“Politicians do not have all the right answers,” he argues. “We need to fight for our real business interests and not be shy to lock horns with governments.”
Southwest Airlines’ 2019 third-quarter (Q3) results topped analysts’ expectations, as strong passenger demand and timing of maintenance events helped offset challenges related to the grounding of its 34 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Qantas reported stronger demand in its international market for the three months through September, despite a drop-off in the Hong Kong market in recent months.
The sale of the London Gatwick slot portfolio previously held by UK leisure carrier Thomas Cook is progressing, following the selection of preferred bidders.
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said the Irish LCC has reduced the number of Boeing 737 MAX 200s it expects in summer 2020 from 60 to 20-30 aircraft.
In a further move marking LCC Norwegian’s move away from rapid expansion to prioritizing profitability, the airline plans to establish a joint venture (JV) with China Leasing International Corporation (CCBLI) that will finance, own and lease aircraft that the carrier has on order.
Aircraft deliveries due in 2020 will start the next phase of Korean Air’s fleet renewal and will also allow the airline to begin introducing an onboard Wi-Fi product.
