American Airlines (AA), which has struggled financially more than any US carrier over the past 18 months, said its fourth-quarter mainline capacity will be down 3% year-over-year.
The Chinese government cut domestic jet fuel prices to CNY7,503 ($1,174) per ton, down 2.2% from CNY7,670 in September, the second price reduction this year.
Qantas (QF) faces an unprecedented industrial action after the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Assn. (ALAEA) warned of a series of full-day strikes leading up to Christmas to support wages and job security claims.
Air Canada (AC) flight attendants voted down a tentative labor agreement for the second time in three months, setting the stage for a possible strike this week that could significantly disrupt the airline's operations.
Alaska Airlines (AS) and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn. (AMFA) on Thursday jointly announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a proposed five-year contract for the carrier's 626 aircraft technicians.
Finnair (AY) downgraded its full-year profit guidance Thursday, predicting the 2011 second half will be “slightly negative,” owing to weak business travel. It had expected to return to profitability by the end of 2011.
Delta Air Lines (DL) and Virgin Australia Group have announced an expanded codeshare agreement on flights between the US and Australia, effective Nov. 6.
The Qantas (QF) Group and Airbus have finalized a contract for 110 A320 family aircraft for QF subsidiary Jetstar in Australia and Singapore and the newly announced Jetstar Japan.
International Airlines Consolidated Group (IAG) on Thursday approved the launch of subsidiary Iberia Express, which will be part of its short- and medium-haul network.
Malev Hungarian Airlines (MA) should not expect further financial help from the Hungarian government owing to 2012 budgetary restrictions, several Hungarian news agencies reported.
British Airways (BA) acquired six daily take-off and landing slots at London Heathrow from British Midland Airlines (bmi), increasing its slot holding at the airport to 44%.
Etihad Airways (EY) reported third-quarter revenue of $1.1 billion, up 39% year-over-year. Passenger revenue was up 32% to $833 million and cargo revenue increased 28% to $168 million.
LAN Airlines said it will appeal some of the requirements set by the Chilean antitrust tribunal TDLC in conditionally approving the carrier's proposed merger with Brazil's TAM under LATAM Airlines Group.
Includes: World Airline Traffic World Airport Traffic IATA Fuel Prices Aircraft Data Aircraft Values Aircraft Deliveries US Major and National Airline Traffic US Ontime Performance U.S. Fuel Cost and Consumption US Mishandled Baggage US Consumer Complaints
