Category: Airlines

The European Commission has suspended its planned controversial inclusion of aviation in its emissions trading scheme in the wake of mounting international and industry pressure. The EC said it has “stopped the clock” on further consideration until after the ICAO general assembly next autumn, bringing hope that a coordinated global approach to emissions can be

Qantas has announced further maintenance staff job losses as its Avalon base, a reduction in line maintenance positions at Sydney, and cuts at Qantas Defence Services with the loss of RAAF C-130H maintenance work, although 120 positions are also being created in Brisbane. With the winding up of a program to refurbish nine 747-400s with

Strategic partners Etihad and Virgin Australia have increased the baggage allowance for economy class passengers to 30kg.  The new allowances are applicable on flights between Australia, Abu Dhabi and other destinations where the airlines partner excluding North America. Virgin Australia’s chief customer officer, Mark Hassell, said: “The extra seven kilograms is a significant increase for our economy

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have launched a strategic alliance which will see both airlines codeshare on the others’ services on the Auckland-Hong Kong route and offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits effective January 31 2013. The agreement, which has received New Zealand regulatory approval, is intended not only to optimise performance on the route from