Australia's Virgin Blue Holdings and USA-based Delta Air Lines say they will operate up to 21 flights a week between Australia and the US as part of their proposed transPacific alliance - if market conditions allow.
Lufthansa subsidiary British Midland International (BMI) has launched a mobile website.
Mexican airline Aeromexico has raised close to US$332 million from its initial public offering (IPO), with the initial share sale two times oversubscribed. The 15 per cent-plus IPO was part of a US$1.3 billion, two-year capitalisation plan.
The UK government decision not to increase Britain’s Air Passenger Duty (APD) has been applauded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Japanese authorities say the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be a problem for another six to nine months.
UK carrier British Airways (BA) and Royal Jordanian of Jordan have inked a code share agreement effective April 19, meaning passengers now can buy a British Airways ticket between Heathrow and Amman on flights operated by Royal Jordanian.
US planemaker Boeing says Fijian airline Air Pacific has cancelled orders for eight 787s, worth US$1.5 billion, taking the total number of B787 cancellations to 140.
UK carrier British Airways' long-running dispute with its cabin crew is closer - if not close - to resolution with strike talks on hold for 28 days despite members of the Unite union recently voting to stage fresh walkouts.
Australia's Qantas will resume most direct flights between Australia and Tokyo from 19th April 2011. Perth flights will not be included until May 10.
The Lufthansa subsidiary British Midland International on April 1 joined Atlantic Plus-Plus, the German flag carrier's joint venture that includes United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Air Canada.
The UK's London Heathrow Airport may use geothermal energy next winter to stop parked planes getting stuck in ice.
The UK government says it will not relax its ban on carrying liquids in airline hand luggage after warnings from airlines that the move would trigger chaos at airports.
Canada's Air Canada reportedly has informed its unions that it wants to launch a 10-plane leisure carrier to compete with Air Transat, Sunwing-Signature and others. Destinations could include Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean and possibly some major US cities.
Australia's Virgin Blue Holdings and USA-based Delta Air Lines say they will operate up to 21 flights a week between Australia and the US as part of their proposed transPacific alliance - if market conditions allow.
Lufthansa subsidiary British Midland International (BMI) has launched a mobile website.
Mexican airline Aeromexico has raised close to US$332 million from its initial public offering (IPO), with the initial share sale two times oversubscribed. The 15 per cent-plus IPO was part of a US$1.3 billion, two-year capitalisation plan.
The UK government decision not to increase Britain’s Air Passenger Duty (APD) has been applauded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Japanese authorities say the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be a problem for another six to nine months.
UK carrier British Airways (BA) and Royal Jordanian of Jordan have inked a code share agreement effective April 19, meaning passengers now can buy a British Airways ticket between Heathrow and Amman on flights operated by Royal Jordanian.
US planemaker Boeing says Fijian airline Air Pacific has cancelled orders for eight 787s, worth US$1.5 billion, taking the total number of B787 cancellations to 140.
UK carrier British Airways' long-running dispute with its cabin crew is closer - if not close - to resolution with strike talks on hold for 28 days despite members of the Unite union recently voting to stage fresh walkouts.
Australia's Qantas will resume most direct flights between Australia and Tokyo from 19th April 2011. Perth flights will not be included until May 10.
The Lufthansa subsidiary British Midland International on April 1 joined Atlantic Plus-Plus, the German flag carrier's joint venture that includes United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Air Canada.
The UK's London Heathrow Airport may use geothermal energy next winter to stop parked planes getting stuck in ice.
The UK government says it will not relax its ban on carrying liquids in airline hand luggage after warnings from airlines that the move would trigger chaos at airports.
Canada's Air Canada reportedly has informed its unions that it wants to launch a 10-plane leisure carrier to compete with Air Transat, Sunwing-Signature and others. Destinations could include Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean and possibly some major US cities.
