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
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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 2012American Serves Up Complimentary Beer and Wine in Select International Main Cabins
AirAsia goes live with new airline operational management system
Monday, 23 January 2012Merlot.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 2012Airline 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 2012ATRs 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 2012Inviting 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 2012Emirates, 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 2012Six popular routes on sale now!!
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.
















