Airline Industry Information articles from December 1999

Airline Industry Information archives from December 1999

Friends of the Earth make noisy protest at Birmingham International Airport capacity decision.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Environmental group Friends of the Earth and residents living in areas surrounding Birmingham International Airport, UK held a noisy protest outside the home of the airport's...

Belgian government to make decision on Sabena stake.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Belgium government has said that it hopes to make a decision about the status of its 50.5% stake in the national carrier Sabena by the end of 1999 and indicated that it...

Decision on TAESA's future expected soon.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A decision about the future of Mexico City carrier TAESA, which is currently suspended from operations, is expected to be made by 3 December according to El Financiero.

Quito airport reopens after volcano ash removed.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The airport in Quito, Ecuador reopened on 29 November after airport workers finished removing ash from the recently erupted Guagua Pichincha volcano, which resulted in the...

Ban to be placed on 'unreported' Australian Y2K aviation operations.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airports, airfields, air operators and air industry maintenance contractors in Australia who have not filed information about their Y2K preparedness by 13 December will be...

American Trans Air launches fare sale.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Trans Air (ATA) has launched a fare sale for travel between 1 December 1999 and 31 January 2001. Tickets are priced from USD49 for one-way off-peak flights and...

US-based startup airline company files for bankruptcy protection.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AccessAir, a carrier that started up only 11 months ago in the US Midwest, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors. The request was filed on 27...

Head of Italy's aviation body to fly over Y2K date change period.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The head of Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC has announced that he will be flying with his wife in his light aircraft from Bologna to the Po Valley during the New Year...

Engine failure forces TU-145 into emergency landing at Vladivostok Airport.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 30 November a TU-145 aircraft carrying 154 passengers was forced to execute an emergency landing after one of its engines failed. The pilot was forced to fly the...

Delta Air Lines and Delta Express offer discounts to all US destinations.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines and Delta Express have launched new discounts on fares to all US destinations with an advance purchase requirement of three days or more. The carriers are...

Ayres Rock airport in Australia to receive radio communication service.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The airport at Ayres Rock in outback Australia is to receive a radio communication service that will provide pilots with information about air traffic movement during busy...

AirTran has reintroduces Grade 'A' fare sale.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran has reintroduced its Grade 'A' fare sale for travel commencing 7 December 1999 through 16 February 2000. Tickets require seven days advance purchase by 5 December...

Japanese Transport Ministry apologises to Narita runway opponent.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A resident opposing the construction of a second runway at Japan's Narita airport has received a letter of apology from the Transport Ministry. The letter formally...

Queensland Tourism Minister in talks with British leisure carrier.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD It has been revealed that the Queensland state government's Tourism Minister held talks in October with a British airline hoping to become Australia's third airline. ...

FAA to commence special audit of Boeing Company following recent quality issues.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A recent spate of quality problems with aircraft parts has prompted the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to commence a special audit of US aircraft manufacturer Boeing...

Virgin will not receive incentives to base its Australian operations in New South Wales.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The premier of New South Wales has indicated that the state government will not be offering Richard Branson any incentives to base his recently proposed low-cost carrier in...

United Airlines and Continental Airlines retract support for 3% leisure fare increase.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines and Continental Airlines have both retracted their support for a 3% increase in business and leisure fares that was initiated by American Airlines in the week...

ValuJet defence attorneys ask for acquittal.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Defence attorneys in the ValuJet case have asked the presiding judge to order that their clients be acquitted of all charges since prosecutors had failed to prove the men...

Mexican government issues new regulations on aircraft noise limits.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Mexican government's Secretariat of Communications and Transport has issued regulations stipulating new maximum noise output limits from aircraft. The new standards...

Inter-Canadian Inc to suspend services until 2 January.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Inter-Canadian Inc, a regional carrier affiliated with Canadian Airlines, has indicated that it will not be resuming services until at least 2 December after it unexpectedly...

Northwest Airlines to investigate case of flight delay caused by pilot unhappy with meal.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines is to investigate reports from passengers that one of its pilots delayed a flight by up to 90 minutes because he was unhappy with the meal provided by the...

Staples to open store at Logan International Airport.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Staples Inc, a store carrying business-related supplies such as paper and general office supplies, has been given approval to open a store in Logan International Airport,...

United Airlines purchases FleetAnywhere from Peregrine Systems.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines had purchased Peregrine Systems Inc's FleetAnywhere software system for implementation in 39 locations globally.

Air Canada confirms Issuer Bid has been satisfied.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada confirmed on 30 November that the conditions of the Issuer Bid for the proposed buyback of 36.4% of its common shares and Class A non-voting shares for CAD16.00 per...

El Al board to discuss Airbus aircraft purchase.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The board of directors of El Al Israel Airlines is to meet on 6 December to decide whether or not it will purchase aircraft from Airbus Industrie as previously proposed.

Delta Air Lines pilots ratify pay deal.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 29 November Delta Air Lines' members of the Air Line Pilots Association ratified a labour contract regarding the use of the Boeing 777-200 aircraft that makes them the...

Continental Airlines to ground some aircraft to reduce overcapacity.(Brief Article)
December 1, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has indicated that it will be grounding six McDonnell Douglas DC-10 wide-body jet aircraft in 2000 in order to reduce overcapacity and slow growth.

Royal Air Maroc employees commence strike action.
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Employees of the Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) started strike action on 1 December that has nearly crippled the country`s tourism sector. The tourist...

British Prime Minister under pressure to 'back or sack' Deputy Prime Minister.
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The British Prime Minister has been urged to `back or sack` Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott over his handling of the transportation portfolio. The Shadow Transport...

Aer Lingus becomes oneworld member.
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aer Lingus has formally become a member of the oneworld global airline alliance headed by American Airlines (AA) and British Airways (BA). The Irish carrier was...

Value of frequent flyer miles being recognised in wills and divorce cases.
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frequent flyer miles have apparently become so popular that people are now including them in their wills. Miles earned through airline incentive programmes are also being...

US FAA ups airport security measures and training following reports of regular failures.
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stepped up security measures and training at the nation`s airports after a report revealed that the agency`s investigators had...

Suspicious package causes security alerts at two UK airports.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The discovery of a suspicious package on board a cargo aircraft operated by Channel Express for United Parcel Service caused security alerts at both the East Midlands...

Delayed passengers offered ice skating to kill time at Malpensa Airport.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SEA, the management company for Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy has came up with a novel way of helping passengers to pass the time if their flight is delayed - ice skating!...

US National Mediation Board orders US Airways flight attendants back into negotiations.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US National Mediation Board (NMB) has refused a request from US Airways flight attendants to declare their negotiations with the airline as an impasse and has instead...

Failed attempt by Airservices Australia to break into Australia's aviation industry rumbles on.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD While Virgin Atlantic Airways is planing to become Australia`s third domestic carrier, the fallout from the last failed attempt by an airline to achieve this status still...

Ryanair signs ten-year engine maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Airmotive Ireland.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish discount carrier Ryanair has signed a ten-year engine maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Airmotive Ireland, which is worth USD100m and relates to maintenance of the...

Taiwan agrees to open aviation talks between itself and the Philippines.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan has agreed to open talks about resuming direct air services to the Philippines after the Philippine government sent a letter to Taiwan recognising a 1996 agreement that...

Cebu Pacific commences Dumaguete to Manila services.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific commenced the operation of a new schedule for services between Dumaguete and Manila on 1 December.

Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara delivers parts for the Boeing 757.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indonesia's state-run aircraft manufacturer, Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara, has apparently delivered to the Boeing Company components made for the B757 aircraft under a...

Lockheed Martin completes ATC system for Changbei Airport and Xiaoshan Airport.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Tests of the air traffic control systems for new Changbei Airport in Nanchang and the Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou, China have been completed by Lockheed Martin Corp`s Air...

Airport onstruction approval delays results in loss of foreign investment for Mpumalanga.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delays in approving the construction of an international airport in Mpumalanga have resulted in a loss of foreign investment to the province according to Cobus Tomlinson, the...

Ansett to suspend flights to Taiwan.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ansett Australia has announced that it will be suspending flights to Taiwan from 12 February 2000 because of declining yields.

Vigin to couble London-Shanghai route services.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways is planning to double its services on the London-Shanghai route in 2000 subject to slot availability after the Civil Aviation Authority awarded it two...

US Airways passenger service employees ratify new five year agreement.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new five-year labour contract has been ratified by the passenger service employees of US Airways who were represented by the Communication Workers of America.

Suifen international airport project underway.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Construction work for China's first private international airport located in Suifen, Heilongjiang Province has commenced.

America West Airlines launches online fare sale.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has launched a 5% sale for tickets purchased through its web site for travel between 2 December and 31 January 2000, with tickets to be bought by 5...

Boeing signs MoU with Sony over P@ssport installation.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing Co's Airplane Services has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sony Corp's Trans Com Inc unit to install the P@ssport in-flight entertainment system on six...

Continental Airlines launches new service between Houston and Sao Paulo.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has commenced a new service between Houston and Sao Paulo, Brazil that will operate four times each week using a DC10-30 aircraft.

Northwest Airlines launches online fare sale.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has launched a new Internet-only fare sale, with round-trip fares priced from USD78, USD118 or USD178 depending on the applicable pricing zone. Tickets...

Sabre and 800 Travel Systems team on new interactive online air travel reservation system.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sabre and 800 Travel Systems have formed a new partnership to develop an interactive online air travel reservation system to be called IRIS! The new system will allow...

Rail Europe web site now allows searches for low cost European air fares.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Rail Europe has added a new feature to its web site at http://raileurope.com that will allow visitors to search for low cost airfares to Europe.

Norway releases hijacker and grants her a residence permit.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norway has released from jail a Palestinian woman involved in the highjacking of a Lufthansa aircraft flying to Somalia in 1997 after she served only six months of her 12-year...

Seoul international airport operations contract awarded to Inchon International Airport Corporation.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The DEM14m contract to provide start-up and ongoing operations at a new international airport in Seoul, South Korea to be opened in April 2001 has been awarded by Inchon...

Cathay Pacific Airways to lease Boeing 747-200s from Air Atlanta Icelandic.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cathay Pacific Airways is to lease two Boeing 747-200 aircraft to Air Atlanta Icelandic for a period of two years, effective the end of October.

Biman cancels flights as pilots take stand on overtime.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Bangladeshi national carrier Biman was forced to cancel five flights on 1 December after its pilots refused to fly routes that cut into overtime. Amongst the flights...

The US FAA issues special conditions regarding Boeing Model 767-400ER aircraft.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions that are applicable to the Boeing Model 767-400ER aircraft. The special conditions have been released...

Frontier Airlines takes ownership of Boeing 737-200 Advanced aircraft.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines has completed its 1999 fleet plan with the receipt of its twentieth aircraft, a Boeing 737-200 Advanced aircraft, from Triton Aviation Services Ltd. ...

Air Wisconsin aircraft rolls into ticket terminal at O`Hare International Airport.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aviation officials are investigating the cause of an incident on 1 December in which an Air Wisconsin aircraft rolled forward into the terminal building at O`Hare...

Air fare hike predicted following TAESA suspension.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The suspension of services by Mexican carrier TAESA and the potential revocation of its operating licence could result in a hike in air fares and affect other tourist industry...

Public hearing scheduled for American Airlines' Little Rock accident.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A public hearing relating to the crash of an American Airlines MD-80 aircraft in Little Rock, Arkansas on 1 June will be held between 26-28 January 2000. The hearing will...

China Southern Airlines releases new travel agent commission structure.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new travel agent commission structure has been released by China Southern Airlines. Under the new structure, which is effective for travel commencing 1 January 2000...

Leasing companies confused by Chinese government's new withholding tax.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Chinese government`s issuance of a directive imposing a new 20% withholding tax on aircraft lease payments has caused some confusion in the Chinese aviation industry, with...

Sextant In-Flight Systems wins contract to fit in-seat video systems to United Airlines' aircraft.
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has awarded a contract for the retrofitting of 15 Boeing 777-200 aircraft with d2000 in-seat video systems to Sextant In-Flight Systems.

TBI (US) wins Orlando Sanford Domestic Terminal management contract.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Orlando Sanford International Airport has approved a 30-year management contract with TBI (US) Inc for the Orlando Sanford Domestic Terminal.

Continental Express commences dailt nonstop service from McGhee Tyson Airpor to Newark International Airport.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines` regional subsidiary,Continental Express, has commenced a new, daily, nonstop service from the McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville to Newark International...

EgyptAir chairman would not oppose turning investigation over to FBI.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The chairman of EgyptAir has said that he would not oppose a decision to turn the investigation into the crash of EgyptAir Flight 990 on 31 October over to the US Federal...

AMR Corp to uphold Aerolineas Argentinas contract.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines` parent company, AMR Corp, has confirmed that it will be upholding a contract that it has with Argentinian carrier, Aerolineas Argentinas. AMR Corp has...

Jersey European Airways and European Air Express join Europe by Air programme.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Jersey European Airways and European Air Express have joined the Europe by Air pass programme which offers non-European residents the chance to purchase three air tickets...

Aviation fuel price hikes expected to hit travellers.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Rising jet fuel prices over the last six months are expected to be passed on to travellers by airlines in the form of more expensive airfares. Jet fuel prices have nearly...

Northwest Airlines and Mall of America launch special purchase scheme.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines and Mall of America have launched a new initiative that will allow travellers to purchase special, discounted Mall of America airfares for travel to the...

The EC claims it may have to act unilaterally on noise and gaseous emissions.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Commission released a statement on 1 December indicating that it may have to act unilaterally to set standards for aircraft noise and gaseous emission if...

TWA open new Ambassadors Club at the Luis Muoz Marin International Airport.(Brief Article)
December 3, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 1 December Trans World Airlines opened its newest Ambassadors Club at the Luis Muoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Virgin's Australia plans helps push Qantas into considering low-cost arm.
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The deputy CEO of Australian carrier Qantas, has indicated that without the impetus provided by a potential third entrant into the domestic market, the carrier would never...

Experimental aircraft crashes at Tashkent, Uzbek.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Ilyushin-114 experimental cargo aircraft being test-flown by an aircraft manufacturer based in Tashkent, Uzbek crashed at the Domededovo airport in Moscow, Russia on 5...

Canadian Airlines board suggests acceptance of Air Canada's takeover offer.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 4 December the board of directors of Canadian Airlines issued a statement recommending that shareholders accept a takeover offer from rival airline, Air Canada. The...

American Trans Air launches 'companion fare' sale.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Trans Air (ATA) has launched a new `Two to Go` fare sale for travel between 5 January and 16 February 2000. Companion fares start from USD49 and must be purchased...

Dominican Republic ATC centre's Y2K preperations finalised.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Dominican Republic aviation authority has been able to finalise the country`s preparations for making its air traffic control centre Y2K compliant. Most of the Y2K...

American flight attendants cite lack of Y2K preparation as cause for not flying to Latin America over date change period.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Some American flight attendants have expressed reservations about flying to Latin America around the New Year changeover period, citing a lack of preparation for the Y2K bug...

Aviacsa to purchase six Boeing 737 aircraft.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aviacsa, a Mexican carrier, has decided to purchase six Boeing 737 aircraft in order to comply with new noise limits in both Mexico and the US. The aircraft will allow...

Aero Continente to begin servicing Chile.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Commencing 10 December, Peruvian carrier Aero Continente will start services to Chile, and is aiming to hold 20% of the Chilean market within six months. The carrier is...

Schmidt Airport Equipment to supply nozzle spreaders to Norwegian Civil Aviation Administration.
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Schmidt Airport Equipment has been awarded a contract worth EUR377,000 from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Administration for the supply of 19 nozzle spreaders for de-icing...

Historic flight made between New York and Havana.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first charter flight to operate between New York, US and Havana, Cuba in 40 years took place on 4 December. The flight took four hours and was operated by Marazul...

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport battered by storms and strong winds.(Brief Article)
December 6, 1999... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Storms in southern Finland resulted in the closure of all except one runway at Helsinki-Vantaa airport late in the week commencing 29 November, with wind speeds reaching about...