Central European carrier Wizz Air is proposing a new venture - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air's first Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus.  The new venture is a combination of work with the airline, as well as The Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company PJSC ("ADDH"). This will be the first time. Wizz Air will establish an airline outside Europe. The new airline will be a … [Read more...]

It's time for a change at the top of the United Exec tree, with Oscar Munoz to leave the CEO role of the airline, and J Scott Kirby to take his place as incoming CEO. United Airlines Boeing 777-200 taking off from Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Oscar Munoz will transition from being Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the … [Read more...]

The hunt for profitability continues, the time with Norwegian Air Shuttle choosing to dispose of its Argentinian - Norwegian Air Argentina - with immediate effect. Into the sunset - Image, Norwegian Air Shuttle Norwegian Air Argentina will become part of JetSMART (owned by Indigo Partners, owners of Frontier Airlines, Volaris and WizzAir). For passengers - flights … [Read more...]

It seems that Richard Branson's Virgin Group will retain 51% control of Virgin Atlantic and in the process - abandon the sale of a portion of the airline to Air France-KLM group. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The proposed sale would have reduced the holding of Virgin Group down from 51% to 20% (with Delta Air Lines … [Read more...]

The Hong Kong Air Transport Licencing Authority has laid down its requirements to Hong Kong Airlines for its licence and survival. And there's limited time to secure the future of the airline. The statement asks for Hong Kong Airlines to improve its financial situation, based on the failure to meet paying salaries or as they describe it " probability of providing a … [Read more...]

Breaking this morning, International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced it will be spending €1 billion on acquiring Air Europa. Air Europa Airbus A330 at Amsterdam Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Under the transaction, Air Europa will fall under Iberia - with IAG making some ambitious plans. In particular, the aim of the purchase is to … [Read more...]

During Friday, Cathay Pacific completed the planned acquisition of low-cost carrier Hong Kong Express Airlines. As such, Hong Kong Express Airlines (HK Express) is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, after purchasing it from HNA Group All services that are booked to operate will remain as-is, with customers being able to book flights as needed. HK … [Read more...]

It's been some time coming, but the European Commission formally approved the take over of FlyBe by Connect Airways. They will merge FlyBe, Stobart Air and Proppius Holdings into one company. Flybe De Havilland Dash 8 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  With the merger clearance completed, this should be the foundation of FlyBe's long term … [Read more...]

It seems the airline that thought it was  a fashion brand and of course - a rooftop bar - is coming to an end, with Joon by Air France is ceasing service today. A Joon Airbus A320 in happier times - Image, Joon via Twitter All Joon services will fold back into Air France, and will operate as Air France flights. JOON would like to thank you for sharing this adventure. … [Read more...]