Archive for September, 2009
Are Legacy Carriers Dead ?
Do you remember when was the last time a legacy carrier posted a record profit ? Nowadays, 99% of new airline startups are low cost carriers and you rarely see a new legacy carrier born. It is no secret that every legacy carrier has seen their passenger numbers go...The Secrets of JAL-Delta deal rumour
Various media reports recently surfaced rumouring that Delta Airlines, the world’s biggest air carrier, is to acquire a stake in Japan Airlines, Asia’s biggest air carrier by revenue. The incident was first reported by Reuters, quoting a news report by NHK, a Japanese national broadcaster. However, a JAL spokeswoman...How to Make Colombo a hub like Singapore
When Emirates took over the management of SriLankan Airlines, one of the biggest promises was to turn Colombo into a hub. However, many obstacles such as terrorist attacks and a not so healthy local economy coupled with never before heard global threats such as the SARS and tsunami caused...SriLankan Airlines Winter Update
SriLankan Airlines has updated its schedules for the Northern Winter season. Noticeable changes are as follows. This post will be updated when more details become available. * As I had reported earlier, Milan service will be resumed. 16 DEC 09 - UL 565 CMB-CDG-MXP-CMB CMB 0310 – 1010 CDG...Jet Airways Pilots go on Strike
A section of Jet Airways pilots who were on duty today have gone on a mass pick leave protesting against the termination of two senior pilots. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=4482151&xmlpath=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videoplay_show/4984847.cms?slotid=121 Video: Times of India Jet had terminated the contract of the aforementioned pilots stating that “their services were not required” after they...Introducing Airline Industry Review Forum !
Airline Industry Review was launched a bit more than a month ago and the visitor numbers so far have been impressive. As a celebration for this and to fill the void of a high quality free aviation forum, especially in this part of the world ( South Asia )...A Steep Approach: An In-depth Look at British Airways A318 New York Service
Many airlines have tried all business class flights, can one be finally successful ? British Airways will be launching its London City – New York JFK all business class flights on 29th September of this year, this article is an in-depth look on how this operation is prepared. British...SkyEurope Ceases All Operations
SkyEurope, the troubled Central and Eastern European carrier finally ceased its operations today. The carrier, in a notice published on its website, advised its customers who have booked flights to find another carrier at their own expense and also stated that a refund will likely not be possible. Earlier...Boeing President and CEO Scott Carson resigns
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson announced his retirement, in effect from 1st Jan 2010, yesterday. Jim Albaugh He will be succeeded as head of Commercial Airplanes from today by Jim Albaugh ( CEO – Integrated Defense Systems ) . CEO Jim McNerney cited Albaugh as being...12