- West Air Launches Ultra Cheap 7-Day Advance Standby Tickets[Aug. 03, 2007]
On August 2, Chongqing-based West Air launched a new product offering ultra-cheap 7-day advance standby tickets at 188 yuan one-way* to selected network destinations such as Nanjing and Sanya etc.
- ANA Reports Record Revenue, Net Profit[Jul. 31, 2007]
On July 31, ANA reported record consolidated revenue of almost 350 billion yen, and a record net profit of 87 billion yen for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, ended June 30. Within the airline segment, increased revenues were posted for both domestic and international operations, compared with the same period in the previous year, despite greater competition in the aviation market.
- Star Flyer Offers 8,000 Yen Airfare to Mark Start of Tokyo-Osaka Service[Aug. 03, 2007]
Star Flyer Inc said on August 2 that it will charge only 8,000 yen for a one-way flight between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Osaka's Kansai International Airport in September and October to celebrate the inauguration of the new service route on Sept 14.
- Korean Air Strengthens Ties with Chinese Partners[Aug. 03, 2007]
Korean Air will expand its codeshare arrangement with China Southern and China Eastern from October 28, to include all routes connecting Korea and mainland China operated by KAL and either of the Chinese carriers.
- Suspicious Luggage Forces Evacuation at U.S. Long Beach Airport[Jul. 26, 2007]
On July 26, the Long Beach Airport in the Los Angeles area was evacuated after a suspicious luggage was discovered, police said.
- Rich Businessmen in China's Coastal Province Hooked on Private Jets[Jul. 29, 2007]
Having been high-flyers in business, magnates in east China's Zhejiang Province are taking the tag literally, with more of them interested in private planes.
- Security Measures Remain Normal at U.S. Airports Despite Terror Alert[Jul. 25, 2007]
Security measures remained normal at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and other airfields on July 25 despite a national terror alert in the U.S.
- U.S. Enterprise Contracted to Help Identify Victims of Brazil's Air Crash[Jul. 23, 2007]
On July 23, president of Brazilian TAM Airlines Marco Antonio Bologna said that the United States' BMS body identification enterprise has been contracted to help identify victims of Brazil's worst air disaster.
- Alitalia Shares Lower After Management Shake-up[Aug. 01, 2007]
Alitalia shares opened lower on August 1 after the surprise resignation of Chairman Berardino Libonati, after only seven months in the job.
- Chinese Carriers Still Face Hurdles Despite Better First Half Results[Aug. 03, 2007]
Despite the fact that one Chinese airline after another has forecast a first-half profit, significant operational challenges still face the industry as it continues to grow.