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BA moves to T3 and T5

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 November 2009

UK carrier British Airways has moved out of Terminal 4 at London’s Heathrow and consolidated its operations at Terminal 5 and for its oneworld alliance partners, at Terminal 3.

Bmi inks Continental deal

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 November 2009

Lufthansa’s UK subsidiary Bmi has inked a transatlantic code-share agreement with Continental Airlines.

Ground-breaking ceremony at McCarran

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 November 2009

On November 9, there will be a ground breaking ceremony for the USA’s new Las Vegas McCarran International Airport US$29 million cargo centre.

Sydney airport wants more buses, cheaper trains

: Latest News; Wednesday, 04 November 2009

Australia’s Sydney Airport Authority has called on the state government to improve public bus access and also is lobbying for a reduction in the rail fare between the city and airport. The authority says only one bus service stops at all three passenger terminals, a poor figure when compared to overseas airports.

Ryanair to make a loss?

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Irish budget carrier Ryanair's fares will be cut by about 20 per cent over the next six months and as a result, the airline expects to make a loss during the period.

Government changes air cargo security rules

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 November 2009

The Australian government says it wants to make air cargo consignors more accountable for security purposes and that airfreight screening should take place – where possible – earlier in the supply chain.

Taiwanese carriers post lower losses

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Airways have posted net losses for the January-September period, with China Airlines’ net loss NT$4.99 billion (US$153.2 million), down from NT$12.41 billion a year earlier on revenues down 27 per cent at NT$70.63 billion (from NT$97.16 billion a year earlier).

Taiwan seeking transit cargo rights

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Taiwanese trade officials say they hope upcoming talks with their Chinese counterparts will lead to cross-strait flights allowed to carry transit cargo. It is estimated the country’s delivery volumes could increase by 300 per cent if rights are granted.

Kent International sees opportunity

: Latest News; Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Manston airport near Ramsgate, Kent, UK has been renamed Kent International Airport and is hoping to boost its status by piggybacking on a new high-speed rail line linking Ramsgate to St Pancras railway station in central London.