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WestJet Launches New Non-stop Service to Aruba
WestJet today announced the launch of new, non-stop seasonal service between Toronto and Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. The inaugural flight departs Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at 9 a.m. EDT today. “Withou...
Etihad Cancels More Airbus A350s
Gulf carrier Etihad has cancelled seven aircraft worth USD$2.3 billion at current list prices, Airbus monthly figures showed on Monday. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has now halved its order for the 350-seat jet in four months fr...
Air Arabia Q1 Net Rises 11.7 Percent
UAE budget carrier Air Arabia’s quarterly net profit rose 11.7 percent, as an increase in fuel costs was offset by a rise in the number of passengers seeking low-cost flying options. Air Arabia earned a net profit of AED4...
Air Berlin April Passenger Count Down 4.3 Pct
Air Berlin, the German airline partly owned by Gulf carrier Etihad, said passenger numbers fell 4.3 percent in April, although it was able fill more seats on its planes in the month. Germany’s second largest airline after...
Air France-KLM Won’t Back Down On Costs
Air France-KLM on Friday told both unions and the next French government it would not back down on the need for deep cuts in staff costs as it battles low-cost rivals and high fuel prices. Finance Director Philipp...
Fuel Costs, Strikes Hurt Air Canada Results
Air Canada reported a bigger first-quarter loss on Friday, citing higher fuel costs and wildcat strikes by its union workers. Despite the challenges, the Montreal-based company said it was able to make progress in...
