Networks – Page 624
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Nigeria's Arik Air goes long-haul
Arik Air is planning to launch long-haul services later this year as part of an ambitious expansion plan that will make it Nigeria's largest carrier.
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Texas Pacific eyes Iberia
US private equity firm Texas Pacific Group has expressed interest in launching a takeover bid for Iberia.
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Labour challenges mount at US majors
As the finances of major US airlines continue to improve, their labour unions are becoming more vocal in their demands for payback.
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Air Berlin makes long-haul move
Air Berlin has agreed to acquire German leisure carrier LTU for €140 million ($187 million) plus the assumption of €190-200 million in debt.
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Etihad targets 2010 for first profits
Etihad Airways plans more rapid network and fleet growth but warns it will chalk up another three years of losses and needs another capital infusion.
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Long-haul low-cost wins new fans
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has become the latest low-cost airline leader to toy with the idea of launching a long-haul carrier.
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The Southwest effect
When it comes to being a role model, Southwest Airlines is virtually perfect, and imitators from around the globe have followed its low-cost lead. But as times get tougher even Southwest is debating whether to alter its no-frills approach
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Low cost & regionals: Menu options
US carriers are boosting their efforts to sell ancillary products after seeing the positive impact of non-ticket revenues on the balance sheets of their European and Asian counterparts
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Low cost & regionals: After the gold rush
Entering the market and rapidly building up aircraft and destinations is the easy part for the management teams of low-cost carriers. The tough bit is making money doing it