Being a good airline in the 21st century means, among other things, being a good corporate citizen with strong environmental policies. No one understands or demonstrates this better than the Lufthansa Group.
The opening of London Heathrow Terminal 2 in June 2014 marked a new phase in choreographed, mutually beneficial relationships between airports and their airline customers. Called the Queen’s Terminal, it is a dedicated Star Alliance facility.
Full-time-equivalent (FTE) employment at US scheduled passenger airlines grew 1.5% year-over-year in November, to a total FTE count of 386,912 personnel, according to the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
Iberia’s improving financial position has encouraged it to restart one suspended South American service and launch a previously unserved sector in the continent.
UK regional carrier Flybe is expecting to post a breakeven operating profit for its full 2014-15 financial year, although this excludes some exceptional items.
Aer Lingus’ board is considering a third takeover proposal from International Airlines Group (IAG), which has increased its potential bid to €2.55 ($2.86) per share, 10.9% higher than its original proposal.
ATW’s Value Airline of the Year is changing the way leisure flyers approach air travel. In many cases, its main competitors are not other airlines, but the bus or automobile.
One of the world’s most remarkable airline success stories is set against a backdrop of the ancient Silk Road in the previously off-limits flank of the Soviet Union.
There are many reasons why this year’s recipient of ATW’s top award is one of the most loved and honored airlines, and it starts with “LUV” as its stock exchange ticker symbol.
Leaders of the “big three” US consolidated carriers are believed to be ramping up their campaign in Washington DC against the major Gulf carriers, which are looking to expand their North American footprints.
Tunisair is considering the launch of a low-cost carrier in a bid to maintain market share when its skies become liberalized. Last April, the European Commission heralded progress towards concluding an Open Skies agreement with Tunisia. Once finalized, this agreement is likely to open the doors to fierce European low-cost competition, similar to that seen in Morocco.
Russia’s VTB Bank has filed a bankruptcy motion against VIM Avia, TASS news agency reported quoting court documents. Reasons for the claim were not disclosed, but VIM Avia said in a statement that it recognized its debt to the bank, adding it will not impact carrier operations.
American Airlines has been granted authority by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)-Beijing (PEK) Boeing 777-200ER flights.
The loss of Indonesia AirAsia QZ8501, an Airbus A320, could bring significant changes to Indonesian – even regional – commercial flight regulations. “In my opinion, the industry is not healthy,” Indonesian Minister of Transport Ignasius Jonan said.
South Africa’s finance minister has agreed to guarantee a further ZAR6.5 billion ($564.6 million) for South African Airways (SAA), which is battling to continue as a going concern.
Top 25 US Airlines for the month ranked by Full-time Equivalent (FTE) employees. FTE calculations count two part-time employees as one full-time employee.
