Airlines

Icelandair begins flights to Chicago

Today, 16th March, Icelandair began a new year-round service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Flights will be four times weekly from Iceland on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with connections from 6 airports in the UK. Nearly two months prior to today’s inaugural flight, Icelandair announced an increase in capacity to the Windy City. This ... <a title="Icelandair begins flights to Chicago" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/icelandair-begins-flights-chicago-illinois/" aria-label="Read more about Icelandair begins flights to Chicago">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 16, 2016 · 2 min read

New Aer Lingus Regional Shannon Edinburgh route takes off

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, today launched the first flight on its new route from Shannon to Edinburgh. The new route will operate six times weekly. It will result in an additional 35,000 seats for Shannon Airport in 2016, rising to 45,000 per annum from 2017. The addition of the new route brings to ... <a title="New Aer Lingus Regional Shannon Edinburgh route takes off" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/new-aer-lingus-regional-shannon-edinburgh-route-takes-off/" aria-label="Read more about New Aer Lingus Regional Shannon Edinburgh route takes off">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Nok Air celebrates 737 delivery

Boeing delivered Nok Air’s 21st Next-Generation 737-800 during a ceremony at the Seattle Delivery Center. The celebration marked the third direct-purchased 737-800 to be delivered to Nok Air. “We are pleased to welcome another new 737-800 to our growing all-Boeing fleet,” said Patee Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air. “The 737 provides us with the efficiency and ... <a title="Nok Air celebrates 737 delivery" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/nok-air-celebrates-737-delivery/" aria-label="Read more about Nok Air celebrates 737 delivery">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Southwest Airlines announces new Vice President Operational Strategies and Performance

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines has promoted Justin Jones to Vice President Operational Strategies and Performance. In this newly created role, Jones will work alongside a dynamic Team responsible for the operational performance and strategic planning of companywide initiatives that align and support the daily operation of the airline. Jones previously served ... <a title="Southwest Airlines announces new Vice President Operational Strategies and Performance" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-airlines-announces-new-vice-president-operational-strategies-performance/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest Airlines announces new Vice President Operational Strategies and Performance">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Air Transat announces flights to Dublin and Lisbon

Transat has announce that, beginning this summer, two new destinations in Europe — Dublin as of May 23 and Lisbon as of June 20 — will be available from Calgary with a connection in Toronto. Thanks to the addition of this new flight between the two Canadian cities, Transat meets the expectations of travellers, whose wish list of ... <a title="Air Transat announces flights to Dublin and Lisbon" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/transat-announces-flights-dublin-lisbon/" aria-label="Read more about Air Transat announces flights to Dublin and Lisbon">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Majority share takeover of Adria Airways completed

4K Invest, a Luxembourg based investment fund, has completed the majority takeover of Adria Airways. On March 15, 2016, 4K Invest, through its subsidiary company AA International Aviation Holding GmbH, has acquired 96% of the shares of Adria Airways, an international airline with headquarters in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Adria Airways is member of Star Alliance, the ... <a title="Majority share takeover of Adria Airways completed" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/majority-share-takeover-adria-airways-completed/" aria-label="Read more about Majority share takeover of Adria Airways completed">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Porter Airlines adds flights to Stephenville

Porter Airlines is returning to Stephenville, N.L., for a third consecutive summer season. Non-stop service will operate twice-weekly between Halifax, beginning June 22, through September 4, 2016. “We recognize the value that Stephenville places on direct air service,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines. “These flights are an important connection for the community ... <a title="Porter Airlines adds flights to Stephenville" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/porter-airlines-adds-flights-stephenville/" aria-label="Read more about Porter Airlines adds flights to Stephenville">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 1 min read

Royal Jordanian posts JD21 million net profit in 2015

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments In a meeting held on March 13, 2016, Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors, presided by Chairman Suleiman Hafez, endorsed the company’s audited financial results. The figures show that Royal Jordanian registered a net profit before tax of JD21 million in 2015, while in 2014 it had registered JD49.5 million ... <a title="Royal Jordanian posts JD21 million net profit in 2015" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/royal-jordanian-posts-jd21-million-net-profit-2015/" aria-label="Read more about Royal Jordanian posts JD21 million net profit in 2015">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 4 min read

Ryanair opens Vilnius base

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced it will open a new base at Vilnius Airport, as Ryanair grows Vilnius traffic by 16%. In addition, Ryanair launched its Lithuanian winter 2016 schedule with 2 new routes to Berlin and Malta and 3 new winter services to Birmingham, London Luton and London Stansted (23 ... <a title="Ryanair opens Vilnius base" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-opens-new-vilnius-base/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair opens Vilnius base">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 1 min read

Ukraine International Airlines increases flight frequency from Kiev to Italy

In summer 2016,  increases flight frequency from Kiev to Rome and Milan up to 11 and 7 weekly services respectively. The carrier will launch new triple weekly scheduled service to Venice, and will offer travelers from Western Ukraine an opportunity to take advantage of weekly flights from Lvov to Rome, as well as double weekly ... <a title="Ukraine International Airlines increases flight frequency from Kiev to Italy" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ukraine-international-airlines-increases-flight-frequency-kiev-rome-milan/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine International Airlines increases flight frequency from Kiev to Italy">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 1 min read