US carrier Delta Air Lines has appointed Michael Medlicott vice-president of its new business unit for transoceanic business for Europe and Asia at its London, UK, office. Medlicott, now Delta's vice-president for Europe, was formerly chief executive of the British Tourist Authority.
Source: Flight International
The Australian airline market is set for a shake-up in the near future, after Qatar Airways announced its intention to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia.
Garuda Indonesia fell deeper in the red during the first half of the year, as cost increases outpaced rising revenues.
Qatar Airways has announced its intention to take a minority 25% stake in Virgin Australia, in a “strategic investment” that has the potential to shake up the Australian airline sector.
