All Airlines articles – Page 198
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NewsChina quarantine cuts not enough to spur international travel recovery: IATA
While China’s move to cut quarantine time for travellers is “a step forward”, more should be done to do away with restrictions, which are a “disincentive” for travel, says IATA.
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NewsAsia-Pacific international traffic picks up in May
International passenger traffic figures in May 2022 surged compared with May 2021, but a gloomy economic outlook has deflated the air cargo market.
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NewsSilk Way West signs for A350 Freighter pair
All-Boeing cargo operator Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for a pair of Airbus A350 Freighters, plus options for a further two examples.
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NewsUK regulator proposes cut in Heathrow airport charges for coming five years
UK regulators are proposing a sliding scale of charges for airlines at London Heathrow airport under which the price cap will fall on average 6% annually over the coming five years in line with increased traffic.
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NewsAirAsia X still committed to A330neos, A321XLRs: CEO
Malaysia-based AirAsia X expects to take delivery of Airbus A330neos and A321XLR long-range narrowbodies from 2026, as the airline cautiously restarts its network after a two-year hiatus.
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NewsAlliance Aviation wins six-year extension for Sino Iron charters
Australian charter carrier Alliance Aviation has secured a six-year contract extension to continue flights operated on behalf of CITIC Pacific Mining Management (CPM).
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NewsGreater Bay Airlines names veteran Stanley Hui as new CEO
Hong Kong start-up Greater Bay Airlines has named board member Stanley Hui as its new chief executive, effectively immediately.
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NewsGaruda secures court approval for restructuring plan
Garuda Indonesia has secured court approval for a major restructuring plan, setting the stage for the beleaguered carrier’s revival.
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NewsJetBlue again ups offer for Spirit
JetBlue Airways has again increased its offer for Spirit Airlines, just days before Spirit’s shareholders are due to vote on a potential tie-up with Frontier Airlines.
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NewsUS start-up carrier Airbahn appears to have scrapped mid-year launch plan
US start-up airline Airbahn appears to have quietly shelved its launch plan after regulators failed to renew an operating certificate and its only aircraft recently left the USA.
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Airline BusinessRelaunched SAA set to take next step
Having relaunched operations in September last year after an 18-month grounding, South African Airways (SAA) is expanding its operations as it capitalises on the recent collapse of local carrier Comair. The South African carrier is increasing capacity on domestic and regional routes, and was in Doha at the recent IATA ...
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NewsVietjet beefs up international services from Da Nang
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is boosting its international network from Da Nang.
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NewsSpirit Airlines’ board recommends shareholders approve richer Frontier bid
Spirit Airlines has recommended shareholders approve Frontier Airlines’ increased acquisition offer after Frontier sweetened the deal by $2 per share, and raised its reverse termination fee to $350 million.
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NewsUnited’s pilot-union leaders approve new contract
United Airlines’ pilot union leadership has approved a new contract that would provide a 14.5% pay raise over 18 months and maintain so-called scope-clause limits on United’s regional operation.
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NewsKLM warns of ‘dramatic consequences’ from Dutch plan to cut Schiphol flights
Home carrier KLM has hit out at a move by the Dutch government to cut the number of annual permissible flights from the Amsterdam hub airport by 12% which it says would erode its ability to operate a hub function.
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NewsAer Lingus to lease first two A320neos
Irish carrier Aer Lingus is to lease a pair of Airbus A320neos from CDB Avaition, aircraft originally slated for Russian carrier Smartavia until sanctions stemming from the invasion of Ukraine took hold.
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Airline BusinessRoyal Air Maroc chief sets sights on growth after ‘transformation’ during crisis
Royal Air Maroc is preparing to issue a tender for 22 aircraft as it turns its attentions to developing a growth strategy following what chief executive Abdelhamid Addou describes as the carrier’s ’big transformation’ during the Covid crisis.
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Airline BusinessAirlines move on from Covid-19 at IATA AGM – but to where?
It felt like the airline industry was grappling with two competing narratives during the IATA AGM in Doha this week.
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NewsHigh fuel prices force Qantas to further trim domestic capacity
Qantas Group will cut domestic capacity from July through March 2023 amid cost pressures from high fuel prices, though international capacity will remain unchanged for now.
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NewsJetstar chief to step down
Jetstar chief executive Gareth Evans will step down from his role at the Qantas low-cost unit at the end of the year.