Airline Industry Information articles from May 2009

Airline Industry Information archives from May 2009

Air Austral installs Panasonic's eX2 system on two aircraft.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Panasonic Avionics Corporation's eX2 in-flight entertainment system has been installed on two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft by Air Austral. The aircraft equipped with the eX2...

Mexican airport operator GAP implements new measures to combat spread of swine flu.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (GAP) (NYSE:PAC) (BMV:GAP) is working with the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT)...

Alaska Airlines offers Mileage Plan members double miles for limited period.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) is offering members of its frequent flyer programme, Mileage Plan, double miles on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights. The double miles,...

easyJet's group finance director to retire.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost British airline easyJet's group finance director Jeff Carr has informed the board of directors of the company that he will be resigning from his position. Carr is...

British Airways offers two for one Business Class fares on selected flight from London.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways is offering two for one Business Class fares on flights departing from London. Fares in the offer are available to purchase at http://www.ba.com/2for1...

Ryanair reports increase in complaints in March 2009.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair has reported its customer service statistics for March 2009. Of the carrier's over 32,000 flights in the month, 93% landed on time, compared...

Continental Airlines to replace Gatwick-Cleveland service with flights from Heathrow.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is launching a seasonal daily non-stop service between London Heathrow Airport and Cleveland, Ohio, replacing the previous seasonal service...

Delta Air Lines appoints Wieden+Kennedy as global agency of record.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has appointed Wieden+Kennedy (W+K), a privately held international advertising agency, as its global agency of record. W+K will work with Delta...

Sun Country Airlines launches new service between Boston and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sun Country Airlines has inaugurated its non-stop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport today (1 May). The...

Continental Airlines to temporarily reduce capacity on flights to Mexico.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) is making temporary reductions in its capacity to Mexico, effective from 4 May 2009, in response to a drop in demand. In May, Continental...

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air launch network-wide sale on fares.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) and Horizon Air have launched a sale on fares to almost all of the destinations in their networks. Fares start at USD59 one-way, not including...

British Airways offers free flights to UK businesses.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has joined UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and BritishAmerican Business (BAB) to offer small and mediium-sized British businesses free flights. The airline is...

Air Canada launches seasonal service to Nova Scotia.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has today (1 May) launched its new seasonal daily non-stop service between Toronto and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The summer service will be operated by Air Canada...

Ryanair to continue operation from Dusseldorf (Weeze) following reissue of operating licence.
May 1, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair has announced that Dusseldorf (Weeze) Airport has been issued a new operating licence. This allows the airline to continue to base aircraft...

Lufthansa plans to reduce seats by up to 8%.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD German airline Lufthansa has put into place back up plans, including the possibility of cutting the number of seats on long-haul flights by up to 8% in 2009, following the...

Emirates' 75th Boeing 777 to be delivered.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE:BA) reported on Friday (1 May) that Dubai-based carrier Emirates has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) twin-aisle,...

Continental Airlines reports April traffic.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has released its traffic results for April 2009. Consolidated revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 3.4% compared to April...

United Airlines reduces its Mexico service.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines reported on Friday (1 May) that it has decreased its weekly flights between the US and Mexico. The temporary reduction will commence on 5 May, with weekly...

Clear fast lane system tops one millionth customer in Orlando.(Verified Identity Pass Inc.)(Brief article)
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Clear, an airport security fast lane system operated by Verified Identity Pass Inc, reported on 1 May that it has reached the one millionth mark for the number of trips through...

American Airlines to launch new international service to Madrid.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) is launching a new daily nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Madrid, Spain (MAD). Madrid is the airline's...

American Airlines to launches 3rd London service and resumes seasonal Paris service.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) is launching a third daily nonstop service from Logan Airport, Boston to London Heathrow, as well as resuming its seasonal service to Charles De...

Boeing commences fuel testing on its 787 Dreamliner.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE:BA) reported on 3 May that its 787 Dreamliner aircraft will begin fuel testing in the next few days in preparation for it test flight later this quarter. Now...

Etihad not to buy LTU.
May 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Abu Dhabi-based air carrier Etihad Airways said on 4 May 2009 it is not contemplating for the moment an acquisition of LTU, the long-haul unit of Air Berlin (FRA:AB1),...

Republic Airways Holdings reports drop in net income for first quarter 2009.(financial news)(Financial report)(Brief article)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Republic Airways Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: RJET) has reported its financial results for the first quarter 2009, ended 31 March 2009. Net income for the quarter was USD2.2m, or...

United Airlines reports operational results for April.(Financial report)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAUA) has released its traffic results for the month of April 2009. Total consolidated revenue passenger miles for the month fell by 8.7% compared...

American Eagle Airlines reports improved load factor for April.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Regional carrier American Eagle Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corp (NYSE: AMR), has reported its traffic figures for April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month fell...

American Airlines reports April load factor of 81.3%.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) has released its operational results for April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 4.7% compared to April 2008, while...

AirTran Airways reports improvement in traffic for April 2009.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has reported its traffic figures for April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month rose by 0.3%...

PPG Aerospace to provide cockpit windows for new Embraer aircraft.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The aerospace transparencies business of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has received a contract from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer to design and produce cockpit windows...

Republic Airways releases April traffic results.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET) has reported its operational results for the month of April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 2.8% compared to...

WestJet inaugurates Edmonton-Yellowknife service.(WestJet Airlines Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian low-cost airline WestJet launched a new service between Edmonton, Alberta, and Yellowknife on 4 May. The non-stop, daily seasonal service was launched as part of...

Southwest Airlines offers new coffee in-flight in more environmentally friendly cups.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has started offering customers a new coffee in-flight called LIFT, a 100% Arabica blend of South and Central American coffees. The coffee...

Goodrich to provide external video system for new Airbus aircraft.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) has been chosen by Airbus to supply the external video system for the aircraft manufacturer's new A350 XWB commercial aircraft. The company...

Austrian Airlines Group reports Q1 net loss of EUR88.1m.(Financial report)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Austrian Airlines Group has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2009, ended 31 March. Revenues for the quarter were EUR438.8m, a decrease of 16.5%...

NACIL appoints Arvind Jadhav as chairman and managing director.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Arvind Jadhav has been appointed as chairman and managing director of National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL), the Indian government-owned company that was created...

Wataniya Airways to launch new service to Jordan.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Premium Kuwaiti airline Wataniya Airways is expanding its network, with the launch of flights from Kuwait to Amman, Jordan. The daily service will be launched in early June...

Wataniya Airways to operate twice daily flights to Cairo.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Premium Kuwaiti airline Wataniya Airways is increasing it capacity to Egypt through operating twice daily flights from Kuwait to Cairo during its summer schedule. The...

Wataniya Airways to operate additional services to Beirut for summer.(Brief article)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Premium Kuwaiti airline Wataniya Airways is expanding its scheduled services from Kuwait to Beirut, Lebanon, during its summer schedule to meet demand. The additional...

Canadian Government invests in air transportation.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Government of Canada is investing CAD358.7m in improving the country's air transportation system this year. Funding of CAD355.8m will be given to the Canadian Air...

US Airways Group releases April traffic results.
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has reported its traffic results for April 2009. Mainline revenue passenger miles for the month dropped 3.0% compared to April 2008 to...

WestJet reports April traffic results.(WestJet Airlines Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Canadian carrier WestJet has released its traffic results for the month of April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month rose by 5.5% compared to April 2008,...

WestJet reports financial results for first quarter 2009.(WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s financial news)(Financial report)(Brief article)
May 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian airline WestJet (TSX:WJA) has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2009. The carrier recorded net earnings of CAD37.4m, or CAD0.29 per diluted...

OpenSkies offers free companion tickets for limited period.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD OpenSkies, a business airline subsidiary of British Airways which operates direct flights from New York to Amsterdam and Paris, is offering free companion tickets. ...

WestJet launches new service to Nova Scotia.(WestJet Airlines Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian airline WestJet has launched its new direct service between Toronto and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The seasonal service will be operated three times weekly, on...

Alaska Air Group releases operational results for April.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE: ALK) has reported its traffic results for April 2009 for its operating subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Revenue passenger miles...

AirTran Airways launches new service from Milwaukee.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has introduced a new non-stop service between Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. ...

Jet Airways enters codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indian carrier Jet Airways has entered into a codeshare deal with Virgin Atlantic, effective from 6 May 2009. The agreement allows customers to book with Virgin Atlantic to...

Turkish Airlines places first order with Boeing for new 777s.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Turkish Airlines has signed an order with Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) for five Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft, with a total value of USD1.36bn at current list prices. ...

Air Canada reports traffic results for April 2009.(Financial report)
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has reported its traffic results for April 2009. The statistics are published on a consolidated basis with Jazz, from which Air Canada purchases regional capacity....

Delta Air Lines launches sale on domestic fares.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has launched a sale on fares to most of its domestic destinations in the United States. One-way fares start at USD69, not including taxes and...

Fluke thermal imagers used at Mexican airports to detect travellers with fevers.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Fluke Corporation, a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), has reported the sale of thermal imagers (infra-red cameras) to airport officials in Mexico, for assistance...

Southwest Airlines and IAM District 142 reach tentative agreement on new contract.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and Aerospace Workers District 142, which represented the carrier's customer support and...

easyJet reports April traffic results.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost British carrier easyJet has reported its passenger traffic results for the month of April 2009. The airline carried a total of 3,776,582 passengers in April 2009,...

Austrian Airlines launches new service to Amman.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Austrian Airlines Group is expanding its route network into the Middle East with the launch a scheduled service between Vienna, Austria, and Amman, Jordan, on 5 May. ...

Air New Zealand confirms that it will operate Tasman and Pacific Island services during strike action.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air New Zealand has announced that its Tasman and Pacific Island services will continue to be operated for the duration of the four day strike by Zeal EPMU members, which...

Etihad Airways launches new First Class cabin at Arabian Travel Market.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Etihad Airways has unveiled its new First Class cabin, which it has invested USD70m in, at the 2009 Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. The new First Class cabin consists...

Frontier launches two-day sale on fares.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines has launched a sale on fares to over 45 destinations throughout the US and Costa Rica. Sale fares start at USD39 each way and must be purchased by 21:59...

Southwest Airlines reports traffic results for April.(Financial report)
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has reported its operational results for April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month rose by 4.1% compared to April 2008 to 6.5bn,...

Alaska Airlines to launch new services to Hawaii from Oakland.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) is launching two new services from Oakland, California, one to Kahului, Hawaii, and one to Kona, Hawaii. The Kahului service will be launched on...

Lufthansa and Sabre enter new four year agreement.
May 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sabre Travel Network, a Sabre Holdings company that provides end-to-end solutions for corporate and leisure travel, and Lufthansa have signed a new four year global agreement....

ExpressJet Holdings reports smaller loss for first quarter.(Financial report)
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Holdings Inc (NYSE: XJT) has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2009. Excluding special items, ExpressJet reported a loss for the quarter...

SkyWest reports financial results for first quarter.(Financial report)
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SkyWest Inc (NASDAQ:SKYW) has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2009, ended 31 March 2009. Net income for the quarter was USD9.4m, or USD0.16 per...

TAM reports financial and operational results for first quarter 2009.(TAM Brazil)(Financial report)(Brief article)
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian airline TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4) (NYSE: TAM) has reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2009. TAM recorded a net income for the...

Frontier Airlines releases April traffic results.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc (Pink Sheets: FRNTQ) has reported traffic results for April 2009 for Frontier's mainline operation and its wholly-owned subsidiary Lynx Aviation....

Mexican airport operator GAP reports decline in April passenger traffic.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (GAP) (NYSE: PAC) (BMV: GAP) has reported its terminal passenger traffic results for April 2009. Total...

US Airways Group announces offerings of common stock and convertible senior notes.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) plans to make concurrent offerings of 15,200,000 shares of common stock and USD75m aggregate principal amount of its convertible senior notes...

Delta Air Lines reports decline in traffic for April.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has reported its traffic figures for the month of April 2009. System traffic (revenue passenger miles) for the month, including both Delta and...

Copa Holdings reports improvement in earnings for first quarter 2009.(Financial report)
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Panama-based Copa Holdings SA (NYSE: CPA), the parent company of Copa Airlines and Aero Republica, has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2009. Net...

JetBlue Airways reports April load factor of 80.6%.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) has reported its operational results for the month of April 2009. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) for the month fell by 2.7%...

Piarco International Airport installs solar-powered LED airfield lights.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Trinidad's Piarco International Airport has upgraded its airfield lighting with Carmanah Technologies' (TSX: CMH) solar-powered LED airfield lights. The order, which is...

British Airways to open new lounge at Heathrow.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways is opening a new lounge for premium passengers and top-tier oneworld members at London Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 on 11 May. The Galleries Club Lounge...

British Airways reports April traffic.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has reported its traffic results for April 2009. Traffic (revenue passenger kilometres) for the month showed a increase of 0.9% compared to April 2008,...

Ryanair offers extra flights for fans wishing to attend Leinster Heineken Cup Final.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair is operating two additional flights between Dublin and Edinburgh for Leinster fans wishing to support their team when they play against Leicester...

Emirates announces increase to passengers' free baggage allowance.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Emirates is increasing its free baggage allowance for passengers, effective for all tickets issued on or after 4 May. The new allowance is 30kg for Economy Class...

ANA to stop charging fuel surcharges on international flights.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japanese airline ANA has applied to Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport to remove fuel surcharges on international flights. From 1 July 2009, ANA will no...

ANA Group reports passenger traffic results for Golden Week holiday period.(Brief article)
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ANA Group has reported its passenger traffic results for the Golden Week holiday period, which took place between 28 April and 6 May, inclusive. The group's airlines...

Ryanair reports increase in April traffic.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair has reported its operational results for April 2009. The airline carried a total of 5.3m passengers in the month, an increase of 12%...

Jet Airways offers special fares from selected Indian cities to London.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indian carrier Jet Airways has launched a sale on fares from selected Indian cities to London. These return fares are available to purchase until 31 May, for travel...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner is moved to flight line.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE:BA) has announced that the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which will fly later this quarter, has moved to the flight line. Fuel testing, the first in the next phase...

Ryanair's company secretary resigns.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair's company secretary, Jim Callaghan, has resigned his position. Juliusz Komorek will replace Callaghan as Ryanair's company secretary. ...

Aircraft lessor Babcock & Brown reports first quarter income.(Financial report)
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Babcock & Brown Air Limited (NYSE: FLY), a lessor of commercial jet aircraft, has reported its financial results for the first quarter 2009. The company recorded a net...

Airbus adjusts 2009/2010 delivery schedule for A380 aircraft.
May 7, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airbus is changing its A380 aircraft delivery schedule for 2009/2010 as a result of the current economic and aviation crisis and following specific customer requests for...

US Airways prices offering of common stock and convertible notes.
May 8, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has priced its offering of 15,200,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of USD3.97 per share. The company has also priced its...

Great Lakes Aviation reports decline in April traffic.
May 8, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Great Lakes Aviation Ltd (OTCBB:GLUX) has reported its passenger traffic results for April 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 16.7% compared to April...