Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of this Boeing 777-300ER featuring the oneworld livery to commemorate the alliance’s 10th anniversary. Boeing delivered the aircraft to lessor BOC Aviation and Cathay at its Everett plant on October 17. It is Cathay Pacific’s 12th 777-300ER and its 29th 777. “The 777 has been a valuable asset for Cathay
Singapore Airlines boosted its passenger load factor during September on the back of slashed capacity. The airline’s passenger load factor increased by four percentage points to 80.9 per cent over September 2008, as capacity was cut by 12.5 per cent, helping to offset a 7.9 per cent decline in RPKs. Total passenger numbers declined by
Air New Zealand has announced new lead-in and fully flexible fare products for its domestic services as it works to shore up its strong position over competitors Jetstar and Pacific Blue. From October 19, the airline introduced Smart Saver fares as its new lead-in fare product, which will also be available on regional flights, in
Air New Zealand recorded a rise in load factor across all its major markets during September as it made a number of capacity cuts to match lower demand. Compared to September 2008, the carrier saw a 1.2 per cent fall in passengers carried, resulting in a 6.8 per cent fall in RPKs. However, with capacity
Garuda Indonesia has announced that it will launch Jakarta-Dubai-Amsterdam services on June 1 2010, marking its first return to Europe since it ceased flights there in 2004. The flights will be operated by Airbus A330-200s, while longer term the airline hopes to operate nonstop services from Jakarta to Amsterdam after it takes delivery of its
Air India has announced that it will delay delivery of three Boeing 777-300ERs which were due for delivery in 2010 and 2011 by up to two years as it restructures its operations. Air India has been struggling financially this year, and recently accepted an INR50bn (A$1.18bn) bailout from the Indian government.
