It seems the Human Malware (Covid-19) is having a deep impact at Lufthansa Group, with the group announcing it was going to cut flights by up to 50% and ground 14 aircraft - namely the A380 fleet Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The changes will impact the passenger-carrying network - namely Air Dolomiti Austrian … [Read more...]
Aircraft Interiors Expo postponed
Following the cancellation of ITB Berlin 2020 as well as other events at the Hamburg Messe, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) and The Crystal Cabin Awards (CCA) have been postponed. The Hamburg Messe where Aircraft Interiors Expo is exhibited - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]
FlyBe collapses into administration – all flights suspended
Early this morning, FlyBe finally called in the administrators. As a result, the airline has suspended services, with no further flights to be operated. Flybe staved off a collapse in January with a cash injection of £30 million - however, this was not enough to stave off the unit collapsing. It seems additional financial support for the airline has not been … [Read more...]
European Commission investigates Alitalia and Italian Government over state aid
It seems the European Commission has had more complaints about the Italian Government and Alitalia, to the point where it's launched another investigation to see if the government has offered the airline state aid. Alitalia Airbus A320 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Perennial loss-making flag carrier Alitalia has two major loans - a … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: Lufthansa rolls out measures to reduce costs
It seems that the Coronavirus outbreak is giving pause to Lufthansa Group - who have announced a raft of measures to combat against the economic impact. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at Boston Logan Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. So what is planned? All new hires planned for the airline will be reassessed, suspended or deferred to a later date. All planned … [Read more...]
Hell freezes over – American Airlines and Qatar Airways announce a codeshare
Apparently, if you put a hat on a snowball, it can last a long time in hell. In semi-related news, American Airlines has renewed its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways. American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER arriving at London Heathrow Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond For both airlines, it's a new first … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways increases its stake in IAG to 25.1%
It seems Qatar Airways Group has increased its stake in International Airlines Group to 25.1% in a release announced today. The move itself is valued at US$600 million. Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond IAG - of course - hold the ownership of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling. It is in … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines moves closer to oneworld – Good or Bad news?
It seems the great unaligned airline of the Northwest of the USA - Alaska Airlines - is finally making a move to an alliance - with oneworld seemingly being the destination in a press release yesterday by the two airlines Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 arriving into Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Alaska Airlines will move to integrate into oneworld by … [Read more...]
Airbus and the Government of Quebec purchases Bombardier’s share of the A220 programme
In a move that should be surprising to no-one, Airbus and the Government of Quebec are to take over the ownership of the A220 programme, with Bombardier exiting the partnership. Bombardier, he transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the Government of Québec. The transaction is effective immediately. This … [Read more...]
South African Airways slices its network
In an effort to find the road to profitability, South African Airways is preparing to slice its network up. South African Airways A330-200 taxing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond 11 destinations are on the line. First up are the International routes with the following facing the axe from the 29th February 2020 Johannesburg to Abidjan via … [Read more...]
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