All Strategy articles – Page 203
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Brazil still 'not competitive' for airlines: ALTA chief
It is no coincidence that "competitiveness" has been chosen as the theme of this year's ALTA Airline Leaders Forum in Brazil's capital city.
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Qantas and Virgin Australia set to share Haneda slots
Qantas and Virgin Australia are set to split the two available daily slots recently made available for Australian carriers at Tokyo Haneda international airport.
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IATA urges financial relief for Hong Kong’s aviation sector
Hong Kong’s widespread anti-government protests are taking a “significant” and “unprecedented” toll on the city’s aviation sector that has led IATA to urge its authorities to provide financial relief for the sector.
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Airlines should be braced for tougher conditions: IATA
IATA chief economist Brian Pearce believes the industry should be braced for more difficult conditions over the next 12 months, amid continued market challenges and the heaviest falls in air freight demand since the financial crisis a decade ago.
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TUI Airways chief confident of package-holiday opportunity
TUI Airways managing director Dawn Wilson believes there remains plenty of life in package holidays and sees an opportunity for the company's business in that area to expand following the demise of travel rival Thomas Cook Group in September.
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Airline BusinessBahamas aviation sector regroups after Hurricane Dorian
Alicia Cooke, an employee of Bahamas fixed-base operator (FBO) Cherokee Aviation, weathered much of Hurricane Dorian trapped with her family in the hallway of their Abaco home, holding shut a door, praying the wind and storm surge would not take them away.
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Airline BusinessWhy Delta bucks trend in overseas airline investments
It is something of a curiosity that, given the plagued history of previous such strategies within the airline sector, Delta Air Lines’ buying of minority stakes in operators around the world has garnered little of the scepticism that accompanied similar spending sprees from other carriers.
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Airline BusinessAirline chiefs debate Heathrow slot rules and CO2 goals
UK aviation policy and the environmental impact of air travel were under the microscope at the high-level, wide-ranging Airlines 2050 event held in London on 17 October.
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Qatar Airways and LATAM expand codeshare
Qatar Airways and LATAM Airlines have expanded their codesharing agreement, now offering Qatar passengers connections to Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Curitiba in Brazil; Lima, Peru; and Bogota, Colombia. LATAM passengers are now able to book Qatar flights between Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Doha, Qatar.
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British Airways outlines steps to zero-carbon future
British Airways has outlined an ambitious strategy to minimise its carbon emissions, amid a flurry of industry concern that climate change will encourage passengers to reduce the amount they fly.
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Airline BusinessArgentina's commercial aviation free-for-all in doubt
The result of the upcoming presidential election in Argentina could signal another seismic shift in the commercial aviation sector in one of South America’s largest and most volatile economies.
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Norwegian plots transatlantic tie-up with JetBlue
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian has entered a tentative agreement for transatlantic co-operation with US counterpart JetBlue Airways.
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Air Canada cancels 737 Max flights until middle of February
Air Canada on 16 October became the latest airline to extend the removal of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its winter schedule, as an increasing number of carriers expect the jet will not be approved to return to service until early 2020.
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Air Arabia links with Etihad for new Abu Dhabi budget carrier
Etihad Airways' parent is aiming to tie up with fellow United Arab Emirates carrier Air Arabia to establish its own budget operator.
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ANALYSIS: UAE's airports dealing with a new challenge
Three or four years ago, the United Arab Emirates' rival hubs were dealing with the challenges of success. Dubai International (DXB) was straining at the seams, with government operator Dubai Airports mulling a rapid expansion plan for the new Al Maktoum airport to ease pressure on the world’s busiest international ...
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Malaysia Airlines narrowed 2018 loss amid headwinds
Malaysia Airlines reduced its pre-tax loss by 4% to MYR777 million ($185 million) in 2018 as it dealt with intense competition, pilot shortages and volatile fuel and currency movements.
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Outgoing Cathay chairman Slosar resigns from Air China board
Cathay Pacific’s outgoing chairman John Slosar has resigned from Air China’s board.
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Jetstar confirms November end for regional NZ routes
Jetstar will operate its last turboprop flight in New Zealand on 30 November, confirming its intention announced one month ago.
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Flybe to be rebranded as 'Virgin Connect'
Flybe will be renamed "Virgin Connect" next year to bring its brand in line with that of co-owner Virgin Atlantic.
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Airline BusinessAirlines still feeling heat in European leisure market
The collapse of Thomas Cook, XL Airways France and Aigle Azur in the space of a month marks a further reminder of the pressures faced by European carriers operating in the leisure market.