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NewsVirgin Atlantic unveils A330neo cabin and names Boston as route for October debut
Virgin Atlantic expects to begin operations with its first Airbus A330neo in October this year on its London Heathrow-Boston route, the carrier announced on 12 July as it unveiled its cabin for the type.
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NewsHeathrow airport caps daily passengers and tells airlines to halt ticket sales
London Heathrow airport has announced a capacity cap for the peak summer travel season and requested that its airline customers stop selling tickets for the period, citing the challenges posed by the “legacy of Covid”.
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NewsAir Canada and Emirates plan to start codesharing in 2022
Air Canada and Emirates Airline will this year implement a codeshare deal that the carriers say will significantly expand the reach of their respective networks.
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In depthAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: July 2022 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsNorwegian signs pact to to pursue network link-up with Wideroe
Norwegian has signed a letter of intent to co-operate with compatriot carrier Wideroe under a partnership which aims to link their respective networks.
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NewsIn rare move, Hainan Airlines resumes flights to Russia
Hainan Airlines is to restart flights to Russia, joining a small number of airlines operating to the country following its invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsCebu Pacific restores 88% of capacity on soaring domestic demand
Cebu Pacific will operate at 88% pre-pandemic capacity this month, amid a network-wide boost that sees its domestic capacity already surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsSpirit beats out JetBlue for 16 slots at Newark International airport
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded 16 slots at New York-area Newark Liberty International airport to Spirit Airlines.
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In depthAlliances see fresh horizons in post-pandemic environment
New airline members, a rail partnership and the roll-out of new digital applications illustrate how the role and activities of Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance have continued to evolve since the Covid crisis
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NewsVirgin continues Florida push with Heathrow-Tampa service
Virgin Atlantic is to launch year-round flights from London Heathrow to Tampa from this November, marking the first service to the Florida city from the London airport.
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NewsJapan, India capacity boost lifts SIA Group closer to full recovery
Singapore Airlines Group is to boost capacity to points in India and Japan, as part of a network ramp-up that will see it operating close to 81% pre-pandemic capacity by the end of the year.
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NewsStar Alliance ties up with Deutsche Bahn to offer air-rail interchange
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is to become a non-airline partner of Star Alliance, offering surface connections to passengers of the carrier group later this year. Deutsche Bahn will be the alliance’s first intermodal partner from 1 August. It states that the tie-up will “intelligently connect” air and rail, and ...
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PodcastAirline Business Podcast: IATA AGM talking points and A380 return
Graham and Lewis consider the main talking points from the recent IATA AGM in Doha, at which the association outlined an improved economic outlook for the industry. At the same time as better news on Covid restrictions being dropped, however, executives also acknowledged a new set of headwinds. They also ...
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NewsRyanair and Wizz record highest traffic months in June
Expanding European low-cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air both saw traffic levels soar in June, underlining their return to growth since the pandemic.
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AnalysisHow do airlines and airports intend to attract staff and ease operational issues?
With concern growing about travel disruption during the northern hemisphere’s approaching peak summer travel period, attention is moving beyond the blame game and towards the search for solutions
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NewsKorean LCCs deploy widebodies in summer capacity ramp-up
Two South Korean low-cost operators are ramping up international flying, coinciding with the peak summer travel period and as the country eases travel restrictions.
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NewsKorean prepares fleet old and new for capacity step up
Korean Air’s plan to raise to capacity as Covid travel restrictions continue to ease will come as some of its grounded aircraft are returned to service and the airline prepares to introduce its second new aircraft type this year.
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InterviewTurkish Airlines fast-tracks return to growth path
Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat believes that retaining staff and its strong financial performance through the pandemic has been key to enabling to return to growth as the Istanbul carrier has already passed pre-crisis activity levels.vels.
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NewsAir Canada cuts 10% of flights in July and August
Air Canada is making “meaningful” cuts to its summer schedule as it tries to get ahead of operational issues that have plagued numerous other airlines in North America.
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NewsUS airlines brace for summer’s busiest travel weekend
US airlines are preparing for potential trouble ahead of what promises to be the busiest travel weekend of the summer.