- Tiger Air Names New CEO Following Australia Problems[Aug. 29, 2011]
Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways said on Monday Chin Yau Seng will replace Tony Davis as chief executive in a move that was expected after its Australian business was rocked by a flight suspension due to safety issues.
- Cathay Pacific to Offer Premium Economy[Aug. 29, 2011]
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Chief Executive John Slosar said Monday that the Hong Kong-based carrier plans to launch premium economy cabins on long-haul flights from the second quarter of next year, tapping a new source of revenue from travellers who would like more space but don't want to fork out substantial business-class fares.
- Major New York Airports to Reopen Monday[Aug. 29, 2011]
With the threat of Irene behind, airlines will resume operations Monday.
- Singapore Airlines Adds Extra Flights to Adelaide[Aug. 29, 2011]
Singapore Airlines will fly to Adelaide twice a day, three days a week, boosting tourists this summer.
- Airline News and Deals[Aug. 28, 2011]
"Red eyes" begin in August: Passengers flying between Taiwan and Shanghai will have "red-eye" flights to choose from starting early August, with the one-way ticket being several hundred yuan cheaper. Airlines taking part in the promotion include EVA Airways, China Airlines and Transasia Airways.
- Airlines Cancel More Than 9,500 Flights as Irene Makes Way Up East Coast[Aug. 28, 2011]
U.S. carriers including United Continental Holdings Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc. scrubbed more than 9,500 flights as Hurricane Irene churned up the East Coast and shuttered airports in New York, the nation's busiest travel market.
- International Carriers Targeting Smaller Cities[Aug. 26, 2011]
China's second-tier cities are attracting attention from international airlines as they seek faster growth in the world's largest market for air travel.
- Emirates Aims to Capture Apple's Cool in Online Drive to Hire 4,000 Crew[Aug. 25, 2011]
Emirates, the largest international airline, is advertising 4,000 cabin-crew jobs via online music provider Spotify Ltd. as it strives to attract international staff for the world's biggest fleet of Airbus SAS superjumbos.
- Brazilian Airline Ordered to Reforest Area Near Airport to Compensate for Jet Pollution[Aug. 28, 2011]
A court has ordered Brazil's second-largest airline to plant trees near Sao Paulo's international airport to compensate for pollution caused by its passenger jets.
- Finnair Serves Seven More Indian Cities in Pact with Kingfisher[Aug. 28, 2011]
Nordic carrier Finnair has added seven more destinations in India to its network, apart from flying directly to the national capital, thanks to the partnership with Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines.