AL BAKER HITS BACK AT PROTECTIONIST THINKING
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker has criticised some European and North American carriers for adopting a protectionist policy. He said, “They are clearly restricting us… denying our fair share of t...
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker has criticised some European and North American carriers for adopting a protectionist policy. He said, “They are clearly restricting us… denying our fair share of t...
An aircraft carrying 137 passengers, operated by South African carrier 1Time Airlines, was evacuated after a technical fault caused a small fire on board at OR Tambo International Airport in South ...
Baghdad International Airport yesterday saw one of the first passenger planes to fly into the Iraqi capital direct from Western Europe since the Gulf War, and in the process opening a potential new...
Emirates, the Middle East’s largest carrier, today reported a four-fold increase in first-half net profit. Profit for the period rose to 3.4 billion U.A.E. dirhams ($925 million), from AED752 millio...
Natixis has promoted Pierre Debray to global head of asset and international trade finance, reporting to the corporate and investment bank’s debt and finance division. The role gives him oversight o...
Unions representing French pilots and cabin crew have announced a four-day strike against government plans to tax various job-related perks. Strikes against pension reforms hit domestic and internat...
From today, Band A, which covers destinations in Europe, will rise 9% to £12 for economy and £24 for premium flights. Band B, which includes Egypt and the US, will increase by 33% to £60 economy and...
EasyJet has said it is offering passengers travel insurance on board the aircraft while en route to their destinations. The service has been launched because the airline found that one in five holid...
British Airways delivered its first profits in two years last Friday and received praise from brokers everywhere. But its shares then fell 2% in trading. The BA share price fell 5p to 275.9p at the ...
Airberlin has announced it will launch the first-ever non-stop flight between Dubai and the German capital, Berlin. The new route will launch on 4 November. Joachim Hunold, Chief Executive Officer...
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair flew out of Belfast City for the last time on Sunday after a public inquiry into a proposed runway was further delayed. All services from the destination, including L...
The European Commission is expected to turn down the Maltese government’s proposal to inject €100 million into Air Malta’s shareholding capital. The Maltese government now has no option but to go f...
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