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Garuda in Etihad code share

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

Indonesia's Garuda Indonesia has inked a code share agreement with UAE-based Etihad Airways. The deal is part of Garuda Indonesia's 'Quantum Leap' strategy, which aims to boost the airline's competitiveness.

Gatwick in second runway push

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

In the UK, London Gatwick airport is to push for a second runway, saying it is "affordable and practical" and will allow it to compete with its bigger London rival, Heathrow, where any runway expansion has been ruled out - for now.

Agent groups turn on IATA

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

What use is a travel agent if it cannot quickly and easily compare airfares for its business or leisure travellers?

Qantas to spend A$30m on Brisbane base expansion

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

Australia's Qantas will spend A$30 million expanding its heavy maintenance base in Brisbane.

Australia signing Cape Town Convention

: Latest News; Thursday, 18 October 2012

Don’t look to a sharp reduction in airline fares or air cargo rates, but the Australian Government’s decision to sign the international treaty generally known as the Cape Town Convention could help reduce the need for increased charges.

Qatar boosts network ahead of airport move

: Latest News; Thursday, 18 October 2012

Doha-based Qatar Airways Cargo will add a second A300-600 freighter service to Sharjah from 29 October and has also added flights to Abu Dhabi.

AMR posts operating profit

: Latest News; Thursday, 18 October 2012

US carrier American Airlines' parent AMR lost US$238 million in Q3 due to employee severance payouts and other costs related to its bankruptcy.

Drug smuggler given 'three life sentences plus'

: Latest News; Thursday, 18 October 2012

A drug-smuggling baggage handler is to spend the rest of his life in prison after a US judge gave him three life sentences and an extra 35 years for endangering the lives of American Airlines' passengers.