All Strategy articles – Page 256
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Ryanair targeted with legal action over flight disruption
Compensation-claim processing site Flightright has initiated legal action in Germany on behalf of passengers seeking compensation caused by Ryanair flight delays and cancellations resulting from strikes.
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OpinionOPINION: Interpretation of airline 'big data' must be objective
The history of in-flight service is rich with – in some cases apocryphal – tales of carriers removing one peanut or piece of fruit per passenger and consequently saving tens of thousands of dollars a year. Such decisions were straightforward, born of a desire to save money.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Johan Lundgren, chief executive, EasyJet
Johan Lundgren is keen to correct a misconception about what made EasyJet appoint him as its new chief executive towards the end of the last year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Is Jet Airways circling the drain?
Jet Airways appears to be the latest Indian airline teetering on the brink after it indefinitely postponed the release of its financial results for the three months to 30 June.
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Primera shifts Boston to seasonal status
Long-haul low-cost carrier Primera Air will serve Boston on a seasonal basis going forward, with plans to suspend its recently launched flights this October.
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Nigeria's Overland Airways launches Lagos-Cotonou-Lome service
Overland Airways has begun a new triangular service between Lagos in Nigeria and the capitals of Benin and Togo.
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ANALYSIS: How more airlines are sharing in sector's good fortune
While operating profits were, overall, down slightly among the 100 biggest airline groups in 2017, there was the widest-ever spread of those enjoying billion-dollar returns, FlightGlobal's annual World Airline Rankings reveals.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Will airlines bear brunt of a global trade war?
Fears that a global trade war could upset the strong growth of the global airline industry appear to be misplaced, but the devil will be in the detail.
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American continues Boston and New York JFK pullback
American Airlines will continue to shrink its network at Boston and New York John F Kennedy airports this winter, as it trims underperforming flying.
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Gant Travel cuts disrupted travelers wait time by a third
With FlightGlobal Travel Waiver Services, Gant Travel reports significant improvement in their service provided to customers during times of major flight disruption
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Volotea warned over Italian flight disruption
Italy's civil aviation authority has warned Volotea that it could be blocked from operating within the country if its flight schedules continue to be disrupted.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Ryanair endures organised chaos after clash with pilots
Michael O'Leary's landmark move at the end of last year to open the door to union recognition at Ryanair was aimed at settling simmering labour unrest. But a summer of disruption, in part the result of industrial action by pockets of its staff around Europe, illustrates the scope of challenges ...
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ATC strikes and competition hit TUI quarterly profit
TUI has highlighted the cost of disruption to its airline operations from air traffic control strikes this summer as well as greater competition on routes to Spain, after operating profit dipped 7.5% to €293 million ($340 million) in its third quarter ended 30 June.
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Pilot body criticises process for recruiting Air France-KLM chief
French pilot union SNPL has raised concerns about Air France-KLM's "inability to renew itself from within", following a report that an Air Canada executive is poised to become the Euoprean airline group's new leader.
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Copa joins joint venture talks with Avianca and United
Copa Airlines has been added to talks for a potential joint business involving Avianca and United Airlines, strengthening a possible partnership that would be better positioned to compete with similar tie-ups emerging in Latin America.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: WestJet stays on course as profitable streak ends
Canadians are clamouring for air travel, at least according to the chief executives of the country's largest carriers.
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Air Transat and Flair Airlines sign deals with Aeroplan
Two more Canadian airlines have signed up to participate in the Aeroplan loyalty programme, moves that further distance Aeroplan from reliance on current primary partner Air Canada.
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AnalysisPorter sees marketing gold in Aeroplan deal
Porter Airlines’ agreement with Aeroplan owner Aimia will bring the Toronto carrier substantial marketing heft and marks a shift by Aeroplan away from reliance on Air Canada and its Star Alliance affiliates, executives say.
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Iran Air chief: ATR deliveries are 'defeat' for US stance
Iran Air appears not to be giving up on the prospect of continuing with aircraft deliveries, despite the re-introduction of US government sanctions, following the simultaneous arrival of five more ATR 72-600s.
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IAG still expects full-year profit rise after good second quarter
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is still expecting to improve its full-year operating profit, despite a second quarter in which it suffered operational disruption.