News from FlightGlobal – Page 1592
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Private investors make final grab to net Qantas
The directors of Qantas Airways are recommending shareholders accept an A$11 billion ($8.6 billion) private equity offer for the airline.
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Capacity hikes give concern
Asia's carriers present a mixed picture as profit figures head in all directions. But cost-cutting continues and revenues remain solid across the region
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Cost-cutting efforts continue: Europe's carriers
In a strong economic environment Europe's carriers are enjoying increased yields despite substantial capacity hikes, but fuel prices remain a concern
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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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Time to carbon trade
Airlines from all corners of the globe must get behind efforts in 2007 to create the economic instrument - emissions trading - that offers the most sustainable way for the aviation industry to grow and curb its environmental impact at the same time
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Jumping the queue: Mobile phone check in
Airlines and airports are beginning to use mobile phone technology for checking in and even boarding passengers, but will it become as universal as the self-service kiosk?
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Dynamic distribution
So much is happening in the world of airline distribution, with the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) changing hands, new airline GDS pricing deals and new revenue streams emerging, the Airline Distribution conference could not come at a better time, writes David Field