All articles by Mark Pilling – Page 13
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Aer Lingus and JetBlue forge web links
Aer Lingus and JetBlue Airways are developing a unique partnership that could result in the first interline-type tie-up between a US low-fare carrier and a transatlantic operator.
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Soft landing
Traffic growth will slow once again this year as the industry gradually brakes but the revenue boom of the last couple of years is over
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Flat out: Network carriers improve premium products
Network carriers are once again pouring millions of dollars into improving their premium cabin product in efforts to elevate business class to new heights
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Counting the carbon cost
European Commission (EC) proposals to include aviation in its emissions trading scheme (ETS) could cost carriers €2.9 billion ($3.8 billion) in 2011.
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Revenue boom is over
IATA is forecasting a modest industry net profit of $2.5 billion in 2007, the first year in the black since 2000.
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Capacity shortfall hampers Qatar
A lack of aircraft has cramped the ambitions of Qatar Airways over the past year, but it is accelerating once again with seven new routes in 2007.
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Flybe feasts on BA's regional arm
UK-based low-fares regional flybe has more than doubled its business and operations with the bold acquisition of loss-making BA Connect.
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Still the sick man: Cover story of the top 50 airlines
Buoyant revenues and traffic failed to lift the dark cloud over US airline finances last year, but carriers in the rest of the world enjoyed a much rosier 12 months
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Network neighbours
Network 2007 has grown to become the premier route-planning event for the Americas. In this issue, Mark Pilling profiles co-host St Petersburg-Clearwater International airport, with Tampa International to be featured in the December issue
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Under a cloud
Although it could take months or even years for two major price-fixing probes to be completed, the shockwaves are already being felt around the industry
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Caribbean Airlines to succeed BWIA
After years of heavy losses, bankrupt BWIA West Indies Airways is being closed and a new carrier formed to follow in its footsteps.
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Air Berlin ups its game with DBA buy
In an unexpected move, Air Berlin has bought fellow German carrier DBA, further consolidating its position as Europe's third largest low-fare player and creating a stronger competitor to Lufthansa.
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Airports: The campaign trail
Airlines believe their long fight to gain leverage over airport charges could bear fruit in Europe, but elsewhere the mood is less optimistic
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Willie Walsh: fit for purpose at BA
Just three weeks after officially taking over as chief executive of British Airways, Willie Walsh talks to Airline Business editor Mark Pilling about why he took the job and the challenges he faces over the coming few years.