Gulf Air has announced the next step in its restructuring process into a regionally focused carrier, with a major expansion of its services to Pakistan. From Dec. 16 the Bahraini national carrier will increase its weekly flights to Pakistan from 14 to 21 in the face of growing demand.
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair will step up its presence in Poland with the announcement of its first two domestic Polish routes—daily services from Warsaw Modlin to Gdansk and Wroclaw—beginning March 2014.
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair said it will appeal a French court’s decision to impose fines and damages totaling €8 million ($10.8 million) for alleged nonpayment of French social security and state pension contributions.
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh has described the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) final proposals for price regulation at Heathrow as “a bad day for our customers.”
European flights increased by 0.4% in August compared to the same month the previous year, according to figures released by the Eurocontrol Statistics and Forecast Service (STATFOR).
Danish turboprop lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has added 15 firm ATR 72-600s and 25 options to its ATR order book, building on the deal for 35 firm orders and 55 options that was announced at this year’s Paris Air Show.
Belavia Belarusian Airlines has ordered two E-195 regional jets, it was announced Oct. 3 at the European Regions Airline Association annual meeting in Salzburg, Austria.
Japan Airlines (JAL) said it will “formally seek … a rational explanation and … correction” of slot allocations at Tokyo Haneda Airport announced by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).
