The World Airline Rankings 2001 are inevitably dominated by the aftermath of 11 September. The industry sank to unprecedented losses while passenger traffic slumped across the world. Yet there were bright spots amidst the gloom, including soaring growth from the low-cost sector.
Source: Airline Business
Italian carrier ITA Airways is performing ahead of the business plan drawn up last year as Luthansa Group prepares to take a stake in the airline.
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, marking the resumption of aircraft deliveries for the AirAsia Group after a hiatus of close to four years.
Lufthansa Group expects to close its deal to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways in the fourth quarter after securing conditional European Commission clearance for the transaction.
