Airlines

Etihad and Poste Italiane prepare partnership

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad and Italy’s post office operator Poste Italiane are preparing a partnership after the Gulf airline makes a planned investment in Italy’s troubled flag-carrier Alitalia, a person close to the matter said on Wednesday. Etihad is due to sign a deal by the end of this week to take a 49 percent stake ... <a title="Etihad and Poste Italiane prepare partnership" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/etihad-and-poste-italiane-prepare-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad and Poste Italiane prepare partnership">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 6, 2014 · 2 min read

Wizz Air doubles capacity at Riga base

One new aircraft, three new routes and more flights on popular routes. Wizz Air today announced further expansion in Riga. The airline will deploy a second Airbus A320 aircraft at Riga Airport from 22 April 2015 adding 3 new services: Hamburg Lübeck, Stavanger and Liverpool will be operated twice weekly, each. The airline has also ... <a title="Wizz Air doubles capacity at Riga base" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-doubles-capacity-at-riga-base/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air doubles capacity at Riga base">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 6, 2014 · 2 min read

Emirates touches down in Chicago

Emirates has commenced a daily nonstop passenger service to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Onboard the inaugural flight was a joint VIP delegation from the U.S. and Dubai as well as international media. The inaugural flight carried passengers from more than 20 different countries to Chicago, demonstrating just how Emirates connects people across the globe. “The ... <a title="Emirates touches down in Chicago" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-touches-down-in-chicago/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates touches down in Chicago">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 6, 2014 · 3 min read

Ethiopian takes delivery of ninth B787

Ethiopian Airlines announced that it has received its ninth 787 Dreamliner, dubbed “Great Wall of China”, on 3 August 2014. Ethiopian, an aircraft technology leader in Africa, was the first outside Japan to receive the ultramodern aircraft back in August 2012 and currently operates the largest 787 fleet in the continent. “For almost seven decades, ... <a title="Ethiopian takes delivery of ninth B787" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-takes-delivery-ninth-b787/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian takes delivery of ninth B787">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 5, 2014 · 1 min read

Azerbaijan Airlines announces Baku-New York

The national carrier of Azerbaijan – “AZAL – Azerbaijan Airlines” announced the start of scheduled flights from Baku to New York commencing the 24th September 2014. Flights to John Kennedy Airport (JFK) of New York City will run weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays with departure from Baku at 06.00 and arriving to the biggest city ... <a title="Azerbaijan Airlines announces Baku-New York" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/azerbaijan-airlines-announces-baku-new-york/" aria-label="Read more about Azerbaijan Airlines announces Baku-New York">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 4, 2014 · 2 min read

American Airlines adjusts winter schedule

American Airlines is making changes to its international winter flying schedule to add new service and better match capacity with customer demand. The moves include adding new service to Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas, Brazil, from American’s hubs at Miami International Airport (MIA) and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). This will mark American’s 10th destination in Brazil, further ... <a title="American Airlines adjusts winter schedule" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-adjusts-winter-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines adjusts winter schedule">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 4, 2014 · 2 min read

flydubai launches flights to Iran

Dubai-based flydubai announced the launch of flights to Tehran and Mashhad, the carrier’s first two destinations in Iran. Flights to Tehran will begin on 11 August and Mashhad on 10 August. flydubai will serve Iran with four flights a week, providing passengers with greater convenience when travelling between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. The ... <a title="flydubai launches flights to Iran" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/flydubai-launches-flights-to-iran/" aria-label="Read more about flydubai launches flights to Iran">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 4, 2014 · 2 min read

KLM enhances accessibility to Curacao

Curaçao Airport Partners and Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) announced their collaboration in securing additional air services from Amsterdam to Curacao as of this coming winter season. Max Smits, General Manager KLM Dutch Caribbean, Greater Antilles & Surinam: “Partnership and the destination of Curacao are crucial in our network and we appreciate the quick and efficient ... <a title="KLM enhances accessibility to Curacao" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-enhances-accessibility-to-curacao/" aria-label="Read more about KLM enhances accessibility to Curacao">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 4, 2014 · 2 min read

Emirates starts daily services to Abuja

Emirates has now connected Abuja, the Nigerian capital, to its worldwide network. Abuja is Emirates 26th destination in Africa and its 144th worldwide. Emirates flight EK785 landed at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on 1st August, marking the start of the airline’s daily service to its second destination in Nigeria. Services to Lagos were launched ... <a title="Emirates starts daily services to Abuja" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-starts-daily-services-to-abuja/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates starts daily services to Abuja">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 3, 2014 · 2 min read

Southwest announces two new services from Dallas

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines today added new flights for Customers’ travel through early March 2015, bringing two additional destinations to the carrier’s complement of Cities with new nonstop service to and from Dallas (Love Field). Flights between the heart of Dallas and both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport ... <a title="Southwest announces two new services from Dallas" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-announces-two-new-services-from-dallas/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest announces two new services from Dallas">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 3, 2014 · 2 min read