Big bounce in Qantas’ European bookings
Heading in to the launch of the Emirates/Qantas strategic partnership this month some numbers were released by the Australian carrier regarding booking trends. Most notable,...
OneWorld
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A collection of oneworld transatlantic routes
Similar to last week’s post, here’s a collection of trans(north)atlantic routes offered by members of the oneworld alliance. Compared to the map from Star Alliance...
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TAM’s join to oneworld is confirmed. Again.
The only surprise in today’s announcement from TAM that they will officially be moving from Star Alliance to oneworld in 2014 is that there is...
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Hey, look, US Airways and American Airlines are merging!
If you’re surprised about the impending announcement expected Thursday morning of a merger between US Airways and American Airlines then perhaps you should get out...
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Malaysian officially joins oneworld
The oneworld alliance has added a new member today (or yesterday, depending on which time zone you’re in) with Malaysian Airlines being added to the...
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Yet another blow to Kingfisher: Operating license lapsed
For India‘s Kingfisher Airlines the descent into near oblivion over the past year has been quite dramatic. The latest event – happening this past week...
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Air Berlin sells off Topbonus loyalty program
Air Berlin has joined the relatively small pool of airlines which no longer directly operate their own loyalty program. The carrier sold their Topbonus program...
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Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific to partner on Hong Kong service
Seeking greater access for their customers into mainland China markets, Air New Zealand announced an agreement with Cathay Pacific to launch a strategic agreement in December...
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Virgin Atlantic in “fairly advanced talks” to join an alliance
It looks like the days of independence for London-based carrier Virgin Atlantic may be coming to an end. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg in...
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American Airlines forecasts a hiring binge to support new routes
The coming years should see growth in the employee ranks at American Airlines according to company CEO Thomas Horton. In a letter to employees this...