Strategy – Page 613
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Fiji government probes Air Pacific
Qantas could be asked to sell its 46% stake in the carrier Fiji's government has launched a major review of Air Pacific, criticising the flag carrier...
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US mergers off the cards
US carriers lead the industry in blogging Page 54 The US airline industry is in such a dire financial situation that it cannot afford to merge As...
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Social networking for airlines
Airlines have been slow to embrace the blog and other web-based social marketing tools. Will their focus on surviving record oil prices deter them from investing...
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Biman CEO predicts
The head of Bangladesh's national carrier expects failures in the local market as privately owned airlines have been expanding too rapidly and suffering...
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Arab carriers sign joint distribution deal
A dozen Middle East and North African carriers will slash their distribution...
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Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle
Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle Delta Air Lines has embarked on an aggressive campaign to end deals with two of its regional partners,...
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Former American Airlines chairman Crandall proposes industry re-regulation
Robert Crandall, the former chairman of American Airlines and a significant voice in the US airline world, is calling for re-regulation of the industry. In...
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EU clears way for secondary slot trading
The European Commission has cleared the way for secondary slot trading at European Union airports, but what does this really mean for the industry? asks...
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NewsFinal hurdle: Pinto takes on TAP's latest challenge
TAP Portugal has been totally transformed since Fernando Pinto took over as chief eight years ago. Can Pinto now lead TAP into private hands? Fernando...
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US majors slash capacity
United, American and Continental Airlines are leading a major round of capacity cuts in the US domestic market Dramatic cuts unveiled by US majors...
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IATA calls for states to liberalise air transport
IATA's call to rip up the bilateral system is not the first and it won't be the last. But is anyone listening? Delegates at the IATA annual meeting...
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SriLankan CEO expects no strategy shift following withdrawal of Emirates
SriLankan says it is "business as usual" despite the termination of a 10-year management agreement with Emirates New SriLankan Airlines chief executive...
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Airline appointments
In brief Vijay Poonoosamy (pictured below) has been promoted to the position of vice-president international affairs at Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways....
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Turkey's other carriers eye international expansion
Turkey's other carriers are turning their attention to the international market after four years of rapid domestic expansion Turkey's second and third...
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Alternative aviation fuels: green and lean
Developing alternative fuels for aircraft is hard enough and lengthy certification compounds difficulties - and costs. Can a new initiative speed up the process?
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Papering over: IATA marks 100% e-ticketing deadline
Moving the airline industry towards 100% e-ticketing has been no easy feat. There were challenges along the way and some hurdles still remain After...
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Aerolineas Argentinas sale nears
Spain's Grupo Marsans is in talks with Argentine businessman to sell part of its Aerolíneas...
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High fuel prices to benefit environment
kerry ezard istanbul Airlines vent green spleen Record oil prices mean ecology now goes hand in hand with saving money for airlines Last...
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Opinion
Comment: For whom the bell tolls
Airlines attending the June IATA annual meeting in Istanbul faced up to the realisation that their industry is in crisis amid record oil prices and slowing...