Japan’s ANA expects to return to profitability this quarter
Japan’s ANA Holdings expects to return to profitability this quarter as demand for air travel recovers, its president, Koji Shibata, said on Thursday. The company is on track to meet…
United, U.S. FAA spar over blame for summer air travel problems
The U.S. aviation system is expected to “remain challenged this summer and beyond” and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs more air traffic control staff, a senior United Airlines executive…
What rights do you have if your flight is delayed or cancelled?
Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring passenger numbers have created a perfect storm for the travel industry. Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring demand for holidays after lockdown have created…
Brussels Airlines to cancel around 700 flights over summer holiday
The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, is cancelling close to 700 flights over the summer holiday period, around 6% of those scheduled, to reduce workload and avoid strikes, the…
Up to eight jets could be leased by Jet Airways before December
The Press Trust of India (PTI), citing industry sources, said that the New Delhi-based airline Jet Airways is in discussions with aircraft makers and lessors about the potential to expand…
Air France negotiating more job cuts -Le Figaro
Air France is negotiating further job cuts with trade unions, Le Figaro reported on Thursday, having already culled thousands of positions through voluntary departures over the past two years. France’s…
IAG converts 14 Airbus options into orders
International Airlines Group said on Thursday it had converted options for 14 A320neo family Airbus jets, announced in 2013, into firm orders for 11 A320neos and three A321neos. The aircraft…
Korean Airlines opts for for Lufthansa’s NetLine
Lufthansa Systems announced Korean Airlines as a new customer of its network planning system NetLine/Plan and schedule management solution NetLine/Sched. Designed to meet the demands for operational integrity and effortless…
Emirates Airline Restarts A380 Flights To Brisbane
Emirates Airline announced that it has started operating again to Brisbane (BNE) in Australia. An Airbus A380 is being used by the airline to provide daily service to BNE from…
Regional Express To Grow With New Travel Agent Deals
Australian regional airline Regional Express announced on Friday, June 24, that it has signed new agreements with major travel agency groups, with the agreements to commence on July 1, 2022.…