The Victorian government has pieced together a deal between Jetstar and Avalon Airport that will see the airline stay on until at least April 2015. Jetstar had announced last week that it was considering dropping Avalon due to services being unprofitable. Local and state media reported that the government is understood to be contributing the majority
Following the merger completion between American Airlines and US Airways, the later airline will join the oneworld alliance on March 31, 2014. The airline will exit the Star Alliance with final flights on March 30, 2014. “Until the full integration of American Airlines and US Airways – which will see the combined airline retaining the American
Following the US Federal Aviation Administration’s lead in early November, the EU’s Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated guidance on the use of portable electronic devices on board, including smartphones, tablets and e-readers, confirming that devices may be kept switched on in “Flight Mode” throughout all phases of flight without posing a risk to
The parent companies of American Airlines and US Airways, AMR Corp and US Airways Group, have announced the completion of their merger to formally become American Airlines Group Inc. It is expected to take up to two years for the two carriers to complete the merger of personnel and planes, particularly achieving the Single Operating
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has called for the airline to be given “a fair go”. Writing in The Australian Joyce stated that Qantas is not seeking a government bailout, declaring that “Qantas is not Holden”, and said the challenges the airline faces stem from the absence of free market conditions. “Virgin Australia’s 2012 restructure has
Air New Zealand has announced that it plans to operate a service to Australia’s Sunshine Coast for a third consecutive season next year. The airline will operate two return flights a week between June 27 and October 26, and three flights weekly during designated peak periods of the 2014 season. “Sunshine Coast has been a
