- Airlines Stumble; Fuel Costs Exact Toll[Nov. 04, 2011]
Two of the world's largest airlines posted sharp profit declines Thursday, as carriers follow contrasting paths to boost business by either cutting capacity or seeking to grow through the latest downturn.
- EasyJet Signs Military-Personnel Deal[Oct. 26, 2011]
EasyJet PLC said it reached an agreement with the UK Defence Ministry that gives military personnel discounts on excess-baggage fees and will allow them to book travel on the budget carrier.
- Kingfisher Airlines Inks Frequent Flyer Deal with American Airlines[Nov. 03, 2011]
Kingfisher Airlines has signed a frequent flyer agreement with American Airlines, a statement released here said today.
- US Airways Raises Fares by Up to US$10 Per Round Trip, Third Try by Airlines Within a Month[Nov. 03, 2011]
US Airways and Delta Air Lines Inc. are raising fares on many U.S. flights by up to US$10 per round trip, and other airlines are tinkering with prices too.
- Singapore Air Q2 Profit Halves, Yields Under Pressure[Nov. 03, 2011]
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA), the world's second largest carrier by market value, posted on Thursday a 49 percent drop in second quarter net profit due to high jet fuel prices and said yields will remain under pressure.
- Alaska Airlines Traffic Rises 6 Percent in October[Nov. 03, 2011]
Alaska Airlines traffic rose 6 percent in October as traffic shifted away from Horizon Airlines, which shares the same corporate parent.
- Emirates Reports Half Year Profits of US$225 million Despite Global Challenges[Nov. 03, 2011]
Emirates airline produced a net profit of Dhs 827 million (US$225 million), for the first six months of its current financial year ending September 30th, 2011. The airline continues to be the fastest growing airline in the world and continues to make a profit despite unstable global economic, geopolitical and environmental conditions.
- Airline Traffic Worldwide Up Nearly 6% in September[Oct. 31, 2011]
Airline passenger traffic jumped nearly 6% in September over the same month last year but industry leaders worry that future numbers won't be as positive.
- Chapman Freeborn Expands Global Network into Australia[Oct. 28, 2011]
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is delighted to announce the expansion of its worldwide network with the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia.
- Qantas Passenger Numbers Up 3.3% in September[Nov. 01, 2011]
Qantas Airways, fresh from grounding its fleet worldwide for two days in a bruising battle with unions, said on Wednesday passenger numbers rose 3.3 percent in September.