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Korean links worry China
Chinese carriers are delaying the start of air links with Korea as they hold out for pre-emptive compensation, amid growing concerns that foreign carriers are eating into their market share. The delay centres on Chinese demands that the Korean carriers pay a commission for 'extra' passengers on their ...
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Canada: it's in the timing
The two Canadian majors are prepared to support the concept of US-Canada open skies, but are split on the phase-in period and remain doubtful whether their US alliances will help put them on an equal competitive footing with the larger US carriers. US and Canadian negotiators appear set ...
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A new Latin breed
The major carriers in Latin America and the Caribbean are still plagued by heavy losses, but private enterprise is beginning to make its mark. Richard Whitaker reports from the Airline Business/SH&E conference held in Miami. Innovation, attracting private sector funds, and coping with growth were the main themes of the ...
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Room to boom
Airports Asia-Pacific governments have clearly signalled their intention to take coordinated action to solve the region's serious infrastructure problems. John Meredith of ATAG reports. It's a known fact: demand for air transport is growing faster in Asia-Pacific than in any other world region. And until recently it was assumed by ...
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If you can't beat 'em ...
AMR Corp American has abandoned its longstanding opposition to codesharing alliances and is joining the movement by seeking to attract the large partners it needs to extend its global network. Mead Jennings reports.To hear AMR Corp executives talk, you would think the industry was following American Airlines' lead in pursuing ...
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New balance of power in Europe
The reshaped European Union due to come into being on 1 January 1995 will be very different from its predecessor. Even without Norway and Switzerland, the addition of Sweden, Finland, Austria and Liechtenstein will change the balance of economic, fiscal and political power in the Union. From now on, ...
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Airline news
KLM and US partner Northwest will start a joint venture service between Amsterdam and Memphis from the end of June 1995. The four times weekly service to Northwest's third major US hub will be operated by a KLM MD-11 and is the US city's first intercontinental link. United ...
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Airlines, take your partners - again
Many airlines are re-evaluating policy on strategic alliances. They'd better get it right. Alliance fever is hotting up again. Airlines that don't have strategic partners are rushing to find them. Some existing partnerships are collapsing or looking shaky. And even airlines which are happily married are continuing to court ...
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Africa target for Emirates
Dubai-based Emirates is looking to open up markets in Africa and develop a customer loyalty programme before entering a major expansion phase with the arrival of the first of seven B777 aircraft. The ambitious Middle Eastern carrier is currently looking at a number of African destinations, including South ...