South Pacific News
01-Feb-2011
Finnair launched a new interline agreement with Australian airline, Jetsar, expanding the network connections in the Asia-Pacific area. The cooperation started in December 2010 and allows customers to purchase a Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Valuair or Jetstar Pacific flight as part of a single integrated transaction and travel itinerary through Finnar’s distribution network and sold on a Finnair e-ticket.
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15-Apr-2010
Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG, ADR: MQBKY) today announced that Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) has entered into an agreement to acquire an aircraft operating lease portfolio from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).
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05-Feb-2010
AUSTRALIA :
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation of Qantas and British Airways’ Joint Services Agreement for a further five years.
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15-Dec-2009
AUSTRALIA :
Qantas said today that industrial action by British Airways (BA) cabin crew from 22 December would have no impact on Qantas operations between Australia and the United Kingdom.
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18-Sep-2009
Air Mauritius is pleased to announce it will resume its flights to Sydney from Jul-2010.
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25-Aug-2009
AUSTRALIA :
24-Aug-2009 Australian carrier to see lower costs and higher flexibility in aircraft handling
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10-Aug-2009
Virgin Atlantic and V Australia have joined forces in a new loyalty programme agreement which allows travellers to earn miles when flying on the networks of both airlines.
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08-Jul-2009
Virgin Blue’s long-haul airline, V Australia and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces in a
new loyalty programme agreement which allows travellers to earn Points when flying on the networks of both airlines. This reciprocal frequent flyer agreement enables both Velocity Members* and Flying Club Members^ to earn Velocity Points or Flying Club Miles on V Australia and Virgin Atlantic flights.
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25-Jun-2009
Airservices Australia and Naverus have signed a contract that will lay the foundation for the worlds’ first nationwide Performance-based Navigation (PBN) network, delivering significant reductions in aircraft emissions and noise, reduced flight miles and substantial fuel savings.
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16-Jun-2009
Starting on 15-Jul-2009 Iberia will offer its customers flights from Madrid to Sydney, under a new code-sharing arrangement with Australia’s Qantas airline. This is the first time the Spanish airline offers flights to Australia.
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10-Jun-2009
Air Transport Services Group, Inc. announced the commencement of new wide-body freighter service for Qantas Freight between Australia and New Zealand, and for DHL between Europe and Africa.
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15-May-2009
AUSTRALIA :
Final submissions to the Department of Transportation have to be made by next Monday (18 May) in order to express concerns about BA/AA’s plans, which would create a monster monopoly on key routes between London Heathrow and the US.
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12-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM :
Virgin Atlantic today announced it will start flying between London Gatwick and Puerto Rico’s San Juan for the winter season 2009/2010. The weekly services, which will operate via Antigua, begin on 07-Nov-09.
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11-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM :
Virgin Atlantic has launched a global partnership with Regus Group, the world's largest provider of flexible workspace solutions. The unique partnership provides substantial benefits to members of Virgin Atlantic's frequent flyer programme, Flying Club and holders of Virgin Atlantic American Express® Credit Card from MBNA.
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11-May-2009
Finnair and its oneworld alliance partner Cathay Pacific start code-share
flights between Hong Kong and Brisbane in Australia on May 8. Finnair flies to
Hong Kong daily with Airbus A340 aircraft.
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06-May-2009
Specialist operator, ‘Airport by Coach’, has started a new coach service between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) and Liverpool and Manchester City Centres.
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06-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM :
Jet Airways is pleased to announce a codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic with effect from 06-May-09.
Jet Airways se complace en anunciar que ha firmado un acuerdo de código compartido con Virgin Atlantic que entrará en vigor a partir del 6 de mayo de 2009.
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05-May-2009
AUSTRIA :
The Austrian Airlines Group is continuing to expand its route network into the Middle East the airline launched a scheduled service to Amman which will operate three times a week from Vienna. The capital of the Kingdom of Jordan is a highly popular destination for tourists and business travellers alike, and flights there will operate using an Airbus A320 equipped with Austrian Premium Service. Every amenity required to create a comfortable and relaxed travel experience will be provided in the Business Class section of the aircraft, giving passengers the opportunity to enjoy a unique mix of Austrian hospitality and Oriental flair.
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01-May-2009
Air travel remains an extensive and growing industry that facilitates tourism, international investment, world trade and economic growth. Central to the globalization occurring in other industries, air travel remains a very restricted industry.
El transporte aéreo sigue siendo una gran y creciente industria que facilita el turismo, la inversión internacional, el comercio mundial y el desarrollo económico. Central a la globalización que hay en otras industrias, el transporte aéreo sigue siendo una industria muy limitada.
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23-Apr-2009
Jet Aviation's U.S. and EMEA & Asia aircraft management divisions have increased their managed fleet by more than 20 aircraft in 2009.
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14-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM :
Virgin Atlanticis offering its customers a special birthday present every week until its 25th birthday on 22-Jun-09 This week it a special fare to Shanghai at GBP 349 for a return flight in Economy and GBP 649 for a return flight in Premium Economy (both prices include taxes and charges).
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09-Apr-2009
MALAYSIA :
AirAsia X 09-Apr-09 announced a promotional campaign for flights from London to Kuala Lumpur by offering a special fare of GBP 399 for its extra large premium seats†inclusive of airport tax and charges.
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02-Apr-2009
The International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) has joined forces with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to deliver a series of airport training initiatives, including an airport operations employee certification program as well as topic-specific stand-alone courses to airport employees worldwide.
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31-Mar-2009
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES :
Etihad Airways llega al Aeropuerto de Melbourne
Victorians are yet again spoiled with the addition of new international flights that allow them to travel direct from Melbourne Airport to their chosen destination. Daily non-stop Melbourne - Abu Dhabi services commenced 30-Mar-09 further connecting one of Victoria’s fastest growing export markets to Melbourne.
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28-Oct-2008
FINLAND :
Finnair and British Airways started code-share flights between Bangkok in Thailand and Sydney in Australia on 26-Oct-08. The code-share flights are operated with both Finnair and British Airways flight numbers. At the moment Finnair flies to Bangkok twice a day.
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