Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, headquartered in Swords, Dublin, today announced planned Summer 2017 services for Nuremberg, Germany.
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Etihad Airways launches new Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy
Etihad Airways has launched a new Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy and an #Etihad4wildlife social media competition.
Jennifer Aniston makes a new friend on Emirates
Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in a new global digital and TV advertising campaign for the world’s best airline.
CAIR files profiling complaint against Southwest Airlines
The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) today filed a complaint with US Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings against Southwest Airlines for racial and religious profiling of a Muslim passenger.
California Capital Airshow welcomed huge crowds
The 2016 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County, in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, opened the gates at Mather Airport this past weekend with an increase of more than 20 percent in attendance over last year.
Volaris reports passenger traffic growth of 29 percent
Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, reports September 2016 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results.
AirXperience Day at Frankfurt Airport set to thrill visitors with legendary Route 66
On the road from Chicago to Hollywood – that is the theme of Frankfurt Airport’s next AirXperience Day set for October 9. The event will take place in the publicly accessible parts of Terminals 1 and 2 at Frankfurt Airport. Visitors will not only have an opportunity to explore the airport, but also to follow the legendary Route 66 across the United States. This celebrated highway links the populous city of Chicago on Lake Michigan with the glitter and glamor of Hollywood in California. It is...
Icelandair announces new US flights
Icelandair, the main airline of Iceland, headquartered at Reykjavík Airport in Reykjavík, today announced its new destinations in the United States for summer 2017 season.
Heathrow’s “Brexit Boost” to make Britain stronger and fairer – faster
The benefits of Heathrow expansion could be delivered four years early, giving the British economy a £1.5bn ‘Brexit boost’ whilst a third runway is built, according to new proposals to be launched on the first day of the upcoming Conservative Party Conference.
IATA: Demand trend for air cargo continues in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.1% over the same period. Load factors remained historically low, keeping yields under pressure.
IATA sees trend for Air Cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.1% over the same period. Load factors remained historically low, keeping yields under pressure. Industry conditions have improved since the particularly soft patch at the start of the year. Carriers in all...
Etihad Group and TUI are talking
TUI and Etihad Airways- two giants are talking. This can convert into a huge opportunity.
World Animal Day: How Etihad Airways celebrates
A new Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy . Celebrating a Declaration of the United for Wildlife International Taskforce on the Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products. See this unique approach by an airline to honor animal protection
GOL makes first commercial flight in South America with Internet on board
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA, Brazil’s largest air transportation group, informs its shareholders that began operations with internet on board, becoming the first South American airline to offer this facility to its customers.
Hyatt Regency Hotel touches down at Los Angeles International Airport
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the brand transition of The Concourse Hotel at Los Angeles Airport from a Hyatt affiliated hotel to Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport. The 580-room hotel is undergoing an extensive $75 million renovation, which is scheduled to conclude January 1, 2017.
Delta Air Lines reports September 2016 performance
Delta Air Lines today reported financial and operating performance for September 2016. Consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of September declined 3.0% year over year, as close-in domestic yield pressures moderated slightly with the implementation of lower Fall capacity levels. Delta continued to face a supply-demand imbalance in the Transatlantic and headwinds from prior year Yen hedge gains in the month. The company’s financial and operating performance is detailed...
An exceptional year at Belfast City Airport
Operating profit, before exceptional expense, at Belfast City Airport grew by 40% in 2015 to £3,331,000 from £2,386,000 according to accounts filed at Companies House. Turnover at the airport also increased 5% in 2015 to £20,799,000 up from £19,801,000 in 2014. Passenger numbers were also up 5.1% with the airport carrying 2.69 million in 2015 compared to 2.56 million across the previous 12 months. There was one exceptional expense which was due to professional fees of £412,000 relating to the...
World’s busiest airport ranks changing
In 2015, based on passenger traffic, Atlanta Hartfield-Jackson International Airport in Georgia, USA was the number 1 ranked busiest airport in the world. This hub for US carrier, Delta, handled 101.5 million passengers last year, compared to number 2 ranked Beijing Capital International Airport Chaoyang-Shunyi, in Beijing, China, which saw 89.9 million passengers pass through its gates. But who is expected to take over the number 2 spot by the year 2020? Dubai International Airport Garhoud...
Alaska Airlines flight attendants’ uniform claims rejected by court
Twin Hill announced today that it has won a complete defense verdict in a lawsuit filed by Alaska Airlines flight attendants, with the Court rejecting all of the flight attendants’ claims, including allegations that Twin Hill’s uniforms caused skin irritation, hives, headaches, respiratory issues and other alleged injuries. The litigation was initially filed in 2013 and eventually joined by 164 Alaska Airlines flight attendants. After a multi-day trial that involved expert testimony...
Kulala.com and Etihad Airways introduce codeshare agreement
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to build its presence in Africa through a new codeshare agreement with kulula, South Africa’s award-winning low cost carrier. The codeshare deal offers Etihad Airways customers flight options to a number of key cities in South Africa that include Cape Town, Durban, George and East London via Johannesburg. Etihad Airways will place its EY code on kulula’s scheduled flights between Johannesburg and these popular coastal...