All Networks news – Page 35
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InterviewPegasus chief Ozturk sets diversity example as carrier plots international growth
The Turkish budget airline’s recently appointed chief executive is passionate about improving gender diversity in the industry – and leading the operator’s international expansion
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NewsRomania’s Blue Air delays service restart until 10 October
Romanian low-cost carrier Blue Air has pushed back its resumption of flights until 10 October, having initially cancelled flights until 11 September.
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NewsletterAirlines adapt to consequences of Russia-Ukraine war
This week has seen a string of announcements relating to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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AnalysisThe two unusual phenomena faced by airlines as headwinds strengthen
IATA retains a positive industry outlook despite acknowledging a long list of industry headwinds – including a couple that are unfamiliar to the sector
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NewsUnited Airlines warns of withdrawal from JFK airport
United Airlines may suspend service at New York’s John F Kennedy International airport at the end of October due to a lack of permanent slots.
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NewsAir Canada seeks Emirates codeshare to access India: CEO
Air Canada’s plans for a deeper relationship with Emirates Airline include expanded service to India, the company’s chief executive has indicated.
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In depthAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: September 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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NewsFinnair chief: Russian airspace closure took away ‘unique advantage’ of Asian reach
Finnair is not ruling out the possibility of shedding personnel as part of an operational strategy revision intended to counter the weakening of its Asian route network. Asian services were among the most profitable in the Finnair network, and have been the platform on which it has developed Helsinki as ...
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NewsSeaglider aims to deliver sustainable sea change
Of the hundreds of concepts evolving for zero-emission aircraft, one that is attracting increasing interest is the electric seaglider being developed by Regent Craft.
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NewsFinnair overhauling network and fleet as Russian airspace ban upsets Asian strategy
Finnair is to reduce its fleet size and restructure its route network after its fundamental strategy of serving Asian destinations was undermined by the closure of Russian airspace. The rebalancing of its network and re-alignment of capacity are part of a broad set of measures aimed at restoring profitability, after ...
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NewsJetstar loses domestic market share as Australia sees strong July traffic
Low-cost operator Jetstar ceded market share to rivals Regional Express (Rex) and Virgin Australia in July, as Australia’s domestic passenger numbers rose sharply during the month.
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NewsITA turns to Asia with new Indian and Japanese routes
Italian operator ITA Airways is to reinforce its intercontinental network with services to Delhi before the end of this year. The airline’s operation from Rome Fiumicino will bring to nine the number of intercontinental routes flown by the carrier. It will open the Delhi route on 3 December with three ...
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NewsEmirates to resume some Nigeria flights after partial release of blocked funds
Emirates will resume some of its Nigeria services from 11 September, after the country’s central bank released a portion of blocked airline revenue from ticket sales. Emirates said in mid-August that it was suspending services to the country from 1 September because of what it called “our ongoing challenges in ...
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NewsletterRyanair’s Italian surge will be headache for ITA Airways owners
If a consortium comprising Certares, Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines eventually takes control of Alitalia successor ITA Airways, it will have much ground to make up in the short-haul sector in particular.
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NewsEmirates broadens premium-economy A380 reach as 70% of fleet returns to service
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is aiming to have 85 of its 118 Airbus A380s, over 70%, back in operation by the end of this year, as it prepares to operate the type with a premium-economy cabin on additional routes. The airline is intending to retrofit 67 A380s with the premium-economy ...
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NewsAvelo Airlines set to link Binghamton, New York to Florida
Low-cost Avelo Airlines will become the first passenger carrier to connect Binghamton, New York to the popular Florida vacation destinations of Fort Myers and Orlando.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic broadens Indian reach with IndiGo codeshare
UK long-haul operator Virgin Atlantic is to extend its Indian reach through a codeshare agreement with budget airline IndiGo. The new partnership will enable onward travel from Virgin’s flights from London Heathrow to Delhi and Mumbai. It will initially cover seven cities in India, comprising Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, ...
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NewsANA closes in on full recovery on North American network with Haneda ramp-up
All Nippon Airways will operate at 90% pre-pandemic capacity for its North American network, as the Japanese carrier announces a capacity ramp-up for the Northern winter travel season between November and March 2023.
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NewsFinnair to put A330 capacity on three Nordic links to Qatar
Finnair is to deploy substantial Airbus A330 capacity on new services to the Qatari capital Doha, operating not only from Helsinki but Stockholm and Copenhagen. The twinjets will be used as part of a long-term strategic co-operation agreement between Finnair and its Oneworld alliance partner Qatar Airways. Finnair has been ...
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NewsWizz Air predicts ‘long-term’ Saudi role as it connects nine more European points
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced a string of new routes between Europe and Saudi Arabia as it seeks to play its part in the kingdom’s ambitions to expand its aviation sector.