- Lufthansa Cost Savings on Track - Executive[Sep. 01, 2011]
German carrier Lufthansa is on track to achieve EUR1 billion (US$1.44 billion) of cost cuts in its passenger business by the end of 2011, board member Stefan Lauer said.
- Philippine Airlines Cuts 2,600 Jobs to Curtail Losses[Aug. 26, 2011]
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced 2,600 job cuts as it looks to restructure its operations in a bid to reduce losses.
- Qantas Seeks Conciliation Talks with Pilots' Union[Aug. 31, 2011]
Qantas and the union representing Qantas long-haul pilots will attend conciliation talks before Fair Work Australia today after Qantas requested the hearing to try to resolve the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Anger over Indonesia Airline's Job Breast Checks[Aug. 25, 2011]
Would-be flight attendants in South Korea have accused Indonesia's national airline of making them strip nearly naked and have their breasts handled in medical check-ups, provoking a storm of criticism.
- Chapman Freeborn Named New General Manager in China[Aug. 24, 2011]
We welcome Dewi Gendo as General Manager, to be based principally in Shanghai with responsibility for the group's operations in the Greater China and North Asia region where she will oversee strategic growth.
- Qantas's Annual Profit Doubles as Takeover Rumors Swirl[Aug. 24, 2011]
Australian carrier Qantas Airways has seen annual profits double, as strong domestic demand offset a drop in its international business.
- Qantas Flight, Chinese Made Ties[Aug. 22, 2011]
Qantas pilots don't want their jobs going offshore, but it seems they're not as fussy when it comes to their clothing.
- Air Berlin CEO Offers to Resign After Introducing Severe Cuts[Aug. 18, 2011]
Joachim Hunold, the chief executive of discount airline Air Berlin PLC, Thursday offered his resignation and recommended board member Hartmut Mehdorn as his successor, after introducing an extensive austerity package to counter weak earnings.