- Transport Amount Contradicts Profitability[Jun. 06, 2006]
In the first quarter, the total aviation transport turnover amount actualized by China is 6.58 billion ton km, the passenger turnover amount is 52.11 billion person km, freight mails turnover amount is 1.93 billion ton km, increases 17.0%, 18.8% & 12.4% respectively comparing to the same period last year, especially the increase of domestic passenger transportation reaches 21.1%. The average passenger load factor reaches 72.4%, improves 3.8%, which shows the strong increasing trend.
- Consumers are Getting More Comfortable[Jun. 06, 2006]
TDS Europe 2006 special: By EyeforTravel Correspondent in London (6/6/2006)
- China Eastern Will Expand Fleet Size[Jun. 07, 2006]
China Eastern Airlines is going to increase its fleet size to 322 by 2010.
- Ryanair Raises Profits Despite Fuel Hike[Jun. 07, 2006]
Budget carrier Ryanair has reported a better-than-expected 12 per cent rise in annual profits to 302 million (?208m), despite a 74 per cent increase in fuel costs to 462m as oil prices continued to climb.
- Drama Raises Question Over Flight Safety[Jun. 07, 2006]
A near 2-hour standoff at Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport ended peacefully yesterday afternoon after a plane crew refused to take off with an armed passenger on board
- Prospering In 0 Commissions Enviornment[Jun. 06, 2006]
TDS Europe 2006 special: By EyeforTravel Correspondent in London (6/6/2006)
- Westin Hotels & Resorts Go Smoke Free[Jun. 05, 2006]
Westin Hotels & Resorts today announced they will become the first hotel chain in this region to introduce a smoke-free policy. Beginning July 31st, The Westin Sydney, The Westin Melbourne and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Fiji will be totally smoke free and join Westin's 77 North America hotels that introduced a smoke-free policy this past January. This new policy also reinforces Westin's new brand positioning around personal renewal and offering guests the services, products and amenities that allow them to relax, rejuvenate and restore during their stay.
- eBay Taps Into Travel Market Expansion[Jun. 05, 2006]
eBay is planning to expand its travel offering by leveraging its partnership with Cultuzz.com, it was revealed at this year's EyeForTravel Distribution Conference in London.
- Cathay Seen Deal for Rest of Dragonair[Jun. 05, 2006]
After two years of talks that have been dogged by complex regulatory and financial issues, Cathay Pacific Airways is on the verge of taking full ownership of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines to become the primary carrier outside the mainland serving China, people close to the talks said Monday.
- Qantas's Dixon Plans Long Haul Flight[Jun. 06, 2006]
Qantas head Geoff Dixon has confirmed he will seek to extend his contract beyond the end of its present term.