Less than a month after clearing the final regulatory hurdle in its bid for a 24% stake in Jet Airways, Etihad has announced the first stage of a major expansion in its Indian operations.
UK air navigation services provider NATS said a problem with its internal telephone system caused a significant reduction in UK airspace capacity that resulted in widespread delays and disruption to air traffic Dec. 7.
Southwest Airlines has acquired 12 takeoff and landing slots (for six roundtrip flights) at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) being divested by American Airlines as part of its merger with US Airways.
Emirates has announced an upgrade of service from Dubai to Los Angeles (L.A.) with the introduction of the flagship A380 starting on December 2nd, 2013; bringing Emirates award-winning service to its first U.S. West Coast destination and facilitating connections to the western U.S.
All cargo, general aviation and charter traffic will move from Dubai International Airport in May through July next year as a way to avoid congestion as the airport's two runways are refurbished.
Oslo-based low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed a seven-year partnership with London Gatwick, which will enable the airline to grow at the airport.
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair will open a new base at Brussels Zaventem in February 2014 as the airline incorporates more major airports into its network.
