Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Airline News

QF seeks 180 seats to Philippines

Friday, 13 January 2012

Qantas has submitted an application to the International Air Service Commission (IASC), seeking an allocation of up to 180 seats weekly to the Philippines.

Malaysia Airlines increases flights

Friday, 13 January 2012

Malaysia Airlines is increasing its frequency of weekly flights to more popular ASEAN destinations in time for the forthcoming Chinese New Year holidays after the airline recently cut flights to loss making routes.

United and Continental Offer Options to Customers Affected by Chicago Weather

Friday, 13 January 2012

United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by severe winter weather expected to impact the Chicago area.

Super Promo from Sydney to Auckland !!!

Friday, 13 January 2012

JAL Refreshes In-flight Wine and Champagne Selection on International Routes

Friday, 13 January 2012

Japan Airlines (JAL) has renewed its selection of wine and champagne onboard its international flights. A new line-up for JAL First Class will be served from January 11, while the new service for JAL Executive Class will roll out between the end of January and middle February, 2012.

Hahn Air announces cooperation with Sol del Paraguay, Juneyao Airlines and SOL Líneas Aéreas

Friday, 13 January 2012

Hahn Air has implemented Interline E-Ticketing (IET) with three new partner airlines.

Kung fu fighting flight attendants

Friday, 13 January 2012

China Eastern Airlines are training their cabin crew in the martial art safe for onboard combat known as kung fu as a measure to ward off unruly passengers and terrorists.

Hawaiian Airlines Creating Maui Hub to Ease Connections Statewide

Friday, 13 January 2012

Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its operations to create a Maui hub that will offer improved connections between The Valley Isle and other points within the Hawaiian Islands as well as flights to and from the West Coast, the airline announced today.

Heavier people, higher airfares: former QF exec

Thursday, 12 January 2012

If you’re overweight you should pay more for airfares, a former Qantas executive has said because apparently more fuel is burnt when carrying a heavier passenger to their destination.

Jetstar extends Asian services

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Increasing Aussie connection into Asia, Jetstar Airways has released plans to extend services between Darwin – Manila to Tokyo Narita.

Wolverine preferred sky high companion

Thursday, 12 January 2012

If given the chance to fly with a celebrity, Aussie travellers said they prefer to share a few tales and an aircraft seat with Wolverine aka Hugh Jackman over the likes of Kyle Sandilands and Julia Gillard.

News Letter from China Eastern

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Scoot parades new threads

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Revealing the design and colour of its cabin crew uniform in true Scoot spirit, the new low-cost carrier and three of its staff paraded its new threads around the streets of Singapore earlier this week.

Greece sells aircraft for quick cash

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Aiming to ease economic struggles, Greece’s Government is said to have sold up to four Airbus A340 jets to aircraft traders, Apollo Aviation for up to 31 million euros.

CI cuts Heathrow services

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Just as travellers prepare trips in to the UK for the 2012 Olympics, China Airlines has released plans to cancel two weekly services between Taipei Taoyuan to London Heathrow.

Emirates Invests in Scotland by Doubling Glasgow Service

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Emirates has underlined its commitment to Scotland with plans to introduce a second daily non-stop flight to Glasgow, commencing 1st June 2012.

Etihad Airways Wins Prestigious Award for ‘Inspired Service’

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Etihad Airways has been named the winner of Air Transport World’s Passenger Service Award for 2012

Hawaiian Upgrading to A330 for Osaka-Honolulu Flights

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Six months after inaugurating service to Honolulu from Osaka, Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it will increase its capacity on the route with the introduction of its newest and largest aircraft, the 294-seat Airbus A330-200, starting April 21, 2012.

Malaysia Airlines Increases Frequencies to its Regional and Long Haul Network from 25 March 2012

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Malaysia Airlines is increasing its weekly frequencies to several ASEAN destinations as well as to Beijing, Taipei and Los Angeles effective 25 March 2012 to cater for the anticipated capacity demand in the northern summer season this year.

ATW win like an Oscar: Air NZ Boss

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Air New Zealand has been awarded as 2012 Airline of the year in the Air Transport World (ATW) 38th Airline Industry achievement awards for the second time in three years.

United Continental Holdings Reports December 2011 Operational Performance for United and Continental

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

United Continental Holdings, Inc. has reported December 2011 operational results for its United Airlines and Continental Airlines units.

United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

United Continental Holdings, Inc. has announced that the United Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) informed UAL that the MEC has approved a tentative agreement between AFA and UAL for a flight attendants' contract and is recommending the tentative agreement to United flight attendants for their consideration and ratification.

Air NZ unveils All Black Beech

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Emphasising its long standing relationship with the New Zealand’s national rugby team, Air New Zealand has unveiled the All Black makeover of its Beech 1900D.

Hawaiian Sets New Record with 8.67 Million Passengers in 2011

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), has announced its systemwide traffic statistics for December, fourth quarter, and full year 2011.