Route network key for United (29-Jul-2010) United Airline’s extensive network beyond the west coast of the US is the reason the carrier will keep flying to Australia, not because it is any smarter than rivals, according to one of its senior executives. report
Virgin to double corporate share (28-Jul-2010) Virgin Blue hopes to double its share of corporate traffic to 20% in the next year, a senior executive has said. report
China key for Qantas hub plan (28-Jul-2010) Qantas is hoping to build a series of hubs in Asia and has identified China as a potential route into Europe. report
Merger fears can be overcome: Joyce (28-Jul-2010) Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has said objections to the merger between Stella Travel Services and Jetset Travelworld can be overcome. report
Tiger tears into frequent flyer schemes (27-Jul-2010) The boss of Tiger Airways Australia has launched a stinging attack on frequent flyer programs, claiming they create a competitive distortion and should not be allowed in Australia. report
Another carrier to fly Perth-Bali (26-Jul-2010) Yet another airline will launch direct daily services between Perth and Bali as the route nears breaking point. report
Hainan Airlines plots Aussie presence (26-Jul-2010) China’s Hainan Airlines is exploring opportunities to fly into Australia from Beijing and Shanghai with its parent company set to invest up to $US200m in the Australian market. report
SIA doubles A380 services to Sydney (23-Jul-2010) Singapore Airlines will introduce a second daily A380 service between Singapore and Sydney from October 31 report
Qatar grows fleet with fresh 777 order (22-Jul-2010) Qatar Airways has continued its aggressive expansion by ordering two additional Boeing 777-200LRs. report
Profit on radar as Etihad turns corner (21-Jul-2010) Etihad remains confident an improvement in passenger numbers and loads can help claw back yields to pre-downturn levels despite a sluggish performance in Europe. report
Premium revenue on the rise: IATA (16-Jul-2010) Airline revenue from premium traffic was up 44% in May compared to the same month in 2009, despite yields and average fares remaining 15% below pre-recession levels. report
Air NZ denies plan to take Virgin stake (16-Jul-2010) Air New Zealand has denied it is preparing to take an interest in Virgin Blue. report
Qantas brings forward 787 deliveries (14-Jul-2010) Qantas has reached a deal with Boeing to bring forward delivery of its first 787 aircraft to mid-2012, as flagged by Travel Today on June 1. report
AirAsia X may accelerate NZ plan (7-Jul-2010) New Zealand operations for AirAsia X have been given a renewed push by the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue. report
Air Mauritius hopes to build hub (7-Jul-2010) Air Mauritius will call on wholesalers and tour operators in Australia to use the destination as a springboard to Europe and Africa after the carrier recommenced flights to Sydney yesterday. report
US close to ruling on Pacific tie-up (6-Jul-2010) Delta Air Lines and V Australia could next month finally join forces across the Pacific amid speculation that US authorities are close to approving the alliance. report
Delta claims improvement on Pacific route (5-Jul-2010) Delta Air Lines has insisted it is gradually taking market share from competitors after describing its first year in Australia as “highly satisfactory”. report
Fares still below pre-recession peaks (1-Jul-2010) International economy class airfares remain 10% lower than their pre-recession peak, according to the International Air Transport Association. report
