Qantas has offered to assist Japan Air Lines to set up its own low cost carrier operation as part of efforts to revive the ailing airline, while American Airlines has stepped up its efforts to prove it is a better partner for the airline than rival Delta Air Lines. Qantas has offered assistance to JAL
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated its 80th anniversary of continuous service for Hawaii on November 11, presenting passengers across its Hawaiian ports with fresh flower leis. Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian’s president and CEO, noted the significance of the anniversary and thanked employees and customers. “Hawaiian Airlines has been flying since essentially the dawn of commercial aviation and has
Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum told reporters on November 11 that delivery of some of its Airbus A380s due for delivery next year will be delayed, but also noted that the airline may also order more of the type. Sheikh Ahmed said the carrier will take delivery of two A380s in December and
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair saw their loads rise during October as a result of capacity cuts, although yields remain lower than during the same time last year. The two carriers saw their passenger numbers drop by 3.9 per cent during the month, as capacity was down 10.1 per cent. That cut saw load factor increase
Tiger Airways Australia has announced that it will commence Brisbane-Rockhampton services from March 28, while it has taken credit for the sustained fall in domestic airfares. The daily services went on sale on November 12, with launch fares starting from $38, and come after the airline previously announced new services from Melbourne and Adelaide to
A Qantas Boeing 747-400 will take off from Sydney on November 14 with 300 sick, disabled and disadvantaged children, plus former Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman, for a joyflight. Organised by the Rotary Club of Turramurra, the 90 minute flight will take the children over New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The lucky children
