US AIRWAYS IN NEW DEAL WITH TWU
US Airways has reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) that represents the airline’s 164 flight dispatchers. “This tent...
US Airways has reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) that represents the airline’s 164 flight dispatchers. “This tent...
Stefan Pichler, CEO of low-fare carrier Jazeera Airways, said he expects the airline to continue its growth and profitability for the rest of the year and that it is well on the way to “sustainable pr...
Peter Baumgartner, chief commercial officer for Etihad Airways stated that the airline was on track to break even by the end of 2011. Etihad posted an EBITDA figure last year and fully expects to brea...
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to Djibouti after two days of disruption due to ash erupting from the Dubbi volcano in southern Eritrea. However, many other flights to Northern Ethiopia and Kha...
Dubai-based low-cost airline, Flydubai, wants to serve more destinations in India following the launch of its new service between Hyderabad and Dubai. The ailrine has already sought approval for fresh...
Steve Ridgway, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic Airways, has stated that although he sympathizes with its pilots’ calls for pay increases, he has to hold firm to his original offer for the airline t...
Qantas has taken the decision not to fly under or near the Chilean volcanic ash cloud. “At Qantas safety is our first priority and a number of flights have been canceled or rerouted to avoid the volc...
Delta Air Lines made $952 million in baggage fees last year — more than any other US carrier. It also topped the tables in reservation cancellation and change fees — with $699 million in revenue. Delt...
The ash cloud from the Nabro volcano in Eritrea, which erupted on Monday, has disrupted flights in the region. Luxor International Airport has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the arri...
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia, has abandoned plans to establish a hub in Jordan due to the continued political unrest in the region and higher fuel prices. “We felt there was no point and shelved it for...
Airport operator BAA handled 9.34 million people at its six UK airports in May 2011 – a 9.2% increase on same month a year earlier which was affected by ash-clouds and industrial action. Heathrow hand...
A French government minister (Pierre Lellouche) yesterday requested a meeting with the chief executive of Air France Pierre-Henri Gourgeon. Why? It was to question why Air France is planning to announ...
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