Networks – Page 56
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NewsAlitalia successor ITA envisions SkyTeam membership
Newly-launched Italian carrier ITA Airways is intending to join the SkyTeam alliance, continuing the allegiance of its predecessor Alitalia. The new carrier initiated operations on 15 October, with an Airbus A320 service from Milan Linate to Bari, and started charter flights with a Milan Malpensa-Rome Fiumicino sortie. Its initial network ...
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ domestic traffic rebounds in September, though recovery some way off
After falling to an all-year low in August amid a resurgence of coronavirus infections, China’s three largest carriers reported a sharp rebound in domestic traffic — though recovery still appears to be some way off.
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NewsAegean Airlines takes majority stake in fledgling Romanian operator Animawings
Aegean Airlines has taken a bigger step into the Romanian market by becoming the majority shareholder in leisure operator Animawings, the Greek carrier said on 14 October.
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Airline BusinessArrivederci Alitalia as famous brand bows out – for now
Italian national carrier Alitalia will carry out its last flight today as the company ceases operations, though it remains to be seen if it is the last time the long-standing and familiar brand is seen in the air.
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NewsAir Canada and United expand international flying in 2022
With the worst of the coronavirus crisis seemingly over and international travel picking up, United Airlines and Air Canada plan to reinstate numerous flights and introduce new destinations in a major expansion set for summer 2022.
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NewsIATA’s Walsh slams UK testing policy and Heathrow charges
In addressing the Aviation Club in London on 13 October, IATA director general Willie Walsh was back on familiar territory - both in terms of location and subject matter.
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NewsSAA tie-up reflects need for African airline collaboration: Kenya Airways chief
African airlines must work together to “change the face of aviation” if the region’s industry is to be competitive after the Covid-19 pandemic, in the view of Kenya Airways Group chief executive Allan Kilavuka.
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NewsSingapore Airlines to restore A380 flights with London route
Singapore Airlines is to start returning Airbus A380s to service with the re-introduction of the double-deck type on the London Heathrow route. The 471-seat aircraft, configured in four classes, will be redeployed to the UK capital from 19 November, the carrier states, serving one of its daily non-stop services. “This ...
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: October 2021 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsIndiGo chief welcomes competition from ‘formidable force’ of privatised Air India
The chief executive of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo believes a privatised Air India will be a ‘formidable force’ but welcomes the move as a positive step for the country.
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Airline BusinessOpen-up October: Southeast Asia enters cautious reopening phase
Amid a growing shift towards living with an endemic coronavirus, a number of countries in Southeast Asia are gradually reopening their domestic and international borders, citing the need to boost a battered tourism sector, as well as regain some level of normalcy.
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NewsHeathrow recovery lags European rivals
London Heathrow Airport has posted data for September which shows a weaker recovery than its continental rivals, with passenger numbers below 40% of their pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsRoyal Air Maroc to explore codeshare with El Al
Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has signed a preliminary co-operation agreement with Israel’s El Al, which will explore the possibility of codeshare services. The agreement is the latest aviation manifestation of last year’s diplomatic recognition pacts between Israel and several Arab states. RAM says the memorandum of understanding with El ...
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NewsSouthwest Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, citing weather and ATC ’issues’
Inclement weather and unspecified “unexpected air traffic control issues” caused severe delays in commercial aviation across the USA this weekend, hitting Southwest Airlines particularly hard and stranding thousands of customers.
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NewsQantas confirms Darwin as Perth replacement on direct London route
Darwin will temporarily replace Perth as the stop-off on Qantas Airways’ direct Australia-London services, the airline confirmed on 8 October.
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Airline BusinessWorld Airline Rankings: No region left unscathed by crisis
While some Asia-Pacific operators benefited from access to large domestic markets and strong freight activity, international operators in the region were among the hardest hit in terms of reduced passenger traffic.
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Airline BusinessWorld Airline Rankings: Hard hit low-cost carriers lead recovery efforts
Paradoxically, low-cost carriers have been among both the hardest hit and best positioned to counter the pandemic.
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Airline BusinessWorld Airline Rankings: How crisis slashed revenues and drove industry to the red
Revenue among the 100 biggest airline groups was slashed by more than half last year, from $787 billion in 2019 to $364 billion for the same group of operators.
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Airline BusinessWorld Airline Rankings: Passenger traffic slides two-thirds in 2020
Passenger traffic among the 100 biggest airline groups collapsed by almost two-thirds in 2020, the World Airline Rankings show.
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Airline BusinessWorld Airline Rankings: How deeply the crisis hit the industry in 2020
While cargo offered some relief, the latest FlightGlobal World Airline Rankings underline just how bad 2020 got for the airlne industry