EyeforTravel News: Airlines
"Hybrid" airlines edging out traditional LCCs: Sabre
Published: 09 May 2008 (0 comments)
A new breed of "hybrid" carrier is quickly overtaking traditional low-cost carriers (LCCs), according to a study released today by Sabre Airline Solutions.
"Oil remains the biggest challenge and uncertainty": easyJet
Published: 08 May 2008 (0 comments)
easyJet's first-half losses trebled to 57.5 million pounds ($112.9 million) as the airline termed oil as the biggest challenge and uncertainty.
Increasing revenues via baggage charges
Published: 07 May 2008 (1 comments)
Aer Lingus is to increase charges for checking in bags on its short-haul flights by as much as 50%, with the cost of checking in bags at airports will increase from €12 to €18, while the fee for online baggage check-in will rise to €12 from €9.
Southwest enhances its corporate blog
Published: 07 May 2008 (1 comments)
Southwest Airlines has introduced new features in its corporate blog, Nuts About Southwest.
Emirates Airline increases its profit by 62% to $1.37b
Published: 02 May 2008 (0 comments)
The Emirates Group has managed a new profit record, as the Group net profits increased 54.1% to US$1.45 billion for the financial year ended 31st March 2008, on revenues of $11.2 billion.
Silverjet gets at least $25 million injection
Published: 01 May 2008 (0 comments)
UK-based all-business class carrier Silverjet has secured at least $25m (£13m) rescue deal from an anonymous Middle East investor.
BA, American Airlines and Continental in talks to form an alliance
Published: 01 May 2008 (0 comments)
British Airways is exploring opportunities for cooperation with American Airlines and Continental Airlines.
Online is not the panacea for all distribution problems
Published: 30 Apr 2008 (1 comments)
TDS Asia 2008 Special One of the most cost-effective methods of distribution – from a cost per transaction perspective – is online since the GDS and travel agent commissions do not apply.
BA finalises partners for affiliate marketing account
Published: 30 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
British Airways has chosen TradeDoubler and LinkShare as its affiliate partners.
Airline propagates solution to aviation emission problem
Published: 30 Apr 2008 (0 comments)
Aer Arann recently invested €180 million in a new fleet of ATR 72-500s and by 2009 the entire Aer Arann fleet will be brand new lower emission craft.



