Gol Linhas’ (GOL) Traffic & Load Factor Increase in April
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. GOL reported air traffic figures for April. Consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), nudged up 1.9% to 2.76 billion. The metric rose 3% on the domestic front while the international figure declined 7.2%. On a year-over-year basis, consolidated capacity (or available seat kilometers/ASKs) inched up 0.8% to 3.46 […]
Low-cost airline Norwegian rejects two takeover bids from IAG
LOW-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) has rejected two takeover offers from British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG). Norwegian’s board unanimously rejected the «conditional proposals» on the basis that they «undervalued NAS and its prospects», it said in a statement. The board «remains fully committed to delivering on its stated strategy», it added. IAG […]
Qatar Airways plans domestic airline, unlikely to bid for Air India
Doha-based Qatar Airways (QA) is soon expected to apply for starting a new airline in India, according to a report by The Times of India. The airline, which will be fully owned by Qatar-based entities, is expected to be a full service carrier and will operate on domestic routes, the report suggests. The new airline […]
Air Italy leads Europe’s national airline branding. What’s in a name?
When the Sardinian airline Meridiana rebranded as Air Italy earlier this year it was a reminder that a brand that appeals to national pride is still tempting in aviation. Air Italy and its minority shareholder Qatar Airways sensed an opportunity to fill the ‘flag carrier’ brand gap expected to open up upon Alitalia’s demise. Alitalia […]
Aerolineas Argentinas to eliminate business class on domestic services
Aerolineas Argentinas announced (24-Apr-2018) plans to commence a fleet reconfiguration exercise, seeking to increase capacity on 31 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, 50% of the carrier’s short and medium haul fleet. The aircraft currently features two class configuration with 170 seats, with plans to add between 16 and 19 additional seats. The project will cost around USD15 […]
Longtime Airlines for America SVP and General Counsel Announces Retirement
After a career spanning more than three decades, tackling issues that ranged from taxation and regulation to protecting the safety of airline passengers and crewmembers, David Berg, Airlines for America"™s senior vice president, general counsel & secretary announced his intent to retire at the end of June. During his career at A4A, Berg managed industry […]
LATAM union continues strike despite reaching initial deal with Chilean airlines
Chile-based LATAM Airlines and a union of flight attendants for subsidiary LAN Express reached an initial labor agreement early on Tuesday, the union and the airline said, even as the union cautioned that a week-long strike would continue until it had voted on the deal. Claudia Sender, the Vice President of Clients at LATAM, the […]
LAW replaces CEO, ahead of expected AOC reinstatement
Latin American Wings appointed Javalquinto Bernardo as its new chief executive, replacing Andrew Dulcinelli, in hopes he can help restructure the airline after the carrier suspended flights on 12 March 2018. Mr. Bernardo plans to focus on operations in Cuba, and will stop flights to Haiti. LAW also hired Javalquinto Bernardo to search for investors […]
JetBlue Appoints Jim Sullivan as Vice President of Flight Operations
JetBlue Airways, New York"™s Hometown Airline, announced Monday the appointment of Jim Sullivan as the carrier"™s Vice President, Flight Operations. Sullivan, who joins JetBlue today, is responsible for the award-winning airline"™s flight operations and flight standards. He will report directly to Warren Christie, the airline"™s Senior Vice President, Safety, Security & Air Operations and will […]
IAG floats possible Norwegian takeover
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is considering a possible takeover of Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian, after taking a preliminary minority share in the airline. IAG has disclosed that it has acquired a 4.61% shareholding in Norwegian. Norwegian’s share price has risen by more than 20% during 12 April trading. IAG says its shareholding will […]
