- Cathay Pacific Must Seize the Moment and Launch a Low-Cost Carrier[Aug. 22, 2012]
If Cathay Pacific is to participate effectively in the tremendous regional growth this decade has on offer, then it is surely time to launch its own low-cost carrier subsidiary. To delay further merely compounds the risk of being left out of one of the biggest ever growth markets. The competitive landscape will see homegrown LCCs Jetstar Hong Kong and Hong Kong Express, as well as unannounced carriers, either private or affiliates of existing carriers, assuming strong positions. Added threats come from the invasion by carriers from Southeast Asia -- and increasingly North Asia -- that will encircle fortress Hong Kong.
- United Airlines to Install Slimmer Seats to Increase Capacity[Aug. 22, 2012]
United Airlines plans to join several other carriers by installing slimmer seats next year, allowing the airline to squeeze in more passengers per plane.
- JetBlue, WestJet Shrink Legroom for Coach Seats[Aug. 22, 2012]
Call it the incredible shrinking legroom, or call it an airline seating trend. Whatever you want to call it, tall travelers should take note.
- Cathay Pacific Introduces Signature Chinese Dishes to Enhance Inflight Experience[Aug. 23, 2012]
Cathay Pacific today announced the introduction of the new "Cathay Pacific Signature Chinese Dishes" on its inflight menus. The dishes, follow authentic Chinese recipes and traditional taste, have been specially created by culinary experts to be enjoyed in the cabin environment.
- Qantas to Refresh Interiors on B767s[Aug. 20, 2012]
Qantas will refresh 16 Boeing 767 (B767) aircraft with new interiors and individual in-flight entertainment as part of wider investment in the domestic customer experience.
- JetBlue Fined US$90,000 for Alleged Delay Mishap[Aug. 20, 2012]
JetBlue Airways Corp. has been fined US$90,000 by the Department of Transportation for allegedly not informing passengers on a flight delayed at New York's JFK Airport that they could get off the plane while it sat at the gate.
- Qantas Flights Get Fun Again[Aug. 19, 2012]
Free movie downloads, sleek leather seats, new carpets and brighter lighting are all part of the new multi-million-dollar Qantas upgrade.
- China Eastern Optimizes Online Check-in Services[Aug. 17, 2012]
China Eastern Airlines has upgraded their online check-in page to better serve passengers and provide them with better online check-in experience. This new version of online check-in applies to all domestic flights departing from Shanghai.
- Beirut Passengers "Asked to Chip In" for Air France Fuel[Aug. 17, 2012]
Air France passengers on a flight which was diverted from Beirut and landed instead in Damascus were asked at one point to chip in and help pay to refuel the plane, a passenger said on Thursday.
- Pilot Leaves Angry Passengers Behind[Aug. 17, 2012]
Ninety-one passengers who had waited five hours in Chongqing for their Beijing-bound flight staged a mutiny of sorts and refused to board the aircraft, suggesting the 100-yuan (US$15.7) compensation they were offered was little more than a slap in the face, the Chongqing Morning Post said Thursday.