Passenger numbers at UK airports saw the sharpest drop since the Second World War last year, according to the latest figures from the Civil Aviation Authority. UK airports handled 218 million passengers during the 2009 calendar year, down from 235 million the previous year.
British Airways is expected to outline which flights will be cancelled, following a decision by the Unite union to strike later this month. Services from London City Airport and long-haul services from BA’s other London bases are expected to depart, while UK and European departures are likely to be hard hit.
Emirates Airline has announced it will hire up to 2,000 new crew members during 2010, as the United Arab Emirates’ flag-carrier continues to expand. Updating the industry on its progress at ITB Berlin, the airline also confirmed it had increased the number of aircraft in its fleet to 145 over the past year, while adding Durban and Luanda to its list of destination.
JetBlue to waive change fees and fare differences
JetBlue Airways Corporation will waive change fees and fare differences to allow customers booked to travel to, from or through New York metro airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Newburgh or White Plains) on Saturday, Mar. 13
Jet Airways announces new international flight
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will introduce daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Dammam, its third daily service from India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, effective March 28, 2010.
UK’s Number One Domestic Airline Adds seats at London Gatwick, Southampton, Jersey, Aberdeen and Dusseldorf to keep Britain on the Move.
American Airlines becomes official sponsor of the USA pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010
American Airlines announced today that it will be an official sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China.
Alaska Airlines inaugurates Hawaii service from San Jose
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate thrice-weekly service between San Jose, Calif., and Kahului, Maui, and four-times-weekly service between San Jose and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii starting March 12, 2010.
American Airlines and GOL enhance frequent flyer relationship
American Airlines AAdvantage® members now have the ability to redeem AAdvantage miles for flights on GOL, one of South America’s largest airlines.
March global airline capacity exceeds 2008 levels reports OAG
Global airline capacity for March 2010 shows positive growth, when compared to the same month in both 2009 and 2008, reports OAG, the global leader in aviation intelligence, in its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline seats and flights.
British Airways announces tie-up with Meridiana and adds Florence route to network
British Airways and Meridiana-Eurofly have announced a new codesharing agreement on Meridiana’s services between London Gatwick and Florence.
Swiss International Air Lines has recorded a sharp fall in profits over the last year, as a “difficult economic environment” continues to impact upon the airline. While the flag-carrier reported an operating profit of CHF146 million for 2009, this is down from CHF472 million the previous year.
For the second time in just three months, Flybe is pleased to announce it has increased frequency on the Birmingham and Edinburgh route with seats available now for booking at www.flybe.com.
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Cabin crew at British Airways have confirmed they are to strike later this month, as…
Emirates Airline has announced it will hire up to 2,000 new crew members during 2010,…
A rare chink of sunshine in the otherwise gloomy skies over the global aviation industry…