- Fiji Raises Airport Departure Tax[Nov. 25, 2008]
Fiji has increased its airport departure tax as part of the government's latest tax revenue push.
- Australia: Watchdog Rejects Air New Zealand-Air Canada Pact[Nov. 20, 2008]
On Nov. 20, Australia's competition watchdog refused to approve a cooperation agreement between Air New Zealand and Air Canada, saying it would harm competition on the Australia-Canada route.
- Canadian Carriers Can't Charge Disabled or Obese People Extra[Nov. 24, 2008]
Air Canada and other carriers cannot charge disabled or obese people for an extra ticket when they need an additional seat or an attendant to accompany them.
- Job Cuts at Air New Zealand[Nov. 24, 2008]
Air New Zealand Ltd. plans to fire as many as 200 full-time staff to reduce costs as international travel slows.
- Hawaii Airports Prepare for Holiday Travel[Nov. 26, 2008]
The Hawaii Department of Transportation is gearing up for increased holiday traffic and is reminding travelers of several changes at the state's commercial airports.
- Malaysian Airports Pessimistic on Next Year's Passenger Handling[Nov. 24, 2008]
Recording a four percent increase in passenger handling this year, Malaysian airports continue to be pessimistic of next year's forecast in view of the global economic downturn.
- Garuda Indonesia, AAPA Hold Flight Safety Seminar[Nov. 22, 2008]
Garuda Indonesia Airlines and the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) held a seminar on flight security and safety in the resort island of Bali on November 20-21.
- Photos: Fire Breaks Out at Berlin's Tegel Airport[Nov. 20, 2008]
A large fire broke out at the military section of Berlin's Tegel airport on Nov. 20, 2008, prompting authorities to divert a number of flights elsewhere.
- Jetstar Pacific Welcomes Vietnam Rise in Fare Caps[Nov. 21, 2008]
Jetstar Pacific, a Vietnamese low-cost airline part-owned by Qantas, has welcomed the government's decision to allow more flexible pricing on some domestic routes.
- Man Guilty in Hawaiian Airlines Bankruptcy Fraud Case[Nov. 20, 2008]
A California man who once offered to buy Hawaiian Airlines out of bankruptcy but didn't actually have any money has been convicted on fraud charges in federal court.