All Strategy news – Page 24
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In depthMany countries have eased pandemic travel restrictions – but not Canada
For many global commercial air travellers, the rules that defined flying during the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic are distant memories. But not for airline passengers flying in Canada.
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In depth
How Covid crisis has accelerated evolution of airline technology strategies
For airline IT leaders, the pandemic brought big challenges but also huge opportunities when it came to transforming business practices with an eye on longer-term strategies
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News
Edelweiss chief adds leadership of Eurowings Discover
Lufthansa Group is to bring its two leisure carriers Edelweiss and Eurowings Discover under one leader as the chief executive of the Swiss unit is to take on the same role at the recently launched German operation.
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Security concerns delay seaplane service from New York to DC area
Tailwind Air, a US regional airline that flies floatplanes, has postponed the launch of its service between New York harbour and the Washington DC area due to security concerns raised by federal authorities.
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Interview
How Alexis von Hoensbroech is taking WestJet back to its roots
As he leads WestJet out of a punishing pandemic period, Alexis von Hoensbroech is doubling-down on the carrier’s low-cost legacy and its deep roots in the Canadian West
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Spirit Airlines’ shareholders to vote on JetBlue’s acquisition proposal
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders will vote on whether to approve JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion bid to purchase the low-cost carrier on 19 October, according to Spirit’s 12 September filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Lufthansa finalises terms with pilots to prevent strike action
Lufthansa Group has agreed terms on a pay deal with its pilots which rules out further industrial action before 30 June next year.
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Interview
Pegasus 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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Opinion
War, not pandemic, creates ‘new normal’ for airline industry
While many of the adjustments made by airlines during the Covid-19 crisis would once have been unthinkable, the industry that is emerging from the pandemic looks quite a lot like the 2019 one. War, on the other hand, is forcing some fundamental rethinks
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China’s lockdowns could push international air travel rebound to 2026
Some aviation analysts now think international air travel may not fully recover until 2025 or 2026 due largely to China’s continuation of its travel-busting “zero-Covid” policy.
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Analysis
Wizz Air helps to kick-start Saudi Arabia’s aviation powerhouse ambitions
Kingdom will welcome low-cost services from European operator as part of effort to create huge commercial aviation hub
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Romania’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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Newsletter
Airlines 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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Air Transat gains ground, still posts Q3 financial loss
Transat AT, the parent company of Canadian airline Air Transat, reports stronger third-quarter financial results compared with the pandemic-stunted figures of last year but still operated at a loss during the three-month period.
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In depth
US start-up Connect sees niche in bringing touch of class to turboprops
Connect Airlines may not be a household name in North America, but that could change if Australian airline veteran John Thomas has his way.
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Analysis
The 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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In depth
Airline 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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ALPA pilots seek new contract with WestJet
North American airline pilots continue to make collective bargaining maneuvers as discussions are set to begin between WestJet pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and the Calgary-based carrier.
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American names Ingersoll Rand CEO Reynal to its board
American Airlines has named Ingersoll Rand chief executive Vicente Reynal to its board of directors.
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Blue Air suspends flights as Romania blocks accounts in debt row
Romania’s environment minister has called a decision by Blue Air to suspend flights “unjustified” after blocking the carrier’s accounts in a row about the recovery of a 28.7 million lei ($5.9 million) debt.
