Category: Airlines

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has re-affirmed its concerns about the proposed acquisition of 60 per cent of Tiger Airways by Virgin Australia. In a statement of issues the ACCC said it remains unconvinced that it would not have a detrimental impact on competition. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Tiger Airways has announced a raft of new routes from Sydney and Melbourne, including services to Alice Springs. Melbourne-Sunshine Coast will begin on March 27, with four return flights a week, increasing to daily from June, while four services a week will operate Melbourne-Alice Springs from April 9. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Etihad Airways has recorded a 200 per cent leap in profit to US$42 million during 2012 on the back of a healthy revenue increase of 17 per cent. The result is up from US$14 million in 2011, its inaugural year of profit. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and rentals rose 16 per cent to

In what is one of the Qantas Group’s most significant international schedule developments, the airline has unveiled an extensive range of measures aimed at firmly bolstering its position in Asia. A four-phase strategy includes improved schedules to Hong Kong and Singapore, network expansion with airline partners in Asia, enhanced onboard and ground products, and the