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Aer Lingus ‘to postpone’ results

by Mr. Plane on March 8, 2010

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Aer Lingus will not publish 2009 earnings tomorrow as planned, a source said today, as management worked to overcome union resistance to cost cuts. “I expect it won’t be published tomorrow,” the source said. “Further confirmation is expected later in the day.” On Friday, cabin crew rejected a cost savings plan recommended by their trade [...]

World Airways to Operate Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Asiana Airlines Through 2010

by Mr. Plane on February 16, 2010

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World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, Inc., has signed an agreement with Asiana Airlines to operate one Boeing 747-400 aircraft on a full-time basis for air cargo service beginning February 23 through the remainder of 2010. Asiana Airlines, a South Korea-based international airline, offers passenger and cargo operations to more than 20 countries [...]

Delta Air Lines, US Airways Respond to DOT Decision

February 10, 2010 Airlines

Delta Air Lines and US Airways today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s proposed rulemaking on the airlines’ previously announced slot transaction at New York’s LaGuardia and Washington’s Reagan-National airports. In its decision, DOT said it would require the airlines to divest 20 of the 125 slot pairs involved [...]

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Delta Responds to Japan Airlines Announcement Regarding Alliance Partnership

February 9, 2010 Airlines

“Delta is well positioned as the No. 1 carrier between the U.S. and Asia. Customers can continue to count on Delta for unmatched access to Japan, with nonstop service between 10 U.S. destinations and Tokyo. With recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in our product, Delta remains committed to providing a leading option for [...]

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Southwest Airlines Reports January Traffic

February 5, 2010 Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that the Company flew 5.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in January 2010, a 7.1 percent increase from the 5.1 billion RPMs flown in January 2009. Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 6.7 percent to 7.6 billion from the January 2009 level of 8.2 billion. The load factor for the month [...]

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Asia airlines expect more losses

January 22, 2010 Airlines

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) says 2009 cargo traffic cargo dropped 11.0 percent overall in comparison to the previous 12 months. The average load factor for the period remained almost unchanged at 66.1 percent. Andrew Herdman, AAPA Director General said, “We have been through downturns before, but none as severe as we’ve experienced [...]

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Additional Airline Charges Take Passengers by Surprise

January 21, 2010 Airlines

Additional charges imposed by many airlines often take their customers by surprise. Budget airlines in particular may charge extra fees for services such as check-in or luggage transportation. The Association of Finnish Travel Agents (AFTA) says airlines are often lax when it comes to providing advance information about such charges. The Association says that budget [...]

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Air France/KLM starts “fat taxes”

January 20, 2010 Airlines

Very well known “fat-tax” will have a new proud airline. You may need to pay a little extra if you’re slightly over weight. Air France – KLM combination is the newest airline who charges from the over-weighted passengers. Ryanair tried it a while ago but then dropped the idea but who knows when the plans [...]

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