Airline news

Air France Launches Seat Plus

Travel agents in France can now book Air France’s extra leg-room seat selection Air France has adopted Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services (AAAS) to distribute its ancillary offering to travel agencies. As of the 5th of June, t...


Norwegian Order for 100 Airbus A320neo

Norwegian, one of the largest low cost carriers in Europe, has firmed up its order for 100 A320neo aircraft with Airbus. This follows a commitment signed in January. The order makes Norwegian a new Airbus customer, and as well,...



AirAsia Japan Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus A320 Aircraft

Japan’s newest low-cost carrier AirAsia Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft in Toulouse, France. The Narita-based carrier will start commercial services on August 1st from Narita International Airport to...


Flybe Hit By Fuel Costs, UK economy

    Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, posted a steep fall in full-year profit, hit by tough economic conditions in Britain and rising fuel costs. The British carrier on Monday reported underlying earning...



Germany’s Condor To Expand Fleet

    German airline Condor, a unit of tour operator Thomas Cook, plans to expand its fleet thanks to strong demand for package tours, Thomas Cook Germany’s chief told weekly magazine Focus. Condor “is very ...


Husband Of Nigeria Crash Victim Sues Boeing

    The husband of a woman killed in last Sunday’s plane crash in Nigeria is suing the plane’s manufacturer, Boeing, and engine maker United Technologies, saying her death was caused by a “dangerous ...