Mobile Airline Applications
Airline passengers are already able to check in to flights, download boarding passes, select a seat on the go and keep an eye on the upgrades list thanks to recent evolutions in smartphone ...
Airbus’ Global Market Forecast
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), between 2011 and 2030, carriers in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands region will require 736 new passenger and freighter ...
Global Airline Industry
CHICAGO, Ill. - The world's airlines have scheduled 5% more capacity on 3% more flights for the fifth month running, according to the latest statistics from OAG, a UBM Aviation brand.
Awards voted on exclusively by airlines
Winners of the World Routes Awards 2011 were formally announced last night at the Berlin Networking Evening, which took place at the site of the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, nine ...
United Club Introduced
CHICAGO, Ill. – United Continental Holdings, Inc. will introduce a new name for its airport lounges on Oct. 1.
Global Air Travel
Emirates and WestJet announced the launch of an interline agreement that offers passengers expanded global air travel, via two internationally admired airlines – with one easy itinerary.
GOL and Aerolineas Argentinas
SAO PAULO, Brazil - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Argentinean airline, ...
Bandara Internasional Lombok Airport
New Bandara Internasional Lombok Airport is set to open for business on October 1, 2001.
European Emissions Trading Scheme
SINGAPORE - From January next year, all airlines flying to Europe will have to buy permits for the carbon dioxide they emit.
GOL to acquire Webjet Linhas Aereas S.A.
SAO PAULO, Brazil - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the largest low cost/low tariff air carrier in Latin America, yesterday (September 20, 2011) received approval from the National Civil ...
ATA against proposed new departure tax
WASHINGTON - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S.
Top airport and airline executives to meet in Iceland
Keilir Aviation Academy announced "The First Winter Operation Forum" presented in partnership with AirTransportNews, ACI, AEA, SITA, Icelandair, and the Ministry of Transport in Iceland.
East African Aviation Industry
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
The arrival of another Embraer E190 jet at Kenya Airways’ base in Embakasi earlier this week, the prospect of two more such aircraft coming shortly to join the fleet and the apparent review of ...
Electronic Cigarettes To Be Banned
Puffing on electronic cigarettes is already a no-no on flights, but the government wants there to be no doubt.
Effects of 9/11
By Anita Mendiratta
This weekend, wherever the location, whatever time zone, thoughts, minds, hearts, and emotions across the globe are united by the remembrance of this September 11th being ten years on.
What's OK to wear on a plane?
Provocative flight attendants' uniforms used to raise eyebrows in the 1970s "Fly Me" era of aviation, but these days it's the passengers who are under scrutiny for their attire.
US carriers hiking the price of flying again
NEW YORK - The sluggish economy hasn't stopped airlines from hiking the price of flying ... again.
Carriers charge passengers excessive fees
Airlines are still charging travelers excessive fees for booking flights with their debit cards, despite a ruling by the OFT that they should be banned.
Initial Public Offering Gets off the Ground
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
(eTN) - Regulatory authorities in Tanzania have finally bowed to increasing pressure to allow Precision Air, a privately-owned airline of Tanzania and partner of Kenya Airways, to go ahead with ...
Intense Mediations
CHICAGO, Illinois – The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) and United Continental Holdings, Inc.
Most efficient way to get passengers on board found?
Airlines have raced to find the fastest way to board a plane for years, and with good reason. Less time spent on boarding can translate into cash.
Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas 2011
SEATTLE, Wash.
New list of the world's safest carriers
Although rarely featured in the top 10 rankings for best customer service, European and American carriers soundly dominate a new list of the world's safest airlines.
Air Transport Association of America
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S.
British tourists stuck in US
Thousands of British tourists stranded in the US, after being caught by the tropical storm that has battered the eastern seaboard, face further chaos with long delays to home-bound flights.
Evolution of in-flight entertainment
Such is the evolution of in-flight entertainment that travelers can now fulfill their own needs on flights. One-flick-suits-all journeys are relics of the past.
FAA Flight Deck Training Program
Washington - All day, almost every day, air traffic controller Chris Boughn talks to pilots.
Trains Sold Out, Airlines Adding Flights
This year, Indonesian Minister for Transportation Freddy Numberi expects the number of people making the yearly trek to their respective hometowns over the Eid holidays to reach 15.4 million ...
Airlines Reporting Corporation
ARLINGTON, Va.
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Alternative Airports
MILWAUKEE - Offering lower airfares, affordable parking and overall convenience, "alternative" airports score sky-high approval among air travelers who've used them.
