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Passenger Demand Grew as Air Cargo Declined in 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic data for 2012 showing a 5.3% year-on-year increase in passenger demand and a 1.5% fall for cargo. The 5.3% increase in passenger demand was slightly down on 2011 growth of 5.9% but above the 5% twenty-year average. Load factors for the year were near record levels […]
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Ethiopian to Commence New Flights to Ndola
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing African Airline, is proud to announce that it will commence thrice weekly flight to Ndola, Zambia effective 31 March 2013. Ndola, the third largest city in Zambia, is the industrial and commercial center in the copper belt province of the country. Ndola will be Ethiopian 45th African and the 72nd […]
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Lida Mantzavinou comments on Q3 2012 Ryanair results
Ryanair’s Q3 2012 financial results show that the low cost carrier will exceed its latest profit expectations for the year. Frost & Sullivan estimates that the airline, compared to last year, is set to report a 5% increase in profit after tax in its full year results in March 2013. “The current air transport environment […]
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Delta offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Packages with SkyMiles Online Auction
Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members may bid miles for a variety of unique event opportunities and exciting once-in-a-lifetime packages through the SkyMiles online auction. As a result of its popularity, the auction has moved from a quarterly event to an ongoing program, enabling customers to participate year-round. There are several items currently available through the […]
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Joint Qantas-Emirates Network Open for Business
Qantas customers can start booking on the joint Qantas-Emirates network for travel from 31 March. This follows interim authorisation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the proposed Qantas and Emirates partnership. The partnership remains subject to government and regulatory approvals. Qantas International CEO Simon Hickey said customers could book travel on a […]
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Delta Updates SkyMiles Medallion Program Qualifications
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) took another step in its commitment to high value customers today by unveiling new SkyMiles Medallion status requirements for customers who reside in the United States. Customers will be introduced to Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs), a minimum spend level required to qualify for status in the 2015 Medallion program based […]
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Ethiopian B787 Logs 5,560 Flight Hours in Five Months
Ethiopian Airlines announce that it has successfully integrated its four 787 Dreamliner aircraft in to its fleet with record length of non-stop flights and record high daily aircraft utilization in the industry. Since its first delivery in mid-August of last year, Ethiopian has logged 5,560 flight hours with average daily aircraft utilization of 14 hours. […]
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UA Launches New Baggage Delivery Service
United Airlines launched a new baggage delivery option, enabling customers to have their checked bags delivered directly to their final destinations – within 100 miles of their arrival airports – and skip baggage claim upon arrival. Baggage delivery by BagsVIP will initially be available to customers departing from any domestic airport and arriving in Boston, […]
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Austrian to bring more Personal Travellers on Board with “myHoliday”
Austrian Airlines is entering the personal travel segment effective immediately with a new branding and design: under the brand Austrian myHoliday individual private trips for different travel occasions can be booked in the future. There is a suitable offering to fit everyone. For example, City Breaks will be available for Singles, Beach Holidays for families […]
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Major Boost For Tourism as the Ellen DeGeneres Show Comes to Australia
Top-rating The Ellen DeGeneres Show will visit Australia in March in what is expected to deliver a major boost for local tourism. The visit was announced by Ellen DeGeneres and Swisse Wellness Global Ambassador Nicole Kidman in an episode filmed today that will be watched by a global audience of more than 16 million people. The Ellen […]