Airlines

IAG seeks to expand British Airways fleet as profit jumps

British Airways owner IAG SA said it’s making progress in talks to add more wide-body jets at the U.K. carrier in order to tap surging demand after profit across the group jumped 68 percent in 2015. Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said Friday that he’s in detailed discussions with potential suppliers of used Boeing 777-300ER ... <a title="IAG seeks to expand British Airways fleet as profit jumps" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/iag-seeks-to-expand-british-airways-fleet-as-profit-jumps/" aria-label="Read more about IAG seeks to expand British Airways fleet as profit jumps">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 27, 2016 · 3 min read

Bangkok Airways announces its Operating Results of 2015, profit up by 379.4%

Bangkok Airways announced its operating results for the year of 2015 which has the total revenue amounting to 24,902.9 million baht, increasing from the previous year by 12.6 percent. Net profit was reported at 1,849.1 million baht; up by 379.4 percent from the previous year. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL commented that: ... <a title="Bangkok Airways announces its Operating Results of 2015, profit up by 379.4%" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/bangkok-airways-announces-its-operating-results-of-2015-profit-up-by-379-4/" aria-label="Read more about Bangkok Airways announces its Operating Results of 2015, profit up by 379.4%">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 1 min read

flybe announces new route to Lyon from Manchester

Flybe has announced a brand new year-round service between Manchester and Lyon with daily flights starting on 1st August. Taking just 1hr 45 minute flight time, customers from Manchester will have direct links for the first time to this historic city that is renowned as a World Heritage Site and thriving cultural centre. Lyon is ... <a title="flybe announces new route to Lyon from Manchester" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-announces-new-route-to-lyon-from-manchester/" aria-label="Read more about flybe announces new route to Lyon from Manchester">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 1 min read

flybe confirms new international route from Dundee to Amsterdam

Flybe has today (25th February 2016) confirmed details of a new year round service between Dundee and Amsterdam Schiphol Airports that will operate six times a week as part of its 2016 Summer schedule, with travel effective from 23rd May, 2016. This is the third route Flybe has announced under the UK Government’s Regional Air ... <a title="flybe confirms new international route from Dundee to Amsterdam" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-confirms-new-international-route-from-dundee-to-amsterdam/" aria-label="Read more about flybe confirms new international route from Dundee to Amsterdam">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 3 min read

Republic Airways and subsidiaries file for Chapter 11 reorganization

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Republic Airways announced today that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The petitions were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Republic’s board of directors unanimously determined that ... <a title="Republic Airways and subsidiaries file for Chapter 11 reorganization" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/republic-airways-and-subsidiaries-file-for-chapter-11-reorganization/" aria-label="Read more about Republic Airways and subsidiaries file for Chapter 11 reorganization">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 3 min read

Rex commences services in Western Australia

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Regional Express (Rex), will commence services in Western Australia (WA) for the first time on 28 February 2016. This follows the WA Government’s announcement on 9 December 2015 of Rex as the operator of two routes in its review of regulated Regular Public Transport (RPT) air services in the ... <a title="Rex commences services in Western Australia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/rex-commences-services-in-western-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Rex commences services in Western Australia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 3 min read

TAP doubles service to Morocco

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Flights to and from Tangier, as well as Casablanca and Marrakesh, set to increase substantially. TAP announced that, from June, it will be expanding its operations between Lisbon and Tangier, Morocco from three flights a week to daily flights. New ATR72 aircraft will be used on the route, as ... <a title="TAP doubles service to Morocco" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/tap-doubles-service-to-morocco/" aria-label="Read more about TAP doubles service to Morocco">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 2 min read

Turkish Airlines expands American network with new services to Bogota and Panama

Turkish Airlines’ Americas expansion continues with the launch of new services to Bogota and Panama in May 2016. With the addition of these two new destinations, Turkish Airlines will reach the number of 14 in terms of American destinations, which will increase to 15 with the launch of Atlanta right after.  The new Istanbul – ... <a title="Turkish Airlines expands American network with new services to Bogota and Panama" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/turkish-airlines-expands-american-network-with-new-services-to-bogota-and-panama/" aria-label="Read more about Turkish Airlines expands American network with new services to Bogota and Panama">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Korean Air

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement and a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Guests travelling on both Jet Airways and Korean Air will be able to connect from multiple points in India to Seoul over various gateway points in Asia. ... <a title="Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Korean Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-korean-air/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Korean Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 1 min read

JetBlue continues expansion in Latin America with launch of flights to Ecuador

JetBlue today announced the start of service to its newest destination Quito, Ecuador. It is the only airline to operate daily flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Ecuador becomes the 22nd country served by JetBlue, which operates nearly a third of its capacity in the Caribbean and ... <a title="JetBlue continues expansion in Latin America with launch of flights to Ecuador" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-continues-expansion-in-latin-america-with-launch-of-flights-to-ecuador/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue continues expansion in Latin America with launch of flights to Ecuador">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 2 min read