Airlines

Finnair cancels 16 domestic flights due to the demonstration by Finnish unions this Friday

Due to the nation-wide demonstration by Finnish labour unions on Friday, Finnair will cancel 16 domestic flights. Finnair intends to fly all its other flights, but considerable delays on flights can be expected on Friday, due to the limited operational capability of the airport. Finnair has over 350 flights on Friday September 18, and 15 of these ... <a title="Finnair cancels 16 domestic flights due to the demonstration by Finnish unions this Friday" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-cancels-16-domestic-flights-due-to-the-demonstration-by-finnish-unions-this-friday/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair cancels 16 domestic flights due to the demonstration by Finnish unions this Friday">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 1 min read

Qantas adds flights from Hobart

Qantas today announced it will add more services between Hobart and east coast cities next year, with flights conveniently timed to connect to Qantas international routes. From 8 March 2016, QantasLink will operate a total of 46 return services per week from Hobart to Sydney and Melbourne, up from 35 services currently. QantasLink CEO John ... <a title="Qantas adds flights from Hobart" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/qantas-adds-flights-from-hobart/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas adds flights from Hobart">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 2 min read

TAM Airlines reveals their first A350 XWB

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The first A350 XWB for TAM Airlines rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, revealing the aircraft in its signature red, white and blue livery. The aircraft will continue through the next stages of production, including the installation of engines, completion of cabin furnishing and cockpit fitting, ... <a title="TAM Airlines reveals their first A350 XWB" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/tam-airlines-reveals-their-first-a350-xwb/" aria-label="Read more about TAM Airlines reveals their first A350 XWB">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 1 min read

Alaska Airlines begins nonstop service from Seattle to New York

Alaska Airlines inaugurates new service from Seattle to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport tonight. “Our new non-stop service to JFK from Seattle provides our Pacific Northwest customers another travel option to the Big Apple,” said John Kirby, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of capacity planning. “JFK is the country’s busiest international gateway, and ... <a title="Alaska Airlines begins nonstop service from Seattle to New York" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-begins-nonstop-service-from-seattle-to-new-york/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines begins nonstop service from Seattle to New York">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 1 min read

Beluga XL programme achieves design freeze

The new Beluga programme, christened Beluga XL, has successfully passed the latest maturity gate milestone, marking the end of the ‘concept phase’ or design freeze ‘at aircraft level’ which is a key step in any development programme. The maturity gate review demonstrated that the Beluga XL programme is robust and mature enough to move to ... <a title="Beluga XL programme achieves design freeze" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/beluga-xl-programme-achieves-design-freeze/" aria-label="Read more about Beluga XL programme achieves design freeze">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 2 min read

Czech Airlines to relaunch its Prague to Yerevan service

Czech Airlines is planning to relaunch its Prague to Yerevan service, effective 13 December 2015. For the time being, the route will be operated strictly seasonally, for a limited period of time covering the traditional Christmas and New Year’s festivities.  Czech Airlines plans to operate two return frequencies a week on the Prague – Yerevan ... <a title="Czech Airlines to relaunch its Prague to Yerevan service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/czech-airlines-to-relaunch-its-prague-to-yerevan-service/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Airlines to relaunch its Prague to Yerevan service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 2 min read

Etihad and key equity partners complete successful platform financing transaction

Etihad Airways, its airport services business and five of its equity partners have today successfully completed an innovative new platform financing transaction, raising $500 million on the international markets. Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia and Jet Airways have together taken a new step forward in their strategic business development ... <a title="Etihad and key equity partners complete successful platform financing transaction" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-and-key-equity-partners-complete-successful-platform-financing-transaction/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad and key equity partners complete successful platform financing transaction">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 15, 2015 · 2 min read

Delta and American discontinue interline agreement

Delta and American Airlines (including US Airways) will no longer have an interline ticketing and baggage agreement beginning Sept. 15. The agreement provided, among other things, the ability for carriers to rebook their own customers on other airlines during irregular operations (IROPs). The cancellation of the interline agreement with American also means that travel booked ... <a title="Delta and American discontinue interline agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-and-american-discontinue-interline-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Delta and American discontinue interline agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 14, 2015 · 2 min read

Fiji Airways to start fourth Hong Kong service

Fiji Airways will add a Sunday service to Hong Kong, increasing its frequency to the Asian hub to four flights a week. The fourth Hong Kong flight will begin on 25th October, and is a permanent fixture on the Fiji Airways schedule. David Bowden, Fiji Airways’ Acting CEO commented: “This increase in frequency further strengthens our ... <a title="Fiji Airways to start fourth Hong Kong service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/fiji-airways-to-start-fourth-honk-kong-service/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji Airways to start fourth Hong Kong service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 14, 2015 · 1 min read

Kuwait Airways receives third Airbus 330

In continuation of its fleet development program, Kuwait Airways received the new Airbus A330 aircraft on 13thAugust 2015, belonging to the third from the five leased aircraft of the same type.  Kuwait Airways officials headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Abdullah Al-Sharhan, Department Directors and various senior representatives were present to receive the Airbus ... <a title="Kuwait Airways receives third Airbus 330" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/kuwait-airways-receives-third-airbus-330/" aria-label="Read more about Kuwait Airways receives third Airbus 330">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 14, 2015 · 1 min read