Virgin Australia doubles profit amid Qantas strike

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Australian Business TravellerBy Ross Kelly SYDNEY () — Virgin Australia Ltd. Thursday said it more than doubled first-half profit as the launch of a business class offering helped poach customers from larger rival Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN.AU), which also found itself … Read more at MarketWatch.

The Air France-KLM Group’s summer schedule

The Air France-KLM Group's summer schedule — Given the uncertain economic environment, the Air France-KLM Group's increase in capacity in available seat-kilometres will be limited to +0.6% including +0.8% on long-haul and -0.2% on medium-haul, excluding the provincial bases. … Read more at The FINANCIAL.

Asian stocks mostly lower, but Japan rising

Rival Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (HKG:HK:293) (OTN:CPCAF) dropped 2.6% in Hong Kong with Andrew Sullivan at Piper Jaffray noting that demand for cargo historically has been a key driver for the Hong Kong-listed firm.and more » … Read more at MarketWatch.

Air Canada mechanics, bag handlers reject deal

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CBC.caAir Canada's 8600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents have rejected a tentative contract agreement with the country's biggest airline, a union spokesman said on Wednesday, marking another setback for the carrier during a year of rocky labor … Read more at Toronto Sun.

Ryanair cuts Edinburgh traffic by 15% from summer 2012

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Ryanair, has announced that it would cut its base at Edinburgh from 7 to 6 aircraft, with the loss of 5 routes, 300000 pax pa, leading to the loss of up to 300 jobs, following the breakdown of negotiations with the high cost BAA Edinburgh about a … Read more at Breaking Travel News.

American Airlines fantasy camp is for those who love to fly

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Central Florida News 13By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writer ABOARD AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 9454 Eric Mueller's vacation started when his plane filled with smoke. Soon, people slid down an emergency chute, inflated life vests and climbed into a raft.Chicagoan organizes fantasy camp for those who love to flyChicago Sun-TimesFrequent fliers get fantasy campSoutheast MissourianFrequent fliers [...]

Sydney Airport EBITDA up 2% in 2011

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Australian Business Traveller – Centre for AviationNew Singapore Airlines (SIA) low-cost long-haul carrier Scoot announced today Gold Coast as its second destination after Sydney and confirmed its intention to launch services in Jun-2012. Scoot has decided to launch with two routes to Australia because … Read more at CAPA.

Finance Minister Defends NZ Partial Privatization Plans

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Massey NewsThe government is being increasingly challenged on its proposals to sell up to 49 percent of four state-owned energy companies and to sell down its majority stake in Air New Zealand to just 51 percent. In a published speech to a business meeting in … Read more at CRIENGLISH.com.

Frankfurt Airport Walkouts Suspended as Union Agrees to Talks on New Offer

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euronewsDeutsche Lufthansa AG (LHA), the No. 1 carrier at Europe's third- busiest air hub, declined 2.6 percent to 10.49 euros. Minor Delays Fraport said yesterday morning that 165 flights, or 13 percent of the 1260 scheduled, would be scrapped yesterday.Frankfurt Airport Strike to Continue Through FridayWall Street Journalall 46 news articles » … Read more at [...]

Maple Leafs ticket-and-hotel deal in Boston ices the cake

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PICKS OF THE WEEK Sunquest: Montego Bay, air & hotel, $539 (+$346 taxes & fees) (March 4). www.sunquest.ca Air Canada Vacations: Four-night Zurich, air & hotel, $1029 (+$516 taxes & fees) (April 19). www.aircanadavacations.com Nolitours: Santo Domingo, … Read more at Toronto Star.