Airports in the Asia Pacific region recorded 9.3 per cent traffic growth year-on-year growth in March 2013, while those in the Middle East recorded 15.4 per cent growth, according to the Airports Council International. The March results bring total passenger traffic during the first quarter to 6.4 per cent year-on-year growth in Asia Pacific and
Air New Zealand expects to appoint Tony Carter to replace long-serving John Palmer as its chairman as the New Zealand government reportedly considers reducing its 73 per cent stake in the airline. Carter will formally replace Palmer, who played a pivotal role together with former CEO Rob Fyfe to turn the airline’s fortunes around, at
Qantas and Emirates have received approval for the last major element of their strategic alliance, with New Zealand’s Transport Minister authorising coordination of fares and schedules on trans-Tasman routes. In approving the arrangement, Minister Gerry Brownlee said the alliance would be beneficial to passengers, exporters and the New Zealand tourism sector. “Qantas and Emirates will
The Emirates Group has posted a US$ 845 million net profit, up 34 per cent from the previous year, from revenues of US$21.1 billion, an increase of 17 per cent. “Achieving our 25th consecutive year of profit with our largest ever increase in capacity across the network is an achievement that speaks to the strength of our brands and
Etihad Cargo is to introduce a twice-weekly pure freight service to Sydney from June as part of a significant expansion of the fast-growing operation’s network. Etihad’s inclusion of Sydney comes as Qantas Freight and Emirates’ SkyCargo strengthen their positions in the Australian market under their alliance. Sydney becomes one of eight destinations in the worldwide
As competition on domestic routes hots up, so too does the inflight dining experience for some Qantas passengers on flights between the eastern seaboard and Perth. Business class passengers will be treated to an international-standard a la carte menu on all flights from Sydney-Perth, Melbourne-Perth and Brisbane-Perth from late May. Complementing the traditional three course
