Airline Industry Information articles from May 2004

Airline Industry Information archives from May 2004

Swiss and British Airways still holding talks.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swiss International Air Lines has said that it is still holding talks with British Airways over a cooperation agreement. The Swiss national carrier denied recent media...

Computer problem forces Delta Air Lines to cancel flights.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines suffered a technical problem over the weekend, causing over 70 flights to be delayed or cancelled. The computer problem grounded Delta Air Lines' flights to...

SAS might have to pay a fine in Norway - report.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian airline SAS might reportedly have to a pay fine to the Norwegian Competition Authority if it has sold tickets at a loss. If the competition authority finds...

American Eagle to suspend flights to Anguilla during airport renovation.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines will suspend its flights to Anguilla in the Caribbean between September and December this year. The services are being halted because the island's...

More Alitalia flights cancelled due to effects of earlier strike.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Italian carrier Alitalia has been forced to cancel dozens of flights because of earlier strike action. The strike by the airline's employees, which has now ended, meant...

Last new 757-300 passenger aircraft delivered.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co has delivered its last new 757-300 passenger aircraft. The 757-300 was delivered to Continental Airlines, which now operates 10 757-300s...

Heathrow Airport to enforce new weight limit for luggage.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British airport operator BAA has said that London's Heathrow Airport is to introduce a new weight limit for individual pieces of luggage. The new limit, to be enforced...

Singapore Airlines leaves country after residency permits revoked.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A foreign Singapore Airlines pilot has left Singapore after the government revoked his residency rights. The man, a Malaysian citizen, had his entry and re-entry permits...

Norwegian's share down 17% - report.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Shares in Norway's budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian) reportedly decreased by 17% on Monday (3 May) after Bjoern Kos, CEO of the company, expressed concern that...

Another Delta Air Lines executive to depart.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines' executive vice president - human resources, Robert L. Colman, is to retire on 1 June 2004 after six years with the carrier. Colman is one of several...

New routes launched by Continental Airlines.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has announced the launch of a number of new domestic international routes. Commencing 2 May the airline introduced a daily round-trip flight between...

Delta Air Lines and China Airlines expand codeshare agreement.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines has extended its codeshare agreement with China Airlines and will now place its code on the Taiwanese carrier's flights between the United States and Taiwan....

Man denies charge of communicating bomb hoax.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A German man has pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge of "communicating a false bomb hoax". The 45-year-old man from Munich was arrested on 30 January 2004 for...

easyJet flights delayed after insurance documents misplaced.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK-based low cost airline easyJet was forced to cancel or delay several flights on Saturday (1 May) because of misplaced insurance documents. Due to an administrative...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines is offering reduced fares starting from USD89 for travel between 9 May and 30 September 2004. The special fares must be purchased at least seven days before...

Ryanair flight turns back with landing gear problem.
May 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Ryanair aircraft returned to Belgium's Charleroi airport shortly after takeoff late Thursday (29 April). The flight, en route to Dublin, Ireland, made an emergency...

Aeroflot signs contract with Sabre Airline Solutions.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Russian carrier, Aeroflot Airlines has reportedly signed a contract with Sabre Airline Solutions for a technology portfolio. The advanced technology solution is based...

Duo cancels all flights and ceases trading.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Birmingham, UK-based airline Duo cancelled all flights and ceased trading from midnight on Friday (30 April). The airline - which launched operations in October 2003 after...

Commercial flights to resume between Uganda and DRC.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Commercial air services are to resume between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The flights will resume following the signing of a memorandum of...

Singapore Airlines to launch direct flight to New York.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore Airlines has announced plans to begin a direct flight to New York on 28 June 2004. The 18-hour direct flight will reportedly set a new record for the world's...

New International airport to open in Tehran.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new international airport serving Tehran, Iran, is expected to be opened on Saturday (8 May) after several weeks of delays. The new airport - Iman Khomeini International...

easyJet to launch new routes to Norway, Finland and Sweden - report.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK-based low fare airline easyJet has reportedly said that its future routes would include flights to Norway, Finland and Sweden from 2005. It was still not known which...

UPDATE: easyJet to launch new routes to Norway, Finland and Sweden - report.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD (Adds departure airport.) UK-based low fare airline easyJet has reportedly said that its future routes would include flights to Norway, Finland and Sweden from 2005. ...

Air France acquires control of KLM.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air France has reportedly acquired control of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as part of their agreed merger and the privatisation of Air France. KLM shareholders tendered...

Aircraft spotters to be issued with ID cards.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft spotters at London's Heathrow Airport are to be issued with identity cards to help fight terrorism. An aviation magazine publisher will reportedly issue the cards...

European Parliament to vote again on EU-US deal to share passenger data.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Parliament is to vote again on an anti-terrorist agreement between the European Union and the United States on sharing airline passenger data. The parliament...

False hijacking signal issued from Singapore Airlines aircraft.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Singapore Airlines aircraft landed in a remote section of Los Angeles International Airport yesterday (3 May) because of concerns of a hijacking on board. The aircraft...

Frog discovered in salad on Qantas flight.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A frog was reportedly discovered on a flight operated by Australian carrier Qantas Airways in February 2004. A passenger is said to have discovered the amphibian in her...

Soder Airlines cancels its operations - report.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Soder Airlines has reportedly cancelled all of its operations for the time being. The reason for the stoppage was said to be technical problems with the...

Unions at Alitalia must accept "tough restructuring".
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Italian government has warned unions at Alitalia that they must accept "tough restructuring". The unions need to agree to the restructuring measures in order to save...

US airline leaders predict future of consolidation.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The leaders of three large US airlines have said that they see a future of consolidation and change in the airline industry. The prediction was made during a panel...

Independence Air tickets available soon.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Independence Air has said that its reservations call centre will begin taking calls from customers later this month when tickets will first go on sale. The new US airline...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Romanian state airline Tarom has placed an order with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The order is for four Airbus A318 narrow-body aircraft, and is said to be worth...

NEW SERVICES.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 1 July 2004, Continental Airlines will launch a new nonstop daily service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Durango, Mexico. The route is currently...

Alliance Airways aircraft abandons takeoff.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Alliance Airways aircraft was forced to abandon takeoff yesterday (3 May) after the pilot noticed a slight imbalance in the aircraft. The Boeing 737 aircraft was...

Aircraft engineers concerned about Jetstar's maintenance procedures.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft engineers have allegedly launched a scare campaign over the maintenance procedures of Australian budget airline Jetstar. According to the Australian Financial...

Gulf Air aircraft suffers hydraulic leak.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Gulf Air aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Bahrain International Airport after developing a leak in its hydraulic system. The Airbus A340 aircraft was...

US Airways aircraft turns back after door malfunction during flight.
May 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A US Airways commuter aircraft returned to Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday (3 May) following a door malfunction. The Dornier 328 twin-engine turboprop...

TSA to introduce pilot programme to identify airport staff.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is to introduce a pilot programme designed to deter terrorists who seek to infiltrate airport security areas using false ID....

Pakistan to tighten airport security.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly tightened security at all airports in the country after reports that terrorists may be planning an attack. According to a security...

Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand still expect to form alliance.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian carrier Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are expected to eventually forge an alliance, despite objects from competition watchdogs. The carriers launched an...

United Airlines' flight 200 to undergo additional security checks.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A daily flight operated by United Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington is undergoing extra security checks due to an unspecified threat. The Transportation Security...

NTSB rebuilds 93-foot section of TWA flight 800.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has rebuilt a 93-foot section of TWA flight 800, which blew up in 1996. The section of the 225-foot Boeing 747-100...

Alitalia's shares suspended from trading.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The trading of Alitalia's shares was suspended yesterday (4 May) after falling 15% on the Italian stock exchange. Following an hour's suspension, trading of the shares...

Delta Air Lines to recall pilots.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines is planning to recall pilots who were laid off following the 11 September terrorist attacks in 2001. Last year an arbitrator's ruling required the airline...

Air Canada given approval to search for equity partner.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has reportedly been given approval by Ontario Superior Court Judge James Farley to start searching for an equity partner. Farley said that the insolvent airline...

KLM aircraft involved in near-miss at Munich airport.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft reportedly had a near-miss at Germany's Munich international airport on Monday night (3 May). The airline said in a statement that the...

Football player detained at Cairo airport.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Portugal-based football player was detained at Egypt's Cairo airport yesterday (4 May) on suspicion of carrying a forged Portuguese passport. Abdelsatar Sabry - a former...

European Parliament refuses to reconsider opinion on US-EU passenger data agreement.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Parliament has rejected a request by European Union governments to reconsider its opposition to an agreement between the EU and the US to share passenger data. ...

Austrian supermarket launches airline.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Austrian supermarket chain Billa has reportedly launched its own airline, called LTU Billa. The new airline company was launched on Saturday (1 May) and will work in...

Man gets prison sentence for leaving luggage unattended at Birmingham airport.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Portuguese airline passenger has been given a ten-day prison sentence after leaving his baggage unattended at Birmingham International Airport in the UK. The man...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines has launched a sale offering fares from USD69 one-way for travel between Denver and all 43 of the airline's destinations nationwide as well as five...

NEW SERVICES.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has announced the launch of its new nonstop flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Phoenix in June 2004. The new flight - awarded to...

Song unveils new uniforms for staff.
May 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines' low fare unit, Song, has unveiled its new uniforms and accessories for its staff. The carrier's flight attendants and customer service agents will wear...

Crew errors blamed for aircraft crash which killed Macedonia's president.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Officials have blamed errors by crew for causing of the crash that killed Macedonia's president two months ago. A 75-page report produced by Bosnian, Macedonian, US and...

Southwest Airlines offers discounted military fares.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines is offering US troops special discounted military fares in thanks for their commitment to the country. The special fares are available system-wide from...

Finnair to reintroduce free hot meals on flights.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnair is reportedly bringing back free hot meals on all of its major routes due to passenger demand. The airline last year introduced cold meals on flights to some...

Aviation employees convicted over Milan airport crash to keep their jobs.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aviation employees convicted of manslaughter and negligence over the 2001 collision of two aircraft at Milan's Linate airport can reportedly keep their posts. On 8 October...

Man detained after attempting to enter cockpit of Aeroasia flight.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Pakistani man was reportedly detained following an Aeroasia flight after attempting to enter the cockpit of the aircraft. The passenger is said to have had an argument...

Parties continue Alitalia negotiations.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Representatives of the Italian government and Alitalia's unions and management are scheduled to resume negotiations today (6 May) concerning the future of the airline. The...

Vintage aircraft makes belly landing at Van Nuys Airport.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Vintage World War II-era B-17 bomber made a belly landing at a municipal airport in the US after its landing gear collapsed. The four-propeller aircraft landed at Van...

Millions of airline passengers to be included in lawsuit for "hidden-city ticketing".
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Millions of passengers with Northwest Airlines, US Airways and Delta Air Lines will be included in a lawsuit over the cost-saving practice of "hidden-city ticketing". The...

Three detained at Surinamese airport with cocaine.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Three people were detained at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname this week for attempting to smuggle cocaine. A 68-year-old man and two women, aged 60 and...

Air Canada's agreement with Deutsche Bank approved.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada's agreement with Deutsche Bank AG has reportedly been approved by Ontario Superior Court Judge James Farley. The judge approved the agreement yesterday (5 May),...

Continental Airlines announces new additions to online check-in service.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has announced several new additions to its online check-in service for customers printing their own boarding passes. Customers using the...

Wildlife experts express concerns over large birds near Coventry Airport.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Wildlife experts have expressed concerns over the number of large birds located around Coventry Airport, UK. The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is reportedly worried about the...

America West Airlines launches promotion offering free companion pass.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Members of America West Airlines' frequent flyer programme, FlightFund, can earn a free companion pass to one of several destinations in Mexico after flying one round trip to...

NEW SERVICES.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore-based budget carrier Valuair has launched a new service to Bangkok, Thailand. The service from Singapore's Changi Airport was launched yesterday (5 May). The airline...

Jet Airways forms contract with Sabre Airline Solutions.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indian domestic airline Jet Airways has reportedly formed a five-year contract with Sabre Airline Solutions. The carrier will implement Sabre Airline Solutions' SabreSonic...

British Airways encounters problems due to Sasser worm.
May 6, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways encountered problems with its computers on Tuesday morning (4 May) due to the Sasser worm. The airline lost the use of around half of its check-in desk...

Italian government seeks resignations from CEO and chairman at Alitalia.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Italian government has reportedly asked for the resignations of the chief executive and chairman at the national airline, Alitalia. The government will instead appoint...

Sri Lankan government considers selling stake in SriLankan Airlines.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Sri Lankan government is reportedly considering selling some of its remaining stake in SriLankan Airlines. The proposed sale is part of a privatisation programme....

Italian government and unions agree preliminary rescue plan for Alitalia.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Italian government and labour unions have reportedly agreed on a preliminary plan to rescue Alitalia. The agreement was announced yesterday (6 May), and was reached...

China Airlines to remove First Class section.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China Airlines has reportedly decided to remove its First Class section on its Airbus A340 aircraft. The carrier will instead offer a changed Business Class section,...

Standard & Poor's downgrades US Airways' corporate credit rating.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Standard & Poor's has reportedly downgraded US Airways' corporate credit rating, threatening an aircraft financing deal underpinning the carrier's restructuring. The...

Airbus close to signing new customers for A380 aircraft.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is said to be close to signing four new airline customers for its new A380 super-jumbo airline programme. The company's chief...

Aero Airlines doubles the number of its flights in Finland.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc said on Friday (7 May) that its Estonian subsidiary Aero Airlines would double the number of its flights within Finland as of June 2004. From...

Southwest Airlines to launch operations from Philadelphia.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines is scheduled to launch operations from Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday (9 May). The airline will operate its first flight out of the airport...

American Airlines increase fares by USD4.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines is to raise fares by USD4 per round trip within the US in an attempt to offset the rising cost of jet fuel. It was unclear whether other airlines will...

Japanese man fined for molesting flight attendants.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A 29-year-old Japanese man has been fined for molesting two female flight attendants on a Singapore Airlines flight. The man allegedly squeezed the buttocks of a...

More travellers complaining about airport security.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A monthly government report in the US has revealed that complaints from airline passengers are focusing around airport security. The report tracks US airlines' on-time...

Bid to ban night flights rejected by European Parliament.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A bid to ban night flights at all European airports has been rejected by the European Parliament. The proposal - initiated by Green Party MEPs - aimed to ban any...

Vodafone live! customers to receive British Airways flight information.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has formed an agreement with mobile operator Vodafone to provide flight information for mobile phones. Under the agreement, Vodafone's mobile Internet...

Aircraft makes landing at Christchurch airport on one engine.
May 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An aircraft was forced to shut down an engine during a flight from Invercargill to Christchurch, New Zealand. A fuel control unit had apparently malfunctioned on the Origin...