Air New Zealand has unveiled a new economy class seat dubbed the “Skycouch” to provide a lie-flat experience once reserved for premium cabins.
You better believe it! Ryanair spokesman, Stephen McNamara, in an interview with the Irish Times, states the airline will proceed with plans to charge passengers for using toilets during short haul services of under 1 hour.
Boeing’s orderbook for the 787-3 has dwindled to zero following a decision by Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) to convert its remaining 28 orders for the short-range variant to the long-range 787-8.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is expected to file for bankruptcy today, and announce drastic cuts to its workforce as the ailing carrier seeks to restructure.
The aircraft – which was meant to be in operation in time for the Beijing Olympics – would start flying from Seoul to London in time for the Games, chairman and CEO Yang Ho Cho confirmed. Speaking today at the launch of a sponsorship of a multi-media guide at the British Museum, Cho said: “The UK market is important for Korean Air as London [Heathrow] is one of the most important hubs for Europe.
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X is considering destinations in North America and new destinations in Europe, possibly using Airbus A340-300s.
AirAsia X says the North American schedule is at least 1-2 years away once they can lease enough Airbus A340s.
pIndian carrier Kingfisher Airlines is returning some of its leased aircraft and has started to retrench some workers in an effort to cut costs and stem its losses.br //p
Airlines may report combined losses of about US$5.2-billion this year, almost US$3-billion higher than forecast in June, as economies slow and fuel costs erode earnings, the International Air Transport Association said.
TAM Airlines has taken delivery of the first of eight Boeing 777-300ER long-range widebody twinjets on firm order.
TAM is the first Latin American airline to operate the General Electric GE90-powered 777-300ER, and the delivery also marks the Brazilian carrier’s first acquisition of a new Boeing aircraft.
