Airline Industry Information articles from November 2003

Airline Industry Information archives from November 2003

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing following fire.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A United Airlines aircraft made an emergency landing in Scotland following a fire alert during a flight on Sunday (2 November). The Boeing 777 aircraft had been carrying...

Man detained at Egypt airport in possession of a pistol.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Irish citizen was arrested at Egypt's Cairo airport after he was found to be in possession of a pistol. The 61-year-old man of Egyptian origin was preparing to board an...

Court rules out further strike action by Israeli workers.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Israel's main labour union launched nationwide strike action at dawn today (3 November) however the action was only expected to last for four hours following a court ruling....

Australia conducts study into DVT.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Australian study has stated that long-haul air travel does increase the chance of a person suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The Australian Department of...

US Airways flight diverted due to low oil in engine.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A US Airways flight was diverted after an indicator light warned that the oil was low in one engine. The Airbus A321 aircraft had departed from Philadelphia for the...

Ground staff at Heathrow airport launch strike action.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ground staff at London's Heathrow Airport launched a two-day strike yesterday (2 November) over a pay dispute. About 1,000 baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by...

Hong Kong aviation officials to review new evidence over 1999 China Airlines crash.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hong Kong aviation officials are reviewing new evidence over the 1999 crash of a China Airlines flight at Hong Kong's airport. The crash occurred when a China Airlines...

US State Department reveals threat to civil aviation in Iraq.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US State Department has stated that there is a "credible" though unspecified threat to civil aviation in Iraq and has warned against travel to the country. The travel...

Detroit police chief resigns after attempting to board flight with loaded pistol.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Detroit's police chief has reportedly resigned after failing to declare a loaded pistol on a flight earlier this month. On 18 October 2003, Police Chief Jerry Oliver failed...

House Select Committee examining TSA failure to deal with e-mails claiming a security breach.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A congressional committee in the US is examining how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) managed to ignore an e-mail claiming security had been breached. A...

Officials charge airline baggage handlers with drug conspiracy.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Officials have charged 18 people, including airline baggage handlers and a Manhattan chef, over a scheme to smuggle thousands of kilograms of cocaine to the US east coast. ...

Ryanair rethinks intra-Nordic routes after lower than expected load factor.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost airline Ryanair said on Monday (3 November) that the load factor on its routes from Stockholm in Sweden to Aarhus (Denmark), Oslo (Norway) and Tampere (Finland)...

Norwegian civil aviation authority awards airport security contract to Gunnebo AB.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Swedish security systems group Gunnebo AB said on Monday (3 November) that it had received a contract for anti-return gates from the Norwegian civil aviation authority...

Swiss positive about financing.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swiss International Air Lines has stated that its talks with banks about a new financing facility needed for its survival were progressing well. The carrier is continuing...

Air Canada union fails to respond to pension proposal.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada's pilots failed to respond on a proposed delay for the funding of a CAD1.5bn pension plan deficit. The airline had asked its unions to respond before Friday...

United Airlines and Air China announce new codeshare flights.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines and Air China have announced the implementation of their marketing alliance with the launch of new codeshare flights to and from China. Under the...

American Airlines to add more flights from Dallas-Fort Worth.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines is planning to introduce more flights worldwide from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The carrier is expected to add 43 additional daily flights...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canada has stated that it has no plans to loosen foreign ownership limits for airlines, as it is not in the country's best interests. The Transport Minister David Collenette...

NATS to increase air traffic control charges.
November 3, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The UK's air traffic group has said that airlines using British airspace next year face an 11% rise in air traffic control charges. The National Air Traffic Services...

Former Detroit police chief charged with misdemeanour after boarding flight with loaded pistol.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A former Detroit police chief has been charged with misdemeanour possession of an unlicensed handgun after he failed to declare a loaded pistol on a flight. On 18 October...

Delta Air Lines to provide Air France with airport services at Los Angeles airport.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines' Airport Customer Service division will provide integrated airport services to Air France at Los Angeles International Airport. The agreement - effective...

Israeli labour union holds strike action despite court ruling.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Strike action by Israel's main labour union caused disruptions and confusion despite a court limiting the stoppages to just four hours. The court did not specify a time for...

AirAsia to launch operations at Senai Airport.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirAsia is planning to launch operations at Senai Airport, Johor Baru, as part of its expansion plans. The airline is scheduled to begin operations from the airport on 3...

Continental Airlines and MasterCard launch new promotion.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has announced a new promotional agreement with MasterCard International. Under the promotion, customers who purchase tickets online at...

Italian government must study Alitalia's industrial plan.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Italian government must study Alitalia's latest rescue plan before it launches the privatisation of its stake in the carrier, according to the country's Labour Minister....

Ground staff return to work at Heathrow Airport.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ground staff at London's Heathrow Airport returned to work early today (4 November) following 48-hour strike action. About 1,000 baggage handlers and check-in staff...

Sikh militant bragged of involvement in 1985 Air India bombings - claim.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Sikh militant accused of the 1985 Air India bombings allegedly admitted his involvement and bragged that he would never be caught. A former confidant of the man testified...

Jamaican tourism officials criticise UK travel advisory.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Jamaican tourism officials have criticised a travel advisory warning issued by the British government. The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office issued an advisory on 28...

Man was detained in Guyana for attempting to smuggle cocaine.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A man was detained at Guyana's airport on Sunday (2 November) after he was found to be in possession of cocaine. The 39-year-old man from Nicaragua was preparing to board a...

Cameroon Airlines grounds operations.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cameroon Airlines has reportedly grounded all domestic and international flights since Saturday (1 November). The carrier has grounded its two DC9 aircraft, used for...

Song to offer preorder meals service.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines' new low-fare air service Song is to offer preorder meals on all of its 142 daily flights. The airline has joined up with airline catering company Gate...

Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines expand codeshare agreement.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines have announced an expansion to their codeshare agreement. From 8 November 2003, Continental will place its code on Delta Air...

IATA shows steady rise in international air traffic.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that the number of air passengers on international flights has recovered back to pre-SARS levels. The level of...

Thai Airways to launch public offering of shares.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The public offering of shares in Thai Airways International has reportedly been scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2003. The company has started an investor roadshow to sell...

NEW SERVICES.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 26 December 2003, Northwest Airlines will introduce a new daily nonstop service between Las Vegas and Los Angeles International Airport. The new service will be operated...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Travel web site Orbitz has launched a new feature giving travellers added flexibility to customize their own "Care Alert" system. Travellers can now select when they want to...

Heathrow ground workers to hold second 48-hour strike.
November 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Baggage handlers and check-in staff at London's Heathrow Airport are scheduled to stage another 48-hour strike. Around 1,000 baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by...

easyJet expect to expand in Germany.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European budget airline easyJet is expected to launch Berlin, Germany as its latest base for flights within Europe. The airline's chief executive and senior German...

Plans to sell shares in Hong Kong Airport Authority may increase ticket prices.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Hong Kong government is reportedly planning to sell shares in the Hong Kong Airport Authority, which may result in high airline ticket prices according to some analysts....

Rockets fired at Jalalabad airport.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two rockets were fired at Afghanistan's Jalalabad airport yesterday (4 November), landing in an empty area inside the airport perimeter. A local security official...

KLM employees in Bahrain attend training programme.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD KLM Royal Dutch Airlines employees in Bahrain have attended a training programme designed to provide the airline with teams of trained volunteers in the event of an...

Sikh militant wanted more to die in Air India bombings - claim.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Sikh militant accused of the 1985 Air India bombings was allegedly upset that more people did not die. A witness testified that Ripudaman Singh Malik gave her details of...

Two women arrested at Santo Domingo airport with cocaine.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two women were arrested at the International Airport of the Americas in Santo Domingo after they attempted to smuggle cocaine. The two women - aged 35 and 34 - were...

Southwest Airlines to close three reservation call centres.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines has announced plans to close three of its telephone reservation centres following a decline in call volumes. The carrier will reportedly close its...

Man pleads not guilty to exporting drugs after being detained at Guyana's airport.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A man detained at Guyana's airport for being in possession of cocaine has pleaded not guilty to attempting to export the drug. The 39-year-old man from Nicaragua was...

Virgin Atlantic challenges British Airways.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways has reportedly challenged British Airways to go "bed to bed" to prove which airline offers the best service to Business and First Class travellers. ...

Delta Air Lines may be forced to cut jobs without pilot concessions - CEO.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines' chief executive has stated that the airline may be forced to lay off more workers if management fails to obtain wage concessions from pilots. The CEO...

Maseu to increase campaign against MAS.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Malaysian Airline System Employees Union (Maseu) will more aggressively campaign against alleged gender discriminatory policies by Malaysia Airlines (MAS). The union...

Alitalia could cut workforce by up to 20%.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Italian airline Alitalia could cut its workforce by up to 20% in the next three years if it fails to reach traffic growth objectives set out in its rescue plan. The...

British Airways selects CyberSource's payment services.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has selected CyberSource Corp to be its payment service provider. CyberSource will support the airline's direct ticket sales made via its Internet and...

McCarren International Airport to introduce RFID smart label technology.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD McCarran International Airport has formed a contract with Matrics Inc for its UFH Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) smart label technology. Under the agreement,...

Niki Lauda to take over majority stake in Aero Lloyd's Austrian subsidiary.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The former Formula One champion and founder of Lauda Air, Niki Lauda is taking over a majority stake in the Austrian subsidiary of the insolvent German airline Aero Lloyd. ...

NEW SERVICES.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Connection has launched a new nonstop service between St. Louis and Salt Lake City. The two daily round trip flights are served by Delta Connection carrier Comair, using...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp is to supply tyres to be used by aircraft manufacturer Airbus on its aircraft. The company - which also supplies tyres to Boeing - has...

German Cabinet permits military to shoot down hijacked aircraft.
November 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Germany's Cabinet has approved measures to permit the military to shoot down hijacked aircraft over German airspace that are deemed to pose a threat. Under the proposal,...

Array AB raises SEK60m in new share issue to finance new low-cost airline FlyMe.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish investment company Array AB said on Thursday (6 November) that it would raise SEK60m in a fully-guaranteed new shares issue to finance the establishment of its...

Jet Airways selects Mercator systems.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indian domestic airline Jet Airways has selected revenue accounting and frequent flyer solutions from Mercator. The airline is to use Mercator's RAPID revenue accounting...

Customs officials at Bangladesh airport seize 752 mobile sets.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Customs officials at Zia International Airport seized 752 mobile phone sets from a homebound passenger on Tuesday (4 November). A man had arrived at the airport on a Biman...

America West aircraft makes emergency landing after engine malfunction.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An America West Airlines aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing after one of its two engines failed yesterday (5 November). The flight was en route from Hartford,...

United Airlines flight diverts to Salt Lake City.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A United Airlines flight made an unscheduled landing in Salt Lake City on Monday (3 November) after reporting engine and fuel problems. The flight was travelling from...

Copenhagen Airports A/S announces October 2003 passenger numbers.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Danish airport operator Copenhagen Airports A/S announced its October 2003 passenger numbers on Thursday (6 November), reporting a 0.8% decline compared to the same month last...

British Airways baggage handler disrupts Thai Airways flight.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A British Airways baggage handler travelling on a Thai Airways International flight to Bangkok, Thailand reportedly went on a drunken rampage. According to UK newspaper...

Lufthansa plans to increase India services under limited open skies policy.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD German airline Lufthansa is planning to operate daily direct flights between Frankfurt and Chennai, India. The airline is hoping to begin the route on 1 December 2003 under...

easyJet to launch 11 new routes from new Berlin base.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Budget airline easyJet is planning to launch 11 new routes from its new base at Berlin's Schonefeld Airport in Germany. The carrier is expected to fly from Germany to Luton...

AirAsia plans to launch associate airline in Thailand.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Malaysian low-fare carrier AirAsia is to establish an associate airline in Thailand, to be called AirAsia Aviation. The airline is said to have lodged the application to...

Man detained at Yaegar Airport with BB gun in carry-on luggage.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A 21-year-old Florida man was detained at Yaegar Airport in Charleston, W.Va., after attempting to board a flight with a BB gun. The man was detained by FBI agents after...

Great Lakes Aviation aircraft struck by geese.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An aircraft operated by Great Lakes Aviation made an emergency landing after hitting some geese. The aircraft requested an emergency landing in Brookings yesterday morning...

SAS expands its low-price flight concept snowflake.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian airline SAS announced on Thursday (6 November) new destinations, routes and additional frequencies for its low-price carrier snowflake. Ludmilla Lindecrantz,...

American Airlines flight evacuated after fumes smelt on board.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines aircraft was evacuated at T.F. Green airport yesterday (5 November) after fumes were smelt on board. The aircraft was preparing to depart from...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British holiday airline Britannia is to rebrand its aircraft under the name Thomson, the holiday company that runs them. The repainting of the Britannia fleet of 31 aircraft is...

Continental Airlines and Maersk Air sign codeshare agreement.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark, effective February 2004 pending government approval. The agreement will enable Continental...

Alitalia chairman claims airline could join Air France/KLM merger by June 2004.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The chairman of Italian airline Alitalia has stated that conditions could be right for the carrier to join a merger between Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines by June...

NEW SERVICES.
November 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Connection is to expand its nonstop jet service between Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Bentonville and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. From 8...

Man pleads guilty to shipping himself in airline cargo crate.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to shipping himself in an airline cargo crate from New York to Dallas. The former shipping clerk - inside the wooden crate - was loaded...

One million extra flights during holiday period - OAG.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD OAG, a source of independent flight schedule information, has stated that airlines are expected to offer over a million more seats compared with 2002 between Thanksgiving and...

Heroin seized at Pakistan's Islamabad airport.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD About 80 kilograms of heroin was discovered in luggage belonging to a man at Pakistan's Islamabad International Airport. A security official yesterday (6 November)...

Former police chief pleads no contest to misdemeanour charge.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A former Detroit police chief who failed to declare a loaded pistol while boarding an aircraft has pleaded no contest to charges. On 18 October 2003, Police Chief Jerry...

South Korean airlines install bulletproof cockpit doors.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD South Korean airlines Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have installed bulletproof cockpit doors on the majority of their fleet. Asiana Airlines has reportedly equipped 57 of...

Northwest Airlines expands Internet check-in programme.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has reportedly expanded its Internet check-in programme to include travel involving six partner carriers. Under the expansion, customers with e-tickets...

Media sketch artists not permitted to draw pictures of Air India bombing trial witnesses.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A judge in the Air India bombing trial has cracked down on the media over fears that published pictures endangered the safety of a star prosecution witness. The judge was...

Air Europa to acquire 15 Boeing aircraft.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spanish carrier Air Europa has reportedly placed an order for Boeing 737 aircraft. The carrier will add up to 15 new Boeing 737 narrow-body aircraft to its fleet, with...

Passenger restrained for abusive behaviour during Frontier Airlines flight.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight on Wednesday (5 November) had to be restrained after he became unruly. The 41-year-old man was travelling on a flight from Phoenix...

Air Canada flight aborted after engine trouble.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Air Canada flight was aborted yesterday (6 November) after smoke began pouring from one of its engines. The Airbus A330 aircraft had departed from Vancouver...

CWA seeks protection for US Airways agents.
November 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Communications Workers of America (CWA) is reportedly fighting for protection for US Airways agents following an assault on a gate agent in Charlotte, N.C. The...