All Networks articles – Page 615
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Package deals: Europe's leisure airlines consolidate
After years of manoeuvring the past 12 months have seen a profound shake up among Europe's large leisure players. The end result is the formation of two...
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Size matters: smaller airlines lose out in migration to interline e-ticketing
Some smaller carriers are lagging behind in the migration to interline e-ticketing. Are they at a disadvantage compared with larger airlines or do they just...
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US airlines second-quarter results: One step forward
US airlines have turned in an admirable set of second-quarter results but there is trouble ahead. The question is, which will give way first - fuel costs...
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BAA airport ownership break-up looks likely
A possible break-up of the UK airports controlled by BAA moved a step closer when competition...
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ANZ tries to block sale of Auckland Airport to DAE
Air New Zealand is trying to convince New Zealand's overseas investment commission to block a NZ$2.6 billion ($2 billion)...
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Spirit asks airports for service proposals
Spirit Airlines is seeking detailed proposals from cities that want its low-fare service. The airline say it will use the...
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Texas Pacific, Northwest and AirTran pursue Midwest
Midwest Airlines , pursued by hostile suitor AirTran for over a year, has found shelter in the arms of private equity...
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Saving Alitalia
If Alitalia is to have a chance of survival, the Italian government must learn lessons from its past mistakes and accept that some harsh commercial decisions...
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Low-cost alliances: never say never
Low-cost carriers are starting to warm to the idea of codeshares just as their technology providers are making it easier for them to link with others For...
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Alliances: the new leaders?
The influence of the three alliances is greater than commonly recognised, says Geoffrey Weston, senior vice-president of Seabury Group and former vice-president...
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Latin America news in brief
Bolivia plans new flag carrier Bolivia's decision to launch a state-owned airline could cut short the re-launch plans of grounded LAB. US firm Swiss...
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Virgin America launches
Virgin America finally took the skies from its San Francisco base in early August, more than three years after affiliates...
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Americas news in brief
Northwest resolves dispute Northwest Airlines and its pilots union signed a pact in early August to reduce the absenteeism that had forced the carrier...
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Biman restructures in changing Bangladeshi market
Major change has come to Bangladesh's aviation market with the launch of a new privately owned operator and the start of a major restructuring at troubled...
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USA-Mexico: border incursions
US carriers have been swarming south to Mexico in the past couple of years. This challenge, added to competitive pressures at home from low-cost players,...
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European news in brief
Belfast base for Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has unveiled plans to open a new base in Belfast this winter with eight routes. But in a move which has prompted...
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Ecuadorian carriers challenge LanEcuador's nationality
Ecuadorian airlines have launched a campaign against LanEcuador challenging the carrier's nationality. In separate proceedings...
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Clickair, Vueling and Spanair struggle in Spain
Intense competition is starting to take its toll on Spanish low-cost carriers. Vueling unveiled plans to slow down its...
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Frontier lures former executive to replace Potter
Menke returns to Frontier Frontier Airlines has lured back Sean Menke, its former chief operating officer, to succeed Jeff Potter as chief executive...