Get Packing Flight News Archive - January 2007
New Stansted Runway to cost £1.4bn.BAA has revealed that the total cost of the new runway and terminal buildings planned for the expansion of Stansted Airport will come to GBP1.4 billion, a reduction of 17.5 per cent on the original amount forecast for the project. Continue Reading: New Stansted Runway To Cost £1.4Bn. >>
Published: 31/01/07 Etihad Airways launches Sydney serviceEtihad, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates has finally revealed full details of its new services to Sydney that will start in March this year. The Airline launched the route to Abu Dhabi at a star studded event in Sydney, at which CEO James Hogan outlined his plans for Etihad to grow in to one of the worlds largest airlines in the next few years. Continue Reading: Etihad Airways Launches Sydney Service >>
Published: 31/01/07 Thai Airways to take over Australia routesThai Airways has announced that it will take over the operation of flights between Vienna and Bangkok from Austrian Airlines to ensure a seamless continuation of services for passengers wanting to fly between Austria and Australia from March. Continue Reading: Thai Airways To Take Over Australia Routes >>
Published: 30/01/07 BA Strike Called offBritish Airways cabin crew have called off a 48 hour strike that was due to start today, although it was too late to allow the airline to reinstate hundreds of cancelled flights across its network. Continue Reading: Ba Strike Called Off >>
Published: 30/01/07 Qantas Expands FleetQantas will increase the size of its regional aircraft fleet in 2008 as it fights back against low cost carriers keen to take its market share on flights within Australia. The airline will take delivery of several Bombardier Q400 aircraft, which carry 72 passengers next January. Continue Reading: Qantas Expands Fleet >>
Published: 30/01/07 Virgin offers vouchers to tax victimsPassengers travelling with Virgin Atlantic who booked before the announcement of an increase in Airline Passenger Duty in December, but are still liable to pay the tax will receive special discount vouchers from the airline that will allow them to claim back the increase in price. Continue Reading: Virgin Offers Vouchers To Tax Victims >>
Published: 29/01/07 BMI Launch Jersey ServiceBMI is to restart flights between Heathrow and Jersey six years after the service was axed. Flights will commence on March 25th if the airline can get approval for the take off and landing slots, and will go on sale shortly. Continue Reading: Bmi Launch Jersey Service >>
Published: 29/01/07 BA Strike NearsAs the aviation industry braces itself against the long term implications of the decision of BA cabin crew to go on strike over pay and conditions this week, other airlines are putting emergency measures into place to support passenger needs. Continue Reading: Ba Strike Nears >>
Published: 29/01/07 Qantas Considers Asian InvestmentAustralian airline Qantas has revealed that it is close to making an investment worth millions of dollars in an unnamed Asian Carrier. The chief financial officer of the airline, Peter Gregg, who is currently at a conference in Singapore revealed that Qantas is close to making its move on an airline. Continue Reading: Qantas Considers Asian Investment >>
Published: 25/01/07 United Airlines Cancel Frequent Flier AccountsUnited Airlines announcement that it will cancel any frequent flier accounts that have not been used for 18 months is thought to be another nail in the coffin for the popular loyalty programme as airlines seek to cut costs further despite increased revenues and a pick up in business over the last 12 months. Continue Reading: United Airlines Cancel Frequent Flier Accounts >>
Published: 25/01/07 Gordon Ramsay to Open Restaurant at HeathrowA spokesman for Heathrow Airport has confirmed that Gordon Ramsay will open two restaurants in the new British Airways Terminal 5 complex when it opens in March 2008. The restaurants, The Caviar House and Caffe Amato will offer a seafood menu and a range of Italian cakes and pastries respectively. Continue Reading: Gordon Ramsay To Open Restaurant At Heathrow >>
Published: 24/01/07 British Airways OffersAs the annual BA World offers January sale draws to a close, the airline has released a batch of special discount airfares to some of their most popular destinations that are simply not to be missed. With savings of up to 50 percent available on flights to places like New York, Orlando, and Dubai, there has never been a better time to book. Continue Reading: British Airways Offers >>
Published: 24/01/07 Air France-KLM silent on Alitalia bidDespite the resignation from the Alitalia board of Air France chief executive Jean Spinetta earlier this month, which led to many within the industry to speculate that a takeover bid for the struggling Italian carrier was imminent, Air France has made a statement denying that they are about to bid for the airline. Continue Reading: Air France-Klm Silent On Alitalia Bid >>
Published: 24/01/07 Singapore Airlines A380 Deliveries Back on ScheduleAccording to a spokesman for Airbus, the first A380 aircraft to enter service will be delivered to Singapore Airlines before the end of the year. The manufacturer has resolved problems with installing the super jumbo electrical system that had caused huge delays in production. Continue Reading: Singapore Airlines A380 Deliveries Back On Schedule >>
Published: 23/01/07 BA Changes Policy on UniformsAfter coming in for criticism over its uniform policy last year, British Airways has brought in changes that will allow its employees to openly wear religious symbols such as crosses with their uniform. A case last year saw the airline taken to court by employee Nadia Eweida, who claimed that the airline actively discriminated against her by not allowing her to wear a crucifix at work. Continue Reading: Ba Changes Policy On Uniforms >>
Published: 23/01/07 Delta Considers US Airways BidThe Delta Air Lines board is to examine the details of a USD 10.2 billion takeover bid from US Airways according to the latest reports. The first offer from US Airways was rejected by Delta in November, but the new offer is worth about 20 percent more. Continue Reading: Delta Considers Us Airways Bid >>
Published: 22/01/07 British Airways Cabin Staff Plan 3 Day StrikeReports from British Airways suggest that cabin crew at the UK airline will strike for 72 hours from 29th to 31st January as part of an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. Talks between the airline and staff broke down earlier this month. Continue Reading: British Airways Cabin Staff Plan 3 Day Strike >>
Published: 22/01/07 East Midlands Named Best Regional AirportTo cap a successful year in 2006, East Midlands Airport has been named as the UK's best regional airport at the annual Travel Weekly Globe Awards. The awards, which are voted for by workers in the travel industry are seen as one of the most prestigious honours in the industry, and the competition to win is particularly hard fought. Continue Reading: East Midlands Named Best Regional Airport >>
Published: 22/01/07 Birmingham Airport Mourns Managing DirectorThe managing director of Birmingham Airport, Richard Heard,has died of injuries suffered after a branch fell onto his car during this weeks winter storms. Heard had been manager of Birmingham Airport since summer 2003, after spending more than two years as the operations director. Continue Reading: Birmingham Airport Mourns Managing Director >>
Published: 21/01/07 American Airlines Returns to ProfitAmerican Airlines has reported its first profit since 2000 with the release of figures showing a net profit of USD231 for the last twelve months. The figures come a year after the airline posted losses of USD 857 million in 2005, and although it still holds debts of more than USD 18.4 billion, its reserves of cash and short term investments are looking stronger than a year ago. Continue Reading: American Airlines Returns To Profit >>
Published: 20/01/07 Delta considers New York - Tel Aviv ServiceDelta Air Lines is thought to be close to reintroducing its New York to Tel Aviv route as part of its ongoing strategy to increase the number of international services that it offers from the US. The airline operated the service briefly during 2001, but was forced to cancel the flights following the collapse in demand after the September 11th attacks on New York. Continue Reading: Delta Considers New York - Tel Aviv Service >>
Published: 19/01/07 BMI ends Paris flightsBMI, formerly known as British Midland has announced that it will suspend all flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle. No reason aside from a rather nebulous statement citing commercial reasons has been announced by the carrier, and the last flight on the route will be on March 25th. Continue Reading: Bmi Ends Paris Flights >>
Published: 19/01/07 Czech Airlines aims for profitable 2007After carrying a record number of passengers in 2006, CSA Czech Airlines has targeted a return to profit in 2007. The airline, which has spent the last few years concentrating on expanding its network will focus on its core business by reinforcing its most popular routes this year in order to boost overall revenues. Continue Reading: Czech Airlines Aims For Profitable 2007 >>
Published: 19/01/07 Diamond Air Open New lounge at HeathrowAirport services company Diamond Air has unveiled its all new VIP lounge in Terminal Three at Heathrow Airport. The lounge, which is located in the arrivals area will be open for all passengers to take advantage of, and will cost GBP35 for a four hour ticket, with additional charges of GBP10 for every hour thereafter. Continue Reading: Diamond Air Open New Lounge At Heathrow >>
Published: 18/01/07 Air France chairman resigns from Alitalia BoardStruggling Italian carrier Alitalia has seen the departure of Air France-KLM chairman Jean-Cyril Spinetta from its board amidst rumours that he is about to announce a bid to take control of the airline from the Italian government. Continue Reading: Air France Chairman Resigns From Alitalia Board >>
Published: 18/01/07 United Airlines get approval for new China route.United Airlines has been selected to provide a new non-stop service to China from the USA according to reports from regulators. The airline will commence flying between Washington and Beijing from 25 March subject to final approval. United has beaten off competition from Continental and American Airlines in securing the slots, which are likely to prove extremely profitable. Continue Reading: United Airlines Get Approval For New China Route. >>
Published: 17/01/07 Virgin Blue Eye International MarketAustralia based Virgin Blue, a subsidiary of Virgin Atlantic is set to open a new chapter in its story with the announcement that it is close to launching long haul services, and is currently preparing for the move by negotiating to buy a number of new aircraft suitable for International service. Continue Reading: Virgin Blue Eye International Market >>
Published: 17/01/07 Emirates to Include Fuel Surcharges in FaresDubai based Emirates Airline has announced that from April 1st it will incorporate fuel surcharges into its published airfares rather than charging them separately as is now the case. An Emirates spokesman claimed that it is the first airline in the world to do this, although it has already attracted some criticism from consumer groups. Continue Reading: Emirates To Include Fuel Surcharges In Fares >>
Published: 17/01/07 Virgin in Surprise Bid For First ChoiceRichard Branson owned Virgin Holidays has been linked with the takeover of First Choice as it seeks to increase its market share in the package holiday market. Other bidders who have already emerged as possible takeover partners include MyTravel and Thomas Cook. Continue Reading: Virgin In Surprise Bid For First Choice >>
Published: 16/01/07 More Security at StanstedAdditional security equipment and staff are to be deployed in the check in area at London Stansted Airport in order to facilitate the processing of passengers, and speed up the boarding process for those using the airport. Extra x-ray machines and security lanes are due to be opened at the airport at a cost of around GBP 2 million. Continue Reading: More Security At Stansted >>
Published: 16/01/07 BA cabin crew vote to strike over payUnion members at British Airways have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action over sick leave and pay according to a Jack Dromey, spokesman for the T&GW Union that represents cabin crew at the airline. Continue Reading: Ba Cabin Crew Vote To Strike Over Pay >>
Published: 16/01/07 American Airlines Drops Expedia SupportIn a shock move that will send shockwaves through the online travel industry, American Airlines, the largest US carrier has withdrawn almost all tickets from sale through the website Expedia in the USA. Continue Reading: American Airlines Drops Expedia Support >>
Published: 15/01/07 Qantas Increases San Francisco ServicesAustralian airline Qantas has announced an increase in the number of services between Sydney and San Francisco as part of a review of its transpacific flight schedules. Continue Reading: Qantas Increases San Francisco Services >>
Published: 15/01/07 Thai Airways Predicts Profit Rise in 2007A spokesman for Bangkok based Thai International Airways has claimed that the airline is expecting to see an increase of around 11 percent in profit levels over 2006 thanks to falling operating costs due to lower fuel prices. Continue Reading: Thai Airways Predicts Profit Rise In 2007 >>
Published: 15/01/07 More benefits for frequent fliersAny members of the Virgin Atlantic Flying club loyalty programme can enjoy an extra 50 percent bonus on rewards for any flights they take in premium economy between now and the end of March. Continue Reading: More Benefits For Frequent Fliers >>
Published: 12/01/07 Dubai from just GBP189 with Qatar AirwaysIf you book now, you could travel to the stunning destination of Dubai with Qatar Airways from just GBP189 per person thanks to the latest offers from the Doha based carrier. Continue Reading: Dubai From Just Gbp189 With Qatar Airways >>
Published: 12/01/07 BA Cuts Fuel SurchargeBritish Airways has bowed to customer pressure, and reduced the unpopular fuel surcharge on hundreds of its fares. The charge, which was levied by the airline to maintain profits during times of high fuel prices last summer was GBP35 per sector on long haul flights - adding GBP70 to a return journey to New York. Continue Reading: Ba Cuts Fuel Surcharge >>
Published: 12/01/07 BMI announces 3 more routesBMI is to add 3 new routes to its expanding European network with effect from March 26th, when it will begin operating new services to Zurich, Kristiansand, and Copenhagen. The airline has also announced that it plans to increase frequencies on a number of other routes, and has placed an order for four more aircraft to meet demands. Continue Reading: Bmi Announces 3 More Routes >>
Published: 11/01/07 Emirates to begin Newcastle to Dubai serviceOn September the 1st 2007, Emirates will inaugurate the first ever longhaul flights from Newcastle International Airport when they launch their new daily service to Dubai. Departing at 1340 to arrive into Dubai at 0005 the following day, the Emirates flight is expected to be very popular with travellers from the region. Continue Reading: Emirates To Begin Newcastle To Dubai Service >>
Published: 11/01/07 Virgin to recruit 100 inflight beauticiansVirgin Atlantic Airlines are expected to recruit more than 100 more in flight beauty therapists to advise passengers on make up and fashion during flights as they upgrade and expand their route network in 2007. The popular service, which the airline has offered since 1990 has not been widely imitated by other carriers, and the chance of enjoying a massage during your flight is a unique selling point of Virgin upper class. Continue Reading: Virgin To Recruit 100 Inflight Beauticians >>
Published: 11/01/07 Bristol Airport re-opensAfter a weekend of chaos due to airline concerns about the safety of its newly resurfaced runway, Bristol Airport has reopened. Construction teams worked through the night to cut grooves in the runway surface in order to increase grip for aircraft on landing. Airline representatives have inspected the work and described the changes as acceptable. Continue Reading: Bristol Airport Re-Opens >>
Published: 10/01/07 Passenger Numbers Grow At Thai AirwaysThai Airways has revealed figures that show an almost 10 per cent increase in the number of passengers it has carried over the past 12 months. The airline also revealed that thanks to adding capacity to popular routes and cutting back on less popular ones, it has been able to increase its average load figure from around 73 per cent up to nearly 10 per cent in 2006. Continue Reading: Passenger Numbers Grow At Thai Airways >>
Published: 10/01/07 US Airways Beefs Up Delta Bid TeamUS Airways has added the financial muscle of investment bank Morgan Stanley to its bid to take over Delta Air Lines following the rejection of last months 8.7 billion dollar bid for the bankrupt airline. Continue Reading: Us Airways Beefs Up Delta Bid Team >>
Published: 10/01/07 British Airways and Unions Agree Pension DealBritish Airways has made a significant step towards clearing its giant pensions deficit after finally agreeing to a range of measures with the 4 main trade unions representing staff at the carrier. Continue Reading: British Airways And Unions Agree Pension Deal >>
Published: 09/01/07 Alitalia Plans Massive Sell OffLoss making Alitalia is expected to sell off many of its non strategic assets as it attempts to stave off bankruptcy. The airline has managed to clear less than 1 per cent of its billion euro debt load ahead of a possible sale by the Italian government. Continue Reading: Alitalia Plans Massive Sell Off >>
Published: 09/01/07 Northwest Closes in on MesabaNorthwest Airlines has moved closer to buying Mesaba Airlines, a small US regional carrier in a deal that could save the bankrupt feeder airline from disappearing altogether. The deal, which is thought to stretch to several hundred million dollars is subject to approval from Mesaba creditors and the Bankruptcy courts, although it is widely expected to be agreed. Continue Reading: Northwest Closes In On Mesaba >>
Published: 09/01/07 Etihad will fly to AustraliaAbu Dhabi based Etihad Airways has unveiled a number of expansion plans that will see the carrier begin flights to Australia in the next few months. The airline has been working hard over the past few months to negotiate a bilateral agreement between the UAE and Australia to support flights between the two countries. Continue Reading: Etihad Will Fly To Australia >>
Published: 08/01/07 Public want to keep Gatwick Express retainedAn online poll conducted by Gatwick Airport has revealed that more than 80 per cent of passengers do not support the proposed cancellation of the Gatwick Express train service. The service is under threat from ministers at the Department of Transport, who have said that they want to reduce peak time overcrowding on trains from London to Brighton. Continue Reading: Public Want To Keep Gatwick Express Retained >>
Published: 08/01/07 Air France sued by fat manAn overweight passenger who was forced to buy an extra ticket by Air France has taken the airline to court claiming that he was discriminated against and humiliated by the airline. Jean Jacques Jauffret, a French scriptwriter, was told that the airline has a clear policy of requiring fat passengers to buy extra tickets to accommodate their buttocks, but claims that the fact that check in staff measured him was probably an infringement of his human right to dignity. Continue Reading: Air France Sued By Fat Man >>
Published: 08/01/07 Shamed former BA exec joins EtihadThe former head of British Airways corporate communications division, Iain Burns is set to join the board of fast growing Middle Eastern carrier Etihad after being out of work since leaving British Airways in October following allegations of price fixing and cartel activity over fuel surcharges. Continue Reading: Shamed Former Ba Exec Joins Etihad >>
Published: 07/01/07 BA struggles with baggage mountainBritish Airways ground crew are reportedly still struggling to reunite more than 10,000 items of luggage with their owners following the flight cancellation chaos before Christmas at Heathrow Airport. Continue Reading: Ba Struggles With Baggage Mountain >>
Published: 06/01/07 BA Subsidiary seeks investmentBritish Airways subsidiary BMED (British Mediterranean) has admitted that it is in talks with the wealthy Lebanese Mikati family and the M1 investment vehicle to get a cash injection of around GBP30 million for expansion and debt relief. Continue Reading: Ba Subsidiary Seeks Investment >>
Published: 05/01/07 Virgin and Easyjet not part of Air Asia plansDespite rumours that the two UK based carriers were planning a strategic alliance with Malaysia based Air Asia to offer low cost flights to Malaysia from just GBP45 each way, both airlines have now come out to state that no such discussions are underway. Continue Reading: Virgin And Easyjet Not Part Of Air Asia Plans >>
Published: 05/01/07 EasyJet to cancel Bristol ServicesEasyjet has announced that it is to cancel all services into and out of Bristol Airport due to concerns over the safety of the newly resurfaced runway in wet conditions. The airline has offered a complete refund on all tickets to passengers affected by the move. Continue Reading: Easyjet To Cancel Bristol Services >>
Published: 05/01/07 Virgin linked to Air AsiaVirgin Atlantic spokesmen have refused to comment on rumours that the airline is on the verge of forming an tri partite alliance with low cost carriers Air Asia and Easyjet in a bid to start offering a low cost service between the UK and south East Asia. Continue Reading: Virgin Linked To Air Asia >>
Published: 03/01/07 Airlines count cost of Heathrow Christmas ChaosAirlines are expecting that the chaos caused over Christmas, when heavy fog at Heathrow Airport caused massive delays and many cancellations could result in an overall drop in consumer confidence, and cost the industry as much as GBP 50 million in lost revenue. Continue Reading: Airlines Count Cost Of Heathrow Christmas Chaos >>
Published: 03/01/07 Qantas order boosts AirbusQantas has given a much-needed boost to the European Aircraft manufacturer Airbus by confirming an order for 8 more A380 super-jumbo aircraft, taking its total order to 20. Airbus, which recently announced delays of up to 3 years in the delivery of the aircraft has been under considerable pressure in recent months. Continue Reading: Qantas Order Boosts Airbus >>
Published: 03/01/07 Baby gets X-Rayed at AirportA baby was exposed to potentially lethal levels of X-ray radiation after an elderly woman popped the tot into an airport security machine while checking in for her flight with American Airlines. Continue Reading: Baby Gets X-Rayed At Airport >>
Published: 03/01/07 Lufthansa sells stake in Thomas CookGerman Airline Lufthansa has agreed to sell its 50 per cent stake in tour operator Thomas Cook to Karstadt Quelle for GBP536 million in order to refocus its commercial interests on its core aviation business. Continue Reading: Lufthansa Sells Stake In Thomas Cook >>
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