International Airline Group CEO Willie Walsh told ATW that the group, formed by the merger of British Airways and Iberia in January, has no plans to acquire additional airlines in the near future.
US Dept. of Transportation said it assessed a civil penalty of $55,000 against TACA International Airlines for violating rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of airfares. DOT said that for a period of time in 2010 and this year, TACA “used a program on its website that allowed consumers to search for flights on exact or flexible dates. Searches by both methods produced airfare quotes noting that the fares did not include taxes and fees, but TACA failed to disclose the type and amount of the taxes and fees as required by DOT rules.”
Flights were expected to gradually resume late Tuesday into Wednesday at Buenos Aires's Ezeiza and Aeroparque airports, which were shut down much of Tuesday owing to ash from Chile's Puyehue volcano that drifted over Argentina. The Argentine government said "improved meteorological conditions" and "the dispersion of the cloud of volcanic ash" would allow for a gradual resumption of flights.
IATA DG and CEO Giovanni Bisignani used his final State of Industry address to urge the airline industry to build the structure for a sustainable future based on renewed leadership, continuous innovation, and a united stand in addressing challenges and finding solutions.
IATA unveiled a mock-up of an airport checkpoint of the future—designed to enhance security while reducing queues and intrusive searches—that relies on intelligence-driven, risk-based measures.
IATA announced leadership changes Tuesday at the conclusion of its 67th AGM in Singapore, confirming former Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Tony Tyler will succeed DG and CEO Giovanni Bisignani
Jet Professionals and VistaJet have signed an agreement conferring supplier preference to Jet Professionals for recruitment and staffing of flight crews and pilots.
US Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that US airlines employed 1.5% more workers in March compared to the same month last year. BTS said two network airlines (Alaska Airlines and United Airlines) decreased employment. Delta Air Lines reported 5.1% more workers in March 2011 than in the year-ago month. Continental Airlines, which now includes employees that formerly worked for Continental Micronesia, reported a 0.8% increase.
Flydubai and CTT Systems said the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order for 31 Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in its 737-800s. The systems, which eliminate condensation in the aircraft, will be installed by Boeing at time of production on flydubai’s aircraft, to be delivered from 2011-2015.
Aer Lingus pilots called off their industrial action, which was scheduled to begin Tuesday morning, after management and representatives of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Assn. reached an agreement on rosters for pilots based in the Republic of Ireland ( ATW Daily News, June 1).
Outgoing IATA DG and CEO Giovanni Bisignani labeled the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme "illegal" and called for airlines' inclusion in the scheme starting next year to be abandoned, warning that a trade war is possible.
LAN CEO Enrique Cueto said he expects Chilean antitrust tribunal TDLC to complete its investigation into the merger between LAN and TAM under LATAM Airlines Group and approve the deal by the middle of July, enabling the transaction to close before the end of 2011.
IATA blamed surging oil prices, unrest in the Middle East and natural disasters across the globe for slashing the airline industry’s projected 2011 profit by 54% to $4 billion from $8.6 billion forecast by the organization in March.
Outgoing IATA DG and CEO Giovanni Bisignani labeled the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme "illegal" and called for airlines' inclusion in the scheme starting next year to be abandoned, warning that a trade war is possible.
Ancillary revenue from 47 global carriers increased 38% year-over-year to €15.11 billion ($21.46 billion) in 2010, Amadeus reported in its annual “Review of Ancillary Revenue Results,” researched by the IdeaWorks consultancy.
Alaska Airlines has nearly completed outfitting its fleet of 117 Boeing 737s with Gogo Inflight Internet service; it will be 92% equipped "later this month." Nine aircraft will not offer Wi-Fi, including its freighter and combi aircraft, and three leased 737-400s, which will be returned to the lessor in 2012.
Qantas offered its flight attendants voluntary redundancy as it pares back its growth projections to cope with high fuel costs and intense competition.
Just in time for the Paris Air Show, ATW has launched the ATW Mobile App, featuring articles from commercial aviation’s leading global airline industry magazine, Air Transport World, plus breaking news, a daily airline industry news feed, and newsletter content covering airports, the environment and route developments.
Dubai based, worldwide trip support provider Fly Aviation Services donated $6,000 to Ugandan charity Quicken Trust, as a direct result of its participation at the EBACE show in Geneva last month.
Qantas offered its flight attendants voluntary redundancy as it pares back its growth projections to cope with high fuel costs and intense competition.
Boeing has added Skymark Airlines to its 737 Component Services Program. "The program can help airlines save as much as 30% on inventory, repair and administrative costs," Boeing said. Skymark, which launched operations in 1998, operates a fleet of 19 737-800s and will take additional aircraft on lease during the coming months. Spirit AeroSystems signed an agreement with Scandinavian Airlines to supply spare parts for the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.
