By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Northwest Case Tests Union Right To Strike

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An imminent court decision on Northwest Airlines flight attendants' right to strike could disrupt the carrier's restructuring and also change how the entire industry negotiates with its union employees.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Singapore Changi Growth Continues

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Passenger numbers at Singapore's Changi Airport have hit a new high, reaching 19.9 million in the first seven months of 2006.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Lufthansa Still Far From Thomas Cook Deal

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Lufthansa is still far from reaching a deal to sell its 50 percent stake in tourism firm Thomas Cook to co-owner KarstadtQuelle, the airline said.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

BAA Rejects Calls For Break-Up

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Airport operator BAA, which was acquired by Spain's Ferrovial earlier this year, has rejected calls for the break-up of its UK airports, arguing it would undermine vitally needed investment in airport capacity.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Air France KLM Q1 Profit Up 84 Percent

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Average fare yields pushed up Air France KLM's profits sharply in the first quarter, prompting the Franco-Dutch airline group to strengthen its forecast for the rest of the year.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Ryanair Agrees OnAir Deal For In-Flight Mobiles

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Budget airline Ryanair said on Wednesday it had agreed a deal with communications joint venture OnAir to fit its aircraft with technology to allow passengers to use their mobile phones on planes.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Air China Profit Falls On High Costs

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Beijing-based Air China said on Wednesday first-half earnings fell 23 percent as high fuel costs outstripped strong passenger and cargo growth.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Regional Jet Slump Drags On Bombardier Profits

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Higher shipments of business jets at plane maker Bombardier helped offset a 33 percent sag in quarterly regional aircraft deliveries, but the company said on Wednesday it is looking for ways to cut costs and boost profit margins.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Three Men Charged Over Airliner Bomb Plot

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Three British Muslims were remanded in custody on Wednesday after being charged in connection with a suspected plot to blow up US-bound airliners.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Alitalia To Unveil New Rescue Plan Measures

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Alitalia said on Wednesday it would present in 'a few weeks' new measures to carry out its 2005-2008 rescue plan to return the airline to profit after years of losses.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Bombardier May Cut Regional Jet Output

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Bombardier may have to cut back production of its regional jets in the coming months if new orders for the once popular aircraft family do not materialize fast enough, the company said on Wednesday.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Southwest, Pilots To Talk Amid Growing Cost Pressure

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Southwest Airlines and its pilots will sit down next month to negotiate a new contract to test the carrier's ability to respond to growing cost pressure.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Embraer Gets China Order For 100 Jets

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Brazil's Embraer on Wednesday signed a deal with airline HNA Group for 100 jets valued at USD$2.7 billion at list prices -- its biggest order to date in China.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

Dutch Regret Arrest Of Men On Northwest Plane

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The Dutch ambassador to India has expressed regret for the arrest of 12 passengers whose India-bound plane was diverted to Amsterdam after their behavior triggered fears of a hijacking, a government minister said on Friday.

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By Travel-Guy, 2 years and 2 months ago

American Airlines Trans-Atlantic Jet Diverted

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An American Airlines flight carrying 179 people from Manchester, UK, to Chicago was diverted to Bangor, Maine, on Friday because of security concerns, the airline said.

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