- Cathay Says Australia is on Airline's Radar[Sep. 07, 2011]
Cathay Pacific chief executive John Slosar says the airline will look to increase its presence in the Australian market once economic conditions stabilise.
- China Southern's A380 to Fly Beijing-Shanghai Route for 3 Days in October[Sep. 07, 2011]
China Southern Airlines Company Limited will fly Beijng-Shanghai route with its first Airbus A380 for 3 days from October 27 to 29. The A380 flights have started to accept ticket booking on Sep. 6. An economy class air ticket costs 1070 yuan, 60 yuan cheaper than the most expensive economy class seats on other Beijng-Shanghai flights, according to the airline's website.
- Third Time Is a Charm - Emirates SkyCargo Takes Delivery of Boeing 777 Freighter[Sep. 07, 2011]
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777 Freighter, the most modern, technologically advanced large freighter available. It joins Emirates' expanding fleet of Boeing 777s, serving an ever-growing demand from a global cargo market.
- Delta, US Airways Say Hurricane Irene Eroded Profits in August[Sep. 07, 2011]
Delta Air Lines Inc. said flight cancellations from Hurricane Irene reduced August net profit by US$15 million, joining US Airways Group Inc. in kicking off the airline industry's tally of costs from the storm.
- Air Passenger Arrested for Not Turning Off Phone[Sep. 06, 2011]
El Paso, Texas, police arrested a Southwest Airlines passenger on a flight from Phoenix after he refused to turn off his cell phone.
- American Airlines Traffic Falls in August[Sep. 07, 2011]
Traffic on American Airlines fell in August, as an uptick in international travel failed to offset a slump in U.S. flying.
- Myanmar Private Airlines to Resume Flight Service in October[Sep. 06, 2011]
Yangon Airways, a Myanmar domestic private airline, will resume its flight services next month after securing the Aircraft Operation Certificate (AOC), the Yangon Airways told Xinhua Monday.
- Economy Class Seat Selection Now Available Through All Booking Channels[Sep. 07, 2011]
Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce that the advance selection of Economy Class seats on SIA-operated flights is now available through all booking channels.
- Air China to Receive 1 Billion Yuan to Increase Stake in Cathay[Sep. 01, 2011]
China's flag carrier Air China will receive another 1 billion yuan from the Chinese government following a 1.5 billion yuan injection early last year.
- Pay US$8 for Carbon Footprint on a Trip to Europe in 2012[Sep. 06, 2011]
Starting next January, passengers on Asian airlines will likely have to pay an average of US$8 more for European routes due to taxes imposed to curb greenhouse gas emissions.