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More flights to and from Frankfurt airport have been cancelled as strike action has been extended until Friday evening. Representatives of the air traffic controllers union GdF said the strike, which began last Thursday over demands for better pay, will last until 11pm on February 24. Luftha[...]
Full details...15 February 2012
JAL has announced its growth plan with the purchase of ten new Dreamliner aircraft and three new services to Boston, San Diego and Helsinki. The Japanese carrier has increased its initial order of 35 Dreamliners to 45 with a further 20 aircraft on options. This year JAL will expand its inter[...]
Full details...14 February 2012
Lufthansa enjoyed a record breaking year in 2011 carrying more passengers to and from the UK & Ireland than ever before. The biggest increase was in Scotland where the new service between Aberdeen and Frankfurt saw passenger numbers grow by more than 25%. Dublin and Birmingham also saw si[...]
Full details...10 February 2012
Etihad Airways boss James Hogan says the airline is still eyeing Virgin Australia with a view to taking a cornerstone stake. Etihad has taken substantial holdings in Air Berlin and Air Seychelles in recent months, but is unable to take a stake in Virgin because Australia's second-largest airl[...]
Full details...08 February 2012
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its advice to advise against all but essential travel to Male Island. The move comes after political demonstrations in the capital Male, which have led to violent clashes between government and opposition supporters, and later the police a[...]
Full details...08 February 2012
British Airways is to launch a joint venture with oneworld partner Japan Airlines on flights between Europe and Japan. In a statement, BA parent IAG said the joint business - which would see the two airlines sharing revenue on flights - would benefit customers by providing better links, great[...]
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21 February 2012