Airlines

Ryanair’s half-year profits rise 37% to €1.08bn

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced H1 profits (pre-exceptions) rose 37% to €1,088m. Traffic grew 13% to 58m as load factor jumped 4% points to 93%.  Average fares rose 2% as unit costs fell 6% (ex-fuel they were flat). Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, said: “We are pleased to report this strong set ... <a title="Ryanair’s half-year profits rise 37% to €1.08bn" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-s-half-year-profits-rise-37-to-1-08bn/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair’s half-year profits rise 37% to €1.08bn">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 2, 2015 · 4 min read

Etihad expands Saudi Arabian network through new five weekly services with Flynas

Etihad Airways is expanding its Saudi Arabian network through a new five-times-per-week service between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi operated by its codeshare partner flynas. Commencing on 16 December 2015, the new flynas service will complement Etihad Airways’ existing 13 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, to provide guests with 18 weekly flights and greater ... <a title="Etihad expands Saudi Arabian network through new five weekly services with Flynas" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-expands-saudi-arabian-network-through-new-five-weekly-services-with-flynas/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad expands Saudi Arabian network through new five weekly services with Flynas">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 1, 2015 · 3 min read

Skydive Dubai purchases a Twin Otter Series 400

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Skydive Dubai, a commercial skydiving operation based in Dubai, UAE, has purchased a Twin Otter Series 400 from the aircraft manufacturer, Viking Air. The Series 400 Twin Otter aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Dubai prior to the start of the World Air Games being hosted by Skydive Dubai ... <a title="Skydive Dubai purchases a Twin Otter Series 400" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/skydive-dubai-purchases-a-twin-otter-series-400/" aria-label="Read more about Skydive Dubai purchases a Twin Otter Series 400">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 1, 2015 · 2 min read

KLM and Air Malta inaugurate code-share agreement

KLM and Air Malta have inaugurated their code-share agreement. The code-share, which started this summer, saw KLM placing its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Air Malta between Malta and Amsterdam. This agreement has enabled KLM to offer its customers daily services between Amsterdam and Malta. Air Malta’s flights to/from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport connect ... <a title="KLM and Air Malta inaugurate code-share agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-and-air-malta-inaugurate-code-share-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about KLM and Air Malta inaugurate code-share agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Malaysia Airlines commences partnership with Universal Charter Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Universal Charter Sdn Bhd to provide scheduled air charter services between Kota Kinabalu to sectors in China beyond the airline’s network. Commencing from 15 December 2015 until 31 March 2016, the agreement will see 180 charter flights being operated from Tianjin, ... <a title="Malaysia Airlines commences partnership with Universal Charter Malaysia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/malaysia-airlines-commences-partnership-with-universal-charter-malaysia/" aria-label="Read more about Malaysia Airlines commences partnership with Universal Charter Malaysia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 1 min read

Transavia expands its capacity to Greece and the Canary Islands

In the summer season of 2016, Transavia is expanding its capacity considerably to Greece and the Canary Islands. Twenty destinations will get 250,000 additional seats. Furthermore, we are increasing the frequency and scheduling more flights and flying days. With this, Transavia wants to meet the demand in the market for more choice and flexibility for ... <a title="Transavia expands its capacity to Greece and the Canary Islands" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/transavia-expands-its-capacity-to-greece-and-the-canary-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Transavia expands its capacity to Greece and the Canary Islands">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Ukraine International Airlines to operate daily flights connecting Odessa with Tel Aviv

April 22, 2016, Ukraine International Airlines will increase the frequency of non-stop scheduled Odessa – Tel Aviv – Odessa services to up to 7 flights per week. The Ukraine International Airlines PS787/788 daily flights will be operated on modern Boeing 737 aircraft with two cabin classes, Business Class and Economy Class. “In summer 2014 and ... <a title="Ukraine International Airlines to operate daily flights connecting Odessa with Tel Aviv" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ukraine-international-airlines-to-operate-daily-flights-connecting-odessa-with-tel-aviv/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine International Airlines to operate daily flights connecting Odessa with Tel Aviv">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 1 min read

Wizz Air resumes flights to Baku

Wizz Air announced that it will resume its Budapest-Baku service starting from 27 March 2016. The route was first operated in 2013, but then the airline suspended the service between the capitals of Hungary and Azerbaijan after slightly more than one year of operations. Following a new contract, the service will now be resumed with ... <a title="Wizz Air resumes flights to Baku" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-resumes-flights-to-baku/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air resumes flights to Baku">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 1 min read

Flybe announces new route to Rotterdam from Birmingham

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced a brand new, year round multi-frequency service to Rotterdam The Hague Airport from its Birmingham hub. The new route will operate twice daily during the week and once a day on Saturdays and Sundays. In particular, the new route will also provide convenient connections for passengers travelling via ... <a title="Flybe announces new route to Rotterdam from Birmingham" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-announces-new-route-to-rotterdam-from-birmingham/" aria-label="Read more about Flybe announces new route to Rotterdam from Birmingham">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Arik Air increases frequency on Lagos to Douala route

Arik Air has increased frequency on the Lagos to Douala via Cotonou route from four to six weekly flights. The new schedule which took effect on October 11, 2015 is aimed at further enhancing connectivity in the West Coast. The flights from Lagos to Douala via Cotonou and back will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, ... <a title="Arik Air increases frequency on Lagos to Douala route" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/arik-air-increases-frequency-on-lagos-to-douala-route/" aria-label="Read more about Arik Air increases frequency on Lagos to Douala route">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 29, 2015 · 1 min read