Austria to implement minimum fares, short flight surcharges
Prices flying in and out of Austria are set to rise. And at least one airline is happy with the news, though expect lawsuits aplenty...
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Optimism on the horizon: The Weekly Wrap 15 May 2020
Is it time to start getting excited about a travel rebound? It appears the market finally hit rock bottom so everything that happens is good...
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DLD 290: Desert flyover
Thousands of planes parked, some permanently, make for stunning images. But it comes at a cost, with jobs lost and an economic hit that is...
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Wizz Air plans Abu Dhabi expansion
Abu Dhabi is suddenly a hot market for low cost carriers. Wizz Air is the latest player, announcing plans to establish a Middle East-based outpost...
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Bonds remain a sticking point for WOW’s future
Can $75 million in loans and direct investment save WOW Air? That's the amount Indigo Partners appears set to invest, with a lot of strings...
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DLD 179: When we couldn’t figure out where to go
Every now and then you'll find us together somewhere around the world. This trip ended up in Sofia, Vaduz, Stuttgart and Munich because we suffered...
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No flights but the slots remain: Monarch scores a post-mortem win
Monarch Airlines is decidedly dead. But the lack of flights won't keep it from securing operating slots at two key UK airports, a boon for...
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Massive orders close out the 2017 Dubai Air Show
Just your average, quiet closing day at the air show. Right up until orders for some 650 aircraft represting $70 billion (list price) were announces....
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Beyond sound bites: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary on the Future of European Aviation
Consolidation is the name of the game in European aviation according to Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. Not for his airline, of course. Additional thoughts on...
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In flight: Taking a WizzAir flight in Ukraine
My initial itinerary for the Ukraine trip didn’t include any domestic flights. We were going to focus on train travel instead. And while the trains...
