All articles by Graham Dunn – Page 90
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ANALYSIS: Will FastJet speed low-cost model in Africa?
The launch of flights later this month from high-profile pan-African start-up FastJet is the latest attempt to kick-start the spread of the low-cost carrier...
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ANALYSIS: IAG determined to tackle the pain in Spain
One thing few people would doubt about International Airlines Group chief executive Willie Walsh is his willingness to tackle structural issues in the industry....
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IAG to keep Vueling as standalone entity under planned deal
International Airlines Group has reaffirmed that it would keep Vueling as a stand-alone entity within the group if it completes its plan to acquire the outstanding...
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Iberia restructuring to tackle maintenance and handling
Iberia will cut non-profitable aspects of its maintenance and ground handling operations as part of its concentration on core activities under wide-ranging...
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SriLankan targets mid-year entry into Oneworld
Oneworld-bound SriLankan Airlines believes it is on track to join the global alliance grouping by the middle of next year as it reports progress on aligning...
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SriLankan targets passenger lift from Mattala opening
SriLankan Airlines chairman Nishantha Wickremasinghe is targeting an additional one million passengers from the opening of Hambantato International airport...
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ANALYSIS: Ryanair struggles to spend its growing cash pile
For most airline chief executives the challenge is how to build up a cash pile in the first place. For Ryanair's Michael O'Leary, the problem has been spending...
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Lufthansa's nine-month profit falls by 13%
German airline group Lufthansa posted operating profits of €628 million ($812 million) for the first nine months of the year, a little under €100 million...
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Air France-KLM makes third quarter profit gains
Air France-KLM improved group operating profits by more than a quarter to reach €506 million ($655 million) for the three months ending September 2012. The...
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ANALYSIS: Tough climate drives new push for Greek merger
Fresh attempts by Aegean Airlines to merge with Olympic Air illustrate the continued tough conditions facing the Greek market. Aegean renewed attempts...
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Gatwick considers second runway in latest airport debate twist
London Gatwick Airport is to begin detailed work on options for a new runway, though this will not challenge its existing commitment not to construct a second...
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Vueling unveils major expansion plans from Barcelona
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling has unveiled major expansion plans for next summer under which it will add 28 new destinations next summer from its Barcelona...
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ANALYSIS: Oneworld's Qatar moves shows changing world order
Confirmation that Qatar Airways is to join the Oneworld alliance and that Air France-KLM will begin codesharing with Etihad Airways and its partner Air Berlin,...
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NewsROUTES: Cricket legend boosts Trinidad and Tobago push
Cricket genius wows the crowds and puts his front foot forward for the islands' tourism potential
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NewsROUTES: Dallas targets emerging markets for new routes
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NewsROUTES: Brussels leads the honour in awards
Brussels airport took the top honour at this year's World Routes Awards. Judges recognised the airport's success in route development, securing 11...
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ROUTES: Birmingham growth continues with more THY flights
Turkish Airlines is increasing its Istanbul-Birmingham flight frequency from seven to 10 a week, providing the UK airport a further boost after a summer...
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ROUTES: Budapest targets long-haul as recovery continues
Budapest Airport (stand N24) is on the lookout for new long-haul operators as it continues its rapid rebuilding after the collapse of home carrier Malev...
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NewsROUTES: Guide to airline start-ups and groundings in 2012
High-profile airline groundings may have dominated much of the news this year, but there are a number of new kids on the block
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ROUTES: BA to raise Dublin flight frequency
British Airways will operate eight daily return flights from London Heathrow to Dublin this winter, resuming services on the route after a 20-year absence,...