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Lufthansa passes on distribution fees to customers
The German carrier's plan to pass on the costs of global distribution system fees to customers is raising concerns Lufthansa's decision in late January...
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Air Canada eyes role in US mergers
As US majors look at possible consolidation, cash-rich Air Canada could make a strategic investment Air Canada is looking south as the US industry...
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North American carriers look for ancillary sales opportunities
North American carriers are looking for more ancillary sale opportunities to offset record fuel costs North American carriers of all stripes are looking...
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JetBlue and Lufthansa join forces
JetBlue Airways began discussing in late January possible commercial co-operation with Lufthansa after the German carrier completed its purchase of a 19%...
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Aer Lingus-JetBlue tie-up: sign of things to come?
The Aer Lingus-JetBlue tie-up is a first of its kind and model-changing but it is not real-time After nearly three years of discussions and more than...
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Opinion
Comment: Marketing mix-up
The web has clearly revolutionised the world of airline marketing, but many carriers are still learning how to correctly blend the online sales channel to...
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Low-cost carriers turn to GDSs
Low-cost carriers are increasingly turning to the once-scorned Global Distribution Systems as their business models change and mature For years low-fares...
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NewsWillie Walsh: Fulfilling British Airways' Heathrow dream
Willie Walsh came into British Airways with all guns blazing, tackling the pension deficit, cutting costs and kicking the carrier into shape ahead of its...
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Alitalia's Milan decision could destabilise sale process
Alitalia has been bleeding money for years and Milan Malpensa has been a millstone around its neck. But the carrier's attempts to cut its ties with the airport...
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UK plans to expand requirement for Mode S transponder usage
All powered international flights using UK airspace will have to carry and operate Mode S transponders under new proposals to expand Mode S usage. Britain's...
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Virgin 747's system will be flushed after biofuel demo
Safety concerns over Virgin Atlantic's imminent...
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Airbus claims electrical braking system first on A340-600
Airbus is claiming a technical first after the successful trial on its A340-600 ...
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AW319s to bolster Italian coast guard
Italy's coast guard has finalised a contract for two AgustaWestland AW139s plus an option for a third helicopter in a customised Search and Rescue (SAR)...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Europe advances 'green' helicopter
Environment Europe cleans up A c160 million seven-year project aims to cut rotorcraft emissions and noise pollution by using advanced technologies Aimee...