Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Airline News

JQ to increase Melbourne flights

Monday, 23 January 2012

Qantas’ low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar is expected to put a spark in airline rivalry with reports that the carrier plans to unleash 48,000 extra seats per month out of Melbourne.

United and Continental Offer Options to Customers Affected by Midwest Weather

Monday, 23 January 2012

CUSTOMERS TRAVELING TO, FROM OR THROUGH IMPACTED CITIES MAY RESCHEDULE WITHOUT PENALTY ON UNITED.COM OR CONTINENTAL.COM

SkyTeam launches SkyPriority

Monday, 23 January 2012

In an effort to improve the customer experience, SkyTeam, the global airline alliance has announced the introduction of ‘SkyPriority’ for Elite Plus, First and Business class passengers.

Traveling Internationally? Have A Drink On American Airlines

Monday, 23 January 2012

American Serves Up Complimentary Beer and Wine in Select International Main Cabins

AirAsia goes live with new airline operational management system

Monday, 23 January 2012

Merlot.aero is foreseen to improve AirAsia’s operational efficiency

A320neo lands Airbus record

Friday, 20 January 2012

Airbus has created and booked a record number of aircraft in 2011 with up to 534 commercial aircraft delivered and 1,419 net orders.

JQ receives boarding violation fine

Friday, 20 January 2012

A Christchurch court is said to have handed Jetstar Airways a $6,500 fine after a Melbourne check-in clerk changed a passenger’s nationality, allowing the person to enter New Zealand without a visa.

Qantas explosion caused by defective pipe

Friday, 20 January 2012

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a report which reveals that a defective pipe triggered a series of events that resulted in the mid air explosion on a Qantas jet in 2010.

China Eastern Airlines Newsletter

Friday, 20 January 2012

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Air France - KLM “Promotional Business Class fares” Special Business Class Fares

Friday, 20 January 2012

Etihad dials-up in-flight connectivity

Friday, 20 January 2012

The Abu-Dhabi carrier officially launched its first aircraft equipped with in-flight connectivity this week, allowing passengers to receive calls and message on their mobiles.

Air Pacific grows its Fiji-Hong Kong service

Friday, 20 January 2012

Airline adds more seat capacity through introduction of B747-400 jumbo jet on Hong Kong Route Launch of the best way to plan and book a trip to paradise

ATR: Regional bestseller of 2011 with 157 aircraft sold

Friday, 20 January 2012

ATRs are leading the regional market and have become the bestseller for planes with 90 seats or less in 2011

Competition heats up, DJ launches Business Class

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Australian flag carrier, Qantas is up for some new competition after Virgin Australia launched business class on most of its domestic routes yesterday.

Taxes, airport security will hurt travel: Sabre

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Government imposed regulations and emissions taxes are among the top issues that will hurt air travel over 2012, according to a recent industry research.

ACCC hits AirAsia with lawsuit

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Australia’s regulatory board has taken legal action out against AirAsia for failing to disclose full airfare prices on flights between Australia and international destination.

Virgin Atlantic defines the ‘IT’ factor.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Inviting travelers to jump into bed with them, Virgin Atlantic use Sydney International Airport as its stage, showcasing why they’re the airline that’s got “it”.

Emirates Greets Dallas Ahead of Launch

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has taken its message to the Lone Star State this week, that it is about to launch flights from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in less than two weeks.

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Thursday, 19 January 2012

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AA takeover could see American-less OneWorld

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

The OneWorld global airline alliance could find itself without a representative U.S. carrier if a takeover bid by Delta Air Lines for beleaguered American Airlines (AA) were to eventuate and be successful.

Jetstar wins disability case

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

The low-cost carrier has won a disability case against a 78-year-old woman who pursued the airline after refusing to let her board a flight between Adelaide and Brisbane because she was travelling with a wheelchair.

Xmas drives more Cathay traffic

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

The Christmas holiday helped Cathay Pacific and its low-cost carrier, Dragonair, carry 7.9 percent more passengers in December last year compared to the same period 2010.

SIA passenger count rises

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has welcomed a 1.3 percent increase in passengers carried over December last year compared to the same month 2010.

Out with the old, in with the new for FJ

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

One of Air Pacific’s oldest aircraft has been retired to Hong Kong after 18 years in service as the airline invests in new planes.