s
Finnair aims to capitalise on the additional belly cargo capacity of its new Airbus A350s, of which it will start taking delivery in the second half of next year.
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Finnair to roll out 'economy comfort' product by year-end
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to launch a new product offering additional legroom and amenities, dubbed "economy comfort", on its long-haul flights by the end of this year.
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NewsFinnair details initial A350 routes
Airbus A350 XWB European launch customer Finnair will initially deploy its new aircraft on routes to Shanghai, Bangkok and Beijing when it enters service with the Oneworld carrier in the second half of next year.
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Swiss and MRO unit lead Lufthansa profits in first half
Strong contributions from MRO unit Lufthansa Technik and Swiss International Air Lines helped Lufthansa overcome challenges elsewhere in the group to improve overall operating profit in the first half.