Airline Business articles from July 2008

Airline Business archives from July 2008

Continental dumps SkyTeam.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Byline: David Field Washington The switch of Continental Airlines to the Star Alliance has ramifications for the key New York and Houston markets The move of Continental Airlines into Star alters the balance of power among the global...

Job cuts begin to mount as fuel bill soars.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... US airlines of all sizes are laying off, furloughing and outright firing workers as the oil cost crisis deepens, and the cuts so far are likely just the beginning. As of early July, US carriers had announced plans to eliminate about 19,000...

Analysis.
July 21, 2008... A checklist for survival Airlines must focus on survival rather than success, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Chris Tarry CTAIRA In more normal times the three key words for any business, not...

Briefing.
July 21, 2008... Nicholas Ionides Singapore Traffic slowdown hits China China reported a rare drop in traffic for May and June. Is this the start of bad times for the country's carriers? Weakness in the Chinese air travel market is taking industry...

Briefing.
July 21, 2008... Nicholas Ionides/singapore and Brendan Sobie/London China-Taiwan market opens up Now that regular flights have begun between China and Taiwan, carriers from both sides are looking to boost co-operation Airlines from China and...

Kingfisher goes international.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Brendan Sobie Farnborough Kingfisher is launching international operations with a bang as it takes 10 widebodies and shifts A320s from domestic Fresh from completing its merger with Air Deccan, India's Kingfisher Airlines is...

Start-ups liven up Korean market.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Longstanding predictions of a boom in South Korea's air transport market are set to be tested in the coming months as several new carriers launch operations, most with a low-cost focus. Korean Air is planning to launch a long-planned...

Qantas plans to spin-off loyalty programme.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Australia's Qantas Airways is expected to soon move ahead with a spin-off of its frequent flyer programme, possibly through an initial public offering. Qantas recently unveiled major enhancements to its Qantas Frequent Flyer programme to...

Toll exits Virgin Blue.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Byline: nicholas ionides singapore Australian logistics firm literally gives away 62% share in struggling low-cost carrier Uncertainty over the future of Australia's Virgin Blue has eased at least for now, following a decision by...

Executive appointments.(Forum)
July 21, 2008... In brief Former Virgin Express commercial director Paul Sies has begun work at Kuwaiti start-up carrier Wataniya Airways as chief commercial officer. The carrier, which was originally called Kuwait National Airlines, expects to begin...

flying falcons.(Comment)
July 21, 2008... "Few should doubt the determination of these Arab states to support their flag carriers as the air bridge for their nation building" When it comes to big aircraft order splashes at air shows, Gulf carriers are the current masters. But as...

Briefing.(Clickair merges with Vueling Airlines.)(Brief article)
July 21, 2008... kerry ezard london Merger mania hits Spain Clickair and Vueling agree to join forces to fight fierce competition in the Spanish market Merger fever has finally hit Spain, with the shareholders of Barcelona-based low-cost rivals...

Briefing.
July 21, 2008... kerry ezard london Carriers slam emissions trade plan Europe's plan to include aviation in its emissions trading system will come into effect in 2012 amid fierce opposition Emissions trading for airlines will become a reality in...

More competition for Ukraine.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Brendan Sobie London The launch of Wizz Ukraine adds some spice to one of the world's fastest growing air transport markets The launch of the first low-cost carrier in the Ukraine should further accelerate growth in one of the...

breakingthe bank.(Features)
July 21, 2008... Byline: ReportLaura Mueller In London "There are two things this industry needs: fuel and banks, and there is turmoil in both areas" Christian McCormick Head of aviation finance, Natixis Transport Finance European banks...

makinga name.(Features)
July 21, 2008... Byline: ReportNicholas IonidesIn ShenzhenPhotographyBen McMillan Shenzhen Airlines has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1993. It now counts itself among China's top five carriers and has ambitious growth plans "Now we...

Unite Europe's skies.(Forum)
July 21, 2008... "Single European Sky is the largest environmental protection project ever" Karsten Benz Vice-president sales and services Europe, Lufthansa Including aviation in Europe's emissions trading system without implementing the Single...

Out come the Scissors.(Insight)
July 21, 2008... Byline: David Field Miami and Brendan Sobie London**Analysis by Antonio Panariello Flight Insight US carrier capacity cuts have already amounted to a 9% year-over-year reduction in the domestic market for the autumn season. Is this just...

Etihad spends big to boost Abu Dhabi's growth.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Etihad Airways has completed a business plan which will see the carrier add at least 100 aircraft between 2010 and 2020. The fast-growing Abu Dhabi-based carrier announced firm orders at July's Farnborough air show for 55 Airbus and 45...

FlyDubai plans fast growth.(Briefing)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Brendan Sobie Farnborough The Dubai government's latest airline venture aims to be region's largest low-cost carrier New low-cost carrier FlyDubai has unveiled an ambitious business plan which should make it the Middle East's...

Asia on a roll.(Special Report)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Report by BRENDAN SOBIE**Analysis by Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Asian carrier profits reached another peak last year as rising fares and surcharges offset higher fuel prices. Analysts expect the profit streak to continue...

end of the party.(Special Report)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Report by Kerry Ezard**Analysis by Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight European carriers collectively had a strong year in 2007 but the region's airlines are now facing an uphill struggle against slowing demand, rising fuel costs...

latin beat remains strong.(Special Report)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Report by David Field**Analysis by Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Latin carriers continued to benefit from the region's strong economy last year, and there was plenty of action in Brazil as Gol struggled to bring its...

crisis: What crisis?(Special Report)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Report by Brendan Sobie**Analysis by Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Gulf carriers continue to focus on expansion and are not overly concerned about rising oil prices or decreasing demand, while regulated markets in Africa may...

things can only get worse.(Special Report)
July 21, 2008... Byline: Report by David Field**Analysis by Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight This year's Airline Business airline rankings show that North American carriers were collectively profitable last year, but the outlook going forward is grim...

sunny intervals.(Special Report)
July 21, 2008... Byline: ReportKerry Ezard Analysis byAntonio Panariello of Flight InsightAfter one of the best ever years in recent memory, the industry's profit outlook ranges from gloomy in some regions to relatively optimistic in others The outlook for...